"I don't have many places to wear such clothing, any more," Simon answered. When August was young, he was a fixture at court: the Kingdom in the Mists had been young enough that anyone with any connection to nobility was called to show up at court functions. For that matter, it was how Patrick had met the woman who would become his (their) wife -- Simon dragging him to a court function to meet the newly ascended duchess from the neighboring Undersea kingdom.

"But, if you are interested, I'd be happy to accept. I'm Simon." He took the hand, shaking it. "I could also assist in getting mock-ups without you having to budget for supplies before the final work."