[The suggestion of covered wings explained the garment's exposed nature, at least; from his (admittedly extremely limited) impression of her, she didn't strike him as the sort for that kind of outfit otherwise.]

A sensible approach. Better than ruining fine clothes, or having to pay extra to have everything altered after the fact.

[At least Mikasa also knew Tataru for any alterations... though it's not as though any discount would be guaranteed; the lalafell was too savvy for that.

Emet-Selch gestures vaguely in the direction where they held the ceremonies.]

So- this shall be my fifth time through this routine, but with one behind you as well, I assume you know the procedure.

[For someone disparaging of 98% of people who've ever existed he's sure had a number of Bonded.]