Babylon-
After returning to Babylon with the Smooth-Smooth Fruit, Sephiroth changed into a white knight's casual uniform in the Airport lounge.
Then he went straight back into the depths of the Temple. The gates of the Inner Court opened automatically as he approached.
"Welcome back, Lord Sephi~"
Melise greeted him in the Inner Court's entrance hall, dressed in a bar-style French maid outfit.
With her level of clearance, she had received word as soon as Sephiroth arrived at the Airport.
"Your trip looks like it went smoothly."
Little Deer Melise hurried over to Sephiroth with elegant little steps, the bells on her antlers chiming softly.
She glanced with mild curiosity at the little treasure chest floating beside him.
"Pretty smoothly. Speaking of which... your clothes..."
"Bar-style" meant a special variation on the standard French maid outfit: a neckline showcasing the tops of her breasts, a short lace skirt leaving a tantalizing strip of thigh exposed, black stockings with garters, and kitten heels.
You really can't wear that outside the Inner Court... Also, why are you wearing Rina's clothes?
Usually, Baby 5 was the one who wore maid outfits.
The clothes Sephiroth gave Melise were usually princess dresses, soft Gothic outfits, or various Alice-style ensembles.
"Um... does it suit me?"
Melise tugged shyly at the hem of her skirt.
Before this, the most "outrageous" thing she had worn was something on the level of an Alice dress.
But as the "oldest," a dependable "big sister," she wanted to break the long-standing impression that she was a "little sister."
Her role model was Baby 5, who was proactive and practically overflowing with emotional support for others.
"Very nice-very spirited-"
Appraising this look for the first time, Sephiroth looked her over a few times and gave her a thumbs-up.
"...Mmph, th-thank you."
Melise