Damien gave a weary smile, not sure if he should be flattered or what considering he isn't exactly fond of such attention. But if it was only to help Ana, then tough it out he shall. When Ana came to fix his tie, Damien was brought out of his thoughts feeling some bit of embarrassment since he did not know how to assemble a tie properly. Since the Clan was close knit as it was, he didn't get to have human like milestones that involved special occasions like these.

He smiled to her and nods at the compliment. "Thank you." He too looks to the seamstress who seems all giddy with their friendships. "Per voi miei cari, one hundred and a word of mouth about my business si?" She asks.

Dante nodded and moved to get the money as Ana walked back to her and took her hands. “If you feel a pull to see more of the world…or to make a difference in the world…find us again” she pulled out a book mark from her tomb and handed it to her.

“Now we need to find a barber shop”

"Grazie mille!" She takes the book mark with a smile. "If you need anything from fancy clothes to casual and classy, let me know." She tells them with wink.

Damien took ahold of a tip piece of his hair and seemed in thought. "Maybe.....I don't know...my hair seems fine?" Questioning if he should clean up his hair or not. Maybe a trim of his hair would be okay.

Dante said as they headed out of the shop “mainly just need some gel and combing for both of us, Ana needs it put up. And make up.” Ana groaned but Dante said “you know the dress code my lady…”

Damien shivered at the mention hair gel and it could be noticed. He had a personal dislike for hair gel. "No thanks. Maybe with some water and spray but gel is out of the question for me." Using his arms to form and 'X'. "It is unnatural and stiff and makes one's hair feel weird. Plus to shift and still feel the gel in my fur is just gross." Describing his distaste for the stuff.

Ana giggled as they walked into the night and Dante said “okay good point good point…” Ana was looking around and said “we are on Main Street now…just need to find somewhere we can get cleaned up…see anything boys?”

Damien felt some relief when Dante understood where he was coming from. So now that they were on Main Street. He looks around for a barbershop when he noticed one and pointed it out. And then pointed out a salon. "I found a barbershop and salon. Seem to be a few buildings apart from each other."

Dante frowned but Ana said “that will be perfect. Why don’t you boys go clean up and meet me at the salon after?” Dante said “I’m not sure we should split up…”

Damien places a hand on Dantes shoulder. "It would be more efficient this way. I doubt either of us will want to wait on the other till all is done." He reasons. That and I'm sure it would be good for Ana to have some alone time without the pressure of them waiting till she was done. He nods to him in hope to reassure him. He is sure Ana can handle herself.

Dante sighed but nodded and headed for the barber shop while Ana stepped into the salon and looked around.

Dante called as they walked in “is anyone here?”

Ana walked in and said “hello?”

Damien follows Dante into the barbershop to find the main room empty. When Dante called out, they could hear the sound of hurried footsteps. Coming from another room was young Vampire looking to be that of a teenager. He smiles pleasantly and turns his head behind them. "Grandfather! We have customers!" He then bows to them. "Welcome in! My name is Zachary Collins. Nice to meet you! My grandfather will be out shortly. What can we do for you today?"

At the salon, a woman with blonde hair was tending to a customer and her make-up when she hears Ana and the bell. "Welcome in ma'am! Give me a moment and I'll be right with you! Just need to finish her eyes." Her focus back on her customer as she was finishing the touch up that was needed.

Dante walked up and said “we are heading to the ball last minute, but we didn’t have anywhere to clean up. Think your grandfather and you can help us clean up to dazzle some higher ups?”

Ana smiled and said “no rush dear. Take your time.” She looked around the salon smiling softly.

Zachary nods with clear excitement. "You can count on us!" He says as a older man comes into the room with salt and pepper hair and looked as fit as a fiddle. "Clean up for a ball huh? Will be no problem." If one of you will come with me, let's get you squared away." The elder says and he makes his way to a chair and set up. Damien decides to follow the grandfather as then Zachary turns a chair for Dante. "So what are we up for doing today? A trim and style or styling?" He asks.

It took a few more minutes before the woman stepped away from her living canvas and smiled. "There you go." Then spins her around to look in the mirror. "Was this was you wanted sweety?" She asks her client who was in such awe and clearly happy. "Thank you Ms. Gwen! This is perfect!" Getting up and paying her for her services, Gwen smiles with delight. "Much blessing upon you and your date!" Waving as the woman leaves.

She looks to Ana before smiling warmly. "Now what can I do for you miss?" Gwen asks as she invites her to sit in the chair.

Dante walked up and said “ya, that would be great. It’s been a while for my hair. It could use some love” he sat down and sighed. “Been busy today?”

Ana smiled at the girl leaving and walked up and said “I need a refresh and styling for the ball tonight. Last minute decision to go. Think you can help
Me and my poor hair?”

Zachary places a cover around around Dante's neck to ties it carefully and with percision. He grabs his tools of the trade and gets to work. "An inch of and simple styling. Yes sir!" He confirms. Though nods to his question. "We have. And for the ball even. Trims and styling have been the go to. Nothing too fancy. But some suits I've seen looked rather dashing." Zachary answers. "Though. If I am so bold to ask. Is it your first time going?" He asks Dante.

"Of course. A simple look ma'am? Any style you had in mind?" Qwen asks her, as she pulls out a makeup kit with some many shades of purples, white, black, silver and even gold within the pallete scheme alone. "I you are open to suggestions, I have some ideas." She suggests incase Ana may need some ideas.

Dante smiled softly and said “I went years ago…before the war. It’s been a long time since I have been. I’ve been in the human realm for a while…”

Ana smiled said “I’ll leave it up to you. I trust your judgment. It’s been too long for me to trust myself on this”

"Oh wow! I thought about going to the human realm and study there to gain more experience for the shop. I wanna see how different and similar everyone is." Zachary admits with a smile.

"I thank you for the confidence and trust. Let us get to work." As she begins with brushing her hair. As she begins her work with Ana's hair.

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After trim and parting for them both, Dante and Damien were done and ready. Their covers removed and let them see what what was done. "What donyou youngsters think?"

Qwen was done with Ana's hair and the accessories and moved to her make up with was simple with light base and foundation with now working on her eyes with a lavender colored shadow after having applied mascara, giving her cat eyes to sharpen her eyes. "I am curious, do have an escort or date going with you?" She asks curiously.

Dante said “you should, and head to Europe. Paris and Italy. Big fashion areas”

Ana smiled and leaned back and sighed

Dante got up and check his hair out and nodded. “It’s perfect. We now look like men who can take a lady to a ball”

Ana blushed a little and said “I have two escorts… I guess that’s the best way to put it. One is a very good friend. The other…I’m not sure what we are”

Damien felt pleased especially since his spikes were more tame than before. "Thank you for this." Looking to the older gentleman and younger. They both smiled as they were pleased with their handiwork. He paid for their service and tipped them as well. He looked to Dante with a smile. "Shall we go check on Ana?"

"An acquaintance turning friend then? Seems like a man of mystery." Qwen chimes in as she applies both silver and purple shadow to her eyes before moving to her cheeks to give them a small amount of color. The shadow blended as to shapes to connect with the cat eyes.

Dante nodded and pulled out a card and handed it to the young vampire. “If you ever want to see the other world, call me. I’d be happy to be a guide for you” then they left and headed to the salon.

Ana said softly “he is…I haven’t felt like this around another in so long…life times ago…but I’m not sure how he feels”