[she gives him a look at that rather theatrical display--and then realises what he means]
Oh! Oh dear. [she grabs the CAT, shutting it down for a few minutes as she finds a dress in one of the drawers and throws it on. her hair is still a mess, but at least she's presentable now. she turns the CAT back on] Mr Rider? Are you there? I'm on my way to the Mayor's House now. [she means it; she's already headed out the door, though she's still tottering a bit]
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Oh! Oh dear. [she grabs the CAT, shutting it down for a few minutes as she finds a dress in one of the drawers and throws it on. her hair is still a mess, but at least she's presentable now. she turns the CAT back on] Mr Rider? Are you there? I'm on my way to the Mayor's House now. [she means it; she's already headed out the door, though she's still tottering a bit]