Under the Oak Tree - Chapter 356 - 117

... or, brow furrowed as he undid the coat buttons covering his throat. These days, with no one around to criticize his attire, he had stopped wearing such gaudy clothes.

That was not the case tonight. After King Reuben insisted he dress for the occasion, Riftan had donned the uniform of his order and a gold, jewel-encrusted belt. He scowled as he touched his thigh- length, black velvet coat. As if that were not enough, the darn squire had polished his boots until they practically sparkled. ...