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[carminewitch]

That's the second time someone hasn't recognized me when I got in the middle of a conflict. Do I really just not look like a teacher? They see me in class, don't they? Maybe they just think I'm a substitute or something. I guess I am really young to be a teacher.

...Maybe I should get a haircut. Maybe that would make me look more recognizable as a

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[n0blesse_oblige]

You do look young, Ms. Cierra... you'd be surprised how much a haircut can help. But don't bemoan looking young.. hope that in 10 years you still look young, when everyone else is starting to look old.

[carminewitch]

People have said that before. I suppose it's a little silly to worry about looking too young.

[n0blesse_oblige]

It's legitimate though, especially in this profession. You want to make sure that you stand out from the students. It can be hard for women of your age I think, because you don't want to dress like an old maid, but everything deemed fashionable makes a girl look like she's sixteen.

[carminewitch]

You're pretty knowledgeable about this, Mr. Norrington!

[n0blesse_oblige]

*shrugs*

I work as an barrister, and you'd be surprised what effect the way a witness or defendant is dressed can have on a jury. People make assumptions about a person based on what they wear... everyone does. They do it without realizing it. So I've had to give a few defendants a makeover so to speak.

That's about where my fashion knowledge ends though, as you can see from my own attire.