Alec also let out a soft laugh, but he wasn't about to apologise for what he had said. "You're alright. Just don't go getting any ideas about bossing me around or the like."

Biffy's efforts were mostly wasted on Alec, but he did like the way the high quality fabrics were smooth and cool against his skin, and the navy of the shirt reminded him of the evening sky.

"Women often wear trousers 'round here. Perhaps you can start selling gowns to the men." He said it with a smile, but he was partially serious. Ever since he was a boy, Alec hadn't understood why everything needed to be different for men and women.