Hannibal took a slice of the frittata and his coffee and came to sit at the counter by Jono. "While I respect your usual image, there may be occasions you will need to change it. I wouldn't wear one of my suits to a rock concert," he pointed out.

He took a bite with his usual care, then resumed his arguments. "And given the general psychology of the types of self-obsessed toadies Karla's aristos seem to be, I have no doubt that they would hold your appearance against her."

He paused for another very enjoyable bite. "And well-made and well-tailored clothes are yet another way of pampering yourself. Of acknowledging you are good enough for such things."