Well. It could be worse. Ryja's nerves are kept in check by the mask, if barely. But she needs the dress, and... They can talk about River another time, when Annabel isn't so busy. It would be rather rude to find her in her place of work for that, wouldn't it?

"The more they stand out, the better. My markings glow in the dark, or even just a light shadow, which must be kept in mind." She makes sure Annabelle sees that, covering one arm from the light to reveal how brilliantly blue they can get.