"I figured you didn't, but I assume something of this time would be better than nothing at all until I can get my own wardrobe," and Anne did indeed have a taste for the finer things being a high-born lady.

But time enough for that later.

Anne caught that smirk and responded with one of her own. She reached up behind her and untied the laces of her gown, loosening it enough to push it from her shoulders and allow the fabric to pool at her feet. Leaving her bare before him.

"None at all seems simpler."