There's so much to explain. Julie understands, and she understands even more how difficult it can be when people come from worlds like hers, where magic either hadn't existed or was incredibly rare. The flying clothes are just the beginning.

"Mobsters came along way before stretch denim," she says jokingly, picking out a simple, high-waisted dream in cream cotton that also gets sent in Abby's direction. "But you need the whole head-to-toe pinstripes for that. Just pants is a pretty common look 'round here."

The shopkeep comes along to take the garments to the fitting area, where they make on-the-spot alterations in the back. Julie barely acknowledges them. "Which part?" she asks instead. "I been here a long time. There's been a lot to get used to."