" Well, it’s not the smartest thing,” Alvie said, turning in front of her mirror. “I think you look quite smart.” Emma adjusted the gold belt around Alvie’s waist. “You look like a lady.” Alvie sighed. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to say it wasn’t a fine dress.” Emma patted her shoulder. “And I didn’t mean to say you weren’t ladylike. Just I’ve never seen someone wear pants the way you do. "

― Charlie N. Holmberg , The Plastic Magician (The Paper Magician #4)