Compared to the past two weeks, Ruby is in remarkably cheery mood as she digs through her drawers and throws clothing onto the chair she dragged from its usual place in front of the fireplace. From her selections so far, it seems Ruby's mood is short, shiny and not appropriate for the Grotto in February.

"And now, the deciding question..." Ruby picks up a sparkly burgundy tank top that wouldn't have looked out of place during an amateur figure skating routine. "Sequined top, or sequined skirt?"