Q: fifteen minutes later , the sales lady was clipping the back of my dress , cinching the fabric tightly around my bust and waist . carefully i stepped into the little room the store had reserved for us . alli and marie sat on the edge of the couch , eyes wide as i emerged . i turned to face the mirrors . marie 's hands went to her mouth . before i could let the waterworks loose , i turned my focus back to the _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is dress

Q: we have not travelled this way before and there could be surprises and threats which we do not anticipate , but i can not abide your story of ' warrior elves . ' surely you do not expect me to believe a small cohort of little creatures could cause havoc with such well-armed , experienced men ? '' levant continued to study anson , as if looking for a sign that would betray deception . anson was visibly trembling . '' however , i do sense some slight need for caution , '' levant said , as he rose to stand face to face with _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is anson

Q: the elven scrolls awena returned to caerwyn with the unenviable task of convincing the elves it was in their best interest to throw their weight behind the dwarf . soon after arriving , awena was disappointed to learn that lord onllwyn and lady ameldha had returned to kendal . prince derfael and lady rhoslyn had also returned to firth . it would mean another fortnight before council could again meet . messengers would have to be sent to kendal and _ ... Fill the blank.
A:
blank is firth