Other shareherders were not quite as reckless and managed to build up their herds by claiming small losses.

They trot up the valley, past the flocks guarded by a sabotted boy and throaty Pyrenean dog, or meet a long train of muzzled but gaily caprisoned mules, under the tutelage of a dirty but handsome-featured Castilian.

[…]all of which made a perfect neutral background for the mannequins who moved around swiftly, gracefully, exhibiting one glorious creation after another.

It strolls along her oystery lips, dipping in and pulling out. Now it moves to the back, and just rests its weight against her, like she's the inkpad for his fingerprint. it turns a little to nestle in, sealing against her.