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Not only that, but as a means of keeping the skin protected from outside elements.
[She's quirking an eyebrow at that last statement. Not that he can see it.] Much of that can be attributed to tradition and cultural importance. Of course, I can't speak for... other worlds, but that sort of attire isn't considered necessary in most places where I come from. There was a time when it was, but that's no longer the case, generally.