"We do have some purple, for our most...discerning customers." the merchant allows. "We do not carry much, too difficult to sell for how expensive it is to procure."

The merchant glances around as if expecting to be ambushed by silk thieves. Satisfied that no one is about to spring on him, he removes a piece of violet silk from its hiding place. Even completely unfolded, it would only BARELY be large enough for Kreyu to lounge upon. But that COLOR, and it is so very soft....