"Indeed. As the second-most long-standing member, tis my duty to act as leader, should our true leader be absent." Lapis replied, placing a hand lightly on her chest. "As for my robes, they are indeed a uniform, but they have nothing to do with my rank in the Clan. These are the robes of the White Magus, which I wear to denote myself as a mender of wounds and easer of pain." Her ears twitched once again as she added, "Oh but goodness me, I'm being rude. Tis a pleasure to meet you, Carmen."