Wait, who says that was fur that was velvety and purple? :)

Elven librarians seem very likely. Possibly even necessary!

Topless: Just pulled it down (because it was too goddamn warm, mostly) so it was hanging at my waste.

Tail attaches via a ribbon at my waste (with and without the top. ;).

Braid into tail: no, it was already braided, and I was just trying to tie them together.

look up: Yes, but I tend to have utterly stupid expressions on my face, when I do. :)