"It is really not complicated," Dark said as he paid for the suits, amused by the phrasing 'how this is done.' It was just taking measurements, it wasn't particularly fancy. Mr. Russo had them quickly go and put the suits back on, although the ties weren't necessary, just so he could see how they fit, see if he noted anything else which needed to be taken in or let out, and put in pins where needed. Then he started with Alec first and took his inseam by handing him the end of the tape measure and directing it to hold it against where he ended while he knelt on the ground to take the bottom of the measure, stuck pins in the pant legs, and then stood to make a note of that. Then he had to do the sleeves, which he did need to help hold because Alec couldn't hold his arm straight and also hold the tape in both hands. Again, he pinned and recorded the measurements. Then he asked if Alec wanted the waistcoat to taper in slightly or if he liked how it was at his waist and took waist and hip measurements only if Alec said he did. Then, Alec was free and allowed to carefully change and bring the suit back so he could work on them after he left.
Next it was Xander's turn. His pant legs fit fine, so there was no need to take the inseam. For the waist, he instructed Xander to first remove the vest and the jacket and then handed him the measuring tape, instructing him where to hold the tape and only coming near to read the measurement off. Because his pants needed to be let out at the waist rather than needing to be taken in, no pins were necessary, so the only time Mr. Russo's hands came anywhere near Xander was when he was handing him the measuring tape. His fit better off the rack, so soon enough, with no actual touching of any sort, Xander too was allowed to change back.
