The origin of Betelgeuse's apparent love of black and white stripes, back when he was alive. A crudely made mantle made by the daughter of his best friend who, at five, decided he needed someone to make clothes for him since he didn't have anyone else to do it, all while he himself was a village pariah. He wore the durned thing for years, even after she was able (and willing) to make him an improved replacement.
