And, honestly, you're lucky you didn't have to see the moss green.  It was quite horrifying and I felt a bit shook up for some time afterwards.  Also, in an attempt to spare the readers, I left out the worst part -- the outfits were moss green and purple.  

Even as I write the words, I'm doubting it could have happened -- purple?  am I sure?  who would do such a thing?  should I look for photographic evidence?  what if I can't find it?  will I have to forever live with the suspicion that my own mind might have conjured such a thing? -- No.  Best to leave such thoughts un-thunk.  We shall speak no more of it.

Maybe we can eventually make language a complete impediment to understanding. -Hobbes