i want to buy a dress there's a girl who's had a life of not having much, at home or here. she's had a lot of suffering, and she wants to have a dress in that older style, you know with big skirts and a corset. and she loves yours the most so if you're willing, i want to buy it from you
but the thing is i think you've had beef with this girl. or your husband has, and she said she'd apologised but she reckons you won't serve her
idk if that's true i'm hearing it all secondhand
so i reckoned i'd ask cause there can't be harm in that. she doesn't know i'm asking. she's called eponine.
[Yeah, he was pretty sure it was Eponine by the first sentence after 'I want to buy a dress'.]
I genuinely wish the best for Eponine, and wasn't aware that we were ... currently ... on bad terms. The worst I think of her is that she has ........ let's say poor impulse control. So if she were to come into my shop I would certainly be keeping an eye on making sure that nothing disappeared into her pockets.
I know she keeps trying to improve herself and live a better life and she keeps having setbacks, but it's been some time since I interacted with her at all.
At any rate, I know her taste. Let me know what kind of budget we're working with and I'll set something aside for you.
yeah i sort of thought that might be the case. i think she's so used to watching her back that she thinks everyone she's ever argued with is waiting with a knife
but anyway, since this is a yes...will you tailor me too? i reckon i can take her dancing or something, and my entire wardrobe is t-shirts and jeans i actually hate most suits, i don't want to look like i'd fit in at an office. but i want to look like the sort of guy who'd have a high class girl on his arm. i think she'd like that.
Yes, come in to the shop and I'll show you a couple of options for Eponine and we'll go through a few possibilities for you and see what styles and fabrics you might like.
I know her approximate size, and we're putting her in a corseted dress then there will be some wiggle room with the lacing. I don't know her shoe size, though. See if you can find a clever way to measure her feet.
I don't have a huge selection, but yes. Shoes and some hair pieces. She'll need one that looks like a crown. She wants to look like a princess. [Don't worry, Huaisang's got you covered.]
[ no but literally, one second. He was already in the Up, he doesn't have to check in anywhere, he just appears in a flash of purple light at the door of Plumage. Then it's just a matter of... ]
[Huaisang stops in transit between one rack and another, blinking over toward the door and this purple flare. Well, probably he shouldn't actually be surprised, knowing as he does how impressive Nate's magic is. Once he's taken a moment to recover, Huaisang waves him over, leading him to where he's set a few things aside.]
I think this is the one. [Huaisang holds up a purple gown, intricately embroidered with sprays of flowering branches, then turns it to show the back, also.] But I also picked out these othertwo. All of them have corsetry built into the bodice, and--listen, I don't know exactly what era she's from or what the fashion was like then, since it's all the future to me and it blends together, but I'm pretty sure this should meet her criteria for princess apparel.
[ Nate comes over to him, hands in the pockets of a leather jacket that's too big for him, knees poking out of the slashes in his jeans.
He does move to touch that beautiful purple fabric, though. How could he not? It's unbelievable to him that this could've been found so quickly. He barely even looks at the other options. ]
Wait, so. These branches, those form the corset? God, it's beautiful. Fit for a ballroom.
[ He's going to need to find a suitably classy venue to take her dancing in... ]
She's from revolutionary France, like mid-1800s I think. But I don't know what that means for fashion. This is perfect anyway. [ He smiles. ] The colour matches my magic.
The only things I know about France are that she comes from the same time and place as Javert and it sounds like a miserable place. I don't think I can use him as much of a guideline on princess apparel.
But yes, the corset is built into the gown under the branches. The lacing is up the back here.
Now, about the shoes. [Huaisang bends, and picks up a pair of shoes that he's placed waiting under the rack.] I think these ones are the sweetest. [He holds them out for Nate to take, then bends to pick up twomore, dangling them by their straps.] But she might go for the glitter on either of these. The closed-toe shoes are probably the classiest, while this one with the gold and crystals is the tallest--and the most expensive. I don't know if she's at all used to wearing high heels like this. If not, you might want to start her with the closed-toe shoes as the safest option.
Okay see now this is where he's a useless person, because these shoes all look essentially the same to him. He glances between them with a little line between his brows. ]
Yeah, I was right to come to you. I guess...whichever one has the smallest heel? I don't want her to not be able to walk. Although she could take them off, and they do complete the look.
[ He looks up with sudden alarm. ]
Is this going to start a little bag conversation? Shoes always seem to lead to little bags.
[Huaisang nods and sets the closed-toe shoes by the dress, then puts the other two away to the side. The next question bewilders him and he blinks at Nate.]
Why would she need a little bag? I don't sell bags. [He doesn't think about bags. He only ever carries the one qiankun pouch--his little silk bag of holding.]
No, now we look at crowns. [Leaving the gown and shoes by the cashier, Huaisang takes Nate over to his little selection of jewelry, which is almost entirely hair ornaments. He does understand the point of other jewelry, but other jewelry can be found lots of places. Finding proper hair ornamentation is much more difficult. Other shops clearly don't have their priorities in order.] Since she said she makes flower crowns, and you said she likes flowers, I think what we want is ... this one.
[ Nate's more than happy to leave little bags behind, and he follows.
Eponine's going to love this. All of it, he hopes, but this flowery headpiece? Even Nate thinks it's delicate and beautiful. He reaches to touch it, moving it so that the crystals catch the light. ]
It's perfect. Genuinely, Huaisang, it's better than I could've imagined.
It's my pleasure. Eponine's been wanting this for a while, so I'm glad that things are working out for her. [For the time being. Huaisang's seen a little bit of her track record for being able to ruin a good thing, so he's not holding his breath.] I'm sure she's going to love it, and she'll be thrilled with you for the gift.
I've arranged a discount to help with the price, and I do allow payment plans if you need that. I'll leave you to work out the details with the cashier.
Thank you. Believe me, it's worth every penny. But we haven't talked suits yet. I used to know my measurements, but that was years ago.
[ Despite being a firm believer in casualwear, he's no stranger to tailoring. He's skinnier than he was back then, though, his old size probably wouldn't work anyway. ]
Oh! Right, yes. [Huaisang shakes his head at his own forgetfulness.] I got so distracted with the important stuff.
[He gives Nate a playful wink. This is all for Eponine, after all, so her items were the priority. Now they can move on to Nate's apparel, also to please Eponine.]
Now, what I would like to put you in ... [He leads Nate over to a display and picks up a beautifully crafted corset vest. The black vest with ghostly white flowers that he picks up is laying flat, but a mannequin nearby wears a similar vest over white shirt sleeves, to give a visual as to how it might be worn.] Sleek and elegant, but without the same tight formality of a traditional suit, especially if you wear it without a jacket. Something you want to consider, or shall we take a look at a different idea?
Mm, I would describe the sensation as like a tight hug. I actually quite enjoy it. If you are comfortable with bondage, you'll do fine. And it can be laced to your comfort level. To start out with, we'd go barely more than 'snug'. Want to try?
[Huaisang loves putting people in corsets, but he also just plain thinks it's the best option. He has some other directions to go in if Nate doesn't like this one, but he's less confident about them suiting both Nate's taste and Eponine's sense of appropriate male formalwear.]
Well I'm normally the one tying up other people, but...yeah, I wanna try.
[ He has no idea how to lace it, so this'll be instructive for that at the very least. And it's definitely a different tailoring experience than he's ever had. ]
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i want to buy a dress
there's a girl who's had a life of not having much, at home or here. she's had a lot of suffering, and she wants to have a dress in that older style, you know with big skirts and a corset. and she loves yours the most so if you're willing, i want to buy it from you
but the thing is i think you've had beef with this girl. or your husband has, and she said she'd apologised but she reckons you won't serve her
idk if that's true i'm hearing it all secondhand
so i reckoned i'd ask cause there can't be harm in that. she doesn't know i'm asking. she's called eponine.
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I genuinely wish the best for Eponine, and wasn't aware that we were ... currently ... on bad terms. The worst I think of her is that she has ........ let's say poor impulse control. So if she were to come into my shop I would certainly be keeping an eye on making sure that nothing disappeared into her pockets.
I know she keeps trying to improve herself and live a better life and she keeps having setbacks, but it's been some time since I interacted with her at all.
At any rate, I know her taste. Let me know what kind of budget we're working with and I'll set something aside for you.
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but anyway, since this is a yes...will you tailor me too?
i reckon i can take her dancing or something, and my entire wardrobe is t-shirts and jeans
i actually hate most suits, i don't want to look like i'd fit in at an office. but i want to look like the sort of guy who'd have a high class girl on his arm. i think she'd like that.
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do i need to bring her in for measurements, and if i do can we avoid telling her about the dress? i want to surprise her
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you can do shoes too?
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big floaty skirts, yeah? very girly
flower accents, if possible? she seems to love flowers
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okay, when do you want me?
and as for budget, look. i want this to be special, and i trust you. just make it look nice, we'll be good
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[ no but literally, one second. He was already in the Up, he doesn't have to check in anywhere, he just appears in a flash of purple light at the door of Plumage. Then it's just a matter of... ]
Huaisang, I'm ready for my closeup!
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I think this is the one. [Huaisang holds up a purple gown, intricately embroidered with sprays of flowering branches, then turns it to show the back, also.] But I also picked out these other two. All of them have corsetry built into the bodice, and--listen, I don't know exactly what era she's from or what the fashion was like then, since it's all the future to me and it blends together, but I'm pretty sure this should meet her criteria for princess apparel.
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He does move to touch that beautiful purple fabric, though. How could he not? It's unbelievable to him that this could've been found so quickly. He barely even looks at the other options. ]
Wait, so. These branches, those form the corset? God, it's beautiful. Fit for a ballroom.
[ He's going to need to find a suitably classy venue to take her dancing in... ]
She's from revolutionary France, like mid-1800s I think. But I don't know what that means for fashion. This is perfect anyway. [ He smiles. ] The colour matches my magic.
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But yes, the corset is built into the gown under the branches. The lacing is up the back here.
Now, about the shoes. [Huaisang bends, and picks up a pair of shoes that he's placed waiting under the rack.] I think these ones are the sweetest. [He holds them out for Nate to take, then bends to pick up two more, dangling them by their straps.] But she might go for the glitter on either of these. The closed-toe shoes are probably the classiest, while this one with the gold and crystals is the tallest--and the most expensive. I don't know if she's at all used to wearing high heels like this. If not, you might want to start her with the closed-toe shoes as the safest option.
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Okay see now this is where he's a useless person, because these shoes all look essentially the same to him. He glances between them with a little line between his brows. ]
Yeah, I was right to come to you. I guess...whichever one has the smallest heel? I don't want her to not be able to walk. Although she could take them off, and they do complete the look.
[ He looks up with sudden alarm. ]
Is this going to start a little bag conversation? Shoes always seem to lead to little bags.
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Why would she need a little bag? I don't sell bags. [He doesn't think about bags. He only ever carries the one qiankun pouch--his little silk bag of holding.]
No, now we look at crowns. [Leaving the gown and shoes by the cashier, Huaisang takes Nate over to his little selection of jewelry, which is almost entirely hair ornaments. He does understand the point of other jewelry, but other jewelry can be found lots of places. Finding proper hair ornamentation is much more difficult. Other shops clearly don't have their priorities in order.] Since she said she makes flower crowns, and you said she likes flowers, I think what we want is ... this one.
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Eponine's going to love this. All of it, he hopes, but this flowery headpiece? Even Nate thinks it's delicate and beautiful. He reaches to touch it, moving it so that the crystals catch the light. ]
It's perfect. Genuinely, Huaisang, it's better than I could've imagined.
Thank you. You're great at what you do.
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I've arranged a discount to help with the price, and I do allow payment plans if you need that. I'll leave you to work out the details with the cashier.
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Thank you. Believe me, it's worth every penny. But we haven't talked suits yet. I used to know my measurements, but that was years ago.
[ Despite being a firm believer in casualwear, he's no stranger to tailoring. He's skinnier than he was back then, though, his old size probably wouldn't work anyway. ]
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[He gives Nate a playful wink. This is all for Eponine, after all, so her items were the priority. Now they can move on to Nate's apparel, also to please Eponine.]
Now, what I would like to put you in ... [He leads Nate over to a display and picks up a beautifully crafted corset vest. The black vest with ghostly white flowers that he picks up is laying flat, but a mannequin nearby wears a similar vest over white shirt sleeves, to give a visual as to how it might be worn.] Sleek and elegant, but without the same tight formality of a traditional suit, especially if you wear it without a jacket. Something you want to consider, or shall we take a look at a different idea?
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His head tilts, considering. He likes that it's monochrome, and that it would match with the flower theme. ]
I've never worn anything like that. I...
[ He looks at Huaisang. ]
How do they feel? Restrictive?
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[Huaisang loves putting people in corsets, but he also just plain thinks it's the best option. He has some other directions to go in if Nate doesn't like this one, but he's less confident about them suiting both Nate's taste and Eponine's sense of appropriate male formalwear.]
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Well I'm normally the one tying up other people, but...yeah, I wanna try.
[ He has no idea how to lace it, so this'll be instructive for that at the very least. And it's definitely a different tailoring experience than he's ever had. ]
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