nohalation ([personal profile] nohalation) wrote2018-08-27 07:24 pm

The Town and Municipal of Umber Village - Part 2 - Early

Dusk the Best11/04/2017
TO THE CLOTHES STORE!
GM11/04/2017
After ascending a few sets of stairs, and climbing a ladder of rope, you make it to the clothing store. It's front looks like any other building, only there's a huge sign above that says "APPAREL STORE." Nothing terribly unique, really.

Inside you'll find it's fashion selection is very vintage. Before you can navigate to the racks, a young man with sleeked blue hair, small horns and long claws extending from his fingers, pushes up his glasses. With a hand on his hips, he calls out to you in a cool tone.

"Hmph. So we have travelers, huh. Welcome to my apparel store, the eternal salvation for fashion."

His green eyes twinkle as he looks over you with fierce confidence.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Ooh! Tell me more about it!" She approaches him as a clown. Squeak, squeak. "Is this a new style? Is it popular in this area"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"... is this a religious thing?" Juno can't help but ask.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"I just want new clothes"
GM11/04/2017
Looking Dusk up and down, he purses his lips, and knits his brows, like he's trying SO VERY HARD to hold his tongue?

Juno's comment tenses his face even more. Really, he looks like he's about to lose it.

And Slot's harmless and ordinary comment, tacked right after the clown and the religious comment, is somehow his breaking point.

...there is no outburst. Suddenly he slumps over, grasping at a rack and hiding his face. You can see the red on the tips of his slightly pointed ears.

"Aah, I can't do it! I just can't..."

Keeping his face hidden, he waves a clawed hand at the crew. His voice doesn't sound as confident, as cool. No, it sounds a little rattled, like he's trying not to stammer.

"I—I can get you guys clothes, yes... j-just give me a second, please, if will, thank you..."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Ohhhhhhh, cute." She blinks. "I think he's nice."
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"O-oh!" Juno exclaims, worried more than anything and hurrying over to hover slightly, "Really? Are you okay...?"
GM11/04/2017
Lifting his face, he pushes his fogged glasses up again.

"I was just trying to seem cool, and testing my new persona on some travelers sounded like a good idea... embarassing, geez!!"

He slaps his hands over his face, then smooths down his suit, straightening his tie along the way. Being so tall and lanky, and no longer trying to look cool, he just looks kind of awkward.

"I'm trying to get ready for something tonight, so forgive me, pleeease... S-so, what kind of clothes are you guys looking for?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"It was pretty cool!" :>
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Anything that suits us, really." Slot's curious about what may be happening tonight, but first. fashion.
Climate Change11/04/2017
Maybe it's the talk about clothes, or maybe it's the performance and the crowd that eventually leads to him stirring, or maybe it's just because it's time for him to wake up, but Clima gets up - from wherever he is - and starts wandering over into the racks, letting conversation happen away from him.
GM11/04/2017
The young man pulls at his collar, and a puff of steam practically escapes.

"I—thank you, thank you... what kind of fashion are you interested in? I only sell the best."

Meanwhile, for Clima who is in fact navigating the racks, you'll find it's very high class vintage! You know, puffy dresses, fine suits. All in interesting patterns.

Here's a dress for 1,000g! And a suit for 2,000g! Oh, and those socks? 500g!
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"We have 122g!" :>
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"... sorry..."
GM11/04/2017
This young man: :anguished:

Regretful of his reaction, he coughs a little, a puff of smoking coming out from his mouth, too.

"Ahem... um, that's... not nearly enough for anything..."

He looks deep in thought.

"But there might... be a way?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Oh, you're so very nice, aren't you? People here are really friendly~"
GM11/04/2017
He laughs nervously. Beads of sweat start racing down his face, and he peers off to the side as his mouth twists. Pressing the tips of his claws together, he continues on uneasily.

"N, no, I just have a favor... see, I have a blind date tonight, and I need help... so if I can get help with that, I don't mind giving you some stuff for free...?"
Suddenly he stretches out his hand, waving rapidly.

"I'm sorry! I don't mean to ask this of strangers, but you're perfect for it!"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"Oh!" Juno exclaims again, things starting to make sense, "No wonder you were so nervous..."
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Oh, I can help with that."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"A DATE!" She clasps her hands. "Congratulations!"
GM11/04/2017
"I-it was set up for me! All I know is that her name is Ophelia... I don't have any interest in romantic relations, not while I'm trying to set up a fashion line, but... it was arranged for me..."

He rubs the side of his face.

"If one of you could go in my plaaaaace, or help me, I'd be in your debt! I don't want to be mean to her, but I—can't. Do. It."
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"I get it." Solemn, Juno nods. "Romance is hard. It's a totally different level."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Ohhhhh..." :open_mouth: "Fashion IS pretty important, isn't it?" She looks at the others, "Should we do it?"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Well, it would get us new clothes?"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"That's what he said, right?"
GM11/04/2017
"It would get you new clothes! Absolutely!" Said all too eagerly.
but, continue,
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Well, who wants to go?"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
Slot puts a hand on Juno's shoulder
"Juno. It's time"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"...eh?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
She turns to look at the shopkeeper. "See, were aspiring, probably famous idols and we're wanting to reach out to all of our fans. And if you're not a fan yet, well that's ok, well reach out to you, too!" She reaches over to grab his hands if he lets her. "So don't worry! We don't want yout to give up on your dreams for something you're not ready for!"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Juno, it's time for you to put into practice what you've learned from watching me"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
Juno shakes their head emphatically, "I'm not ready!!"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"Juno, I believe in you!"
GM11/04/2017
He lets her grab his hands, looking positively flabberghasted and flustered.

"Eh?! R-really, idols... famous idols?" He looks over at Juno, feeling a little guilty. "And, even if you don't want to go in my place... I don't mind advice. And maybe a helpful eye watching over to make sure nothing bad happens..."
He adjusts his name tag; it reads Early.

"My name is Early Rockenhurst, and I'm actually from out of town... I recently arrived here a month ago, with big dreams... so whatever you can do to help me with this blind date that was put upon me, uhh, I would be veeerry appreciative!"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"Wouldn't... wouldn't it be better just to be honest with her?" Like. Actually.
"Maybe she was also forced into this..."
GM11/04/2017
Dusk can feel his hands immediately become lax. Ah. Now Early looks guilty for other reasons.

"That's... possible..."
Retracting a hand, he rubs the back of his head.

"I-I didn't think about that... oh no, this is bad..."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"It sounds pretty complicated. I don't like thinking too much about stuff like that, I guess. Nice to meetcha, Early!"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"So, what do you want Early? Do you want to go on the date and explain how you're not interested? Or would you rather one of us go on the date for you?"
GM11/04/2017
"Um... ah, um... ehhh...!"

Early clutches his hair.

He climbs into one of the racks of clothing.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
Just follows him to the racks. :>?
Climate Change11/04/2017
https://i.imgur.com/deEUUJ9.jpg
Clima comes out wearing a totally cute outfit, as well as carrying matching outfits out for Dusk. It's cute? Also I guess there's one more. Who could this be for.

[IMAGE]

But Dusk is with Early now. . .
Gently. . . hands one of the outfits to Juno.
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"... UM? Thank you...?"
GM11/04/2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O6e7cgkeqw

This starts playing in the background, over the speakers.
Meanwhile, Early remains huddled in the rack. He peers up at Dusk with teary eyes and a snotty nose.

"I don't know what to do!!!!"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
Slot isn't helping matters, so he's just loitering around, waiting so he knows how to help.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Well, what does your heart say? Can you hear it talking to you?" She leans over, but doesn't get TOOOOO close.
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
Juno is just holding the dress Clima gave them up to their body thoughtfully. It IS cute... maybe they should put it on...
GM11/04/2017
Early Rocklehurst covers his face with his hands.

"My heart tells me to live here forever, but my heart says not to make a girl cry!!"

He says, while crying.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Well then, lets go make sure the girl doesn't cry, and then you can live here forever afterwards! Easy!"
Climate Change11/04/2017
Clima looks to Slot. Thinks about it. Then goes back into the racks.
https://i.imgur.com/GsJo79B.jpg
Eventually he finds Slot again, carrying this outfit.
[image]
Without speaking anything, really, he just hands it off to him and then walks away.
Where did Dusk go.....
GM11/04/2017
"F-fine! I'll tell her that I can't go on a date with her, but promise me you guys will tag along, ok!!"
Uttered with confidence, he steps out of the racks.
His eyes are red and he's still crying.
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"... this works" Is Slot talking about the outfit or the plan nobody knows.
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"Okay." Juno nods, at both Early and the outfit. "We can be your support!"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Yeah! I'd like to meet them, too. And at least, you might become friends if anything. Who knows?"
GM11/04/2017
:astonished: !!

He bows deeply.

"Thank you so much! It's later on tonight, so..."

Meaning, you can go get something else done OR wait it out until the evening, up to you!
Climate Change11/04/2017
No. First of all
Giving Dusk the outfit!!!!
GM11/04/2017
DUSK TAKE THE OUTFIT
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
Dusk turns to look at Clima, and CLASPS HER HANDS TOGETHER. "Oh you are awake! Welcome back! Did you have a good nap?" She'll take the outfit and just look at it like :O?
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"We'll match." Juno pipes up, helpfully!!
Climate Change11/04/2017
Instead of bothering to answer the question, he looks to Juno and nods. Yes.
Matchy match.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Oh, that would be nice, wouldn't it? Are you going to wear one too?" She turns to look at Clima.
Climate Change11/04/2017
Looking back down to his own clothes. He's already wearing a matching dress.
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"That settles it. Besides, it's good if we look nice for Early's date!" Juno proclaims, heading to the changing rooms too.
GM11/04/2017
"Ehhhh, are you guys going to be accompanying me like chaperones?!"
He's so embarrassed!! Hiding his face in his hands!!
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"Support!" Juno insists!! From the dressing room!!
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Cute . . . " She pats Clima on the head.
Climate Change11/04/2017
!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
And then Dusk turns to Early. "Absolutely! We are absolutely going to be your bodyguards!"
...
Climate Change11/04/2017
As per usual, his expression doesn't change, but Clima's eyes do light up and he nods. Presses his hands against his face.
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Chaperones!"
"Same thing!"
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
"You won't even know we're there!"
Juno the Natural11/04/2017
"Unless you need us!" Juno adds! "If you want us to help with comforting your date or back you up on not wanting a romance, that's okay!"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Unless you do want a date in which case, okay."
GM11/04/2017
"No, no, I'm fine... chaperone is okay... aaah, just be ready this evening! I'll be standing at the eastern door, waiting, okay?"
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Okay! So we can take some clothes now?" :open_mouth:
GM11/04/2017
:disappointed: "I... guess so... but nothing too nice!"

(Basically, nothing that increases stats, sadly. At least, not at this point.)
Now Early will run around the place like a chicken with its head cut off.
He's dying inside, but it will be okay after the date, right?
Slut the Rumored11/04/2017
Seems legit
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Do you wanna keep the clown outfit in exchange?"
GM11/04/2017
With a pained expression he holds up his hand, waving it.

"N, no, it's fine... keep it... um, I might have to burn it otherwise..."
Dusk the Best11/04/2017
"Oh nooo, thatd be terrible. This is a very popular outfit." She holds up the Clima dress. "How about this?"