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Otono-Tachibana Makie ([personal profile] therewerefifty) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2016-04-27 05:54 am

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Who: Makie and you?
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: The Windrose
When: 27th April.

[It's her first time on the network since she got here months ago.  She's not much for being sociable, but hey.  Makie has a couple of needs to be met.]

I'm looking to hire a seamstress.  If you have experience with Japanese attire, that would be better, but I can provide my own clothing for reference.  [She's from the 18th century and there's a distinct dearth of kimono out here in the middle of space, okay.  Her one outfit can only go so far and it's already had to survive one dimensional hellhole.]

I'm also curious as to whether there are any swordsmiths or equivalent among us.  If so, I'd like to discuss a commission.

Thank you.

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[Speaking of said kimono, it's washing day.  She's clad only in the patterned red hiyoku usually worn under her purple kimono, and while she washes it in the privacy of the bathroom by hand, she can be found hanging it out to try in the cargo bay.  It's not as voluminous as some as her sleeves are kept very short, but it's nice to have the extra space.  Makie will stay nearby, looking hopefully for any answers on the network and drinking her tea.  As always.]
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-04-27 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, I can help, I think. It's been a while since I crafted anything Japanese, but I still remember how. I believe I have enough material to make one, too.

[It's been a while, says the tiny guy who looks like a 12-year-old girl. Don't question it, Makie, it's eaiser that way.]

Do you have your measurements available, or would you like me to meet you?
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-04-29 01:57 am (UTC)(link)
[With a small smile on his lips, he nods.]

Wherever works best for you is fine by me - I'm stationed on the Caprine, and spend some time on the Iskaulit for the most part. Payment isn't a big deal, we can figure it out as needed.

[He definitely hadn't skimped on fabrics when they were at the last couple of stations, not once he found them.]

It's nice to meet you, Otono-Tachibana. I'm Qing-Yuan Zhu.

[Double gesundheit.]
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-04-29 05:04 am (UTC)(link)
I'm usually fairly easy to find, so please, don't hesitate.

[He blinks at the question, then laughs lightly.]

I was born in China, but my parents moved to America when I was very young. Had you been there before, then?
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-04-29 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, I imagine so. I'm not sure which era you came from, but I'm from what's known as the twenty-first century. By that time, many countries have opened relations with one another, and most of all with America.

[Imagine what he could say about the technological advances, hoo boy.]
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-04-30 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
Probably in part. Maybe more truth is in that people don't consider it... practical, when in space. I'm not sure what century we're supposed to be in now, if there even is a set one.
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-04-30 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
[His smile is light, simple enough.]

I don't mean to say that there's anything wrong with it. Actually, even in the 21st Century, Japan relies pretty heavily on kimono and yukata.

As long as you can work with what you wear, that's all that matters, right?
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[personal profile] shoujoreject 2016-05-05 05:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course. I'll most likely be in the common area of the Caprine.

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[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-04-29 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[The mention of clothes brings to mind a certain friend, and hey, Pinkie's never been one to pass up a chance to make a new friend, even if she can't help directly. So it won't be long before a little pink pony shows up on the screen.]

I dunno any swordsmiths, but my friend Rarity back home's a GREAT designer! I don't think I've heard of "Japanese" attire before, but I bet she has, and if she hasn't I bet she'd LOVE a whole new project!

Ooh! I DID get an engineering augment thingy, though. You think swordsmithing counts as engineering?
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[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-05-03 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Nod nod.] Yeah, I can TOTALLY understand that! So are you looking for swords for you AND your friend, or just one of you?

And yes indeedy! I'm Pinkie Pie, what's your name!
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[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-05-03 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh, don't worry, Pinkamena Diane Pie isn't exactly bite-sized itself. Not to mention REGULAR human naming conventions are kind of a thing she's getting used to.]

Nice to meet you, Makie! Hm... should probably look up some stuff since I've never made a sword before, just flying bikes and one-pony band suits party cannons! Swords are WAY different, though! And probably need to build stuff to MAKE it in! I should probably ask the captain about that! So what does your sword look like back home?
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[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-05-03 10:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[Blink.] O-kaaay, yeah, I think that miiight be a little out of my league. Sorry, Makie.

[Show her the musical instrument sometime, though. She'd probably love to learn how to play it, and it might be fun to try a hoof as a luthier.]
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[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-05-04 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm probably...

[Maybe a local weaponsmith can make it one day.]
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[personal profile] spontaneouscombustion 2016-05-04 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, THAT one's easy! One sec!

[Pinkie puts the communicator down for a sec, but still at an angle where Makie can see the pony. Then she unrolled a small piece of blueprint paper and started drawing on it... with the pencil firmly between her teeth. Gotta make do without digits somehow.

It's only a couple of seconds before Pinkie holds the shematic up to the feed.]


See?! It's kinda like a regular bike, but the pedals turn the propeller and then you switch out the wheels for landing gear! It's also GREAT for sledding!

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