Stitches and Thread

[english_dignity]

Who: Arthur and open
Broadcast: Video
Action: Huntress
When: Monday

[Arthur's been a bit bored and homesick lately, so he's settled himself in the galley of the Huntress with a cup of tea and a sketchpad, working on a rough plan for... well, it's anyone's guess really, because the angle to the camera isn't ideal. Still, it's apparently cheering him up because he's got a smile.]

With how much downtime we seem to have between bursts of alien madness, I thought I'd ask what hobbies people have picked up to pass the hours. New ones, ones from home? Myself, I've been trying to pick up the guitar again after our stay in the Corbius belt, but also would be interested in getting back into a few handicrafts I like to think I'm rather good at.

Which brings me to my second question. Has anyone come across a source for sewing supplies? Or perhaps for wood carving? Neither have to be particularly fancy. I can work with some very basic tools.

If anyone needs something tailored, I suppose I could take on a commission or two as well. Once I have the materials, that is.

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[sylphid]

[A face pops into view on the comm looking at him curiously.]

Gardening. Why?

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[english_dignity]

Mostly curiosity. And it's not a bad way to see which of us might have common interests.

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[sylphid]

Not a bad idea, I guess.

[Fie hums a little to herself.] People come and go often enough for this to be useful. Keep interest up...

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[english_dignity]

You never know when someone else's skill might come in handy for you.

[bythewaves]

Sewing supplies there are aplenty here, my friend - cloth and thread, wool and flax and linen. Want me to fetch you some?

[english_dignity]

I'll come with you. I think I might be making a number of trips there before we leave the system.

[bythewaves]

By all means - I can meet you at the shuttles?

[english_dignity]

I will see you there!

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor smiles and waves at England when he spots him ]

I hope you brought your wallet, my friend!

[english_dignity]

[Walking up to him, Arthur patted a hidden pocket.]

Of course. I hope you are ready to help carry supplies back.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor laughs softly ]

Deal, although I warn you that i might get carried away with the musical isntruments down there.

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[noprophecies]

I garden. It is nothing impressive, but it is relaxing, I suppose.

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[english_dignity]

Do you have any favorite plants to grow?

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[noprophecies]

Things that are useful, like herbs. Or things I can make into tea.

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[english_dignity]

I've done a bit of that myself here. It beats paying local prices for them.

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[noprophecies]

[a hum of agreement]

There are some planets where you can find it cheap, or it is worth paying the extra credits for it, but otherwise it's easier to just grow it in my room.

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[english_dignity]

It does make for a steadier supply.

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[universal_charm]

Tailored?

_{[ He almost resembles a dog with its ears perked up in the feed. Especially because, as it was, they did have quite a few sewing tools laying about since Winn left. If Kara and Kitty didn't mind, he thought it would be better for them to got a nicer home than lay about unused... ]}

I might know where I can get you some sewing supplies, if you don't mind trading for a small project.

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[english_dignity]

What sort of project? I'm sure we can arrange something.

[The boy certainly has his interest and he leans lean towards the camera, curious.]

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[universal_charm]

_{[ Kirk leans a bit forward to, as if he wishes to share a secret. Which is ridiculous, it's a video, but habits. ]}

Well, you see, I was hoping you might able to make a small, tailored coat? For.. .a clock. So the proportions are a bit unusual in that regard. Based off an original, human-sized version.

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[english_dignity]

For one Mr. Cogsworth, I assume?

[Because what other clocks are there in the fleet who might like a coat?]

I believe I could do that. He is a fellow countryman, after all.

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[universal_charm]

_{[ Well, almost. He's supposedly French, but lol Disney playing fast and loose with accents. ]}

Ah, good, you know him! And yes, that's who it would be for. In those gift baskets we received after calibrations, he got his former uniform coat. I was hoping that a small version of that to fit his current body could be made.

As a surprise - so, keep it secret until it's done.

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[english_dignity]

[Thus is Disney.]

Ah, I see. I can understand why that might be a little... upsetting.

If I can get a good look at the coat, I can certainly recreate it.

From the sounds of it, I may have gotten off somewhat easy with my gift basket. So many seem to have double edged gifts in them. The worst of mine was a stupid mug.

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[monolike]

Ooh, Mikleo has a lot of sewing things; he likes to make his own clothes and some of mine. I can ask him where he found everything if you like.

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[english_dignity]

That would be very kind of you, if you don't mind.