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[dandyofawolf]

Who: Sandalio de Rabiffano aka Biffy and YOU
Broadcast: Yes
Action: At his salon or on the Blameless
When: First week of June

Broadcast

[If you've seen this face the past few months you will have noticed a sort of tension or sadness to him. When you see him now in the video he looks decidedly more relaxed and happy as he smiles.]

Good evening. During the past month I have been rather busy preparing something that I have felt our little fleet rather lacks. So it is my greatest pleasure to introduce you to my salon...

[He reveals a lovely salon that has a chair with a mirror and another chair in the back with a basin for water. It's a refined and simple set-up that is somehow classic yet timeless. There even appears to be a setup for him to serve his customers tea.]

This is the Miason de la Lune. I specialize in hair and cosmetics primarily but can also be sure to offer some fashion advice if need be. I am rather easy to find on the Iskaulit so you shouldn't have problems with coming here.

[He gives a little flourishing bow to the camera.]

It will be the pleasure of myself, Mr. Rabiffano, to serve you. I thank you and wish you well.

Action - Salon

[For anyone needing some pampering in the form of a facial or a hair cut or style or just about any sort of cosmetic thing...this is the wolf for you. He has organized his salon in a painstaking matter to ensure that it is perfect. The seats are comfortable, the supplies are full and ready... Every last detail has been seen to.

So when you step inside, you will find him there in one of his flawless suits. A smile is on his lips and his hair is perfectly curled to frame his face just so. With a bow, he will present his little tea station.]

Welcome. May I offer you tea while you tell me how I may serve you?

Action - Blameless

[The crew of the Blameless is sure to have noticed that their resident werewolf has become decided more relaxed. He smiles more and he even laughs more. Why, he doesn't comment as thoroughly on the subject of formalities. It seems the arrival of a certain other werewolf who is moving in with the crew has done him a lot of good.

Naturally he can still be found in his usual locations: Making sure there's a regular tea time, seeing that everything is organized and clean, perhaps down exploring some of the games that the ship has. The fact is that he's surprisingly just...not sad. He's relaxed and happy.

Seriously, you can thank Lyall for just showing up and living here now.]

Comments

Salon

[universal_charm]

<sub>[ After hearing Biffy's announcement and a short debate, he decided to head to the salon. His hair could use a bit of trimming up. He had let it get a bit unruly in the past couple of months, and while it wasn't unfashionable, it wasn't pristine either. His fluff was a very calculated bit of artistry - that he usually left to his hair stylist.

He chuckled when he stepped in and was met with the offer of tea and a bow of all things. ]</sub>

Well, you've certainly been busy, haven't you?

_{[ He looked around the shop, taking it all in with an impressed quirk of his lips. ]}

It looks stunning, Sandalio.

[dandyofawolf]

Thank you. I wanted to make sure it looked good before I presented it to everyone.

[He goes over to start preparing a cup of tea. Even if Kirk didn't answer his question about it. He does make sure to face him and offer a smile even as he does this.]

How can I help you today, Captain?

[universal_charm]

I would expect nothing less of you, Sandalio.

_{[ He ran a hand through his mass of blonde hair, pulling it up a bit between his fingers to show it had gotten a bit shaggy. ]}

Was wondering if you could clean this up for me a bit?

[dandyofawolf]

[Moving forward, he gently runs his fingers through it. There's a bit of a calculation going on his head before he smiles at him and steps back.]

Of course. If you will come this way I will get this washed up and then we can get you a trim.

[With a wave of his hand, he indicates the sink with a comfortable thin black robe. This he helps Kirk into and ties it for him before helping him to lean back. He's much smaller than the man but it's clear he's far stronger than him to based on how easily he helps him adjust. After that, he brings over a tray with a wide assortment of hair product on it.]

Let me know if it the water is too warm or cold for you.

[But he does run that over his own hand first to adjust the temperature before bringing it to Kirk's hair.]

Salon

[the_tailor]

[Holy. Quiznak. A salon. Lance is delighted that a place like this has opened aboard the Iskaulit. It was something that'd been missing in his life for far too long (aside from quick stops on a few planets they'd been on). Intrigued, excited, and desperately needing a pick me up after the disappearance of his best friend, Lance makes his way over to the new salon.

He smiles at Biffy when he strolls in. Though they haven't talked a lot, they did used to be shipmates, and Lance still visits the Blameless very often.]

Heeeeey! Oh man, this place looks great... And sure, I'd love some tea!

[dandyofawolf]

Thank you. I was hoping to create a comfortable atmosphere for my clients while still maintaining what I'm used to.

[Going to his tea station, he starts to prepare a cup for him.]

How do you prefer your tea? I can learn your preference so that your tea will be ready right away the next time you come in.

[the_tailor]

You've definitely succeeded in that. Heck, this looks even fancier than the salons I used to go to back on Earth.

[He takes a seat, humming.]

Uhh, with sugar. I always like sweet things.

[dandyofawolf]

A man after my own heart. I take my own tea rather sweet as well.

[He makes sure to add a couple extra cubes in there (yes, he has sugar cubes) and gives it a stir before bringing it over to him.]

Now, what services can I offer to you today? I imagine a trim is in order but perhaps you might be interested in a shampoo or a facial massage?

[He's full service here, Lance.]

[Action - Salon]

[padadin]

[He visits the salon as he soon as he hears, wanting to see the place in person and not through a tiny screen. Both his eyebrows raise the moment he puts a foot inside - fancy! Should he be surprised though, really...]

Congratulations, Sandalio. This place looks amazing. Very refined.

[dandyofawolf]

[He smiles brightly at him, clearly very pleased with the compliment.]

Thank you. I've been working on getting it ready for weeks now.

[He looks around at his new pride and joy.]

It was something I felt we could all use as a fleet. Just something to pamper ourselves with.

[padadin]

[The pride is obvious on Biffy's face and Shiro's really happy for him. Between this and the newly arrived member of his pack, he's sure the man will be less anxious and... well... bored. So good for him and good for everyone in the Blameless (not offense).]

You're right, it's both useful and a comfort. Space travel can make you miss some very every day basics, and although we've had the planet visits to take care of that, this is much more handy. [Mr Spaceman here speaking from experience.] Have you had any clients yet?

[dandyofawolf]

A couple. I am pleased that people appreciate the arrival of my salon.

[He is indeed far more relaxed and it showed in how bright his eyes are when he smiles. His shoulders are relaxed as well and he moves with a fluid sort of grace. Like perhaps he might have been a dancer at one point in his life.]

How can I help you this evening? A wash and trim perhaps?

[Action - Salon]

[sandywolf]

[Lyall has quickly found his marks and acquired the means to move around the fleet as needed. He's always been the type who likes to know every way in and out of a place after all.

He wanted to see this place himself because it's partly what has kept Biffy's mind occupied when he was on his own. And, well, he knows his Alpha.]

It hasn't been that long for me, but it's been while since you last washed my hair.

[dandyofawolf]

[He smiles when he sees the man that he loves. Walking over to him, he lightly takes up a strand of hair between his fingers before letting it fall, his fingers brushing Lyall's face on the way down.]

It has. I would be honored to do this for you again. Please, have a seat.

[sandywolf]

[Of course, Lyall is nothing is not put together impeccably, and his hair is clean, but it's the principle of the thing that counts. Not to mention, he's been sneaking little ways to touch Biffy even when he knows people are watching and this will work wonders.]

You must have been working on this for quite a while. It almost looks like home.

[Some of the technology is more modern, of course, but the atmosphere is decidedly very Biffy.]

[dandyofawolf]

For the past month actually.

[Freeing Lyall's hair from the tie, he folds it carefully and sets it aside. Then he helps him into a black robe to keep water and so on from getting on his clothes before helping him to lean back into the sink. Starting the water, he runs his fingers through that soft hair as he smiles down at him.]

I needed something to do and I'd already cleaned and decorated as much of the Blameless as I would be allowed. So I decided that perhaps this was something I could do to occupy myself.

[Action-Salon]

[apurrstate]

[He'd seen the post go up and it had certainly intrigued him. An actual salon, it seemed almost laughably fancy to find someone setting one up here. Back home, he'd only ever heard of them existing in Orlais. Most anyone else who had someone else cut their hair was rich enough to simply hire someone for such a thing. Apostate mages certainly weren't among those people. He walks in with a smile, still weighted, but sincere.]


Hello, again, Serah Rabiffano. I see you've been busy. [He offers his hand to the other man, his smile quirking up at one corner.] I realize you probably don't recognize me as we spoke through text before. I am Anders, it's a pleasure to meet you in earnest.

[dandyofawolf]

Ah so this is what you look like, Mr. Anders. I hope you have found a way to be well since we last spoke. I know such a thing is difficult given the circumstances.

[He smiles at him warmly as he takes that hand and gives it a firm and welcoming shake. While still holding it, he waves towards his chair to offer Anders a seat there.]

Would you like to have a seat? We can talk further and also discuss how I may be of assistance to you this evening.

[apurrstate]

[He hesitated, but then nodded with a smile of his own. Hadn't he thought he needed to get his hair cut? It was past his shoulders even tide back at this point, for Maker's sake! But he hadn't indulged in letting someone else cut his hair in so long, he could feel old dregs and doubts flying up. If he focused on Sandalio, he could just cover the little voice that said he was wasting the other man's time by walking in here.]

Thank you. Things have gotten better. There's only so long I can let myself stagnate and mope, so I reached a point of moving on. As I said before, I'll see Hawke again, it's only a matter of time.

But tell me about you, this place. Did you do this type of thing back home?

Salon

[lord_wizard]

[Felix eventually decides to show up in person, more curious than he is in need of styling advice. He glances around the space as he enters, chin tilted in an appraising sort of fashion]

Well...I have to admit, this is more than I might have expected. You certainly seem to possess an idea for decor.

[dandyofawolf]

[He offers him a smile at the appraisal.]

Thank you. Proper decor is very important to me and I must insist upon it in anything that I call my own.

[Basically, he is going to be damn well sure that anything he touches looks amazing.]

I feel it is important to provide something that feels less...clinical for something of this nature.

[Translation: He hates how a lot of the fleet interior design looks.]

[lord_wizard]

I would certainly hope so, though it's always a struggle to implement when resources are so few. The Iskaulit in particular is rather...jarring.

[Translation: so does he. He'd spent months perfecting his study space before he let people in]

action - blameless

[scanninggaydis]

[For someone used to a lot of structure in the way he conducts his day, Felix's last 5 years have been difficult actually. He's had to build his own routine out of not a lot of responsibility and that has been a long process.

Being transferred to the Blameless, where he's not exactly necessary either (as the second pilot to show up, especially on a ship where the captain is also a pilot), has messed with that a little bit as well.

All of which is to say that while he'd never really been a tea person in the past, Biffy's organization of a regular tea time has actually been...nice? Something for Felix to build into his routine so he doesn't feel completely untethered. Plus, he's new. It gives him an excuse to be social.

...This first time after the full moon, he...briefly debates not showing up. The realization that one of his crew members that he though was human is in fact not exactly human is something that triggers a response in him that's not entirely positive. Mistrust, maybe a little bit of fear. But it's also a response that he's actively trying to get over.

So he shows up. Smiles (*maybe a little bit faintly) at Biffy.]

Hi.

[He's starting small.]

[dandyofawolf]

[He has just finished preparing the tea for tea time. Of course he already heard the man coming and he turns to him with a smile of his own. Naturally his is more open and genuine with an inviting warm to it. Honestly anyone who has seen him recently can likely wholly agree that he's far more relaxed and happy since a certain Beta of his arrived.]

Good evening.

[Right away he notices that there is a sort of...tension with the man. Something that hasn't been there previously. He can't quite put a finger on it but he decides to do the polite thing for now and offer him his cup of tea. Just the way Felix has shown a preference before.

Biffy has been paying attention.]

I apologize for tea having been a touch off schedule recently. Now that the time of the full moon has passed we should be fine for another month.

[scanninggaydis]

[Definitely a tension. But at the very least, he isn't actively scared of Biffy. He doesn't act like he is. When the man passes him a cup of tea, there's no recoil. It isn't that he thinks Biffy will attack at any moment. He's just....not sure of his wider motivations. The way he'll act towards humans when push comes to shove.

At the apology, his smile becomes a little wry. Felix grabs a seat at the galley table, and then responds.]

That's okay. I guess it's something kind of outside your control.