+1 new business

[tsunergy]

Who: Mikleo / OTA (featuring Sorey)
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Iskaulit, Huntress
When: Today!

[The comm clicks on to an active video stream, where a mostly-empty Iskaulit room has some sparse decor- a long table, a couple of chairs, some sort of design board, and a... mannequin? A very crude-looking one, anyway.

Suddenly a hefty-looking box - some might recognize the familiar appearance of a sponsor drop - floats into view, is plopped down on the floor, and opened. Long swatches of fabric are pulled out and draped over the edges, some soft and beautiful, others rather silly looking. Once it seems as if enough of the fabrics are on display, someone huffs quietly.]

Apparently someone thinks I ought to be sewing more- or, more likely, they want us all looking presentable. Much as I don't like indulging our audience, we all know how dull time between planets can get, and I've been thinking about this for a while anyway, so... I guess you can call this my unofficial sewing shop? At least, I'm open to taking project commissions. It doesn't have a name or anything... oh, this is Mikleo, for those who don't know. I don't show up on camera, sorry.

Let's see, examples of my work... ah, Sorey, here-

[There's a bit of shuffling and quiet voices, and Sorey is prodded into view, clad in an intricately embroidered tunic. He waves awkwardly.]

This is a replica of one he used to have at home, so if you need a redesign or modification of an existing piece, I can do that. And hang on-

[Sorey is dragged off. More shuffling about, and a moment later he's back wearing something a little less fantasy. This is repeated a couple of times to showcase differing style and skill level, until at last his poor model is released from duty.]

You get the idea. Anyway, if you want to make an order, I'll be over on the Iskaulit for a while, or we can hash things out with the communicator until we're ready to take measurements. For pricing...

...I have no idea how to even decide that. At least the cost of materials, I suppose.

[how do i capitalism]


( action; )

[True to his word, Mikleo will be hanging out in his new Iskaulit room, decorating it and organizing the mess of fabrics he's had dumped upon him. Come visit! And for those who don't know him, Mikleo is a spirit so check out his resonance permissions, eyyy. If you can't see or hear him, be sure to bring your communicator!

Later, Mikleo will be back on the Huntress, spending some time in the lounge or in his room as he sketches out some designs for new projects or gets some sewing done on current ones.]

Comments

[Video]

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

Hello, we haven't met before but I'm Red Robin and I would like to organise to use your services?

I've arrived only recently so I'm a little lacking in options. I've already made a promise to Taako to make him something bizarre.. so even if I could pay to use your equipment?

And if you want, I could perhaps help with a business plan? I have experience in management.

[Video]

[tsunergy]

My... equipment?

[What, like his design board?]

I don't have anything fancy... everything I do is sewn by hand. But if you need supplies, I'll see what I can do.

If you have any suggestions on how to go about determining a fee for this kind of thing, I'd welcome that. Outside of my time living here, I don't have that much experience with money.

Re: [Video]

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

You do everything by hand? That's kinda incredible. [He can't imagine doing a whole outfit by hand]

Perhaps I'm asking too much then, but I also procured some leather from the last planet we were on.

And I can definitely write you up a business plan but I will probably send you a long list of questions in order to figure out the costs and time it takes?

You don't have experience in money? I'm curious what your world is like then?

[tsunergy]

I grew up without any sort of machinery that could do that, so to be honest, I'd be a bit lost if I tried it.

Leather is more Sorey's specialty, but I have some experience with it. I can see about dragging him back in to help.

[Like he'd refuse.]

I don't think I'd need anything too detailed, business-wise. This is probably going to be a very casual thing... I would appreciate the help, however. My experience with money is limited, but I promise I'm not clueless! I just grew up in a small village where money wasn't necessary to survive.

[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

Ah, I am the opposite. I can do small repairs by hand but the idea of doing a whole outfit is.. daunting.

The leather I can work with, even if it's by hand. It will simply take me longer.

And I grew up in a world where money is sometimes the most important thing, even when it shouldn't be. But I understand, I will draft up something simple.

I can find you on the Iskaulit? You said you don't show up on camera but I should be able to see you in person correct?

video

[tempredmental]

So, is Sorey starting a modelling career?

[tsunergy]

Hmm... his performance doesn't show very promising talent.

[tempredmental]

Maybe you should train him.

[tsunergy]

[Mikleo smirks- which doesn't show, but maybe there's a hint of it in his tone.]

Yes, because I'm so qualified to train someone for that...

[tempredmental]

Well, you were critiquing his performance. [Keith was amused, too.] I thought you knew something about it.

video;

[spellsteal]

[Omg so much fashion. Belthazar is immediately piqued, his ears sticking straight up.] Color me interested. I no longer have a spare set of robes and I sorely need them. Plus, I haven't spent much of my stipend, so I can pay whatever you feel is fair.

[Although, Mikleo seems to be unsure of how to price things.]

By the Light, don't just charge for materials. You've got to keep labor and time in mind, too. It'll take you hours to make things.

[tsunergy]

Well, yeah, obviously. But it's hours that I would probably just spend making more things to collect dust in my and Sorey's closet, so someone else may as well get some enjoyment out of it. I don't really know what price to give my work, especially since I'm still a bit of a novice at it.

[Sure, he's been making stuff for himself since he was little, and some for Sorey, but that doesn't mean he knows the ins and outs of every style, or how to measure other creatures or body types. It's a whole new world for him!]

You're welcome to come by and give me something to work on, though.

[spellsteal]

Hmm... I'd still like to make it fair.

[That's what tips are for, maybe.]

You'll need to take my measurements. I'd venture a guess that we're fairly similar in size, but my arms might be shorter... [He's not sure, but sleeves tend to run long on him.] I can come over in a bit if you have some time. I have a few ideas for what I'd like.

[tsunergy]

[Mikleo shrugs his shoulders. If Belth wants to pay, that's fine by him. He can just put the funds towards something useful.]

Come whenever you like. I'll be here for a while, as I have a lot of organizing left to do.

[spellsteal]

[His ears twitch visibly.]

... Do you need help organizing?

[Uh oh. He kind of enjoys this sort of thing, weirdly enough.]

voice.

[airily]

Hm... I wonder what I could get you to make for me...

[tsunergy]

Is it too much to ask that we start with a shirt?

[airily]

I don't need a shirt!

[tsunergy]

That's what I thought.

Well, what are you in the mood for, then? New pants? A jacket? That ridiculous ensemble you used to wear in the past?

[airily]

Huh... I guess a replacement for the coat I gave away might be nice...

action;

[monolike]

[Is patient and obliging for most of it, until he's finally done and off camera...



And then he flaps his arms, making a face.] Mikleo, this is so hard to move in. And there's so many sashes- I don't even remember what order you tied everything on.

[tsunergy]

[Mikleo meanwhile is trying very hard not to grin.]

You can memorize a dozen cyphers in the Ancient Tongue by sight but you can't remember how to tie a few belts?

[monolike]

Those are two very different areas of study, [Sorey mumbles, struggling with the belt that's supposed to go under the waist wrap but over the shoulder.]

[tsunergy]

They aren't that different, you just didn't commit to it. [Memorization is memorization! That's what he thinks, anyway. Mikleo shoos his hands away, leaning in to untangle the mess he's making of the fabric.] Anyway, this outfit is more for style than utility. You wouldn't be wearing this into combat.

[monolike]

True. [Just holds his arms up and out of the way so Mikleo can do what he needs to do.] This definitely looks like something some young rich lord would wear. Are you gonna go around dressing future kings, Mikleo? You can have some kind of mysterious title, like- like the Wandering Tailor.