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[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

[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.]

[tsunergy]

Er... I don't know about need, but if you feel like it, I won't say no. There's a fair bit of fabric here.

[It's a biiiiig box. Someone was stockpiling for a while.]

[spellsteal]

Of course! When I was still an apprentice, I used to reorganize my master's library daily. Sometimes more than that. It shouldn't take long if you know what parameters you'd like to sort by.

[tsunergy]

Daily? Just how many books would they go through in a single day?

[Even he and Sorey weren't that fast! Though the lack of too many books in Elysia may have contributed partially to that.]

[spellsteal]

Magister Dariel could never decide if it was easier to organize things by genre and author, or year published, or by subject... Despite his brilliant mind for magic, he was a little eccentric. And a bit of a dingbat, but that's neither here nor there.

I did try to read the whole library, though. I think I got through about a quarter of it.

[tsunergy]

How long did that take?

[He's trying not to be nosy, but he actually doesn't know that much about Belth's past, considering how long they've been acquainted.]

[spellsteal]

About four hours each time? Er, wait, you meant how long it took to read. I had about... [He thinks for a minute.] It must've been about six years.

I can read about fifteen books a week, maybe twenty if I push myself and don't do much else, but I had to do everything for the magister to keep his estate running. I didn't just want to read every book, though. I wanted to learn all the magic that was in them, and studying takes much longer.

[tsunergy]

You're a fast reader. Sorey and I were never all that speedy at it, mostly because no matter how quickly we got through a page, we'd end up discussing the contents and arguing about theories for hours on end. When he was on his own he used to speed through those romance novels, though.

[He nods in agreement on the magic bit.]

Abilities and magic is definitely a different story. If you try rushing that it could just blow up in your face.

[spellsteal]

[Belthazar chuckles at the thought.] That must've been amazing to watch.

It often did. I had books as my tutors, so subtlety was lost on me. That was why I learned alchemy-- I couldn't heal myself if I got hurt, so I made salves instead.

[tsunergy]

Is there a particular reason you're limited when it comes to healing?

[He knows that humans can't use magic without seraphim where he's from, but every world has such differing rules...]

[spellsteal]

Honestly, I just wasn't... born with the ability. The druidic arts haven't been available to blood elves because of our history, and the elementals don't talk to us like they do with more ancient races, so shamanism isn't our path. Our only options are paladins or priests, and the Light doesn't manifest for just anyone. No matter how hard I pray or believe it just isn't meant to be.

I can't imagine wearing plate armor, regardless. I would make a terrible paladin.

[He decides to offer a little bit more background, since Mikleo is so curious.]

My sister-- my blood sister-- she showed aptitude for the healing arts at a young age and then became a priestess. I think she could have been a mage, too, if she wanted to.

[tsunergy]

I see... so there is a species component after all.

[That's so interesting! Familiar, but not as limiting as humans.]

Your world has a lot of options when it comes to pursuing magical studies, it sounds like.

[spellsteal]

[He doesn't mind talking about it, even if healing is sort of a sore point. It's only a sore point because he can't do it, and Belthazar hates being told he can't do something.]

Even the most mild manifestation of magical talent could help someone become an alchemist or tailor. Magic can empower a hunter's arrows, or help them forge a bond with a magical creature as a companion. Warriors can reflect spells. Rogues can use magic to slip by undetected. It's really a part of everything.

But serious people study books. There are no shortcuts when it comes to learning magic.

[tsunergy]

Oh, agreed! Of course. Even if magic wasn't involved, I'd say that reading a book can benefit anyone and any situation.

[From the mouth of one true nerd to another.]