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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]

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[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.]

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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.

So, is Sorey starting a modelling career?

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.

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

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?

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.

Maybe you should train him.

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?

[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...

You have my thanks.

You... also might not be able to see or hear me in person. It's hard to know ahead of time, and over the network it's impossible to tell for sure. Bring your communicator with you, and we'll see how it goes, maybe?

((OOC: I don't think Tim has a magical bone in his body so pretty sure he's going to see and hear nothing LOL))

You know what, I'm going to come to find you now because this now has me curious.

[Tim will disconnect from the network and find his way over. He's only going to know he's found the right room when he spots the material that has been spread about for display and future use.]

Hello? Are you still here?

[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.

Edited 2019-01-14 05:23 (UTC)

[Mikleo's getting some starter projects together, and still setting up, so he's off in the corner organizing some other fabrics he's gathered at various planets already when Tim arrives. He looks up, waving a hand.]

...Hello? I'm right here.

[And then, when he gets no response, he sighs and lifts the sheet of fabric, flapping it dramatically in the air. He can at least make his presence known to the poor guy.]

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.

[Tim can't miss the flapping sheet and he comes over to walk around it in fascination]

I really can't see or hear anything from you. That's interesting.

[He pulls out his communicator and connects with Mikleo]

I'm presuming this will work though, for at least vocals.

Yeah, that's why I told you to bring it. I thought this might happen.

[Mikleo tucks the fabric over his arm, so there's at least a frame of reference for where he's standing, and turns the volume down on his communicator. He's still going to hear a weird echo of his own voice coming from Tim's, but at least Tim won't be echoing in his when he's standing right there.]

Red Robin, you said? Nice to meet you, more or less.

[He lifts his hand in a wave, the cloth shifting in a vague hand-shape.]

[He kinda waves back, with a look on his face that says he can't believe this is his life right now]

Robin is fine and it's nice to meet you too Mikleo, in a sense.

I have a real urge to give a sock, googly eyes so you can use it as a puppet. Or cut holes out of a bed sheet for you to wear like a ghost.

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

Robin, then.

[He nods, though the puppet comment makes him huff quietly and lower his arm.]

I'm not here to look ridiculous for you! It isn't my fault that you can't see me.

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

[Tim still can't help the giggle snort that comes out]

I'm sorry, I didn't say it was your fault. It is simply a ridiculous situation. I didn't mean to offend.

I'm not offended.

[Well, maybe a little, but the apology has him somewhat mollified.]

You don't seem all that bothered by all this, though. I take it you're used to strange things happening?

If I wasn't, I think I'd be having a harder time adjusting to life on these ships but no, this is not the first or last strange thing to happen to me. As long as you're not going to attack me I'm fine.

I am however also very curious. When you said you didn't turn up the communicators I had presumed some sort of vampire-like situation but I can't see or hear you at all. A ghost is my next guess.

This is his thinky face as he stares in largely the right direction.

[Oh boy.]

You're welcome to keep guessing, if you like, but I can almost guarantee that you won't get it right.

[Nobody ever does! Although Sorey is going to laugh when he hears that someone thought he might be a vampire...]

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

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