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[ardor]

[Text - Filtered FROM Rookie]

I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find colored strings of lights. If those aren't available, what are some materials I could use to fashion something similar?

[Video - Public]

[A bit after the text message appears, Kallen shows up on the network, grinning, probably a bit wider than necessary. Her tone's relaxed and friendly, her wave at the camera suggesting nothing of ill will at all. In fact, the pilot's in a generous mood! Why not offer some help to those who might be looking for it?]

Looks like the masquerade's a little over a week away now, huh? I know it's short notice, but I have a friend who's simply excellent when it comes to sewing and designing clothes. He's very thorough and timely, too. I have a feeling if anyone asked nicely, he'd be willing to lend a hand in preparation.

[She can't help but chuckle before continuing.]

Speaking of preparation, is there anything else that needs done? I've got time to kill, so putting it to good use sounds like a plan.

Comments

DEAL WITH IT

[kingside]

I'd rather not be bothered with last minute requests.

YOUR MOM >/

[ardor]

H-hey! I'm not asking for anything from you!

NO YOURS

[kingside]

Then that's all I need to know.

;;;;;;

[ardor]

What? Why?

[kingside]

Because you're not asking anything from me, right?

[ardor]

[She pauses, debating.]

What if I did?

[kingside]

It depends on what you were asking.

[ardor]

Hypothetically, something for myself and two friends. Maybe only one.

[kingside]

Yourself and two friends?

[ardor]

Well, I am going with them!

[kingside]

You want to match?

[ardor]

Eh? No! I just want something nice for them!

[kingside]

That doesn't give me much to go on.

[... May be sounding just a bit more amused than he probably should.]

[ardor]

One's Ranka, you've met her over the network, right?

[kingside]

Ah. The green-haired girl?

[ardor]

Mhm. I know she'd appreciate it.

[kingside]

And the other?

[ardor]

My roommate. You still need to meet him.

[kingside]

All right. That should be doable.

[ardor]

Really? [She's looking genuinely surprised here.]

[kingside]

Note that I didn't say "free."

[ardor]

I should have known. What do you want?

[kingside]

Each will depend on the cost of materials and how many hours I spend working on them. I can't give you a quote right now because you haven't told me what sort of outfits you and your friends want, but I can promise that it won't be anything too exorbitant.

[ardor]

That's fair enough. I'll drop by with each of them separately by this weekend. Sound good?

[kingside]

Yes, that should work.

[P a u s e.]

Tell them I apologize in advance for C.C., assuming she's around when they visit.