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[highhealplz]

[ There's a scruffy, friendly-lookin dude front and center here, sort of recognizable as the slightly older, longer-haired version that used to go around being stuffy and formal. This sheepish smile is pretty uncharacteristic of him from back then, though. ]

Hello! I'm Ashraf. I was here a while ago, co-director of the transport-run clinic? [ He offers a wave. ] So hello again to anyone that knew me. I'm sorry in advance if I don't remember you very well, it's been about fifty years on my end! [ says the guy who doesn't look a day over 20 ]

So, anyway— I figured this could be a long shot, but... does anyone have a way with clothing?

[ Here's where the sheepish smile makes a triumphant return. He pulls up a pair of beautifully embroidered robes, obviously expensive, but currently full of violent-looking rips, tears, and a bullet hole or two. There's also some bloodstains left over from attempts to wash them out. ]

I tried, I really did. At this point, I think it's going to take magic to set these straight. Or a whole new set, maybe. So, um... any takers? I could pay!

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[acemedium]

I remember you!

Wait a minute, fifty years?

[highhealplz]

[ there's a second of a blank stare here, but he covers it with a smile ]

Then hello again to you in particular! And—give or take a few years, yes.

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[bumbles]

I spent so long replicating that look, and now you're saying it's not in anymore?
What am I meant to do, now?

- A.

[highhealplz]

did you really? well how close did you get? oh and better question do you need any healing?

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[controlledvariable]

[She's vaguely familiar with Ashraf in that she's seen him in passing at the clinic, so it's mostly the latter part of the video that draws her attention. Those were nice robes, once.]

I can see what I could do. Can't say I've made many robes before, but I'm sure what I know about dressmaking could be applied to robes.

[probably]

perma that!

[highhealplz]

I have to say, that makes me a little nervous. I mean, robes already look close enough to dresses. What will I do if someone tries to buy me jewelry?

Just pretend this is a long time later okok

[bumbles]

You were the co-director?

( quiet anxiety attack WAS HE NOT RESPECTFUL ENOUGH oh god)

just for you

[highhealplz]

was! thats the important part, back when i was young and responsible

[whomheloved]

Ashraf! It's good to see you again - do you remember me at all? You greeted me the day I arrived here.

JUST GONNA ASSUME VIDEO lemme know if i'm wrong!

[highhealplz]

[ well he definitely recognizes the whole troll skin thing, but the specifics take him a second. then a grin! ]

Oh! Dee... Disciple, right?

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[dawningsun]

I am a tailor. If you can pay, I will provide you with a new set of robes.

[He nods slightly.]

Though I will need to meet you for proper measurements.

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[highhealplz]

Oh, good! But the real question here is will you make them look like a dress?

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[obliterating]

[Congrats, Ashraf, u get a video post.]

I don't know if there's any saving those. Maybe you should arrange for a funeral.

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[highhealplz]

You might be right. How are you with Last Rites? [ ashraf you're a priest remember ]

[deadelfwalking]

[Well, he can't help with the clothes, but.]

Are you re-acclimating well?

[highhealplz]

[ are you ready for this INSTANTLY PLEASED SMILE ]

I certainly think so! I've remembered where most of the bars are by now, at least.

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[firstroar]

Ashraf...

[magical energy drink power man.]

From the look of those clothes, those were not carefree years, were they?

[highhealplz]

Oh, no—this was all within the last two weeks or so. The rest of the years were pretty good, on the whole!

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[heartsink]

[ the name attached to this account reads Haruka Takahashi ]

How old are you, anyway?

[ rude ]

[highhealplz]

75! i guess im 76 if i count my previous almost-year here.

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[xenophiliac]

My goodness, what happened to you!? Your clothes look awful, Ashraf!

[highhealplz]

Oh, nothing much, don't worry! It was mostly the work of a demon at home.

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[sharpe]

[ He's leaning against some wall, and there's rain on his hair and his shoulders. ]

I remember you. [ A wry smile. ] Though you've probably seen me when I'm younger as well.

[ ... Plus whip marks yep. Anyway... ]

Fifty years?!

[highhealplz]

[ sorry Sharpe, this look here is decidedly blank. ]

Fifty years, yes, but... sorry, I might need a refresher on your name.

[showmeyourwreath]

Oh dear...whatever happened to you? You must have had an...interesting time of things.

_{[Sure, let's go with that.]}

[highhealplz]

Don't worry! It's nothing to be concerned about, really. Just a few run-ins.

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[sacrificar]

Fifty years, and yet your appearance does not seem to show it.

[highhealplz]

What can I say? I age well.

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[bittertears]

If you'd like, I could attempt to make your current attire look presentable again.

[highhealplz]

Really? With magic, or sewing skills?

[perdre]

... What are you?

[er. That sounds rude.]

Sorry about your clothes.

[highhealplz]

[ ok, totally has to chuckle at that. ]

Me too. And I'm a high priest — unless you mean what species?

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[thewhitepawn]

I would help if I could ...rather useless with a needle and thread though, unfortunately.

[Smile.]

I do hope you've found someone to help though

[highhealplz]

I've found a few someones! Which is good, actually, considering the speed a high priest goes through robes.