vatheon | Where's My Butler?

Who: Lili and you
When: Midday
Where: Town Plaza
Style: Your choice
Status: Open

Sebastian! Where are you? Look at the state of me. I got my new dress all wet. Fetch me some new garments.

[She was just in a fight moments ago. One last blow and she would have won. But before she could've delivered her coup de grâce, a force had pulled her back and blacked her out. When she came to, she was alone, dripping wet and in a place she didn't know]

Did I get kidnapped again? Father would be most displeased. I must find my way back. Sebastian! Where are you?!

[She was never without her butler. Though she did all the fighting, Sebastian was always there to tell her how proud he is of her or how fine a young lady she's turning up to be. Now without him, Lili felt... vulnerable... helpless...small]

Sebastian, you dolt. It's almost teatime and you're not here...

[She let out a long sigh before proceeding to scan the area and was pleased to find she wasn't truly alone. People! She brushed her clothes with her hand, fixed her hair and tried to appear the most presentable she could manage. When she was satisfied, she approached the nearest passerby and asked.]

Hello. I seem to have misplaced my servant. Where might I find another one?

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[Kanaya smiled. This woman had interesting taste, and the style of her clothing was different from much of what she had seen of human fashion. While she wasn't lacking in projects she could still take on a few more commissions if Lili likes her work.]

Alright. My shop isn't too far from here.

[She leads the way, explaining her business as they walk.]

A lot of what I have on display is not actually for sale. I mostly create on commission, and some of the finished products go on display before delivery. The rest are often clothes I have made for myself, so they tend to be fitted to me. The displays act as an advertisement of my skill, so you can see if I'm worth commissioning. I also do tailoring and repairs for those that need it.

How delightful. That would make your craft even more special. I'd hate to think of spending on something so fabulous and extravagant a dress only to realize it's mass-produced.

[At the mention of spending, however, Lili immediately searched through her pockets. She realized that she didn't carry anything besides a big wad of cash that was now wet and ruined. Sebastian had her limitless platinum card and he is nowhere to be found.

Lili panicked. She even felt more vulnerable now that she's both technically broke and lost.]

...Uhmm... about payment...

Ahh, sorry. All this is in the pamphlet. Each foreigner is given a marking on their body when they arrive. It can be hard to see...

[She turns around and holds her short cropped hair out of the way of the Vatheon mark on the back of her neck. She turns back to Lili .]

Most things here are free if you show your mark. The exceptions are items in the Nostalgia district and shops run by other foreigners like me. You'll need the local currency for that. They're called starfish tokens, and they're tracked on a card that you can remove from your SFC when you wish to use it. The locals will give you tokens for odd jobs, or you can create your own employment like I have. For commissions I take tokens or skill trades, but honestly I don't worry too much about them and I probably undervalue my work quite a bit. I have more tokens than I usually ever need.

[Lili should probably get to reading that pamphlet soon.

She fished out the contents of her pocket and was surprised to find a strange starfish-shaped device under her wet cash (which she just casually disposed of).]

Quaint. I should probably get started on earning myself some money if I plan on living the same lifestyle I had before. I wonder if they host any fighting tournaments here...

Ah!! Uhmm... I will check for my mark later... and I promise to earn for payment. But for now, may I loan a dress?

Certainly! You're not too far from my own measurements actually. Most of the clothing that isn't made for myself is a commission in progress, so it's good that we're fairly close in size.

[Kanaya is just a little taller and more slender. She doesn't have Lili's muscle mass, but it's not like Lili's active lifestyle has made her bulky at all.]

I don't know about any fighting tournaments. Were you hoping to bet on them, or participate?

Why, yes! Even though I am a lady of utmost grace and beauty, I'm afraid my heart is in the battlefield. But I do not stoop to pure mindless brawn, no. I fight in style and elegance.

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Oh, then I must ask if you can make clothes that both look good and are battle-ready. I can't have works of art torn in action. It's such a waste of beauty.

I understand completely. Most of my clients can not afford to have their clothing limit their mobility. And should your clothing be damaged in a fight I can do repairs fairly quickly, depending on the extent of the damage.

Ahh, here we are.

[ She stops to unlock the door to the building. The front of the shop is dominated by a large display window, capped with a verbose sign.]

Kanaya Maryams Storefront For Commissioned Ragripping And Seamstressing
With Display Space For Artistic Clothing Creations

[As she opens the door, a bell chimes. She flips over the sign on the door from it's "Sorry But The Proprietor Of This Establishment Is Not Currently Present" message to the more inviting and concise "Welcome". The front room is where she displays her talent, in clothing meant for her own wardrobe or commissioned works awaiting delivery to a client. The styles on display are wide and varied, with no particular theme connecting them all. A simple sundress sits on a dressform next to a mannequin wearing a ballgown that would be the height of fashion in the american 50's. Most of the outfits are traditionally feminine styles, but there is a classic tuxedo over on one side. ]

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