vatheon | Disciple calls a friend for a special favor

I Am Certainly Happy To Be Of Any Assistance
What Is It

I have a request of you
A favor like previously stated
I need to make a special gift for someone
And I am hoping you know something about intricate braiding

Its Been A While But Im Pretty Sure I Still Remember A Few Different Braids
Im Free Anytime If You Want To Come By And Learn
I Assume You Want To Make It Yourself If Its Such a Special Gift
And Maybe When You Get Here You Could Explain Just Who This Someone Is
Im In The Shop Right Now

I will be there soon then
Thank you

[One quick trip through the bubble later, Disciple will be walking through the front door of Kanaya's storefront, smile quite evident on her face.]

[Kanaya is waiting in the display room for her... clearly she's been waiting somewhat impatiently, arms crossed and tapping one shoe.]

Alright, what's going on? You wouldn't have avoided using Signless's name, nor Nepeta's. Who's this for?

[Oh my, she was not ready for this. Disciple skids to a halt as she catches sight of Kanaya. She instinctively hangs her head just a bit, reminded of an impatient Dolorosa wanting answers.]

It... I uhhh..

[She says eloquently, before peering around the room to make sure it was uninhabited by anyone else. Confirming that they were alone, the smile spreads back to her features once again, and she steps closer to Kanaya.]

I have a moirail.

That's a start. Who's the lucky Tr-Person?
[After all, there are humans in the bubble that are starting to pick up on the nuances of the quadrants, no reason why Disciple's moirail has to be a Troll... though Kanaya has a pretty good idea who it might be. It's taking all of her Jade blood reserve to hold back her happiness for her friend right now, and she's not sure just how long she can keep herself in check. She already started smiling, after all.]

Edited (SPELLING ERRORS ARE TREASON.) 2013-01-15 02:34 (UTC)

[Her smile spreads a bit further across her face.]

I think you know the guy; Tall, strong, blue, good with machines. You know, everything an oliveblooded girl could want.

[Yeah, ok. Kanaya's just going to pounce in for a hug now.]

It's about time he let someone in. I'm so happy for you both!

[She readily accepts the hug, and returns it just as firmly.]

I owe it to a curse, and alcohol, in a away.

[It being the only good thing to come of that particular curse.]

I apparently confessed while severely inebriated...

Well I suppose its good that it all worked out. I would worry about the possibility that you're developing some sort of chemical dependency, but I guess a certain someone has made it his job to worry about you. I can't imagine the conversation the morning after was very easy for either of you though.

It was not so much the day after... as almost a week after. I was sick for quite awhile.
I seem to have been hit by a repeat of one of the curses we already had. It spurred me to drink far more then any one living being should. I am a little ashamed of it actually, at least as far as what I can remember.

[Then there was the part she remember little bits of, that wasn't for a young jadeblood to hear.]

[Oh, but she'd want to know, Disciple! She wants to know, and to meddle. Or she would, if she knew that there was something to know.]

Oh... That must have been quite the quantity of alcohol then. I home there weren't any other problems caused by your impressive inebriation.

[If there was any particularly embarrassing event caused by the alcohol, it couldn't be that bad right? I mean, it's not like Disciple did the Pineapple Trick in the middle of the plaza or something.]

I do not even know the full extent of how much I drank. Someone had taken care of them by the time I finally woke the next day.

Well, I do Recall talking to Nepeta and Karkat as well, and telling them things I probably should not have...

[Nope, no pineapple trick, she was not that drunk. She did the one trick that involves claws, teeth, and a purple seahorse.]

It mustn't of been too bad, or I'm sure I would have heard about their being traumatized... or at least I would have heard Karkat's screaming. He prefers blissful ignorance when it comes to certain intimate aspects of other's lives and doesn't take it well when he accidentally learns something to shatter that ignorance. I was affect by a curse that made me confess things, and unfortunately he learned something he would have rather he didn't.

[Speaking of the pineapple trick, Katia would be a hilarious character to play... and terrible if it was in a smut game.]

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Oh, it was not anything indecent I told them. More so, troubles with Signless and I, things that have more or less resolved themselves at this point. It was not anything to concern them with.

[Then she cocks an eyebrow.]

Oh? Nothing too bad, I hope.

[She would yes, if you like watching all your CR ultimately fail and burnout. She would be so depressing... especially in a smut game.]

Well... Unfortunately I was compelled to tell him in rather exacting detail about the way particular individuals... uhm... don't seem to mind changing in front of me while I prepare them for a fitting. While the story I told him was true, the curse may have also embellished the facts to make it seem like a fringe benefit of the job, rather than a practical necessity.

[Disciple cannot help herself, she laughs a little at the whole situation. Only in Vatheon...]

People always get so caught up with nudity, it is rather silly.

So how did he take it? Typical loud Karkat-fashion, I assume?

[A small pause, a mischievous smile spreading to Disciple's face.]

And what of Kanaya, does she enjoy the fringe benefits of the job?

[There goes Disciple, laughing again.]

...

I don't pay attention to such things when I'm working. It wouldn't be professional.

[Which renews Disciple's laughter.]

Oh, I know, I know.

[A wave of the hand.]

I am in an exceptionally jovial mood, and I believe it is making me especially silly right now.

Well, it's easy to understand, I suppose.

And yes, Karkat reacted fairly negatively, though he didn't really start screaming or anything. He usually doesn't get that angry with me.

Anyway, how has your fresh new quadrant been doing then? You're obviously pleased. Had any good feelings jams yet?

Oh not yet, we only recently formed it. But the talk that started it was sort of like a feelings jam. There was a pile and everything! That is actually why I am here...

Darkleer asked for a trinket as a token of our moirallegiance. I did not have anything that would have felt worthy, so I thought to make something. I have a pendant, and I was hoping you could help me intricately braid a length of my hair around it.

Oh? That sounds so sweet. I think I can help you indeed... though I suggest you combine the hair with something more resilient. You can braid it in with some natural fibers, perhaps. I should have something sufficient.

[Naturally Kanaya was prepared for this, even with the moderately short warning of the text. She has a box full of twines, threads, strings and ribbons available to pick through.]

See? This is why I came to you, I never would have thought of that.

[Disciple admires the box of sewing supplies.]

Wow, you work quick, do you not? Here, let us see what will work the best.

[Disciple fishes out the intended pendant, A small silver disk with a Leo symbol in it, and a grove around the outside where she intended to set the braiding.]

I have a few different colors left from other projects, but I have plenty of plain cotton twine that we can dye if you want something specific. Maybe a blend of blue, green, and some neutral color?

Oh! You are full of great ideas!

[Disciple beams.]

I like the blue and green intertwined. I think they would be fine by themselves, with the hair serving as the neutral color.

There's a couple of different options for the actual pattern, too. Three strand braids are usually pretty simple, But one thing you can do is a more complex six strand braid, and then take pairs off of that and transition into a three strand pattern for the rest of the line. This way you'll have a thicker, more intricate pattern at the point where you attach your pendant. There's also a few four and five strand patterns. I think I have a few examples of each in here.

[She starts picking through the box, trying to untangle a mess of twines and strands. There are a few different half finished braids in here, their loose ends hopelessly knotted together with the rest of the supplies. Kanaya's organized enough to find this box of specific crafts, but very few people could expect to keep something like this from becoming a gordian labyrinth. It's a trans-universal fact that enough cables or strands left together will, no matter how well organized when packaged, eventually become a terrible mess.]

I... Oh my. I did not realize it would be this complex. I confess I thought it would be a simple three-strand braid. But, something more complex might be nice if you think it would look good.

[Disciple stares in awe at the box of tangled strings and twines. Trans-universal fact or not, It was quite rare to see something of Kanaya's quite so unorganized.]

The simple three strand is fine! I just wanted you to know your options. This is your gift, so the choice is yours.

I think... Let us keep it simple. The basic three strand would work best for that. I do not really need to to be ostentatious or anything, he is not a sea-dweller.

Oh yes. Though I don't think a bracelet would be the right way to go if this were for some sea-dweller. I'd be thinking more along the lines of a shock collar.

[And yet, Kanaya knows nothing of the Dualscar situation. The joke is tasteless enough with what little she's seen, but she wouldn't be that blatant about it if she knew that the violet and olive trolls were... whatever it is they're doing.]

['whatever' indeed. If only Disciple could figure out herself. Kanaya's joke still manages an awkward reaction on Disciple's face for a short moment before she can cover it for a laugh. It was wasn't even a second, but Kanaya was observant.]

Yeah, I can imagine that would be the better bet.

So.

[Oh yes. Observant indeed. Not that she has any reason to suspect Disciple is hiding anything from her... but she does have to ask.]

How have you been getting on with Dualscar, by the way? I know his relationship with Signless has been something of an issue for you...

[Another wince from Disciple, this one even less gracefully covered.]

It is... complicated.

[You know, 'drunken pailing' kind of complicated.]

I bet it is.

Have you told Signless about what happened yet?

[Kanaya is, of course, referring to the incident that involving the Disciple attacking her throat. Not that she realizes there's some other "what happened" that has more recently occurred and may be more on Disciple's mind.]

No!

[The reaction was immediate, and a bit much. There was a slight olive blush on her cheeks as she realizes just how skittish she was being. The oliveblood also realizes what Kanaya must have meant.]

I mean, yes... Yes. I finally was able to work up the courage to speak with him about it. I actually sort of told him in the process of telling him all the ill things that befell me after he died... It was a bad conversation, but had to happen.

[Disciple lets out a sour sigh. The memories still haunted her, and bringing them up to her matesprit had only served to remind her what she had waiting for her return.]

Oh...

[She reaches out to grip the hand of her friend in an gesture of support.]

Did things get better after that? I would hope that such a necessity would clear the air a bit... and I would hate to have caused any trouble for you both.

[She takes Kanaya's hand, gently gripping it as she gets a little taken aback.]

You are worried about causing trouble for me? Dear, I was the one who would have... hurt you so terribly, were you not so resilient.

It.. It did get better after the talk. Much better, actually. It was a weight of my shoulders I sorely needed.

[Disciple offers up a succinct sigh.]

I do not like having to hide anything from him, especially something quite so major. I am just glad I was able to tell him this time. I am also so very thankful that I have gotten much better control of myself since then.

Of course I'm worried. I was otherwise quite fine. Even if the worst had happened I would have been back in five days, and I would have still been worried about you. I'm happy you're doing better.

...

Maybe we should get back to the braiding.

Yeah. It might be best we do that. We can keep saying we are sorry to each other, but it will not change what happened. What is important is that it is over with.

Besides, I have got a present to make, this is a happy occasion.

[Disciple shakes off the mild sadness that had been creeping in on her and flashes a smile. Thoughts of her new moirail did not hurt.]

Yes. So, while we work on this, you need to decide if you want it to connect with a clasp, or if it should be tied on. We'll start the same either way. Knot the three strands with a few inches to spare on one side, and hook the knot over here on this nail.

[She gestures at a nail sticking half way out of the counter, bent upwards. Normally something would be hanging on it, but for now it serves as an adequate anchor for this project.]

I think... A clasp. It might be better considered who it is meant for. Something strong and metal. [She smiles knowing her moirails capabilities.]

Okay, let us see if I can manage this.

[Disciple sets to her task, with help from Kanaya, focusing very intently on the three little strands.]

You're doing well. Make about the first half and we'll put the locket on, but continue for longer than you might think you need to. If the final project is too big for him you can cut it down and redo the ends. If it's too short though it'll need to be completely redone.

Alright, halfway, coming right up.

[She continues to work carefully with her hands. Twining the braid into existence.]

He might even like it longer, anyways. It will be nice to give him the choice, at the very least.

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