Chapter Nineteen [Dictated]

[thebestseller]

[The voice that comes through the journal is distracted and a bit muffled; someone's journal opened at an inconvenient time.]

... heels, really? How does anybody walk in these damn things? And they're seriously impractical for cleaning...

[There's a grunting noise as Castle strains.]

And I can't get them off. Perfect.

[He gives a sigh of exhasperation, then notices his journal open and almost shuts it; however, he decides to ask for advice instead.]

So, Castle Wonderful, got a question. Anybody got advice on how to walk in high heels?

[[OOC: Temp loss time! Castle is a beautiful meido; specifically, he is MAID MAN, complete with domino mask.]]

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[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate didn't notice anything out of the ordinary at first as she approaches from behind. At the first grunt, she glances over at him and looks away. Then she slowly turns back, her mouth hanging open.]

Uh, Castle?

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[thebestseller]

[Castle sheepishly turns to face Kate.]

Ah... ... well. Guess it was time for me to have a temporary loss.

[not_nikkiheat]

[Kate bites back a laugh, just barely.]

Oh, so this is not some new kink you've picked up?

[thebestseller]

[Castle sighs and moves toward Kate, leaning in for a kiss.]

What, you're into maid outfits? Color me shocked.

[not_nikkiheat]

[She leans in and kisses him, her lips lingering over his.]

Well, I kinda thought I'd be the one in the maid outfit, but I'm flexible.

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

[...all right, she really can't resist this joke.]

Carefully.

Dictated

[thebestseller]

Care is definitely being taken... and yet... easy movement remains a mystery.

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[the_effect_she_has]

As Effie once told me - it's in the movement of the hips. Move your hips while you're walking. Try concentrating on making your center of gravity lower.

[thebestseller]

[There's a pause as Castle tries her advice.]

A little better- but now I feel like a fashion model.

[the_effect_she_has]

That's what heels require.

[A faint shurg.] ... I trust someone took a picture?

dictation;

[wishmadeinfire]

Oh, I believe I had to walk in those once when the Castle turned me into a woman. They were rather uncomfortable.

_{[ Especially for a man used to going about barefoot most of the year. ]}

dictation;

[thebestseller]

Tell me about it. My girlfriend wears them all the time when she's on her job... don't know how she does it.

Re: dictation;

[wishmadeinfire]

I do not think I could get used to shifting my weight and walking like that. I much prefer my bare feet any day.

[thebestseller]

Or at least sensible shoes. I guess she's used to it, but still- she's got many talents, and chasing down criminals in high heels is an admirable one, to me.

[wishmadeinfire]

She chases down criminals? You are agents of the law?

[delincuente]

Put the heel down first, and take small steps.

["Help, I'm stuck in high heels" is such a mundane call for help after three years here. Alex doesn't even look up from her magazine.]

Pretend you're murdering tiny ants as you walk.

[thebestseller]

Crunch crunch crunch. Hey now, that's pretty good.

[delincuente]

You've just gotta think "villainous" and look down on everyone. Not that I don't do that out of high heels too.

[There's some bored page-turning noises., and the smack of gum.]

Is it just the high heels, or does it get worse from there?

[thebestseller]

Oh, much worse. It's accompanied by a maid outfit, plus a domino mask. So apparently I'm a maid with a secret identity to hide.

[delincuente]

[She tries to fight it for a moment, but then just bursts out laughing.]

That's terrible, oh my God!

dictated;

[freeslider]

[She's not even going to bother to disguise the giggling]

Try not to walk like a man.

dictated;

[thebestseller]

And how does one go about that, when one is a man?

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[freeslider]

Smaller steps. And keep your legs together. And don't swing your arms too much either.

dictated;

[thebestseller]

So, just be careful and move less. Got it. I'll get the hang of this eventually...

Re: dictated;

[freeslider]

Well, if you need any help, let me know...