seventh design [ dictated ]

[arealwoman]

I've been here four months, four months of wondering what the heck to do, at least when the castle isn't messing around. I've been around the castle, and town, and I've seen what's been set up by people here. At first I wondered why, what the point was but now I get it - when you're just sat in a castle, away from your life you kind of need something to do.

I guess I'm finally at that point. It doesn't change the fact that I'd rather be gone but if I have to be here I may as well have something to do.

[ And now she's babbling a bit. Bring it back, Christina ]

At home I was a seamstress - a dressmaker. [ Thank you, Maladict. She's learned her lesson there ] I worked for a magazine, altering clothes for the models [ There's a brief pause before she adds ] and occasionally making my own. [ She was featured in a show once, and hopes to again. She doesn't expect anything like that here, though ]

So if you need something, or even just need something altering, I wouldn't say no.

[ And at the minute she's not even thinking of charging, how nice ]

[ Vareesa ]
How was the dress?

Comments

this seamstress

[likethetragedy]

It's close to what I have now actually. Would you like to see what I'm carrying to help with the design?

this woman

[arealwoman]

Is that good? [ She hopes so ] That would help. Where should I meet you?

this seamstress

[likethetragedy]

It's a good thing. I like my current outfit. [She pauses to think about it.]

Lobby? If that's close enough for you.

this woman

[arealwoman]

I'll see you there. [ And just before she shuts the journal: ] Oh, I'm Christina.

Christina

[likethetragedy]

Elektra. See you soon.

[arealwoman]

[ And 'however long it takes to get from the sixth floor down to the lobby' minutes later there is one Christina, sketchbook in her bag along with pencils and measuring tape. Just in case. Of course she forgot to ask what to look for like a derp, so she's sitting on one of the couches waiting ]

[likethetragedy]

[Elektra more or less figured Christina would look like she was waiting for someone. She walks up to the first person who looks like they are expecting someone and lucky for her she's picked the right person. She's got a bag of her own filled with her usual gear and outfit slung over her shoulder.]

Christina?

[arealwoman]

You got me. [ She gives her a small smile ] Elektra? [ It wasn't as if she'd been waiting for anyone else but... just in case ]

[likethetragedy]

That's me. [She exhales.] Do you want me to pull it out here? [Weapons weren't exactly unusual in the castle.]

[arealwoman]

Yeah, here'll work. Just, what do I need to be prepared for?

[likethetragedy]

[She'll just take off her bag and have a seat.] I don't know how familiar you are with weapons so I'll keep it simple; things like look like knives.

[She works methodically to unpack a carrying case that holds a pair of sai and another that holds small kunai aka really tiny knives.]

[arealwoman]

Let's go with not at all.

[ She's definitely not a weapon person but this is different

And she watches, curious and... that's a lot of knives ]

How do you usually carry them?

[likethetragedy]

I usually hide the smaller ones inside the ribbons I tie around my wrist and hands. The bigger ones are the problem. I usually carry them or stick them in my boots. I need a more efficient way.

[arealwoman]

Right. Now I'm thinking that a belt wouldn't be that much use. [ Although it's a start? ] You'd need something to put them in and then something to put that on.

It's a good job I don't mind a challenge. [ And it's probably the most interesting one she's had yet ]

[likethetragedy]

Not unless that belt had a lot of attachments. [Elektra concedes.] I'm just glad you don't mind a challenge.

[arealwoman]

That would probably make it too difficult to use. Where do you need them? [ It might make that easier for both of them - making and having access to ] Where's the best place for you to... grab them from?

[likethetragedy]

My waist would be ideal.

[arealwoman]

I can work with that. [ And she puts her bag down, pulling a tape measure from it ] Do you mind?

[likethetragedy]

Not at all. Do you need me to stand?