11th Grail: [Video]

[dressofheaven]

So is anyone else in dire need of some new clothes for the upcoming event? The road life isn't exactly easy on them, and most of us weren't lucky enough to get anything formal when we arrived.

The only place I know to get anything decent is the Department Store in Goldenrod, but if anyone has any other suggestions, I'm all ears. Everyone make sure to get something, or they just might kick you out.

[She has no idea if Clair would actually do that or not, but A: it's fun to worry people, and B: given the stories she's heard, she just might.]

[Filtered to Cynthia and Kairi]

You two haven't been here long, so I'm guessing you don't have anything useable. Meet me at the Department Store Monday afternoon and we'll go shopping, how does that sound?

[There's a bit of an eager tone in Ilya's voice that she's trying to cover up by being casual. Shopping with girlfriends is almost a completely new one on her and she's really excited to try it out.]

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[ajustcaws]

Oh, yeah, this is some kind of fancy pants ball type thing, right? I guess I can't just show up in armor. All right, I'll be there!

[dressofheaven]

Excellent. You can meet Kairi when we all arrive, I'm sure you'll get along.

[She has no idea they've already spoken.]

[ajustcaws]

Oh, I know her, actually! We talked a little bit after I managed to figure out to get these awesome Gear thingies working.

[dressofheaven]

Oh! Well that makes things much easier. You liked her, right?

[She can't really imagine anything else.]

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[copycat]

You could go ask someone to make you some clothes, I know someone who might be able to help you actually.

[dressofheaven]

A seamstress? That would be a useful person to know. Who are you talking about exactly?

[copycat]

It's a guy. His name's Garry and he's super nice. He could help you.

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[konpeitoqueen]

Ehhh? But the Department Store in Goldenrod only sells formal Western dresses. Ecruteak is where you want to go for Easterners!

Unless- you don't think you can only go in Western dresses? [she would be so fucking pissed she'd go up to Clair and punch her in the face just fucking watch]

[dressofheaven]

You'd have to ask the party thrower about that, I would think. I mean, if you really think you want to talk to her.

[She hasn't heard nice things. Though watching this girl try to punch Clair would be kind of absolutely hilarious.]

Still, it wouldn't hurt to see some variety. I appreciate both. Then again, I am both.

[konpeitoqueen]

Oh, mixed blood, eh? [Saionji doesn't take too kindly to them in Japanese context- 'fakers', 'only half Japanese', 'neither here nor there' and all that.] Well, I'll be going in a kimono, anyway- if she doesn't let me in, they don't deserve my presence gracing their filthy Western pity party.

[Hmph!]

[paopuprincess]

Well... I'm back in Celadon now, but I think I can have Riku teleport me back for the day.

[Going dress shopping with her girl friends? This would be a new experience.]

[dressofheaven]

I wish I'd had this idea earlier, in that case. Still, if he can, terrific. He's not invited to the shopping trip though.

[Girls only!]

Not that I think he'd really want to come.

[paopuprincess]

He'll be so disappointed.

[She giggles.]

I'll be there soon, kay? Where should I meet you?

[Action for Kairi & Cynthia]

[dressofheaven]

[It's just past noon on Monday, and Ilya's seated outside of the Department Store, kicking her feet and whistling a little tune. She's gotten the approval of both the girls she called for this little outing, and now all there is to do is sit and wait for them to show up.

She honestly has little to no actual plan for this whole thing, she just intends to bring them inside and wander around the stores, finding outfits and trying them on until they all find something they like. She figures that with these two, that alone should prove fun.]

ARRIVES 15 MINUTES LATE WITH STARYUBUCKS

[ajustcaws]

[...no, really, Cynthia did somehow manage to successfully order and pay for a latte, even though it was kind of an adventure

...it admittedly was also an adventure getting to the Department Store because she was distracted by literally everything, with her Pokemon having to drag her back on track because both of them are more responsible than she is.

Speaking of which, they're both accompanying her out of their Pokeballs; given who her mother and father are, it's no wonder she's extremely comfortable with animals, even if the two with her find her a bit... exhausting at times. Her Murkrow is perched on her shoulder, while her Blitzle is trotting close behind her.

When she does spot Ilya, she grins brightly and waves, breaking into more of a jog.]

Hey, Ilya! Though the journey was fraught with danger, I have arrived!

[cue eye rolling from the Murkrow]

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[paopuprincess]

[Kairi comes along not long after Cynthia. It took her a little while to convince Riku to let her borrow his Alakazam, and then convince that Alakazam to teleport her back to Goldenrod. Then she had to... find the department store. Which, for a girl who has never been to a city of this size before, pretty difficult. However, with the instructions Ilya had given her, she never got too lost. When she spots the two girls, she waves happily.]

Ilya! Cynthia! Hi!

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[artificialrose]

[Seems like Ilya won't have to make any calls to a certain tailor Kaede mentioned. The person who answers seems to give off an air of femininity although his voice when he speaks is male. Soft mannered, but male.]

I've actually been thinking of creating original clothing for a friend and myself for this event. I won't deny that it occurred to me that perhaps I should allow that service to be available to others. I don't suppose you would be interested in that sort of thing...?

Ah, and before I forget, my name is Garry. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[dressofheaven]

[She smiles brightly as soon as she makes his offer and she hears his name.]

Ah, you're the craftsman Kaede mentioned! The pleasure is mine, Garry, you can call me Ilya.

I would say I'm quite interested, but I actually have more than just myself to look out for. Given the time we have, I'd need three dresses, one for myself, one for two of my friends. And honestly, I'm not sure how well either of them knows what would suit them...

[Cynthia in particular.]

I just don't want to have you take on more than you can handle.

[artificialrose]

Two others... [He falls silent for a moment, raising a hand to his chin as he thinks it over. He's already halfway done with what he had promised for Kaede, his own would be simple, and that leaves just Ib's... Then add in three other outfits.]

If you can send me pictures of them, I could imagine easily enough what would look well on them. What's most important, I believe, would be finding whatever it is that they can't stand. A color, a fashion... things like that.

I don't want to overestimate my abilities, but I think if I knew that right away- as soon as possible- I could possibly have it done just in time. I would have to work hard...

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[pipers_son]

I'll admit I already got some formal wear myself, at least what seems like the proper standards for this sorta thing. Although frankly I'm a bit worried on lookin' a tad outdated, considerin' things.

[Victorian Era England definitely has style points, 'tho, so.]

[dressofheaven]

Nonsense, Joker, there's nothing wrong with the classics. Sure you might stand out, but I should think you'd be used to that.

[Though she's more into Germanic fashion.]

[pipers_son]

[That last comment earns a loud laugh.]

Fair enough, can't argue with that! It's always worked for me anyway.

Put any thought inta who yer bringin' along? Date or pokemon, ya can answer either or both.

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[anklegandr]

It's a shame that my entire wardrobe was left behind in Fuyuki City. Well, no, possibly not. I've grown since then and I wouldn't be able to fit into my finest dresses...

[ What a sad life it is for someone who was wealthy before coming here. ]

Will they really kick you out for not dressing up to their standards? What a poor hostess.

[dressofheaven]

[She can totally sympathize there, except for the part where Saber proceeded to give her all the money she could ever need the second she mentioned not having enough going from being incredibly rich to having almost nothing to spend sucks.]

You obviously haven't heard the stories about Miss Clair. Maybe she wouldn't actually do that, but I wouldn't be surprised.

[anklegandr]

I haven't heard any stories because I just showed up here. [ Rin reminds her in a curt way. ]

So what is there to know about this Miss Clair? I wouldn't want to look stupid on our first meeting.