misterbrief | 8th Taunt

[The video snaps on to reveal a parlor, a doorway behind the young blue-haired girl leading into the living room of the home that it had been built onto. A faint crackle of a fireplace resonates throughout the room, chairs positioned around a central table. The location of many a Fashion Club meeting, its use today was for something similar, but certainly not of the norm. Today, an important announcement was to be had, as well as an example to fashion that everyone should take note of.]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to show off something I made for a minute. Also, thanks so much to Hikaru for the sewing and fashion design lessons. If anyone wants something really gorgeous, you should totally go to Hikaru and Kaoru.

[She motions off-screen, although the person she’s trying to send some sort of signal to isn’t in view yet.]

Presenting...my first experiment in men’s fashion!

[She makes a little face when her signal isn’t responded to right away. Someone has missed his cue.]

C’mon Dad! You promised!

Alright, alright.

[From the side, he walks in, not quite looking dejected, but pretty close- hands in his pockets and looking away grouchily as he stands next to her. There’s an obvious bit of embarrassment in Vegeta’s face, but then again, it could be worse. And well, he did think he looked pretty good in the outfit she’s made for him.]

Thanks, Dad.

[Bulla is proud of her first successful attempt at making men’s clothing that doesn’t fit weirdly. She managed to go right from design, to making a simple pattern, and this is the end result. The outfit in question is a white turtleneck that’s fitted without being skin tight, complete with khaki pants, a belt, and a necklace.]

I didn’t make the necklace or the belt, but I did make the sweater and pants myself. So, Dad? How does it feel? It’s comfortable, right?

[He looks over to her, flushing lightly at the question. What, he’s got to give his opinion on this too? He didn’t sign up for this, at least he didn’t remember agreeing to such a thing. He was supposed to wear the darn thing, be done with it, and go about his business.]

It’s a shirt and pants, and they fit, I guess. I don’t see what’s so special about it.

[He folds his arms over his chest, the feel of the necklace irritating him further. He’s never worn one in his life and he can’t believe this was the start of it. Was this really fashionable for males to wear on Earth? How absurd.]

[Bulla whirls around with her hands on her hips.]

Dad! You don’t have to make it sound like it’s a chore. You could have just agreed that it’s comfortable.

Ah-! Fine, fine! [He picks at the sleeve uncomfortably.] None of it is uncomfortable to wear, and this turtleneck actually fits me in the shoulders and arms for a change, unlike that ridiculous clothing the Earthlings make back at home. There, is that what you were looking for?

[Bulla smiles and nods. She’s not going to expect him to talk about how great the clothes are. Just a little bit of public praise rather than grumping about it not being special is all she really wanted. The fact that he’s willing to support her interest is the more important thing overall.]

Thanks, Dad. That’s much better. I think we’re almost done here. But first I want to know what everyone thinks of my first try at men’s fashion! Your feedback is appreciated, everyone.

((OoC: Responses will come from both Vegeta and Bulla!))

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Sure! What did you need done?

[She's not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but she has proven to be a quick study. And maybe Hikaru and Kaoru aren't interested in metal working.]

I never got my tunic or cloak properly altered to accommodate for my wings. That is all I need.

[Well, and a little patch work, but she can do that herself.]

Oh, that's pretty easy. I can do those kinds of alterations without a problem.

[Not quite as easy as a pant hem, but if it's just making the holes for the wings and stitching them up so they have tidy seams, that's perfectly manageable.]

Very well.

[That wasn't so bad. She looks a lot more relaxed, thoughtful for a beat before looking at Bulla.]

Is there anything in particular you would require? Weapons, armor, or something that needs welding perhaps...

[Bulla thinks about it for a moment.]

Hmm....well, I usually just fight using hand to hand combat, but it might be good to have a weapon in case I can't use my powers. Maybe something like brass knuckles?

[You've earned a puzzled look, Bulla. Apparently she's never heard of brass knuckles, although...]

Interesting that you would choose brass... Perhaps a gauntlet would suit your fancy. I prefer to create steel but if you insist on brass it can be done. Or I can make certain that the steel is colored to look like it.

Oh, steel is fine. I just want a weapon that's suited for someone with mostly hand to hand combat training. My friend Tenten is a weapons expert and she thought I should probably stick to martial arts rather than learning a weapon.

Well, it sounds as if a gauntlet would be idyllic for you. [A nod and she continues to speak, and suddenly she seems more invested in the conversation...] A steel gauntlet would provide additional defense as well as more blunt damaging power than a bared fist alone. I can take measurements for your fit and potentially see what colouring I can do for the metal, depending on what you like.

Hmm...I think I'd like the metal to either be silver, gold, or black coloured. Something I could match with a lot of different outfits.

[Yes, that is a concern.]

Silver would be simplest, as that is its natural colour. Any particular etchings you would like added onto it, ah...

[. . .

And finally she stops babbling long enough to look a little sheepish.]

... I never caught your name... Mine is Adela.

I'm Bulla. Bulla Brief. And it doesn't need any etchings. I'm fine with keeping it simple.

... Very well. I will send for you over the journals when they are completed - it should take no longer than ten days.

[She's nodding, but only later will Adela herself change her mind about a simple design; though the gauntlets will be streamlined and will essentially be clothed gloves with armored plating, it's thanks to Vegeta that a particular crest will be etched and coloured dark blue onto each of them.]

I'm looking forward to it. When should I come over to measure your wings for your cloak and tunic?

[Watch out, Adela. She'll probably make something as an added bonus.]

[She's shaking her head.]

Worry not over it till you have your gauntlets. I will not accept payment a moment before I am certain that you are satisfied with the craftsmanship.

Well, it's a trade so I should really be working on your request at the same time....

[... Damn it, she's got her there. It takes Adela a moment to nod in agreement.]

I will be busy until... I believe it is the twentieth of this month. Is there a time after that which will work?

How about the twenty first? I'll measure your wings and you can measure my hands on the same day.

I have a prior meeting in the afternoon, but once that is done I will be free to meet with you. Where should we do so?

Let's meet at the clothing store. There's a couple of change rooms there, so after I've measured your tunic, you'll have a place to change.

[They could meet at her house, but she's been meaning to get a couple of pairs of warm, fuzzy socks.]

Very well. I will see you then.

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