8th Taunt | Video

[misterbrief]

[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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[misterbrief]

[Yeah, he knows that Spock doesn't get any funny or weird ideas, ever.]

I'll pass. I don't accept gifts from outside the family on principle, anyhow. [He's lying.]

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[misterbrief]

[He can't win. He just can't win with this girl. How does he get out of talking how good he looks, because he knows he looks good, but enough is enough. She will drown him in compliments if he doesn't do something fast.]

Saiyans retain their youthfulness, as we are a warrior race. We fight well into our late years because of such a genetic trait. When Bulla is forty-five, she will still look as if she's no older than thirty. [He states is as a mere fact, to explain why he looks as young as he does.]

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[floralogy]

[There's no winning with Ino. Her teammates have already accepted this fact the moment they were put on a team with her. She's just that good, thank you very much.]

Oh, really? I envy Bulla, then. I mean it's every girl's dream to look young when they grow old. [Except not really. It's just Ino's.] Even with this genetic trait, though, with proper clothes, you can look even more dashing. [Not giving up on this. Vegeta should wear more of Bulla's creations.]

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[misterbrief]

[He glares back at Goten. He's never thought of himself as a hero, maybe a good guy now that he's much older and accepted that fact, but not a hero. That's Kakarot's job.]

It doesn't matter what I am. If I look scary that just means I don't have to deal with other small children like yourself.

[You're just lucky and is friends with Trunks, so you get a pass Goten. >:| ]

[misterbrief]

I understand that I'm the intimidating type, but you don't have to stutter every five seconds. [He accepts all of Wanda's compliments about his daughter and indirectly, himself, but keeps it to himself, of course.]

Believe it or not, I'm not going to blast you into oblivion if you trip up on your words. [...Anymore.] So calm down, and why don't we start from the beginning. I didn't catch your name.

[Video]

[misterbrief]

Yes, but it's not a goal of mine to suddenly become worthy of being put on one of those absurd Earthling magazines, posing and making an embarrassment of myself.

[Not that he isn't embarrassed enough as it was.]

[Video]

[misterbrief]

[If Vegeta could find Stefano's circus for him, he would. And then proceed to boot the animal back to it.]

Yes, well, that's quite the predicament you've got there, now don't you. What exactly are you going to do about that then, huh?

[voice]

[misterbrief]

You really don't know me very well, do you. [He's not actually going to do anything to Fayt. But he will certainly act like it. Because he's a big fat jerk.]

[maximoff_girl]

... I'm Wanda. [And this is just how she talks around any new person. She frowns, feeling embarrassed at being called out on it. Plus: She's not used to people threatening to blast her. It's usually the other way around.]

... I don't think you're intimidating. [No more so than any other stranger.] ... I just... I like to-- think before I speak. [Oh god it's getting worse.] ... My brother says I insult people by being too honest, and-- that's not my intent. I don't want to insult people.

[misterbrief]

Her name is Bulma. She looks exactly like Bulla, with minor differences of course. Tread lightly with her. [He's got a feeling Naruto won't though, and he'll say something stupid and get punched. Well, he did warn the boy, so.]

Besides, if you had half a brain mothers wouldn't be so scary to you. [If only Vegeta knew Kushina was his mom. He met Kushina...]

[Video]

[sitalion]

I don't-a know...I'll find a place-a to live...

And then...I don't know what to do...

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[windandrain]

Magazines?

[Okay, so fashion magazines are one thing. But with how he's blushing...]

I didn't think they made those with men in them. That...sounds almost indecent, though.

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[misterbrief]

Hey! [His finger goes out, pointing right at Trunks through the feed.] Keep that up and half the village will know about your little feats when you were still a small brat. I've got more blackmail on you than an intergalactic freighter! Not to mention I can figure out my own means of payback.

[Two can play at this game, Trunks-!]

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[misterbrief]

I didn't say I know everything, I'm just saying you're far too picky for your own good. It's almost painful to watch sometimes in the future, just as bad if not worse than my own daughter. I guess I should feel lucky I don't have to deal with you any more than I have to in my time.

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[the_dead_pool2]

Oh I'm sure you've been subjected to various ridiculous things before.

[He shrugs]

Don't like the tittering put you off, only real men wear pink.

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[misterbrief]

Vegeta, Prince of all Saiyans. [Not that he expects her to use his title, because really, no one does anymore save a few. Mostly over it after this long.]

I suppose you'll be needing this, too.

[He hands her the piece of paper with his family's crest on it, that he worked really hard on okay. It had to look perfect.]

[Action]

[enchantressofore]

[That explains a lot about his attitude... She nods, glancing over him and taking the sheet. Simple, but intricate enough. She has little trouble believing that it's a royal crest, and with how the man holds himself...

There isn't even a trace of mockery in her tone when she speaks again, meeting his eye once more as she nods.]

It shall be done within a fortnight's time, your highness. I will personally see to it.

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[fashionably_strong]

Good! I can help you guys pick out something awesome to wear for the club's opening night.

[She's glad to hear that Trunks patched things up with Haruka. He'd made it clear that he didn't want her butting in, so she'd left it alone, but it's good to hear nonetheless.]

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[fashionably_strong]

Next time you're in the library, flip through a few fashion magazines and look at the models' expressions. Especially the men's. You'll see what I mean.

[fashionably_strong]

She's a genius who can invent almost anything if she's got the right materials. She's also pretty, friendly, and where I got my love of fashion from. She can be really generous when it comes to helping others...but she's also got enough of a temper to butt heads with Dad.

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[fashionably_strong]

Well, everyone who isn't totally immune to the cold should be wearing long sleeves in winter except when they're exercising indoors. That's how people get chills and colds.

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[spohkh]

[Spock has a difficult time imagining Vegeta having a 'cold'...]

That is very true. Your gift was most logical. Your father is very fortunate to have you here, Miss Bulla.

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[spohkh]

Indeed? Very well, I will simply have to give the gift I made for you this Christmas to someone else.

[You heard him right. He knows it's late... but it was a busy Christmas.]

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[misterbrief]

[Okay now he's not sure if Ino is hitting on him or not.]

Yes, well, I'm sure my wife would agree. She seems to think it amusing that I let Bulla have her way with my wardrobe sometimes.

[misterbrief]

Wanda huh? Well, all I've got to say to that is if they can't handle the truth, then that's their problem. [He's not totally convinced that she's not intimidated because most people are. He's really used to it.]