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!))

Comments

[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]

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.]

[maximoff_girl]

... True. That sounds like something my father would say. [A high complement, in Wanda's opinion.] I'll try to think less around you, then, though I'm pretty sure I'll end up sounding like an idiot that way. [Case in point.]

[misterbrief]

Not that I'm discouraging thinking before you speak, but if you've got to do it that much just to form a sentence, I think you're looking a little too far into it.

[It's sort of Vegeta's roundabout way of saying 'why are you so worried what other people think of you'. He doesn't think she's been idiotic as she's just been awkward, which isn't quite the same thing. Plus her speech was annoying him with all the strange breaks in it.]

[maximoff_girl]

I wouldn't know. I think I'd rather err on the side of not talking. I'm not used to being around people. Um. I'm not good with them, I mean. Bulla's the first friend I've had I'm not related to or living with. She's the first girl I've known my own age ever. I'd rather not upset her family. She speaks highly of you. [Yeah, her halting speech is obnoxious. Trying to not over analyze what she's saying now, though, she feels like her mouth is just running, and she can't shut up. Oh god, why is there no middle ground?! Vegeta is intimidating her, now, not with his muscles, but his judgements.]

[misterbrief]

[Even with her seemingly high anxiety of having to talk to other people, she's still got better social skills than Vegeta.]

Listen, slow down for a minute, would you? One thing at a time. [It is possible she might give him a headache, but then again, he has had worse headaches.]

I assure you Bulla will fix any sort of social problems you might have. If you were looking to become better with talking to others, you became friends with the right person. [Why she'd want to do that, he doesn't know, but hey, to each their own.]

[maximoff_girl]

[There is something highly amusing to Wanda at hearing the phrase 'slow down' and having it actually be directed at her.] Oh, she's definitely good at doing that. I'm much more comfortable talking to her than I am with talking to you.

[misterbrief]

[Well, he sees what she's getting at when she says she's brutally honest.]

I seem to have that effect on people. I'd be lying to you if I said it wasn't intentional.

[maximoff_girl]

Well in that case, you're very good at it. [... complement? :D?]

[misterbrief]

[Compliment taken!]

Well, thank you. I try. [Now he's got to try harder. He' just sort of looking at Wanda, all peer-y and scary like. So basically his normal, grouchy, no-nonsense look.]

[maximoff_girl]

[Well she the no-nonsense of it is pretty par of the course with her own father, but the peering-- no sir, she does not like that.]

Is there anything else I can do for you?

[misterbrief]

No, as a matter of fact. [Yessss it's working he knew he could rub her the wrong way if he just started trying.]

[maximoff_girl]

[It is SO easy to rub Wanda the wrong way. Making her uncomfortable, however, is a feat. Wanda is socially awkward enough that she frequently doesn't realize when something SHOULD be uncomfortable. So well done, Vegeta!]

... I think I'll go spend some time with you daughter, then. I am glad we finally got to meet though.

[misterbrief]

Sounds like a plan to me. Perhaps I'll see you again if Bulla invites you over for dinner.

[Yes, then he can be a jerk and creepy IN PERSON]