For Your Eyes Only

Baroness Wake
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    It's evening, which suits Baroness' shopping tastes just fine. As one who has a thing for moving in shadows, it's her favorite time of day. And so it is, she enters the shop, barely making a sound as she strides through it. She takes note of a few things she likes along the way, but there is a Purpose for her presence. She approaches the counter with her usual even stride.
    Once she reaches the counter, she waits patiently for service. There's an air of anticipation about her, the slightest extra spring in her step. Also, the Right Clothes today consist of a black dress that clings to her like a second skin, with a deep v-neck and exposed back. The length is just enough to be decent, stretching a few inches past mid-thigh. On her feet, a pair of heeled boots. Clearly she's not come to go for a hike in the mountains.
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade wanders into the clothing store after supper, herself, and she sees others have the same idea when she enters. She doesn't browse right away, and she seems a bit surreptitious, or at least her body language is trying to remain low key. She's dressed as she always is, chainmail and boots, with red highlights, but she spots the Baroness dressed to the nines and smirks despite herself. "I didn't know there was a dress code here. I don't have anything that's black tie-level," she quips, referring to dress codes. Black tie meaning the guy wears a tux and the woman wears something suitable for wearing with a date wearing a tux. She doesn't actually know specifically what that even is, though Baroness Wake apparently does. "Maybe I should pick up something for that also?
Baroness Wake
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    Baroness Wake turns around to smile at Goldenblade. She slides gracefully into one of her trademark curtseys. One must look and act the part, after all. "Good evening, dear! And there's no dress code at all. I'm just wearing what the good game gave me and showing off, well, what I worked so hard in the waking world to craft."
    She holds a model's pose for a moment, head thrown back, her expression dreadfully serious, and then it vanishes as she laughs disarmingly. "You should pick up whatever makes you feel like yourself, honestly. And with Gwen here, if it's not on display, it's still available. I personally want to get a few more options, since I lack things appropriate for romantic moments in my current wardrobe, and my beloved deserves that I put in my effort."
Gwen
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Gwen had got back earlier today from a trip to ninetails to aid a town, sadly it didn't go so well. Some people were saved but the town was overrun, she's going to have to plan more carefully for the next time. As more settlements are in danger. She however shows none of that ad people are coming in and she was just in the back finishing up something. She comes out and is in a maid outfit again today and bows. "Welcome, how can I help you today?" She pauses for a moment at Goldenblade and grins a bit. "Hey, Goldenblade and Baroness Wake." She grins for a moment.

"There's no dress code here, well other than no top, no shoes no service, you know how that goes. Ah yes your order is done I'm sorry it got delayed I fell under a bit of a spell on a project I was working on."
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade peers at Wake, nodding at the pose, and looking relieved that there's been no dress code instituted while she wasn't paying attention. "You got that from the game-generated clothes?" she asks, surprised. "Then again, I guess I didn't browse through all the options in chargen. This had armor, so I went with it, though as far as I can tell, it doesn't protect me much. It's just, y'know, a picture on the character." She shrugs, then asks, "And you crafted some of your clothes?" She wonders, "Is that a skill, like Blacksmithing? Or something you knew how to do outside the game?" She hrms about the desire for new clothes for dates, and wonders, "Your husband, or boyfriend is in the game? That's really nice." She sighs a bit wistfully at that.

She smiles to Gwen as she comes back out and greets us, and mentions no shirt, no shoes, no service. She chuckles, she knows just how that goes, laughing. She ahhhs as Gwen mentions having something for the Baroness and falls silent to see what it might be. She ought to learn more about these things, she supposes. Women's clothes are far too complicated as far as she can tell.
Baroness Wake
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    Wake shakes her head at Gwen, "It is not your fault at all, and I was busy as well, Gwen. I am grateful for your help. In fact, I have some more thoughts in my head. Summer is almost here, and with it, a need to expand my wardrobe in a few ways."
    Turning to Goldenblade, Wake points out gently, "My fiance is a woman, actually, and yes, we are both stranded together. Happy for that, honestly, even if it's a bit odd for both of us." She has to consider the earlier questions and explains, "I have a suitcase that gives me one set of The Right Clothes each day. It can produce all manner of things, depending what the day might bring. It's a wonderful thing, to be sure."
Gwen
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Gwen says "Yes I make most of my things by hand at this point I'm looking to hire a few people to make some of the basic things like socks and underoos so I can focus on commissions. As for that Goldenblade, Morri and Uther are my parents, they are having too much fun being 20 something /again/." She lets out a long-suffering sigh. "Yes tailoring in general I was into fashion design before here. Also Goldenblade I'm glad to see you what can I do for you today I do have some ideas for summerware for you. Given the summer events the guild does you'll want a swimsuit."

"Don't mass produce that or I and every other tailor are doomed."

She notes before she'll head to the back and return with the package.

"There you go I think I got the measurements right but ask them to use the Equipment as things like wings, and tails could cause issues."

HEr own wings move a bit. "I forgot about them trying to put on a shirt one morning..."
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade ohs as Baroness Wake explains about her fiancee. It doesn't surprise her, it seems. It's just a thing. "Ah, I see. Still, nice to be stranded together." She bites her lip hard. "My ... anyhow." She cuts off that train of thought. As to the suitcase, that intrigues her. "That sounds like a pretty useful thing. I've got ..." She looks down and sees Camelot's Interface. "It does construction and building things," she explains. "But it's not fashion forward." She laughs.

To Gwen, she nod about making the things by hand, and as to what she's here for, she admits, "I had to swim through an underwater cave on a duty -again-. This time, I remembered to take the armor off, but yeah, a swimsuit is something I think I need." But, Guild events? "What Guild events?" she wonders. "I haven't heard about anything..."
Baroness Wake
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    Wake laughs softly at the mass production comment. "Fear not, I rather like it as my special advantage. Besides, there's still something very special about things made by hand, even in this digital universe we live in. Something of your heart translates into your work, Gwen."
    The Baroness takes the package, pausing to peek inside. "This.. is beautiful. I can't wait to see in her this!" She closes it slowly, beaming with satisfaction. "Tae is going to love it, and it suits her perfectly."
    To Goldenblade, Baroness Wake swiftly agrees, "It is wonderful to be together. Up until a few weeks ago, I went into retirement and we spent every day and night together. But there are things to be done, now. But no matter my work, I count her as my inspiration."
    "And swimsuits sound like a critical item, I think. And perhaps a few more things like the order I just picked up. Maybe one for me, this time. And clothes fit for dancing." Wake adds playfully, "Wake, you simply must order a few things here. The results are amazing."
Gwen
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Gwen says "Oh we tend to do things for summer, a few of the officers are really /big/ on it. They make my passion for fashion seem like nothing when it comes to festivals. Swimsuits I can do, thanks to Uta for resting the basic prototype. I'll work on something for you if you like. I'm glad I had a bikini for that matte with tanking stats. I'd hate to swim in full armour."

She notes for a moment and then will hand the package to the BAroness for a moment.
Merek
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    Merek walks along and into the Chain Mail Bikini +1, while he takes the time to adjust his dark attire with the scarf which he wears. The man seems to be looking around while he walks forward and to the shopping list. The man seems like he is gently humming to himself, while he seems to keep to the tune.
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade nods to Wake, sighing heavily, and agrees, "It is." She nods about retirement, and says, "I'd been retired for a few years, myself. But the free time ... kind of is a new thing. Luckily, there's enough to do here, it keeps me busy. I don't like sitting around, much. My grandkids would watch TV all day if they're allowed. I can't even /imagine/ what I'd do sitting around all day. And there's only so much housework you can do. But I'm working on putting things together for my training academy. I just need someone with some knowledge about communication. I'm a bricklayer, so that's outside my wheelhouse. But when it comes together, it'll be a place for Landers and players alike to come together and share knowledge."

As far as swimming in armor, she admits, "So, the outfit I'm wearing -looks- like armor. But I don't swim, myself. On the other hand, the armor doesn't make things any worse. It's like costume armor. It doesn't do anything in combat, either, unfortunately." She shrugs, "But yeah, a swimsuit for the flooded out mineshafts would be perfect. The armor doesn't slow me down, but wet, manky armor is just about awful to wear for like the next week."
Yumi
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Not much later, the motherly Gnome known as Yumi enters the establishment as well, taking a brief glance around before speaking up... to the scarfed man humming a little tune. "Pretty little song. Did you come up with it yourself, or is it from an anime or something? My son was big into anime when he was younger. I bet he could even tell what you're humming, haha!" she immediately begins rambling, ending with a brief guffaw. No shrinking violet is this particular Gnome.
Baroness Wake
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    The Baroness pauses to wave at Merek as he enters. A moment later, she's consulting a note she's made for herself. She doesn't make any effort to hide it, so a cursory glance will quickly reveal that it's a shopping list. It ranges from somewhat specific requests for swim suits for her and her fiance, to additional lingerie, and additional summer clothing with an emphasis on 'crop tops' and some writing in someone else's hand indicating 'surprise me - Tae'. At the bottom is a thank you with hearts and smileys. Clearly this is the next order. Wake offers it with a smile, "Tae is excited to get handmade clothing, honestly, and she also asked me to invite you to dinner sometime, which is where her handcrafting comes in."
    "I think the summer festivals sound fun. It's good to not lose ourselves utterly in the serious things we want to do." Like she does a moment later as she directs her attention to Goldenblade.
    "I am not the best at it, but if you give me a few days, I can send help your way with that, dear. I am hardly much of a Baroness if I fail to support the critical projects that people are focused on. And you know how big a fan I am of your idea." Baroness' doesn't even try to hide her excitement. "And Merek, too, is working on something of critical importance," she adds, looking towards the man.
Merek
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    Merek looks over to Yumi when she speaks, "Ah, it's from American media, I'm from America. Merek," the man introduces, "CC Corp Beta Tester," he offers, because at this point that's as honest as the man would need to be, for those that don't know him it definitely would kind of draw attention. Then he nods to Wake, "Yes, a lot to work on," the man notes.
Gwen
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Gwen says "Welcome Merk how can I help you!" She notices the list so she curious what he might need from here. She looks over to Goldenblade for a moment.

"So one-piece or a bikini?" She seems in serious mode for the moment on it. She will get out a pad of paper and a tool for sketching.

"Blue Collar work is honest work honestly Goldenblade, I ended up in an office even if it was contracting for the American Military. It sounds like a good idea it should help with Hunter fatalities, those landers have my respect. They do near the level of what we do and are like we used to be. So giving them a better chance to make it home is something I'm game for. Also, menu crafted armour feels like it's painted on, yeah. Actual crafted stuff feels right in my experience."

She looks at Yumi for a moment and Merek with a grin on her face.

"I don't doubt it ma'me welcome to the Chain Mail Bikini +1 how can I help you?"

"I won't say no to a dinner I didn't have to cook myself. I keep half of the Alliances crafters from starving these days. Oh, Merek? You working on something? Do tell."
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade is, it seems, lost in the serious things, though she says to Gwen, "If there's summer festivals, I guess I need a yukata? Or do they not do those here?" She smiles warmly as Baroness Wake mentions supporting her project, and says, "That's great! I'd be glad if you could contribute. I think we can help a lot of people out, particularly the newer players." She's a newer player, herself, but she's thankful for all the help she's received. She smiles to Yumi, chuckles. "I have a grandson like that." Looking over to Merek, she nods a greeting. "Another American? It seems like there are a few of us."

She nods to Gwen, smiling at the backup about blue collar work. "Someone's got to do it," she agrees. As far as bikini or one-piece, she has to think. "I've never worn either, before," she admits. "Which is easier to get on and off? And to deal with? The bikini seems like it'd be simpler, but the one piece ... just has one piece. That seems like a big simplifier to me. Do you have a recommendation?"
Yumi
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Yumi nods and ooohs at the revelation of Merek's nationality. "American, you say? I never would have guessed! Everyone is taller than me in the game, haha!" she laughs some more, then waves to Gwen and Goldenblade. "Oh, I just came in to look at the latest fashions. Can't go traipsing about in big clunky armor all day, don'tchaknow. And grandson, you say? My, but you don't look a day over thirty!" It's all smiles and laughs from this woman.
Baroness Wake
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    "Certaily, dear," says Wake to Goldenblade. "It's my passion these days. Slipping into places that were incredibly dangerous is still exciting, but I have a purpose to achieve now that things so very 'real' here. My work isn't just for players, but for the Landers, too."
    The Baroness waits for an opportune time to present her order to Gwen, making a point to use both hands. She says gently, "I don't wish to interrupt. I know you're very busy now, so just let me know what the price is when you have a chance to look it over. I will stop by and pay before you get to work."
Merek
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    Merek nods a bit to Yumi, then he takes a look to Gwen, "Ah, I'm... Well, I'm not looking for anything in particular, though I would like to purchase a scrollcase if you have one, as well as a few packs?" he asks, nodding a bit, "Nice to see ya again."
Merek
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    Merek also adds, "I am working to create a trade company."
Gwen
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Gwen says "Oh there's that but there's also beach parties."

Gwen gets a gleam to her eyes when she talks about it. She seems to calm down a little bit. "Indeed I am." She smirks a bit more and she looks at Goldenblade. "Yeah, it would be quicker to get on then again. Well, I think a Bikini would be more fun but that's me. You can use the menu system to equip just about anything. You might as well have fun with things Goldenblade that's what I think."

She looks over to the BAroness for a moment.

"Some of the landers seem like scripts others... I can't tell they are not without inspecting I tend to err on the side of assuming they are people. I mean we're undying tactical weapons when you think about it. We could be taken as monstrous."

Gwen shifts gears again. "So tell me about this friend? A man? Woman? Class? What do they like?"
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade laughs with Yumi, and says with a wink, "I don't /feel/ a day over thirty, either, but my oldest grandson starts college in the fall. Or started, I think I've lost track of time." She nods to Wake, "I'm enjoying it as well, though I have to say, the part I'm enjoying the most is getting around without a cane. Actually hitting monsters and helping people is almost an afterthought. But I like making things, too, and that's why I try to help out on whatever I can. I've rolled a bunch of my quest rewards into the academy project, so I'm really happy with how it's going."

She hrms to Gwen about menu-equipping, and says, "Ah, I had forgotten about that entirely. You're right, if I can menu-equip a swimsuit, then ease of getting in our out of it, or how convienient it is to carry, doesn't really matter. I get confused, so much of the game works like real life, like cooking food and such, and other things don't, like putting on clothes and monsters vanishing in a spray of pixels when you kill them. I can hardly keep track of it all." She shrugs helplessly, ad says to Gwen, "So, I know nothing about womens' swimwear, so I'll take your advice. Whatever you have, I'll wear. I'm honestly not much bothered about fashion," she looks at Wake apologetically. "But that means I'm easy to please."
Yumi
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Yumi laughs a little more with Goldenblade, nodding along. "Oh yes, lots of fancy things I couldn't do in real life here. Plenty of interesting things to do and see, nice people to talk to, occasional monster to smash with a mace bigger than my head. Just wonder how my little boy's getting along without me. He and his father must be worried sick!" She sighs, then turns toward the clothing racks and starts rummaging through them. "Now, let's see what we can find here..."
Baroness Wake
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    For just a moment, Baroness Wake tilts her head, staring off into space as she receives a message. Whatever it is, it must be good news, since she's left smiling. She turns to those she's been talking to and says, "It has been made clear to me that it's time I get this package home as soon as possible. Tae is waiting for me, and she's being quite persuasive with her summons."
    While Wake doesn't elaborate, the tone of her voice makes it clear that it's good. To Goldenblade she says, "I'll check in with you in a couple days about your work. Maybe I can drum up some additional help, as well. There is a connection or two I have that may be able to assist in some way. We'll get the work moving ahead, though. Come hell or high water, as we used to say in the office."
Merek
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    "Ah, it's just a scrollcase and packs, I would like them in black, if you can," Merek notes then, while he nods a bit to Gwen, then he offers a wave to Wake, "You take care," he notes.
Baroness Wake
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    Baroness Wake curtseys gracefully and rises with a sigh. "I apologive for the abrupt departure. I intend on putting many miles on tonight." While her clothes are not intended for rapid travel, she's quite prepare to race home using pekos, ships, or kidnapped flying monsters (is that even a thing?)
Gwen
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Gwen thinks for a moment "I can work out more orders, sure." She notes of the Baroness for a moment "I'll be seeing what I can do to help with it. Maybe we can hit up the Miracle network later if we're short-handed."

She'll look over to Merek for a moment. "I think I can do the packs sure humm I could do the cases out of leather. So yes I'm in for that. So just what project do you have going?"

She will waves to the Baroness as she departs. She looks to Yumi for a moment.

"Or he may be jealous his mom's on an adventure."

There are all sorts of thing some common things undergarments of the practical sorts, basic dress pants clothing there's more fancy stuff you the odd dress here and there as well and Gwen does take custom orders too.
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade sighs and nods to Yumi. "That's a big deal to leave behind," she agrees. "I hope you can get back to them soon, so they won't sorry. My sons will be granddads soon enough, I think, and they worry about their dad, I'm sure, and they must have me in a hospital bed hooked up to an IV, or I'd have died long ago, but I hope they're not too worried. They know their old man can take care of himself. Herself. Myself, whatever." She chuckles.

She nods to Wake about her project, and says, "All right, take care. And thank you, about the project. I've got nothing, myself, so it's all on what help I can get." To Gwen, she says, "I guess I'll go with the two-piece. I might as well enjoy looking in the mirror, right?"
Merek
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    Merek looks around to people, and would try to focus upon one thing, the conversation with Gwen while he nods to Goldenblade and to anyone else, like Yumi. "I am planning to work on beginning a Trade Company, to assist in the economy, that and assisting people with thier own projects as well."
Gwen
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Gwen says "Or our brains are so overclocked we're we're not even a day out from what it happened. Who knows I'm here I'm having tehime of my life myself yhou know? Oh that sounds worth investing in Merek."
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade hrms to Merek. "That's interesting. There've been a lot of similar ideas," she muses. "I'm working on an academy, in the educational sense. Something where players can learn each others' special techniques, and Landers can learn actual real-life land management and military leadership type stuff, like military academies in real life. They don't teach them much or well, here, I understand. It's more like, "Do what I do and try to keep up, as far as I can tell." She nods to Gwen, "I guess that's the case. At the rate people solve computer problems nowadays, I think you're probably right. That's the only way we've been here this long and no one's yanked us back yet." She smirks. "So, er, can you do the bikini thing for me? I'm not sure what color would be best. Something like metallic red, maybe? Or just sort of regular materials? You don't have the modern stuff, do you? And do you do yukatas for festivals here?"
Gwen
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Gwen says "Ah a higher end school rather than more say military training. You should talk to the Hunter Guild about this project. IT sounds like it could work pretty well Goldenblade. I will totally do it I was thinking blue or green given your looks. I could do them when the time comes, so give me a few days and I'll have your swimsuit ready!"
Goldenblade
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Goldenblade nods to Gwen about her project, and says, "If I knew anyone in the Hunters' Guild, I would." As to the color, she says, "Blue, I think. I'll be back in a few days, then." That sorted out, she will wave and head out.
Merek
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    Merek nods a bit, "You all be well," the man notes, while he offers a wave along to people.