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[topgun_textiles]

[The camera opens to Crystal Beach. With the weather as it's been lately, nobody should be surprised that someone decided to spend a little time there. With the sun starting to set, the sky has burst into mingled red and gold, the color spread over the sea as well in gentle lapping waves. A small jostle, and the camera is all set on a beach chair that was the resting place of a few cute little dolls. Some were shaped like local animals, but among the others were a smattering of dragons, perhaps an inspiration from their recent dealings with Lyestellus.

Kanji stepped back and into the frame, dressed for the outing: A basic black speedo and a pair of snappy designer sunglasses. He didn't seem bothered by his choice of attire- it was too damn hot to give a shit anyway- as he lowered to his knees and settled next to his makeshift display.]

A'right... uh, yo! Ain't done one of these videos in a while. Few months, I think? Anyway, I'll just get right into it with the question I sometimes get:

Did I make these? Damn right I did! They're cute as hell too, yeah? And if somebody's got a problem with a guy like me makin' stuff like this, they can kiss my ass or get outta my way! This is what I do, and I'm damn proud of it!

[He sat up straighter with a grin.]

...For the rest of ya who don't give a crap and want a piece of what I can make, I'm open for orders. I make dolls, charms n' clothes. Hell, they can be clothes that accommodate ears n' tails or whatever when the moon changes. I can do alterations, too.

I'm gettin' better at workin' needles while transformed, too, so the Sanguis moon ain't slowin' me down much. Gimme a little more time, and that'll be nailed no sweat!

[He supposed that was it. Off-camera, there's a distinct panting. Kanji looked off-frame, too. Despite the hardened look right up until then, his expression softened immediately.]

Hey, pal... tired of diggin', huh?

[A large black and white dog pads in, some kind of jowly breed but it's sporting a strange pair of horns and very dirty paws from a digging adventure. His tail is wagging like crazy as he flopped beside the human, and is happy to get those tummy pets.]

Anyway... drop a line here or in the inbox.

Comments

voice

[topgun_textiles]

So get somethin' for yourself! I mean, don't lemme push ya to do it or nothin'.

Anyway, what're you talkin' about? I'm sure there's plenty you could do.

voice

[demonicbookworm]

I... think it would be a waste if it was just for me.

[He likes sharing!]

And... I'm good at studying and reading. And maybe decent at cooking, but that's all.

[He's pretty good at cooking actually.]

voice

[topgun_textiles]

Well, I know some prismals that probably wouldn't mind a hand at building study habits- whatever those are, 'cause I never learned 'em- or... man, everybody's gotta eat, y'know?

Nobody turns down awesome food from somebody! I mean, hell, I'm always lookin' for ways to cook better myself.

[demonicbookworm]

I think study sessions would be really fun... same with learning new recipes or improving cooking skill in general. But I think that's more of what we can do together and learn from each other. I'm not really giving anyone anything.

[He really likes omitting his own effort in everything. Clearly, other people are doing better than he is!]

[topgun_textiles]

Sure you are!

I know a really scary amount of people who don't really cook, and if we can prevent another... another Mystery Food X... Then the world can be a safer place.

[demonicbookworm]

Mystery Food X...?

[Does he even want to know?]

Ah, w-well, if you really think that I can help somehow...

[topgun_textiles]

Don't- don't ask. We're safe from it here.

But anyway, you can help somehow. Doesn't gotta be some huge public thing. If it even helps just one other person, then you're doin' a world of good, man.

[demonicbookworm]

I-I see... I'll do my best then!

I am actually teaching some new recipes to someone, but we're learning together...

[topgun_textiles]

That's the kinda shit I wanna hear! Teach the hell outta those recipes!

[demonicbookworm]

O-of course!

[He smiles.]

You're a really nice person, aren't you?

[So many scary, but not actually scary people here. It's a relief.]

[topgun_textiles]

[A small, choked utterance of surprise.]

...I-I dunno about that! But thanks anyways!

[demonicbookworm]

[From now on you'll be forever a nice person in his book.]

Good luck with everything. And I'll be sure to contact you if I'd like something.

[That may not be too far into the future. He has some friends he's very grateful to so giving them a gift would be nice.]

Oh, and my name is Ruca. It's nice to meet you. And thank you!