video; un: gonta; failed private??

[smellslikemountains]

[ It's summer, and here's an awkward torso shot of one very boofy jinba man in just a simple navy blue yukata with a white patterned obi. You can just barely see the bottom of his chin as he's speaking-- seems like he's speaking down to the communicator?? Clearly this dude hasn't really gotten used to handling this device despite being here for a full year.

He clears his throat. Maybe a little nervous. ]

If anyone of you know my wife, Konoha, don't tell her what I have to ask of you.

[ Clearing his throat again. ]

I'm in search of things for her. Gifts. Uh. Specifically jewelry. Jade. Something precious. Something... to... uh... let her know that she's important to me.

I don't do well in the realm of humans. Not even in this whole year I have been here. So, I would like to ask you for you help.

[ And he bows deeply to the communicator-- awkward, but very sincere. ]

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[gwenhwyfar]

Well...

[ She gives a half shrug. ]

If I had my choice, it would be something useful. I prefer it when things last, you see, I have no use for something that will wither away if I'm traveling or working.

[smellslikemountains]

Useful...

Do you know of any hair ornaments that are useful?

tmw you have to dig up historical hairstyles

[gwenhwyfar]

Well...

[ Gwenhwyfar tugs at a braid on the left side of her hair. ]

My people have always braided their hair as fashion or means of practicality. Some women put very elaborate beads or ornaments in their hair. My mother would wear her hair up with pins or with a comb.

[smellslikemountains]

Pins or a comb, huh...

[ That does get the wheels spinning in his mind. ]

I'll keep that in mind. I may have someone to help me find a hair ornament for her.