[003 | VIDEO] morning of the 18th

[spah]

[It's early, and Engineer has his communication bracelet's video screen leaned up against his bathroom mirror.

Engie himself looks... different. Aside from being in an undershirt with an expression that says "just woke up," he's also sporting stark white whiskers, not unlike barbels, sticking out from under his beard. Two strands flow out neatly on either side of his cheeks, almost matching the direction of his growth.

Along with that, there's new scales on his bare shoulders in patches of black, white, orange, and a little bit of blue. He holds up a beard trimmer, and you can barely see flowing, sheer-like white fins under his arms.

Basically, he's a koi now.]

Anybody got tips on how to shave 'round fish whiskers?

[If you haven't heard Engineer speak before, that's a pretty thick Texan accent.

He chuckles sleepily and rubs one eye with his other hand. He's really tired. Don't ask why.]

Hell, how do y'all do regular, everyday things 'round the animal bits? Honest-to-god question. Might as well make this Lunatia's talkin' point for the morning.

Comments

[shadowonthe]

Fish whiskers! That's a new one, friend.

[ That's---a curious looking purple fellow. But he might have some helpful advice, check out those spiralling horns. ]

You may just want to wait them out.

As for every day things and animal bits, I'm rather attached to mine full time, so you learn to manage. Eventually.

You may want to ask someone for a straight razor job though; I imagine they'd be much more careful than---whatever that is.

text; also, fuck it my inbox can suffer

[biotictouch]

[ Someone's forgoing video for now, given her last little slip up in person. Still embarrassed, don't @ her. ]

I don't personally know either.

If anyone who responds also knows how to keep a comb from catching on scales, I'd also like to hear it; it's not a pleasant sensation.

[spah]

[You are definitely purple, friend. But he's also met Fish, so this isn't TOO buck wild.]

Huh. I'm guessin' hair cuts are sorta different for you, then?

[He gestures to the horns with a finger, as much as he can on video.]

I got a straight razor, but I ain't trying to shave the whole thing off. Just trim. These things are new to me too... pretty darn handy, though.

[He gives the trimmer a little shake.]

lmao no rush on these then

[spah]

I'm assuming brush in the same direction?

Dunno, I usually got snake parts and they didn't show up in my hair.

[shadowonthe]

Different is a word, yeah. I forgo them mostly for a little touch up here and there.

Ah. Maybe keep to a good pair of snips then? A little finnicky, but I'm sure you can manage. It looks stellar on it's own so far.

Is that what that thing does, trim?

I've never needed one, so.

[biotictouch]

I have been. I'm sure I'll just have to be more careful.

The scales all lay in only one direction near my temples. My hair however, does not, and occasionally when the comb clips them it's rather painful.

Not only that, I've snagged fibers on several blouses as well. It's becoming a nuisance.

[spah]

Yup. Guess I oughta get old-fashioned. Not like I'm gonna argue against a decent pair 'a scissors, though.

Trimmers, yeah. Back at my old job I'd keep my whole head shaved down one-hundred-percent. But electric razors were a pain in the hide to keep 'round the kinda places we'd move to. Got used to stickin' to scissors and a straight razor.

[spah]

Hm. When it couples to clothes, I think there's places around here with pants that accomodate for... tails, and all that. Wouldn't be surprised if they did somethin' for that kinda thing. Scales snaggin' clothes and stuff.

[jesus how weird is this now that it's coming out of his mouth, he realizes.]

[takingchances]

Well thankfully with me, all of my stuff is concentrated on my back so I just wear backless shirts a lot for about two weeks or so a month.

Now you on the other hand... that's a little more tricky.

BLESS

[spah]

What, you don't think I could pull off a backless shirt?

[He's grinning, in case it's not obvious he's kidding.]

Really, though, I thought you had to deal with the rest of your head too, though? Jellyfish hair an' all that.

c:

[takingchances]

Sure but that just really floats around. It's a lot more out of the way than it is normally to be honest.

[It doesn't really get into her face or anything!]

[spah]

Must be nice, havin' it floatin' out of the way. Then again, I used to keep my whole head shaved down. [He taps the top of his scalp as he sets the trimmer down.] This is the most hair I've had in at least two years.

[And it's still fairly short. Anyway, he's still grinning--]

Noticed you ain't answered the question.

[takingchances]

About what, backless shirts? Sure. Then again, you'd probably look good completely shirtless too.

[There's no shame in her tone here. Just a cheeky grin.]

[biotictouch]

I have a rather particular taste in clothing when not working.

That's definitely a thought though. Perhaps I'll give them a look.

[spah]

All due respect to your taste, I'm assuming you'd only need to wear it a few days outta the month.

[Take that with a grain of salt. This is Engineer, who's usual dresscode is either:
1. Over-the-top Wild West man
2. Whatever's comfortable]

[spah]

--Uh.

[THAT SURE IS NO SHAME. Engineer blinks... then awkwardly chuckles, rubbing the back of his head and looking away. There's a bit of red in his face, and you can see the fins under his forearms a lot more clearly now.]

I, uh, I wouldn't say that, but. I appreciate the flattery, ma'am.

[takingchances]

[Pff, sorry there. She laughs a little.]

Good, I don't want to be doling it out for the unappreciative.

[spah]

[Engie quickly shakes his head. He's fine, this is fine.]

I always appreciate your compliments. Heh.

[takingchances]

Always? That's pretty generous.

[spah]

When they're compliments, sure.

[takingchances]

I've always given you compliments, I'll have you know. I haven't gotten around to criticizing you yet.

[spah]

Bet they're just as pretty as the compliments.

[is that a flirt back???????????? maybe]

[takingchances]

Because they're coming out of my mouth?

[D'oh ho ho.]

[spah]

Pretty much, yeah.

[WHO'S THE TEASE NOW eva it's definitely eva]

You know, once all... THIS is gone--[He gestures to the whiskers.]--we oughta grab lunch again.

[takingchances]

I can do that, sure. With or without the whiskers.

[spah]

Deal, then.

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[codecmoment]

Never seen this before. People were turning into dragons, but, uh.

You're kind of cute like that, actually.

[spah]

Interesting. I remember something about koi when I was reading up on Sanguis and the other moons, but you don't see a lot of that something.

I'd say that's downright... "fishy."

[BREAKING: 40-SOMETHING YEAR OLD MAN FROM 1971 LEARNING THE INTERNET IS FULL OF DAD JOKES]

And thanks?

[codecmoment]

You need to scale back on the fish puns before they get outta fin.

[spah]

Alright, you took all the good ones.

[he's guffawing behind the text though trust me]

[codecmoment]

What? Those sucked. Are you sure you're finished? You don't have to coddle me.

[spah]

Okay, that one don't even work.

Don't be koi with me.

[codecmoment]

No, that's you.

[spah]

We hadn't used that one yet.

[biotictouch]

Then by that notion, it'd be wiser just to stay in.

Apologies. It's less a matter of taste than it is image.

I was always taught to dress appropriately for making good impressions; and wearing a lab coat is quite stuffy after a while.

[spah]

I get that, trust me. But all due respect, I think you've already made a pretty good impression here. You ain't gonna ruin that with a t-shirt.

[meaning: I think you're pretty cool]

[biotictouch]

That's very kind of you.

But all due respect; you haven't seen me in a t-shirt, either.