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[hagrides]

[That is definitely some kind of bug person on your communicators right now. Sorry.]

Good evening, or whatever time of day you may be viewing this message. I have a small request.

As some of you may know, I am largely unfamiliar with human clothing as well as many human customs. However, I have gleaned that costumes are traditional for celebrating this season. It would bring me great relief if someone were to offer advice on costumes that might fit my body type and would suit the occasion.

Thank you for your time.

[He bows politely, as one does when asking for a favor.]

Comments

text | un: fantasma

[teaserving]

holy shit are you gonna halloween it up

[hagrides]

Why not? It sounds enjoyable.

[teaserving]

no reason not to
i haven't dressed up in awhile but it could be fun if anyone's got something planned
i'd say vampire but i have no idea how vlad might take that

[hagrides]

I wonder if that is too close to my usual aesthetic?

[He can turn into a cloud of mothbats, so like. It's pretty close.]

1/2

[teaserving]

hmm good point

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[justsomeshrimp]

[Lobco's not sure if this is an immensely appealing idea or one she should pointedly avoid.

...well. Those two aren't really mutually exclusive but she'd rather not have another night hyped up on coffee.

As long as it's not vampire.]

There are a lot of classic costumes but there are probably stores dedicated specifically to costumes that will give you lots of idea.

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[hagrides]

[He already rejected vampire as being too close to his usual, so it's fine...?]

I'm unfamilar with even the classic costumes, alas.

Also, I did mean to speak to you about something today. Perhaps in private?

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[justsomeshrimp]

I could write up a list for you if you'd like.

[Uh. That's worrying.]

Of course. In person or is over the communicator fine?

[hagrides]

That would be much appreciated.

Whichever you would be more comfortable with.

un: otacon

[codecmoment]

[ Oh, this is delightful. ]

A vampire would be the easiest/most obvious with your stature and colouration.
Maybe a mime if you wanted to get more creative.
Maybe a jellyfish! A big hat with flowing tentacles coming off it. Though that might be a bit... not great after what just happened. Still, Iris has jellyfish people.
A devil, maybe?

[hagrides]

I fear that a vampire and a devil might be too close to the image I already project. But a mime is an intriguing choice.

[codecmoment]

Black and white themed.
Maybe a tree? That's something you put a little kid in, though.
My daughter came up with her own stuff once she started to participate, I'm not very good at it.

[hagrides]

It's a pity that my child is not here - I would have loved to wear matching costumes with them.

text | un: johnsteinbeck

[graftage]

A circus ringmaster! Like I think the hat especially would look good on you.

[hagrides]

But I am already head of a troupe. Is the point of costumes not to dress as something you are not?

[graftage]

Wait, the troupe you're part of is a circus troupe?

[hagrides]

Indeed it is. I myself perform as acrobat and fire dancer.

text; still working on your song so i apologize about the double thread

[itsknighttime]

mothman

[[Has he told him yet how cool it is that he's a moth?]]

I am absolutely 100% fine with multiple threads at once

[hagrides]

But I am a moth man already?

[itsknighttime]

and that is why i am the idea man
youre welcome

[[Dave never participated in Halloween unless it was training and scare children in the neighbourhood from his window. By accident at first and then not accident. When you move fast enough to look like a fleeting image, it's both training and Halloween spirit to pretend you're a ghost in the window.]]

[hagrides]

That seems to be a very low-effort costume. Which has its place, and I thank you for it.

un: TheChancellor

[profanation]

Swap outfits with someone close to your size for a day.
If they'd have to go naked, that their own fault for not thinking things through well enough.
:)

[hagrides]

As amusing as the mental image is, I believe most would see through such a tactic.

[profanation]

Drat.
Well, Grimm, I admit it's hard to picture you in any look that isn't your own!
Why cover up a masterpiece?
But you could decide to go the opposite route, I suppose.

[hagrides]

You flatter me as always.

Even if my appearance is as masterful as you say, variety keeps life fresh, does it not? You and I are at more risk of going stale than most.