Text (un: undyingsoul)

[necroyalty]

[At long last, Ambrosine finally makes a post here with her name attached.]

Something I should ask, as I seriously doubt I'm the only one who found themselves in this situation:

Is anyone else dissatisfied with the clothing you can purchase off the shelves in the shops here? The sizing is completely useless, I've already found myself at a loss of what to do for the one week out of the month I have a tail, and let's face it. It's difficult to get ahold of good corsetry here.

If anyone would like to lend their talents to a worthy cause, I would be willing to pay handsomely.

My other inquiry is a bit more generalized, I suppose. What sort of books does everyone here enjoy? This is, of course, a completely innocent question that I have no plans to use for the purpose of ensnaring you in a world of fabulous literature later on.

Comments

[tigerpoet]

Kanji Tatsumi is an excellent tailor! I highly recommend him for clothes suited around your moonblessing needs, though I don't know if he can do corsetry.

Only one sort of books?

[necroyalty]

I'll certainly have to look him up, thank you.

...and perhaps I was a little too restrictive in that regard, no?

[tigerpoet]

Good luck with your clothing needs.

Just a little. I enjoy a good historical drama, but then there are also mysteries, and fantasy, and lighthearted romance, and I have a weakness for poetry as well... The list goes on.

[necroyalty]

All excellent recommendations.

I'll let you know when I finish my little project.

un: xXblack_as_nightXx

[morbird]

i've always been partial to dark poetry and the genre of horror, myself. tales that leave one unsettled even after the final page is turned.

[necroyalty]

Well then. I can certainly commend you for your taste.

[morbird]

ah, are you taken in by the call of the abyss as well?

[necroyalty]

Awfully dramatic, aren't we?

[Look, she just likes horror but other than the necromancy she doesn't necessarily want to LIVE it.]

un: lostsong.

[resound]

Having a tail isn't really that difficult.
If you can't figure out how to wear real clothes, just use Chromawear
Unless that's something else you're also lacking in

Re: un: lostsong.

[necroyalty]

I have a particular quirk that makes wearing illusory garments unwise.

[Truesight is a bitch. ]

And besides, my concerns are with comfort as well as aesthetics.

[resound]

Unwise what, like they just fall off
Technically I think it qualifies as the most comfortable option too
So if it's not viable, that seems unfortunate.

What's your problem with tails, then
I've probably had one for long enough I can give some advice. [ haha, jokes... not that it's obvious in text, but. ]

voice; greenbean1

[wildsorcery]

My clothes are altered to fit my tail, but it seems like a waste if you only have a tail sometimes. Maybe wear skirts with the tail underneath?

...and, um, I like mystery books.

[necroyalty]

I realize back in my world I never did ask Blithe how he managed to even put on a pair of trousers every morning, but your other suggestion is not without its merits.

[ Because even if your clothes are altered to the tail, how the hell do you put on pants in a way that isn't horribly awkward? Not that this matters too much to Ambro, since she almost always goes for dresses, but still. ]

When I was a child I had the habit of reading mystery novels backwards. Of course, it ruined the suspense of it all, but figuring out how things always ended up to the dramatic reveal was its own reward.

[wildsorcery]

It's usually a tie in the back instead of the front, so most people get confused when trying tail-made clothes. My robe doesn't have a hole so it's just the pants. Too... um...too many layers otherwise.

Ah, that actually sounds fun? Maybe I should try it...

UN: MegaRobo3000

[leekspins]

[Oh! OH! She was JUST trying to figure out what she should do to earn some demichroma, this is perfect!]

I could make some alterations for you! Changing pants or skirts to slip a tail through is really easy. I could even use buttons or a zipper if you want to use it when you aren't transformed.

[necroyalty]

I could certainly use such a service! There's also the issue of things shifting about the tail uncomfortably whenever I change positions, although I'm not sure how much can be done about that.

[leekspins]

Ha ha, yes, I think that's just something you have to get used to unfortunately! I get fins on my arms and legs, so it's more comfortable to wear things without sleeves, and skirts. What kind of tail?

text; un - failnaught

[offtuned]

[ he will spare her his face by replying in text, it's fine ]

I am afraid I would be of no help in matters of corsetry, but I have found that there are willing tailors in the city.

I enjoy musical ballads more than books, but the classics have always had merit.

[necroyalty]

I've never been the musical sort myself, but my brother would absolutely adore you if he were here.

[ BARDS. ]

[offtuned]

I see. Your brother is musically inclined? I find that expressing oneself is easier with musical notes, sometimes.

[ and i definitely read "BRADS" for a minute there which is also accurate. ]

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[bloodisthicker]

There are very few outlets that carry clothes that aren't completely hideous, and the ones I do know primarily deal with menswear. So if that's to your liking, I can recommend those, and they do tend to do alterations for any extra... appendages.

Also, I'm pretty fond of mystery novels. It's always a good time trying to see if you can figure out the solution before the characters do.

[necroyalty]

Another vote for the mystery novels, I see.

I appreciate your recommendation, but unfortunately, I have neither the interest nor the physique for most menswear.

[If you're more of the busty persuasion, most menswear just doesn't cut it.]

[bloodisthicker]

Well, they are popular for a reason. They can be easy to screw up, but bad fiction has its own charms.

And ah, that's a shame. Sorry I couldn't be more help.

[affection_for_research]

I mostly read non-fiction, usually books on history or mythology.

If I didn't know how dangerous magic could be, I'd find the idea of being ensnared in a world of fabulous literature alluring.

What type of books do you prefer?

[necroyalty]

Historical texts, planar lore, books on magical theory. The odd bit of poetry if I'm feeling particularly nostalgic.

I could do fiction as well, but I find it just a bit exhausting to put forth the sort of investment you'd need in caring about what happens.

[ Because fandom requires some level of emotional investment, okay.]