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[There may be no account attached to the feed, but the boy on the screen might be familiar to a few people by this point. He's currently seated outside, on the balcony of his house, clad in a black wool pea coat. Store-bought, by the looks of the thread and fit, but serviceable. A black silk tie and a store-bought shirt lie, neatly lie beneath, shirt buttoned all the way and tie expertly tied in a half-Windsor knot.]

My apologies for making a public announcement for this, but I am currently in need of a tailor. I need a set of clothes replaced with something to similar specifications. The originals are showing their wear. There are also a few other clothing sets I would like. Things to suit for formal occasions, should the need arise to attend one.

But, before anything else, I have a friend. He and his... acquaintance... are accustomed to the desert, and are both woefully, dreadfully, unacceptably ill-clothed for the winter. With the weather as it is, this must be fixed right away, but I would like to find something that isn't too stifling for them, unaccustomed to heavy clothing as they are.

If there are any capable of producing garments to suit these different needs, I would very much like to obtain their contact information.

The sooner, the better.

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Hm... I might be able to help when I have the time to.

[Though a little ruffled by current events, Walter's demeanour softens a little when he sees her message.]

The help would be most appreciated, mademoiselle.

Are you feeling better?

Oh, yes! I'm feeling quite better indeed!

I'm quite busy at the moment but can find some time to sew. Just let me know he sizes and any design requests.

I remember my measurements from the last time I was fitted. I daresay it is one of the few upsides I can enjoy about time being frozen for our bodies.

[Not having to worry about quickly growing out of something is a plus. Alas, his technical age is itself a downside in this environment. There are places to go and things to do that adults may do, and not children, but he has yet to discover anything of the sort for the other way around.

This coupled with his advanced mental maturity leaves him feeling rather bitter at times.]

Well then that makes things all the easier! Do you need it finished by a specific time?

The date set for the masquerade doesn't allow much time for anything.

[The first weekend of December is a mere two weeks away.]

I may end up having to buy something premade for that, but that would remove any time constraints for anything you made for me personally.

[Though, what to do about Horus...? The god was so intent on attending that little ball. Will they be able to find something he likes without risking him freezing to death?]

Oh a few alterations to pre-bought one isn't all that difficult if you're used to it. I'm no expert, but I can manage to change the fitting on something more cheaply made. At the very least it wouldn't be on anything more pricey.

Especially if you'll only be using it on occasion.

...I must admit, I am not even sure what is suitable to wear to a function like this.

[Even without his social isolation back home, he rather doubts wartime rationing would allow for such extravagance.]

What do you suppose someone wears to a holiday masquerade? Aside from a mask, that is.

[He can guess that just from the name.]

Ugly sweaters.

[Said so freakin' plainly.]

Really whatever you want. Casual, business, or as fancy as you'd like! The point of the masque is always to have fun and mingle among others that you normally wouldn't. Whether you know them or not.

[...Ugly sweaters? He's all for Make Do and Mend, but why should anyone ever want to deliberately wear something hideous to a formal function?]

Mingling is something I've never been terribly good at.

[Yes Walter, ugly sweaters. They should totally dress him up in one! Preferably with little Christmas lights sewn on~!]

That's fine as well! Everyone is wearing a mask after all. All identities are anonymous. So, whether you're used to mingling or not you can still relax.

Easier said than done, I'm afraid.

[He turns everything into work. He's already turning this function into work, arranging for this and that to fall into place. All part of greater plans, thought up entirely on the moment, to solicit contributions and ensure his friend has a good time at his first 'adult' function.

There is one more thing on his mind, too. But he'll not be mentioning it here.]

Well! You can always do your best to give it a go! Though if it's not something you're interested in, why are you going tonight?

[Questions abound! Tell her ALL your deep, dark, secret plans!]

I plan to use it as a means of raising funds for the refugees.

Oh! I see that's a wonderful idea and use of a party!

Indeed. Which reminds me, there's another place I need to stop by...

Perhaps I shall do so tonight.

[Premade clothes shopping can be done in the morning, when there is ample daylight to measure the look of things.]

Is that so? Well I hope you have fun tonight as well then~!

Oh, and remember to bring me those measurements on whatever you want to be worked on.

I can drop by your café tomorrow, if you like. I'll deliver the measurements, and we can plant your flowers.

That will work. You'll probably want to stop by some time late afternoon after all the day's rushes are finished. It will make it easier to talk.

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That should work with my schedule.

[The night owl life. Late afternoon is basically the start of his day.]

I will be there.

I'll make sure to stick around for you then~!

I look forward to it.

Have a good one, mademoiselle. I will see you tomorrow.

[He sees the message as he's scrolling through the network. Then he put the phone down and headed upstairs. The solarium had been prepared for the winter with magic to keep it warm. He still didn't spend as much time in there as he'd originally planned when building it.

He stepped out onto the balcony with tea in his hands. He holds out one cup to Walter.]

I'm not very useful at making the sort of clothes you wear, I'm afraid.

[Gloves were one thing and he had made Walter a pair but gloves are similar wherever you go, but a suit and a robe are entirely different.]

As for your friends, perhaps something made from silk would be ideal. It's light and warm. Still, it's not resistant to water so we would still need to find some way to use magic to keep it dry.

I see...

[Walter reaches to accept the cup, cradling it between his gloved hands. Though not visible in the feed earlier, Walter is wearing the very ones his friend made. He wears them quite often, preferring them for use in everyday tasks not involving sparring, training, or combat.]

Perhaps the discipline of alchemy might afford some means of help?

[Maybe someone has a waterproofing potion somewhere... It's worth looking into.]

[He is glad the gloves are being put to good use. For all that he'd enjoyed receiving the presents Gu Yun used to give him, he preferred giving practical gifts.]

Perhaps. [He holds his own cup between his hands, looking thoughtful.] Alchemy is quite useful. Though if not, I suppose I could make the outside from a material that is more water resistant. I assume this friend is Horus?

Yes. The silly god nearly went and turned himself into his own statue.

[Punctuating the statement with a sigh, he raises the cup to his lips.]

I worry about what the weather will be like in two weeks.

[The masquerade feels like it's just around the corner now.]

[Walter is a worrier by nature, it seems.]

It's no surprise if he's unused to the cold weather.

[Or just unused to being mortal.]

Possibly it will get worse, though hopefully we can avoid anything close to a blizzard.

[His head is filled with dread of his friend merrily going off to the ball and getting himself some combination of hypothermia and/or frostbite.]

Hopefully.

[A little furrow forms between his brows, the boy bottling up his emotions on the matter.]

Speaking of making things, have you done anything with your share of the labradorite yet? It occurred to me that I might know someone who can turn it into something even more valuable.

[He notices the furrow but doesn't comment on it. Only says,]

I'll see about getting the materials soon.

[It shouldn't be hard. It could be faster if he found an alchemist.]

I haven't yet, but I'm in favour of anything that could increase our profit margin.

[And also make the a bit of the labradorite into something he could wear. For blood magic reasons.]

Have you heard of Polydegmon's Lapidary and Brew? I'm acquainted with the owner. He did get into a spot of trouble with the law here before and he's a rather... complicated man. But, I get along with him.

[Lips warmed by the heat rising from his tea, Walter pauses to drink.

It's good.]

I have heard of it though I hadn't patronized that particular business yet.

[Though he did know the owner...not that he realizes at the moment.]

If you trust him then that's good enough.

In that case, I'll be leaving to go there within the hour. Would you like me to pick up anything else while I'm out?

[Food, supplies... He imagines there's been a rush on blankets and premade warm clothes, but it wouldn't hurt to have a look for them.]

There's nothing we're lacking at the moment. Though if there are any potions available that can help with water proofing that would be useful.

I'll keep an eye out for them.

[Maybe even buy a few extra, if he does come across them. Especially if they don't make clothes difficult to launder.]

Hello again. I can't sew well enough to actually make clothing, but I've had to attend enough formal events that I can help you pick some suitable things.

[Oh, it's that girl. The blood mage whose school is training her in survival and combat skills. And she attends formal events, too...

She must lead an interesting life.]

Oh? Will you be attending as well?

Yes. I thought it would be a good way to meet more people.

[It's good to know people's names and faces, after all. One never knows when they might face a major crisis that requires many people to work together again.]

I imagine it will. You'll need to show up early to make the most of it though. Anyone under the age of sixteen won't be allowed to stay after nine in the evening.

[Even thinking about it has him a little sore over it again.]

I see. I don't think people under sixteen will be missing much. They're probably just going to start serving alcohol then.

[She pauses, thinking for a moment.]

It might be fun to organize something that's open to people under sixteen for after nine.

[Admittedly, she's far from an expert on such things, but she doesn't like the idea of so many people being excluded from the festivities after nine simply because of their age.]

Serving alcohol and getting amorous.

[To put it politely. He was considerably more blunt when Horus asked. This girl seems young, so he'll spare her the lurid details.]

Arranging for those under sixteen to break off into another group seems possible. They could do something outdoors, weather permitting. They would just need to be back inside by two in the morning to avoid getting on the bad side of the faerie.

They'd do that at the party in front of everyone? Ew.

[Coming from a clan where many people, including herself, are capable of seeing through walls by doing nothing more than willing a bit of energy to the eyes, she's gotten The Talk very early. Walter doesn't need to explain anything further.]

I was thinking it could wrap up around midnight or so, and people sixteen and over would be welcome to attend.

[Ah, that is the sound of a fellow soul who knows too much for their age. His sympathies.]

Oh? That's generous of you.

[He would not have blamed any of the children in the slightest for wanting to give the adults a taste of their own exclusionary medicine ~~given how sore he is over the treatment as well~~. Yet if this girl has it in her mind to be the better woman, he isn't going to stop her.]

So, what shall the activities be? Ice skating? We can probably get an elemental magic user to make an area for it.

I don't think everyone who can stay will want to, if that's what the party will be like after nine. My roommate probably wouldn't.

[In fact, she can quite easily envision Sakura rather forcefully dealing with anyone attempting to get amorous with her.]

Elemental is my primary magic type. I could make it. I don't know how to skate, though. I come from a warm country where it rarely snows.

I've never really had occasion to, either.

[He falls silent, pondering a moment.]

...Though, speaking of snow, if there's still enough, a snowball fight or a little friendly building competition with the stuff might be entertaining.

Both of those could be fun. People should probably bring a change of clothes with them, though. Do you think there should be teams for a snowball fight, or should it be everyone for themselves?

I say let them do both. A simple free-for-all, where they can organize into teams if they so wish.

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