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avalononline2021-03-30 08:45 pm
corpsewarblade) wrote in avalononline2021-03-30 08:45 pm
Fifth: Fashion Show! (Video; un: Fashiondiva)
[The video opens to 'Junko' sitting at the desk in her inn room, putting on her best bright smile - she'd even tried some sparkly eyeshadow and nailpolish. Even if they were a little overdone. Maybe don't look too closely.]
Heeeey Avalon, your favourite Fashionista Junko Enoshima here with an important announcement~
So I know you must all be desperate for some style to brighten up the place. After all, there's so many different looks here and we're just not showcasing them at all, you know? So, like, I decided I totally needed to do something about that.
Annnnnd that means this Sunday - that's the 4th - I'll be hosting an Avalon wide Fashion Show!
[She's attached the venue and event details, and it seems she's rented a hall in town for the purpose.
Because, you know, organising an entire fashion show in under a week is totally realistic.]
I'll also need some volunteers to help run things on the day - models, tailors, photographers, people who can like work the lights and stuff, sound people, you know the drill! Got a couple of people on board already, but anyone else who can help is totally appreciated!
I hope you guys are as excited as I am!
[And with that, she flashes a 'peace' sign and her best fashionista grin.]
Heeeey Avalon, your favourite Fashionista Junko Enoshima here with an important announcement~
So I know you must all be desperate for some style to brighten up the place. After all, there's so many different looks here and we're just not showcasing them at all, you know? So, like, I decided I totally needed to do something about that.
Annnnnd that means this Sunday - that's the 4th - I'll be hosting an Avalon wide Fashion Show!
[She's attached the venue and event details, and it seems she's rented a hall in town for the purpose.
Because, you know, organising an entire fashion show in under a week is totally realistic.]
I'll also need some volunteers to help run things on the day - models, tailors, photographers, people who can like work the lights and stuff, sound people, you know the drill! Got a couple of people on board already, but anyone else who can help is totally appreciated!
I hope you guys are as excited as I am!
[And with that, she flashes a 'peace' sign and her best fashionista grin.]
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Well yeah but it's like my big debut as a Fashionista here I don't wanna totally screw this up-!
I- I got carried away, alright? That's all...!
[There's a small, frustrated sigh as she broke her gaze from the camera.]
...I just don't want to be disappointing for once, you know?
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[Klaudia glowers at the girl on the screen for a moment before putting the whole phone face-down on the table. The only audible noise is the deep breath that she takes.]
[She is keenly aware of the fact that she's making a scene. This isn't a very good look, but her nerves are so frayed when it comes to this place. She just wants something familiar. She wants someone to know what Ches or Greengrass are. She wants to talk about the Shining Sea and all the strange ports she's been to, and not have to explain every basic thing just to get to the point of how cool those places are. And much more keenly, she misses the people. She misses her crew.]
[She doesn't lift the phone. She's pretty sure she's close to tears, and she doesn't want anyone to see that. So for all intents and purposes, the conversation on her side is just audio. But she does continue after a few long seconds, her tone less irate, but much flatter.]
Do you have the models you need outfits for? I'll need measurements.
Video -> Audio (tw implied emotional abuse/murder)
I'm sorry for being a disappointment-
[That slipped out almost by instinct, and in a voice that just sounded off from her usual act.
I'm sorry for being a disappointment, Junko.
Why did she keep messing this up? First it was that guy at the makeup counter calling her out on knowing nothing about makeup at all, and now this... why was she always like this? However much she tried to live up to Junko's expectations of her it was the same-
She was a disappointing, depressing, un-ladylike, inhuman killing machine. A disappointment of a person and a sister and-
Then there was that dream from home. Where Monokuma said he killed her because he was 'getting bored of her'...
Mukuro quickly flicked the call to Audio when she sees the phone get put face down. It's- it's easier that way.
...She didn't even realise she'd been asked a question at first.]
Oh- uh- yeah...let me find out the others- um... I'm 31-22-32...
[...Just making a mental note to put a bit more padding in her bra for when it came to the show itself. At least that way she wouldn't look so flat.]
...You don't have to help if you don't want to. But. Um. I'd seriously appreciate it if you could. I'm still working out the final details for exactly how the day's gonna go.
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How about I just come find you for those measurements? Are you staying in the inn?
[She doesn't seem to acknowledge that second part at all.]
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[She'll give her room number - she's on the ground floor somewhere.
It sounded like a lot of her energy and confidence had been sapped out her voice, and she was struggling to put it back up.]
audio -> in person
[It takes her a little bit of time to get situated. She grabs her notebook and some measuring string and stuffs them into a bag. She takes a little longer to make sure she's calmed down and her makeup and everything is still set.]
[This is fine. She's got this.]
[A few minutes after that, Klaudia shows up at the room number she's given, bag slung over her shoulder. Setting her jaw, she knocks twice sharply on the frame.]
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And putting a little extra padding in. Nothing a couple of folded socks couldn't manage right?]
...Seriously, why couldn't Junko be here...?
[No. Let's not think about that right now.
She soon heard the knock on the frame, and put on her best smile.]
Hey~ Door's open, come in.
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[She unceremoniously drops her bag on the nearest surface--or the floor if needed. Then turns and addresses the girl with very little fanfare.]
Stand up straight, arms out to the sides.
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Roger that.
[Doing exactly as asked, standing up straight and holding her arms out.
...Mukuro had a slender figure, but there were definite signs of muscle tone there. And she had numerous scars across her torso, most carefully covered up with makeup.
There was, of course, the matter of the carefully placed socks, but hopefully that wouldn't mess up the measurements too much.]
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You said your name was... Something with a J?
[There's some notes made in her notebook, once she gets a reply, and then she's leaving the notebook there to come back over to the girl. The first measurement she takes is her arms, from shoulder to wrist, and then the circumference at her wrist, elbow and upper arm. Her demeanor right now is precise and professional, though the last measurement she takes does give her pause again, before she goes to note the numbers in her book.]
...Do you work out a lot?
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[Repeating her sister's name felt like a mantra at this point. Something reassuring. A reminder of what she had to do. And who she had to do it for.
At Klaudia's question, her cheeks went a little red.]
What- I- it's important for a model to stay in shape, right?
[Ergh her arms must look really ugly compared to her sister's.]
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[Her response is clipped, but accompanied by a shrug. She actually doesn't know what is or isn't important for a model to be. She knows how to make clothes for the people in front of her, not for some idealized version of a person.]
Arms down now. Just let them hang naturally.
[She comes back with the string again, measuring the length from shoulder to wrist again, and then moving on to note the other circumference measurements. Neck, and then chest--and she pauses again here. She seemed a little flustered for a moment as she loops the string under her arms and holds it at the front, but then her brow furrows. It doesn't feel quite right.]
Are you wearing something underneath this?
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What?? No, no, not at all- I'm not that flat-
[That feeble lie was...not going to convince anyone. And she knew it.]
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[She yanks back the string she's holding, and takes a step back.]
Whatever it is. Take it off.
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[Yup, watch as Mukuro's cheeks flush red. This wasn't getting anywhere, was it...?
...
Tentatively, she turned around and withdrew the socks she'd stuffed in her bra moments before, and tossed them onto the bed... She still wore a padded bra, of course, but she really didn't want to take that off.]
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Not your bra-- Just-- [She gestures emphatically, and thank goodness "Junko" complies without too much direction. This girl is going to be the end of her.]
Are you trying to make this harder on me? What do you even need that for?
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[...Because this person is going to know about photo editing.]
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I have no idea what you're talking about, but having a small chest does not look bad. Whoever told you that is an idiot.
[Honestly, she's very flat-chested, and a little offended.]
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[How dare you say her- um- very well-endowed sister is an idiot!]
I mean you look fine but it just looks ugly on me okay-
I mean-
Okay, whatever, look, I've taken the stuff out now can we just get on with this already??
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Ruffles and bows are what you're looking for. Blouson tops with a high waist could help, too. And layers, of course. Basically anything that adds volume and breaks up space. Stay away from plain or tight-fitting tops.
For casual-wear, you can try a light V-neck shirt with a jacket over-top. Tie the jacket at your waist to draw attention downward. For something nicer, a loose sleeveless shirt with a cowl neckline could add some volume and also show off your arms nicely. You can swap that out for a long-sleeved sweater in the same design if it's still cold. If it's really cold, go with a double-breasted jacket. Scarves are great, too. And if you have a nice dress that you like, but it has a plain front, wear a bolero jacket over-top of it.
[She goes back to the bed again with her last set of measurements (inseam and outer seam for her legs), and closes up the book. Then she picks up one of the balled up socks and throws it at the girl's head.]
Whatever you do, stop using these. It looks stupid, and it's very noticeable. Dress for what you have, not what you wish you had.
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Ruffles, bows, blouson, layers...
[As Klaudia went to measure her legs, the Death's-head hawkmoth tattoos on her thighs- covering up the spear scars there, along with a hint of barbed wire in the design- fluttered their wings. The touch of the tape measure was strange and unfamiliar after all.
Right. Measurements done, she turned around to speak with Klaudia again, only to find she got a sock to her face.]
H-hey! You didn't have to throw them at me!!
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I absolutely did~ And I'll do it again if I see you wearing them again.
[It's an empty threat, considering she'd have to retrieve them first... But "Junko" doesn't have to know that.]
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[A small huff.]
...By the way, you never exactly told me what your name was you know.
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[At the mention of not giving her name, she frowns a bit. It would be pretty silly to participate in one of these events and not get her name mentioned around. That's sort of the whole point.]
...Klaudia.
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But that was normal for her, wasn't it? This was hard. She knew it would be hard going in, but-]
Klaudia, huh...nice to meet you.
[A pause, before she plastered on her best Fashionista grin.]
Seriously though, thanks for helping me out.
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