[ lies and slander, he is the definition of cute ]
Okay. I will wait for you after the shop closes!
[ And Nen will do just that after they've tidied and readied the floral area for close-up, sitting at the counter and watching the door all expectant-like. Duval said wait so they are going to Wait. ]
[Duval doesn't make them wait long, though, not wanting to inconvenience Tsumugi either. He strolls in and brightens when he sees Nen actually waiting at the counter for him like he'd asked. What a good, obedient kid.] You waited. Good.
[Prompt and to the point, Duval then holds out a medium size paper bag for Nen to take.] Try this on.
[Inside said bag, is a folded up pinafore that looks to be about Nen-sized. Almost as if it were made for them. Dark academia suits them, or so Duval thinks. He needs to confirm it for himself first, and that is the only reason he is looking at Nen as expectantly as he is. Definitely not because he wants their opinion.]
[ If there's one thing that must be said for Duval...it's that he gets major points in Style because he just nails it with that outfit GOOD LORD. Nen accepts the paper bag with curiosity, but it's when he tells them to try it on that their eyes really light up. ]
You brought me clothes? Is it another apron?
[ Even as they ask, Nen already lifting one shoulder strap of the dress out of the bag to get a better look. In fact, bag gets dropped entirely in favour of them holding the whole thing up with a keen look. ]
No. The apron is just for work. This is a pinafore dress. [A pinafore is technically an apron but details, details. The garment Nen is holding is meant wholly to be a dress worn for the purpose of fashion and looking cute.]
I made it on the bigger side since I didn't have your measurements, but it shouldn't need too many adjustments.
[They look pleased, but...! He still wants to see it on them.]
[ They say the name with all the enthusiasm of someone who's found something new and exciting, holding it against themself and giving it a once-over. Honestly? It looks like it'll fit perfect--and Nen makes sure to convey as such before they lay it out on the counter. ]
I'll try it on right away.
[ And when Nen says right away they uh
mean right away. They start undoing their apron and don't stop there SORRY DUVAL ]
Duval's not sure how to feel about this, honestly. There shouldn't be anything he's never seen before, but he's still never had anyone strip in front of him? He looks over his shoulder to make sure they're not in view of the main window, at least.]
This is fine and all [????] but you probably shouldn't do this in front of anyone else. Hurry and get the dress on.
[ If it helps, Nen's upper body isn't so different from Duval's; they're flat up top just like any other boy, and Nen's got some cute briefs. It's not like they have to take those off to pull the dress on over their head it's just the pants that need to come off
A bit of finagling though, and Nen's got the pinafore dress pulled over their head. They turn their back to Duval, pleased. ]
It's okay, I don't mind. Can you do up the back for me?
You don't mind. [He doesn't mind either now that the surprise has worn off, but he sincerely hopes Nen isn't stripping in front of just anyone. Or they can if they want to. He's not their mom.
With the back zipped up, a couple tugs and pulls, and the final addition of the belt... Duval steps back to admire his work. To admire Nen.
He can't help but look proud. Not that he lacks confidence in his work, ever, but it always feels good when his intuition is right. And the dress suits Nen so incredibly well. Duval is delighted.] I could take it in in a few places, but is it comfortable?
[ It's a good thing Nen tends to wear white dress shirts on the regular--it really goes with the dress in this case. It would have been nice to be wearing tights too, but after a shirt spin? Flattening down a few parts of the dress and feeling over the fabric? They flash a not-quite grin and nod. ]
Yes, I like it. It's very comfortable. I like the snugness around the chest and the little belt. Did you really make this whole thing?
[ That's the most upfront anyone's been about their appearance so far. Besides Chipp, that is; but they had a whole lesson on what made something "cute" versus "cool" and to be honest, Nenonen's still not entirely sure on the definition.
It's a bit nice to have someone else call them that though. ]
It's not a bother at all. Your designs are visually appealing to me. Should I pay you?
If there is one good thing about him, it's that he's honest. Even if he may keep his thoughts to himself, he doesn't lie to cover them up. In this case, it helps that Nen doesn't seem the type to tease, making it easier to actually say it aloud even though he's so wrong about that.]
Letting me dress you is payment enough. I don't usually have such willing models.
Are you sure? Does a model do anything else besides wear them?
[ Now that they've been learning a bit about having a job to exchange money for goods and services, they feel like they should be doing more than receive clothes for free.
Let me put it this way... this is different from me sewing for work. I like doing alterations and tailoring too, but this style is a passion? [Okay, now his honesty is becoming a bit embarrassing for himself. He has to look away from them.]
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i love that their bangs have the same energy in those tags too lmdgf
unfortunately for kenta, theyre twinsies!
But it's not a surprise.
[Because that would be cute and he's not cute.]
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Okay. I will wait for you after the shop closes!
[ And Nen will do just that after they've tidied and readied the floral area for close-up, sitting at the counter and watching the door all expectant-like. Duval said wait so they are going to Wait. ]
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[Prompt and to the point, Duval then holds out a medium size paper bag for Nen to take.] Try this on.
[Inside said bag, is a folded up pinafore that looks to be about Nen-sized. Almost as if it were made for them. Dark academia suits them, or so Duval thinks. He needs to confirm it for himself first, and that is the only reason he is looking at Nen as expectantly as he is. Definitely not because he wants their opinion.]
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You brought me clothes? Is it another apron?
[ Even as they ask, Nen already lifting one shoulder strap of the dress out of the bag to get a better look. In fact, bag gets dropped entirely in favour of them holding the whole thing up with a keen look. ]
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No. The apron is just for work. This is a pinafore dress. [A pinafore is technically an apron but details, details. The garment Nen is holding is meant wholly to be a dress worn for the purpose of fashion and looking cute.]
I made it on the bigger side since I didn't have your measurements, but it shouldn't need too many adjustments.
[They look pleased, but...! He still wants to see it on them.]
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[ They say the name with all the enthusiasm of someone who's found something new and exciting, holding it against themself and giving it a once-over. Honestly? It looks like it'll fit perfect--and Nen makes sure to convey as such before they lay it out on the counter. ]
I'll try it on right away.
[ And when Nen says right away they uh
mean right away. They start undoing their apron and don't stop there SORRY DUVAL ]
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Duval's not sure how to feel about this, honestly. There shouldn't be anything he's never seen before, but he's still never had anyone strip in front of him? He looks over his shoulder to make sure they're not in view of the main window, at least.]
This is fine and all [????] but you probably shouldn't do this in front of anyone else. Hurry and get the dress on.
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it's just the pants that need to come offA bit of finagling though, and Nen's got the pinafore dress pulled over their head. They turn their back to Duval, pleased. ]
It's okay, I don't mind. Can you do up the back for me?
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With the back zipped up, a couple tugs and pulls, and the final addition of the belt... Duval steps back to admire his work. To admire Nen.
He can't help but look proud. Not that he lacks confidence in his work, ever, but it always feels good when his intuition is right. And the dress suits Nen so incredibly well. Duval is delighted.] I could take it in in a few places, but is it comfortable?
[A beat.]
Do you like it?
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Yes, I like it. It's very comfortable. I like the snugness around the chest and the little belt. Did you really make this whole thing?
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shirt...short...same thing really
[ But then again it's tailored, so of course it would. Nen's just never had anything produced like that.
And you know what, the dress is so nice that they're going to give it another little spin. ]
Do I get to keep it, or do you need to take it back to do more?
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You get to keep it; it’s all yours now. [He reaches down to grab the long forgotten paper bag off the ground.]
You’re very cute, Nenonan. You have the exact kind of face and body that I love making outfits for. Would it be a bother if I made more?
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[ That's the most upfront anyone's been about their appearance so far. Besides Chipp, that is; but they had a whole lesson on what made something "cute" versus "cool" and to be honest, Nenonen's still not entirely sure on the definition.
It's a bit nice to have someone else call them that though. ]
It's not a bother at all. Your designs are visually appealing to me. Should I pay you?
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If there is one good thing about him, it's that he's honest. Even if he may keep his thoughts to himself, he doesn't lie to cover them up. In this case, it helps that Nen doesn't seem the type to tease, making it easier to actually say it aloud
even though he's so wrong about that.]Letting me dress you is payment enough. I don't usually have such willing models.
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I want to dress you up.
[Do NOT look at him.]
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They have to watch for signs of High-Level Magic. ]
If you're certain...I suppose that is fine. May I bring you a soup?
[ just say yes, Duval. don't ask why soup and why that of all things it makes sense to them. ]
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A soup...? O...kay, I guess?
[He has those exact questions but is currently trying to recover from his own embarrassment. They are both saved from that explanation.]
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Excellent. I will make one and bring it the next time we are working together.
[ Nen looks down at their dress again, lips curving, and swishes the fabric back and forth by turning one way, then the other. ]
I have never worn a full dress before. The researchers back home only wore skirts.
[ Relevant, because that's who Nen stole the skirts off of once they were no longer around. ]
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The researchers? [Duval knows nothing of Nen's deal.] I can make you skirts, too, if you'd prefer.
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