[ 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.]
[ Unpossible. Nen has their sights set on him now and he is destined to become Husband ]
Yeah. I lived in a researcher tower back in my world, and the only people there were the scientists, technicians, security, and the researchers.
[ Digest that one for a few moments there, duval ]
I like skirts. I like the ones that move a little at the bottom, but not a lot? Like--they aren't as swishy and this dress. Does that make sense? I like the dress though.
[He is both digesting and taking notes for later outfits!!]
So then what are you? Are you sick?
[Duval can infer enough from how Nenonen talks about it that they are none of the roles they listed. Though, he wouldn't be surprised if they were, since all the intellectuals he knows are a bag of nuts.]
Sometimes, but that's not why I lived there. I was a Test Subject for study. I am an Essenceborn.
[ There's no shame or discomfort attached to the way they say it; it's as simple to them as it would be anyone else declaring they were a student, or a human, or a carpenter or something. Just ye olde fact of life for Nen!! ]
Yes, I suppose so. I am still learning quite a bit about many thing that are ordinary to mot people, simply because I did not have exposure to them as I was growing up.
[ On account of being, you know. A subject of inhumane experiments. ]
I was taught basic reading and mathematical skills. Aside from that... There wasn't much? We could read whatever we wanted to in the enrichment room.
[ Which is to say that their "education" was limited and tailored to what the researchers deemed acceptable. ]
Most of their tests were made in the hopes of creating humans who were resistant to Essence. It is a substance which causes vast medical complications in humans if they are exposed to it.
Although I am tolerant to Essence...I was considered a failure.
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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?
no subject
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.
no subject
[ 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.
But also yes, Duval is doomed]no subject
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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Yeah. I lived in a researcher tower back in my world, and the only people there were the scientists, technicians, security, and the researchers.
[ Digest that one for a few moments there, duval ]
I like skirts. I like the ones that move a little at the bottom, but not a lot? Like--they aren't as swishy and this dress. Does that make sense? I like the dress though.
[ so don't think they don't!! ]
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So then what are you? Are you sick?
[Duval can infer enough from how Nenonen talks about it that they are none of the roles they listed. Though, he wouldn't be surprised if they were, since all the intellectuals he knows are a bag of nuts.]
no subject
[ There's no shame or discomfort attached to the way they say it; it's as simple to them as it would be anyone else declaring they were a student, or a human, or a carpenter or something. Just ye olde fact of life for Nen!! ]
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So that's why you're so quirky.
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[ On account of being, you know. A subject of inhumane experiments. ]
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Then... what sort of things did they teach you? Or study.
no subject
[ Which is to say that their "education" was limited and tailored to what the researchers deemed acceptable. ]
Most of their tests were made in the hopes of creating humans who were resistant to Essence. It is a substance which causes vast medical complications in humans if they are exposed to it.
Although I am tolerant to Essence...I was considered a failure.