Don't Be Afraid To Be Who You Are - Auradon Side

[missrecalled_mods]

The Rain Rain Rain Came Down Down Down

Just over a week after the Isle visit people would find themselves drawn outside. The reason might vary, it was a lovely day and the air had the sweet scent of spring. It was the first truly warm day, and perhaps that was it. But for whatever reason everyone, or nearly everyone, found themselves outside and then drifted peacefully off to sleep.

As they slept a gentle rain came down upon them, soft enough to wake only those in a cursed sleep. The water not only broke dark spells and curses on the people the rain touched but for some people it brought a very different sort of transformation.

A number of the Missrecalled might find themselves awakening older than they had been when they fell asleep. Some of them might awaken with all their older self's memories, or maybe those would come with time, or maybe the memories would need more help to return. But when everyone awoke with a light dew on their faces and clothes, some people would be in for quite the surprise....

Gift In Time Gift In Time Nary A Reason Nary A Rhyme Gift In Time!

After the odd outdoor nap, many might wish to head into their rooms to get changed and freshen up. Or maybe they wouldn't go back to their room for a while, but when they did they would find a gift on their beds waiting for them....

Comments

[3wingedangel]

"Thank you," Sephiroth said.

He nodded in agreement to the intriguing story. "Clothes can have many functions," he said. "That is impressive you designed those."

[kaylinneya]

"I don't know what the actual happinesses bullets are, but that's what armor was for. Besides the only actually practical dresses for fighting that I've ever seen were made by Barrani which means someone like me can't buy them and if I'm wearing one we're dealing with a borderline end of the line crisis. Clothing just has to be functional. Beautiful is a waste of money." Then muttered "and who wants the trouble that comes with beautiful anyway?"

Kaylin did have an appreciation of beauty, but it meant something to her so she kept it dear and hidden and protected. But even if she didn't... clothes weren't it.

Anyway, she had spent way too ocean walled long in a dress that was arguably the most magical and lovely dress anyone had ever seen and all it did was nearly get her killed many times over and made the already chilly Barrani hate her even more.

[papillion_de_resistance]

"They can indeed," Gabriel said. "And it was definitely a challenge, but one I'm glad to say I was equal to. Doubly so since it means they're more likely to come to me again if they need similar work done in the future."

As for Kaylin, he quirked an eyebrow at her statement about armor. How could a police officer- which was what it sounded like she was- not know what an undercover operation is? "Bullets are... well consider them to be like arrows or crossbow bolts," he said, "but both smaller and deadlier, as they're propelled with much greater force. And given what you said about armor, I'm guessing you don't know what 'undercover' means in this context either, am I correct?"

[3wingedangel]

Sephiroth nodded, intrigued. "You must be very talented."

He was confused by Kaylin not knowing what an undercover operation was either. Perhaps they called it something different in her world? Or perhaps with the structure of her world, they didn't require such things? That was harder to comprehend, however. He folded his arms, puzzled as he pondered.

"Don't you ever have the need for an officer to be in disguise somewhere to spy on or catch criminals?" he asked her.

[kaylinneya]

She had clearly been about to say something pithy to Gabriel, but got distracted by the question Sephiroth asked, which also clarified the part that had been confusing her. "Oh. That." She shrugged. "Usually not so much Hawks, some Wolves have to sometimes, but either way that's not me. I'm not usually sent on delicate cases or cases involving people with more money than sense." Which given the expression she made when she said that probably was a good ocean walled thing.

[papillion_de_resistance]

Perhaps to Sephiroth's surprise, Gabriel shook his head. "It's less a matter of talent than it is sincere interest and hard work," he said. "It helps that I genuinely enjoy what I do, but I'm not really innately talented; I studied and practiced and- as is the case for many creative professions- had a healthy does of luck at the right time."

To Kaylin, he gave a wry smile. "Hmm... I can't imagine why," he said dryly. "Regardless of your feelings on fashion however, you will likely need a change of clothes or two, and you'll find that I'm every bit as capable of making simple, practical clothing as I am elaborate gowns. And I'll be certain that any I make for you are extra durable, so they hold up during future mid-air tussles."

[3wingedangel]

"I see," Sephiroth mused, certainly curious. "That's very interesting."

He smirked a bit at Gabriel's sarcastic comment to Kaylin. Although by this point he would be very surprised if she actually agreed to give Gabriel a chance.

[kaylinneya]

She shrugged. "Not like I can pay for anything, so you don't need to bother. I usually just buy whatever is cheapest, even if it is used. except my uniforms, those are provided. Besides, I got my armor. Well... my chainmail shirt and my bracer, apparently the pads didn't come with me."