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 Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:30 pm
It was a beautiful morning. Harika was eager for the day even though just moments ago she had tumbled out of bed, her hair in a messy braid and a dry mouth from sleeping awkwardly, but despite her lack of sleep the girl was eager to start work. She had drafted designs all night last night but someone else had asked for her to take over a shift, some sickness making her unable to deal with the shop today. Harika was suspicious at first, but then when she heard it was three younglings from a noble household the girl had to wonder just how bad it could be. Surely they were well behaved because all of the people she had met in this place so far, despite some attitudes, weren't that bad. She could definitely handle three younglings...right?
Maybe I also should get sick and find a new place to stay. Harika shook her head as she quickly ran a brush through her vivid hair and tied it back again. Slipping into her silk dress and tying the sash, the girl prepared for the guests. It was early morning hours, the limited time when there weren't other customers, and the family had requested the shop to open for them specifically since they didn't want any other customers bothering them. Some of the others at the shop whispered something about guards and potential dangers, almost as if the group coming in was royalty or something, but Harika paid it no mind. She just had to help the kids pick out some silks they liked and maybe see if any of the premade attires would work. If it was just adjusting some other outfits that they had outgrown then that would be even simpler!
I can do this. but just in case she also made certain to steal some hot water from the back for tea and hot cocoa. There was plenty of both so she filled up two pots and brought them into the private rooms with some pastries while she waited for the clients to arrive. Seriously though pastries too? Wouldn't that just ask for trouble if the younglings didn't wipe their hands? Nobility acts differently, Harika....that's what they say at least. Hah!
[Harika 1]
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Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:34 pm
[Alinta 1]
They were going to be late! Alinta sighed as she paced the lower foyer of the family mansion. The boys had come to stay in Oba for a while which meant extra security and the like at the house, something which she understood was necessary but was also so stifling at the same time. The youngling pursed her lips in protest before leaning against the stairs. "The shop is waiting on us. Calix? Qaisan?" Did she even bother calling out Qaisan's name since Calix was the one she could actually rely on?
At least the store was just a few minutes away from the manor. It was easy and quick to get to plus the royal family had visited there a few times which was why her family picked it for today. Alinta had been a few times but this would be her first time going with the twins. She so did hope that they didn't make a mess of the place.
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Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2022 2:37 pm
[Calix 1]
It was almost like a game to see how long it would take before Alinta burst down their door. Calix let out a soft sigh before glancing towards his twin. "Are you ready to face her?" He asked before tugging his tunic in place. Several of their outfits had already been delivered to the shop and now it was just up to them to go get measured and to see if there were any new silks or outfits they liked. He supposed it wouldn't be such a bad experience but did they have to go with Alinta? Apparently it was best for safety's sake since their grandmother for some reason thought the older girl offered some form of protection.
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:46 am
Qaisan was tempted just to slip out of the back window with a few guards and go off on his own just to ruin Alinta's day. If it wouldn't fall back on Calix like he feared then he might have done just that. Looking himself over in the mirror, Qaisan adjusted a few of his dread bangles and nodded. "If we don't hurry up she'll come tromping up here after us."
Honestly, why did they have to follow her anyway? Alinta wasn't their guardian; she was only a few years older than them! Groaning, the youngling walked out of his room and down the hall, walking with the poise of a noble despite how much he drug his feet.
When he got the top of the stairs he looked down at her and felt his lip immediately curl. "Inside voices, Alinta; try to act like a lady for once."
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:02 am
Harika paced and paced some more while she waited on the children to arrive. Eventually she saw a group approaching down the street. At least she had received their clothing in advance and the seamstress had already spread everything out to work with. She had her pins, the needles even arranged by colors, thread and scissors at the ready. "Time to get started." She smiled as she watched them getting closer. Thankfully they had arrived else she would have given up hope! Though would that have been such a horrible thing?
[Harika 2]
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:05 am
Her crimson gaze narrowed with frustration but the youngling simply tossed her golden hair over a shoulder at Qaisan's quip. "I will the day that you decide to stop acting deaf. Honestly maybe we should ask a healer to check out your hearing." She replied before straightening her own dress once more. The girl had her hair worn down with a ruby pin holding back her bangs, her dress a deep crimson with gold flecks to match. "Now that you both are well and alive we should leave." She motioned for the boys to follow her before turning on a heel and leaving the manor. It would be a waste of time to stand around arguing with Qaisan. As long as they were out of their room she knew that they would be right behind her, something she made certain of every few feet as she started along.
[Alinta 2]
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:07 am
Calix nodded before suppressing a groan at the bickering between his relatives. "Let's just go in and get things taken care of." He commented quietly as he patted his brother's arm before passing to head down the stairs. "If we can get this over quickly maybe we can play some games without our aunt around." He whispered towards his brother before walking after Alinta and outside. Thankfully the shop was nearby and it wouldn't be long before they saw it. Calix just hoped Qaisan kept pace and didn't do anything too reckless. If not for Alinta's sake then for his grandmother's since she had set up this appointment for them all.
[Calix 2]
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:25 am
"Sorry, couldn't hear that, would you mind repeating yourself? You do it so well~" Rolling his eyes, Qaisan passed an exhausted look his brother's way before following after his aunt. Games did sound fun, more so with the prospect of being able to do so without Alinta, but that meant they had to survive today first. How was he supposed to do that with the lieutenant on his heel?
Oh, how his mother hated when he called her that. It's rude., she said. It was true, he said.
It didn't take long to make their way to the appointment and honestly, he wasn't sure what to expect. The girl he was looking at wasn't the usual seamstress and the sight gave him pause. Were they in the right place?
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:38 am
Finally. Harika gave a halfwave towards the children. They truly did not expect her to bow or anything like that, right? The hybrid shook her head before allowing everyone inside. The guards would stay around the corners to be more discreet and from here on out the children were in her care. That and the care of the one guard who had slipped inside to stay in the entrance until the young clients left and the shop officially opened to the public again.
No pressure. Harika blinked before straightening her shoulders and facing her clients. "My name is Harika and I will be working with you today. The other seamstress could not make it today." She explained before gesturing towards the table with snacks. "Feel free to make yourselves comfortable. Is there a particular one of you who would like to get fitted first? Or would you prefer to browse our wares or pick out silks first? I understand that we're customizing three new outfits along with resizing some of your favorite pieces." Man this was awkward. Would the children even care? If she was a child she would have loved going through this but her relatives always just enjoyed playing or tearing what they had without a care in the world.
[Harika 3]
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:40 am
They would be lucky if Qaisan and Alinta didn't murder each other in the store. Calix did frown at the new seamstress before finding her unusual appearance interesting. A hybrid? "I'm fine if you would like to bring out the colored silks first." If he found a lot of new patterns interesting then perhaps he would donate his older attire and just order new outfits. That was fair enough. He glanced towards Alinta and Qaisan. "If that's acceptable with you both."
[Calix 3]
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:44 am
Alinta rolled her eyes. It was best to just ignore a yipping pup. He wasn't even a janarim, more like a duruf or something. All bark with little bite. Though he did probably bite at times but Alinta was confident she could take him on. As they entered the shop she found herself hesitating at the sight of the new girl. Calix already seemed content to settle with her so Alinta resigned herself to whatever disaster this was about to become. "Usually we do the fittings to avoid such temptations, but I suppose....I suppose I'm fine seeing the silks first." While she was strict and constantly ready to fight with Qaisan the girl was a bit more reserved with Calix. He seemed mature enough and it would look silly to actually start a fight with the calm one of their group.
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 11:59 am
So that's it then.
Once the guards had officially situated themselves around the perimeter Qaisan found himself relaxing a little. There was always an air of unease when they went someplace new, almost as if the very things his grandfather warned him about might come true, but so far nothing came of it.
Giving the new seamstress a dismissive once over, Qaisan moved over toward the snacks. He plucked something he hoped was bitter and was pleased to find it gave a sour bite. "The silks, then." Pausing a moment, the younger hybrid turned to give her his full attention. "Were you informed of our names or should we introduce ourselves?" If she already knew then there was no point, but he didn't want to be called 'sir' or 'boy' all evening.
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:02 pm
"Silks it is then." Repeated Harika as she prepared to go and gather the samples from the backroom. They had picked the best quality material, the designs this time around truly standing out even to Harika who usually was a bit more judgmental than others. "I actually was not informed of your names since I was told about this change very early this morning." She admitted as she came back with the tray full of folded silk pieces. "We have some rather lovely indigo here with golden flowers or some crimson with rakan or janarim along the edges. Of course we can also embroidery anything in the design if you have a preference." Children usually liked embroidery, right? She could only imagine some sort of animal would appeal to them.
[Harika 4]
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:08 pm
Alinta kept a careful eye on Qaisan, her lips pursing even though she didn't say anything as he picked at the food already. Even if it was set for them would it be proper to just dig in like that? She opened her mouth to say something before closing it as the girl quickly returned. "I'm Alinta and it is a pleasure to meet you, miss?" She raised a brow still debating her feelings about the seamstress who seemed a bit more relaxed around them than the others. Surely she was new to this? Either way Alinta found herself reaching forward to take the offered piece of indigo silk. It did feel nice to the touch and the flowers admittedly did stand out.
"The design is nice." She agreed quietly though she wasn't certain she should gush over it. Except for when dealing with Qaisan, Alinta tried to appear a little bit more reserved in public.
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 12:10 pm
"My name is Calix." Calix offered without a thought as he boldly reached over to grab a pastry. The youngling had noticed how Alinta glanced at his twin and he wanted to make a point by joining in on eating the snacks. Admittedly it did make it harder to reach out for the silks with crumbs on his hands so the boy settled for just glancing at it instead. "Crimson is always nice. Right Qaisan?"
[Calix 4]
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