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Action; Early December Sometime

[clawsomeproprietress]

[Cifera used her power and ran to the seamstress’s store. She wasn’t in a rush but it was fun watching the people frozen in place as she ran. When she made it to the store time started flowing again and she brushed off her paws.]

Good morning, I heard that there was a pretty seamstress looking for decoration help. Oh, this is Cifera by the way, from the app.

[She walked further into the shop flipping her poker chip without activating her power again.]

[agy]

[Aglaea was giving directions to Weft about where to place some of the boxes holding decorations. The Pokemon was doing as she told them, making a few piles of them based on where they were going to end up. Turning in the door's direction after hearing the bell, she smiles.]

Ah, a pleasure to meet you, Cifera. I'm Aglaea, the owner of this shop.

And these are my assistants, of sorts, Weft and Weave.

[clawsomeproprietress]

[Cifera sets her bag down and gives a little bow.]

Trust me the pleasure is all mine.

[She turns towards the pokemon and greats them as well, used to the cities weirdness by now.]

Now my lady, where would you like me to start.

Early January~

[chrysospoeia]

[ So the seamstress is here too. That’s the only thought that circulates in Professor Anaxagoras’ head as he makes his way through the city, looking for that woman’s tailor shop. Of course she’d opened a tailor. Hadn’t one of her dreams always been to return to dressmaking?

As he finally locates the store, he hesitates at the door for just a moment. Is there a point to this? Does she even want to see him? Or, like Cifera, will she even remember him? … Why is he doubting himself? That woman preys on hesitation like a lioness prepared to go in for the kill. What’s the worst that can happen, anyway?

He’ll step inside. ]

Lady Aglaea?

[agy]

[She makes a motion towards a box near the door.]

Those are the exterior decorations. Weft can come help you, as he can fly.

I'll come help you once I'm done sorting through these.

[agy]

[Aglaea's busy working on a piece of weaving, using a loom instead of her magic, when Anaxa walks in. Hearing her name, she looks up, then turns towards the door.

Why was this stranger calling her 'lady'.]

That's me.

How can I help you?

[chrysospoeia]

[ There she is. Almost exactly as he recalls her--which is a rather strange way to think of a companion that he had only just seen, what, a month ago? Two? Has it been that long already...? ]

I... am a friend of Phainon's. He insisted that I pay you a visit to see what you have on offer. [ She looks... well. He's glad that she looks well. ] I was hoping that you might be able to help me... dress a little less conspicuously.

[clawsomeproprietress]

You got it.
[Cifera does a small salute and starts speeding around the store putting up decorations. Despite the speed she is putting them up very nicely, managing not to hit the Pokémon also putting up decorations.]

[agy]

[Well well, this woman was definitely a good decorator, and good to her word on helping. She hands a bag to Weave to carry, then walks outside with him, standing back a ways from the building.

Using her strings, she takes a moment to see how progress was going. If Cifera looks close enough, and can see magic, she might be able to see the strings as she uses them.]

You two are doing a great job. Thank you!

[agy]

[Oh, a friend of Phainon's. She smiles.]

Of course I can help you with that. [She motions towards Weft. The Leavanny is holding a tape measure as he floats.]

Do you mind if my assistant takes your measurements?

[clawsomeproprietress]

[Cifera hangs upside down from the edge of the roof and gives Aglaea a cockeyed grin.]

I try my best. I have to say you have quite the pretty magic, feels very festive in this moment.

[chrysospoeia]

Your... assistant.

[ He eyes the Leavanny closely as it draws near to him. This reminds him of something... ]

This is... a Pokemon, isn't it? [ Mydeimos has shown him several such creatures that live at his cafe, and at home with him. They're... not terrible. ] I've no issue letting them come close to me, so long as they plan to behave.

[agy]

Thank you. [Well, if she can see it, then she's probably safe.]

It's my way of seeing the world around me. I lost my sight in a car crash years again, and I'm lucky to have that ability.

Well, that and Weave, my Furfrou here.

[agy]

Yes. He's both my assistant and a Pokemon. He's well trained and won't harass you if you don't harass him.

[The Leavanny flies around Anaxa for a while, taking measurements and making marks in a nearby notebook. To him, the writing may not mean anything, but Aglaea knows what it means.]

Now, based on your clothing, I'm assuming you're from... out of town?

[clawsomeproprietress]

Golden threads and your seeing eye dog is named Weave? Very fitting for a seamstress. Quite the nice shop you have here as well.

[Cifera drops off the roof and tries to land with a flip. Unfortunately she lands on her feet and then immediately slips on the ice, causing her to land flat on her face. She quickly jumps up and dusts herself off like nothing happened.]

But I am glad that you have some way to make navigating a but easier. I am unfortunately aware of how much businesses do not cater to people with disabilities.

[chrysospoeia]

[ He watches the Pokemon do its job, quietly admiring how efficient it is. He's not about to give the Goldweaver any praise, though. ]

Out of town... yes, you could say that. I've never seen a city of this size, before. Nor one so lively.

[agy]

[Aglaea is about to thank her for her nice words, right as Cifera slips and falls. She's back on her feet before Aglaea can react to help.]

Yes, I'm very lucky to have both Weave and my magic to help me. When I first lost my vision, it was much harder since I had neither for assistance.

But, are you all right?

[agy]

[Well, of course not. Part of her would never expect that from him.]

Really? Are you from a small town then?

Also, what style are you looking for?

[clawsomeproprietress]

Oh yes, perfectly fine. Just a little bit of a stumble, still trying to get used to having paws.

[She says this while lifting up one of her feet and gesturing to her paw]

[chrysospoeia]

I taught at a university. There was not much else in the immediate vicinity.

[ Seeing as it was easily a three day walk to Okhema from the Grove... he isn't sure what that would equate to, with the methods of transportation available in this world. ]

Style? I... ah. I'm not certain. The fashions in this place are... erratic, to say the least. I would prefer simply to avoid standing out overly much.

4/5; Delivery; Mockingbird

[blossominghopes]

"The Spring Season is a time for stripping away the expensive commercialism of Winter to bloom new life and appreciation in the new year. Yet some wish to find profit even in a time of reflection. In stealing the sins of the season, Mockingbird sends its warm regards." [Inside the egg you will find 15 packages of Strawberry Shortcake Kit-Kats. How Lucky!]

[Should you try to report these in any way, all signs will point to the local Blockbuster.]