so_shik | Thirty-Third Spool of Thread-[Written/Action]

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Thirty-Third Spool of Thread-[Written/Action]

[Considering that the weather's fairly decent today, Shiki's decided today is a good day to spend outside. For anybody who's known her long enough, they might recognize the crate that she's sitting on as the one she used to use before the porch around the shop was built. Today, she's facing the shop and just looking it over, sketching out some things on a piece of paper. Soon enough though, she starts writing a message to the community]

I think I know the obvious answer, but where would be the best place to get fresh flowers when I'm ready for them? And, you know, planters and dirt and stuff.

Also, the spring line's just about finished if anybody needs something for the new season.

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...Er, that must've been awkward. [Thanks, Captain Obvious.] I think that maybe it could, even though the idea seems weird. That's why I haven't just dismissed it.

[She's all the better for it.] We're both seventeen, but that's considered of age where we come from. But it was more of a maturity thing that happened between us than anything.

I'd say you're more experienced than I am. [The color sort of drains from his face.] Could we not talk about that? [Yeah, that.] Right. I just need to convince myself it's a good idea and then convince him. [And yet it's so nerve-wracking.]

... A blazer?

Just a bit. [She doesn't mind because he's kind of precious.] It's worth a shot, if you could ever get things to calm down to build up again. It sounds like he's kind of gunshy on the whole thing. If it really wasn't a big deal, he'd treat it like it wasn't a big deal. From the sounds of it? It's a big deal.

Like I said, it was just for my curiosity. It's funny what maturity does to people, isn't it? Once you get past the childish parts, you realize a lot of things you never would have even considered.

Probably, but it's not really something to be bragging about. I'm only sixteen. ...ah, got it. [AWKWARD.] That...is going to be harder than it sounds, isn't it?

Yeah, you know. [Busy fetching a nice dark blue one and a black one to go with the slacks.] Just try these and those jeans and the white t-shirts for right now. I just want to check for sizes.

[Give the poor silly wizard a hug!] ... You're right. If it wasn't a big deal, he'd be taking the piss out of me constantly.

A lot of things that made us hate each other seemed kind of silly. The rest of it just makes more sense to us than it did when we were kids. It's a bit strange.

What does it matter? Experience is experience. [Yeah, exactly.] Probably. I think I can handle it.

[What is all this nice clothing.] Isn't this a bit formal?

[She might if it wasn't too weird right now.] I'm not sure if that's a good thing, or if that's gross. [Oh British slang, you are over Shiki's head.]

See? You just have to push past it, get him to focus on what happened between you two instead. You'll work through it and this might sound weird? But if you need any help, you know where to find me.

[She's just going to laugh a little.] It's casual-formal, the slacks are only for special occasions. The blazers on the other hand can be worn for formal or just everyday. I'm mostly curious how better jeans will fit you. And the shirt. [She's grabbing the black blazer, a pair of lighter and darker jeans, a black normal t-shirt, and a dark blue v-neck type of t-shirt. And thus, Shiki will shove him toward the room behind the curtain.] Go try those on for me, I want to have a look.

[He blinks. Yeah, that probably comes across as weird.] Oh! Er, it means that he'd be making fun of me, basically.

Exactly. [That's kind of an amazing revelation. They're both still thinking a lot about it. Whoa.] I think I just might. Maybe it is weird, but I don't really have anyone else to talk to about this.

Er... alright. [What on earth is casual-formal? Isn't that a contradiction? WHAT ARE ALL THESE FASHION WORDS there is no project runway in wizarding britain. But he'll go into the fitting room and try it on like a good Gryffindor. It's definitely much more closer to his body shape than he's used to, and he's going to come out wearing the blazer, the dark jeans, and the black shirt in hopes of color-coordinating. Possibly. When he steps out of the fitting room, he's feeling a bit body-conscious.]

Oh! Well then yeah, it kind of says something if he's not making fun of you for overreacting.

[Silly boy, of course you're both still thinking about it. Shiki knows.] I don't mind at all. ...oh, and I'm Shiki. You're in my class at school and all but I don't know if you knew that.

[Shiki's just going to hang out and wait, but as soon as he's out of the ~~closet~~ dressing room, Shiki's kinda just going to gawk.] ...wow.

I just have to figure out what that something is.

[Don't mind him, he's socially retarded.] Thanks, Shiki. I'm Harry. I don't know much of anyone at school, to be honest. Hermione's the one that knows everybody.

[Ahaha, it's still going to be a while before he realizes there's a closet to come out of. As for the dressing room, he hasn't strayed too far out of it.] ... Is that a good wow?

You'll figure it out.

[She's used to socially retarded boys.] Harry, I think I can remember that. [There's a bit of a teasing grin that changes then] Hermione's the girl who basically knows everything right?

[Shiki's just still looking.] Um. Come look at yourself. [And she's motioning for him to follow her to a mirror]

[He grins back.] Yeah, that's Hermione. She's usually tutoring and helping out all over the place, but that's not really my thing.

[At least her eyes aren't going up to his scar?] ... Sure. [The walk there is awkward, but whoa! There was a body under that tent! Harry is going to stop to look at it, because where the hell did that come from.]

She was partnered with one of my housemates for the egg project. She seems pretty nice, actually.

[She doesn't do cosmetics, sorry. But once Harry's looking at himself she just grins in approval.] Harry? Hate to break it to you, but you definitely look better.

[Blink.] You live with that guy?

[I don't think anyone is getting him into makeup ever. But at least it's good attention and not fame attention.] I think you're right about that. [When did that butt get there and why are those jeans showing it off so well?]

That's generally the reaction most people have. Yeah, I've lived with Haruki since last summer.

[Harry Potter and his Adventures in Crossdressing? Probably not smart ever. But Shiki's happy to give him attention right now in order to prove she's right.] See how much better you look when things actually fit? Who knew that was under all of the bagginess.

I remember he drove her crazy sometimes. How can you stand it?

[Yeah, definitely leaving the crossdressing to the adventures of DanRad. But seeing actual results of dressing well have him more excited about it all.] Yeah, you have a point there. I certainly didn't know this was there.

He drives everybody crazy, me included. It's a gift though, he's another one of my closest friends here. I've just learned how to handle him.

[I like those adventures. Shiki's just going to grin. Victory shall be hers.] And this is why I own the shop and why I make the clothes. I really do know what I'm talking about.

I haven't talked to him yet. I suspect I'd fly off the handle about the way he treats Hermione. You just have a way with people, I suppose.

[DanRad's adventures are awesome and they will only get more awesome in the future. Harry will acknowledge defeat, but it's a win in the end for both of them.] I can see that now!

Yeah he's a really complicated person to really handle well most of the time. Maybe I do, maybe I don't. Guess it's like magic.

[This is true so long as he doesn't die. Shiki will agree to that.] Take off the blazer, I want you to see yourself in just the fitted t-shirt.

Some people are like that. [Like said experiment guy.] Like magic, you think? [The comparison amuses him.]

[He needs to be kept alive by sheer force of his awesomeness. And maybe one day Shiki will find out Harry can sew, but baby steps! A bit more confident now, he'll take off that blazer.] What do you think?

Can't live with them, can't live without them. [She got the feeling.] Something like that. [Oh you.]

[She might, then she might pounce. She just nods in approval once the blazer's gone.] You already know what I think. What do you think?

[He chuckles at that. Magic, indeed.]

[Harry Potter, housewife extraordinaire. If only he was savvy enough to do the sexy blazer over the shoulder pose, but he's a doofus.] I think I feel a bit more normal without the blazer. It looks good, but it's really formal for this place.

[But we enjoy Harry as a doofus, so it's totally okay.] Like I said, the blazer's for casual formal, like dates or whatever. [Busy poking and prodding.] T-shirts really emphasize your arms.

[Harry's an adorable doofus and people should love him. But Harry doesn't think he'll be going on a date any time soon.] We'll see how far that goes. [But he's not dismissing the idea of keeping it. And whoa, that's poking and prodding is kinda weird.] Is that a good thing?

[So...Harry's like Padfoot the derptronus? Shiki doesn't think he will either considering, but she'll try anyway.] You never know. It could be sooner than you think. [Sorry Harry, Shiki's very hands-on.] I'd say so. You have really nice arms and abs, you deserve to show that off.

[Yes. That's why they get along so well. At least he'll be prepared? It might be nice if there's another formal event.] Knowing my luck? Probably not. [She'll just have to get used to his fidgeting. Touching is weird! Despite the blush, he feels more comfortable about that. WHat makes nice arms, exactly?] ... Oh. Um... thanks.

[Well that's precious. Shiki likes to help plan ahead.] Don't sell yourself so short, Harry. [Only if he gets used to her prodding.] Sure. I mean it, you're...very well toned. And don't think it's weird I'm saying that, I'm just throwing it out there. So now you have your element, form-fitting t-shirts and nice jeans. You're welcome.

[But how well does dirt stick to it? Because his dates can inevitably end in fights.] It just takes me a long time to get around to that. [He will, eventually.] I never really noticed that, so that's the weird part. But it's your job to notice these things, right? So that's not really that weird, since it's subjective. This style really isn't so bad.

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