The Heights of Londo [OOC 2] - What? OOC is evolving!

[Comissar]

I was thinking that, on seeing Maddy post-Parkin's administrations, Leah might try and ask Parkin if she'd do the same for her for the date.

[Hazuki]

Then Alyssa shows up and feels self-conscious because she didn't get the amazing makeup treatment.

[Comissar]

That'd be a good way to make Leah feel bad for trying to look nice for Alyssa

[Hazuki]

*adds it to Parkin's script*

[Comissar]

*adds it to Parkin's script*

... </3

[tgva8889]

I dunno if Alyssa would feel that bad.

[Comissar]

I dunno if Alyssa would feel that bad.

I think the implication would be enough to tip Leah's mood on it. Something like "I want to try and look nice for our date, can you help me with that?" "Ok." *Makeup montage* "There, done. Although aren't you worried she'll feel guilty about not doing the same given she's not got the same amount of free time as you?" "I don't think so?" *Inner nagging thoughts* But what if she does? I didn't want to make her feel bad, was this a bad idea?

Leah over-thinks things

[Comissar]

Just a heads up, will be travelling to Germany tomorrow for a few days (back to the UK on the 2nd). I'm expecting to have wi-fi while I'm there, but just in case I don't, this is me letting you know

[Hazuki]

Bring me back something nice please.

[Comissar]

I'll see what I can do

Had a pleasant surprise when I was offered a train pass valid until the 14th of April for 30 Euros which, bearing in mind a day ticket costs ~12 Euros, was a pretty nice deal. Might even be able to sell it on to someone else for the remaining 12 days once I'm done with it.

[Comissar]

Not 100% on what the market would have, but Leah may end up lingering over any stalls that are offering nice clothes. She's only got travel stuff with her currently, so she'd like the idea of picking something out for the date.

[Comissar]

Is this where Alyssa points to stall number three and has Leah go in full Clefable cosplay?

[Hazuki]

Only then will Luna accept her as her other mother.

[Comissar]

Is 10,000 poké a lot? It sounds like it should be, and it feels like it should be, but I don't actually remember (and don't have the book to hand right now)

[Hazuki]

It's about a hundred bucks.

[Comissar]

Got it. It's also outside of Leah's personal price range, so it'd need to come from Lord Bastille's funds, which I believe Alyssa was keeping hold of?

Edit - Incidentally, that chain of thinking is probably why Leah's mostly got practical clothes.

This is nice.

It's a bit expensive, but it is nice.

... I can't really justify buying it, I don't have all that much money. I could ask my parents..?

... It's not something I'd use much...

I'll just leave it...

*Last longing look at clothing item/treat to self*

[Hazuki]

Just for the record, a hundred dollars comes from an article I read about affordable yukata.

[Comissar]

Just for the record, a hundred dollars comes from an article I read about affordable yukata.

Yeah, I fully believe you about the price. It sounds about right. It's also a decent chunk of money to someone of Leah's age

[Hazuki]

Aye, true. I guess I just thought that, since Leah is from a region that will have Yukata (If less common than in Johto) she might know. But, she might have been more interested in geological history than cultural.

[Comissar]

I think she was a bit young to be buying her own clothes when she left Kanto, so probably wouldn't have had quite enough exposure to the experience to know prices all that well? I think either way, though, the logic chain makes sense in her mind. She might've been hoping it was a bit cheaper than a normal yukata as well? She can absolutely be talked into using Lord Bastille's money for it, but left to her own devices she'd probably just do a 'that'd be nice...' then move on.

[tgva8889]

How much money do they have from the fund? I don't remember if we ever got an exact amount, but given Alyssa's painting they might actually be able to afford this and be totally fine.

[Hazuki]

Let's say about one hundred gold pieces.

[tgva8889]

Yeah, if we're frugal this should totally be affordable.

[Hazuki]

Comissar, you know that Maddy identifies as male, right? You've referred to him with female pronouns a couple of times now and I just thought I should clarify - he's a cismale who's really into crossdressing and appearing female, but doesn't identify as female or trans in any way.

[Comissar]

Comissar, you know that Maddy identifies as male, right? You've referred to him with female pronouns a couple of times now and I just thought I should clarify - he's a cismale who's really into crossdressing and appearing female, but doesn't identify as female or trans in any way.

It was a typo in the latest post (I did catch and edit it), and would have been typo's in previous ones too (will scan back through to find them). I'm aware he does identify as male, not intending to mis-gender him

Edit - Think I caught them all? Gone far enough back that I'm back to 'his' and 'him' again. Let me know if there's any still there.

[Hazuki]

Oh, I didn't think it was malicious - just there's some potential for confusion. ^^ As long as I know you know, it's all good.

[Comissar]

"Umm, are, uh, are all siblings like that..?"

As an older sibling, very often, yes.

[tgva8889]

Not always in that direction, but yeah, I'd agree with that assessment myself.

[Comissar]

Even though she's not known him very long, I think Maddy's a friendly enough guy (particularly when compared to Parkin/Clayr/Misru) that Leah feels a lot more relaxed around him. Hence the sudden spill of anxieties. But then, she's also only known him a brief time, hence the sudden realisation of 'hey, maybe this is way too much information!'

[Hazuki]

That makes sense, and is adorable.

Also, I love how Alyssa was laughing at Dai while Leah was like "Oh my God this is the worst". :3