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Post by getsuga on Jan 17, 2020 0:53:09 GMT
"So just to confirm," She move tutor reiterates your words. Donning the causal apron and headband that's staple to all great move tutors, groomers, and baristas. The whole room as well as parts of the exterior walls is covered in pink paint. You may have mistaken it for a nail salon upon first entering, but the woman confirmed it was indeed the house of a move tutor. "I'll teach these two a couple of moves, and you will return within the hour? That works for me!" She says with a smile and cutesy head tilt to the side. "My sister and I can handle them just fine!"
The move tutor's house was near the residential district of the city. The atmosphere was completely different as much fewer people walked around this area and car sirens were not going off every twenty seconds. Your intuition felt it was a fine idea to leave them in their care and take in the stillness before the upcoming battle.
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Post by madandy on Jan 17, 2020 21:30:32 GMT
Tully walks around, trying to enjoy the period as much as he can while still keeping a low profile. After all, he's still wanted and, as good as he is at blending in, people could recoginize face and his... clothes.
With that thought, he starts looking for a clothing store, hoping to find something to help him keep incognito.
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Post by getsuga on Jan 18, 2020 4:50:12 GMT
Tully's searching gaze finds an outlet mall within the upper district. In there he sees a clothing store that's filled with any kind of clothing one can find. Viking armor, Pirate wear, Suits, Corsets, Scuba wet suits, whatever he can name. In your search for fashion, you overhear two men bickering over some objectively questionable clothing.
"Ok, how's this?" A hefty man comes out of the dressing room. Must be a bit older than Jace's age considering his very incomplete facial hair. He proudly wears a red bandanna, a white wife-beater, and jeans three sizes too big for him that's clinging on for dear life.
"Looks good, if you want to people to know you've never watch anything from The Arceusfather Parts 1-3! If we want to team up with Leo then look the part!" The other man said. He has a tall build, yet rather scrawny. He berates the other guy while he himself wears a 1920's all-grey pinstripe suit with a matching fedora.
"Ok, Blues Brother! But this is modern!" "Whaaat? This is style. Gotta let the public know we're eating good and don't plan on giving it up too soon!"
Their heads hang low, searching in the very crevices of their brain for an in-between neither can comprehend to completion. Tully feels a presence behind him. "Hello sir, did you need any help today?" One of the store clerks says with another smile. The taller man looks over the clothing racks, his eyes light up with a new hope. He runs to Tully, almost tripping over his feet, and scans your... apparel.
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Post by madandy on Jan 18, 2020 19:09:09 GMT
Tully nods, happy his sunglasses are on to hide him from being instantly recognized. Still, he pulls them down a little and gazes over them, giving the clerk the impression that he's got nothing to hide while still making sure he can't get a full look at his face.
"Yeah, I'm looking to change up my style a little," he says, suppressing his accent a little. "Nothing too bold or ostentatious, just quietly different, you know?"
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Post by getsuga on Jan 19, 2020 16:41:25 GMT
"Sure thing! I'll bring a couple of outfits for you to choose from." The store clerk turns around and walks a couple of racks away in search of a jacket.
The suited up man continues to inspect Tully regardless of your consent. He compares the shades of black, the length of the scarf gently resting on your shoulders. The mended rips and tears acquired from the ceaseless combat. This causes him to leak sounds of excitement. Eventually the fat one comes over and is also astonished. The clerk comes back with a blazer/hoodie combination. "How are-"
"WAIT!" The bandanna one interferes. "You seriously mean to change your digs like this man? The subtlety, the mystery, it's all here!" "You man, look like a real modern covert gangster! How were you inspired to dress like this?" They both gush waiting for an answer.
The clerk however, is a bit weirded out, but is ok with waiting too!
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Post by madandy on Jan 19, 2020 18:06:07 GMT
Tully shrinks back, both out of affected discomfort and because he is genuinely uncomfortable at the attention. "I... I don't know!" he says, keeping his voice small and unnerved. "I just... don't like attracting attention, I guess."
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Post by getsuga on Jan 20, 2020 1:38:56 GMT
The men take a step back in unison. They hadn't realized they were bombarding Tully with their weirdness. "I~ think he looks more roguish than a gangster!" The female clerk says. "Gangsters usually have something they want to show off. Some regions use clan pins, colored clothing, or somewhat visible tattoos. This young man's outfit is tailored for flexibility and camouflage." Everyone stares back at her.
"Young man!" The larger one says. "If you are abandoning your style, we would like to keep it alive. Please teach us!" "Please teach us, oh great fashionista." The wider one mimics.
The clerk hands you the clothes she picked out. "When you get the chance, please try these out! Bye!" And leaves you to your fate.
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Post by madandy on Jan 20, 2020 20:14:27 GMT
"Er, well, see, I, er..." Tully stutters before his shoulders slump. Might as well get this over with
"Okay, fine. First lesson, dull is key." He says, and as if to prove it, he makes his voice as dull as he can without changing it or its affected accent. "If you want to go unseen, you make it so even if they do see you, they won't really pay you any attention. Next, you wanna avoid black - weird as it sounds, black sticks out like a sore thumb against most backgrounds. Instead, go for mid-to-dark greys, they blend in a lot more. Maybe some other colours if they're muted, but keep black to accents, if that. Finally, you wanna get stuff that's loose enough that you can move well, but not so loose that anyone can hear it rustling. You got all that?" He asks, hoping his explanation will have put them off the idea.
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Post by getsuga on Jan 23, 2020 4:40:12 GMT
In the middle of your speech. Tully begins to notice their eyes glazing over. Is it out of boredom? Their eyes dart to the assortment of clothing to keep their brain activity... Active.
Afterwards they mumble in agreement. It seems they are a bit confused at some things, but rather suffer with them than risk falling asleep standing up. Slouching away, promising to return with something you're proud of. Muted? Black accents? How loose is too loose? They questions they ask in their minds will take time for a self discovery. One thing you got was their names. The taller man was 'Nathander' and the fat one was named 'Ismark'. They were rambling on somebody named 'Leona' for some time, but now they are out of your hair. In the changing room, you see a couple of outfits the clerk chose for you.
A light beige scarf Dark Green Jacket with a couple of belt straps Brown long sleeved shirt w/ grey pants -------------- Black jacket/white hoodie combo Black pants ------------------------ Button up, white collared shirt with a purple patterned design on the inside seam Black pants, with the same design
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Post by madandy on Jan 23, 2020 19:23:20 GMT
Tully looks over the assembled clothes, humming. After a moment, he goes to the scarf-jacket-shirt-pants combo and nods approvingly, taking them and looking over them carefully. They seem like the best options and, after finding nothing worrying about them, he begins putting them on, curious to see how they'd look on him.
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Post by getsuga on Jan 29, 2020 1:02:25 GMT
After trying on the outfit, each new discovery makes it an ever better purchase. There is series cigar belts inside the breast area that is a snug fit for the ends of your throwing knives. The cotton scarf is no hassle wrapping around yourself and is actually more durable than the previous one and longer. Potentially reaching your waist with one wrap around. You notice the pants are one size too tight, but the fabric it's made from grants you extra mobility.
Face the Outdoors Suit, +1 Acrobatics
The clerk glances over to you, "I'm lovin' it kid! Any passerby with attention to fashion would admire the coat. It's got everything you want! Like driving a sports car with no licence plates. Cops are too busy admiring you and watching if you're going over the speed limit than noticing such an obvious felony." She calls out from a distance.
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Post by madandy on Jan 29, 2020 19:46:41 GMT
Tully raises an eyebrow, both at the praise and the phrasing, but shrugs it off. "Okay, nice! So how much is the whole thing?"
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Post by getsuga on Jan 31, 2020 23:58:26 GMT
She totals up the prices for you. "$7200!" she says a bit too loudly. You gaze next to you is filled by the two guys that approached you from before, Nathander and Ismark. You look and them and find they are wearing the... same outfit as what you used to wear, minus a few minor cosmetics. They look at you all giddy and await your reaction.
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Post by madandy on Feb 1, 2020 20:24:02 GMT
Tully gives the two a smile - a genuine one, even if not for the reasons they probably think. With those two looking like he often does, anyone looking for him by his clothing would definitely notice them but would only need one look at their faces to tell they weren't him, so he wasn't setting them up to take the fall for him. Heck, if he was lucky, they might even start a fashion trend and allow him to blend in even more.
Still, he shakes the idea away - a nice fantasy, but not too likely. Still, once he pays for the clothes, he gives them a thumbs up. "Now you're looking the part."
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Post by getsuga on Feb 2, 2020 19:10:19 GMT
Nathandar and Ismark look at each other in approval. Once they finish paying for their stuff they quickly catch up to you to leave the shop together.
"Does it really take that long to pick out clothes you dolts!" The whines of a girl watching from the side of the store spring out. She impatiently sits on a large suitcase, tapping it with her leg. With one look, you see she's very young. Maybe 11 or 12 years old with a serious look on her face. With long and beautiful golden orange hair that sways in the wind. She wears a purple dress with a hair matching scarf wrapped around her neck. Behind her is quite a large man. One could say he looks as built as a wolfman. His mane-like brown hair only enhances his prolonged stare at Tully.
Her glare shifts from the two apologizing men and onto Tully. He feels as if she shot lethal rays of intimidation for a flash of a second, but just as quick he felt a lingering cozy warmness. "Hmm and who may you be? You looked buddy-buddy with my men exiting the store?"
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Post by madandy on Feb 3, 2020 19:21:21 GMT
Tully holds his hands up, a slight smile on his face. "I was passing by, they wanted my opinion on how to look the part... or not be looked at. Figured there was no harm in being helpful." He was beginning to doubt that last bit, but there was no reason to let her know that.
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Post by getsuga on Feb 4, 2020 4:13:50 GMT
The girl jumps off the luggage and walks around her two companions. "Well, they do look sharp. Could work with more purple... And them having the same oufit kinda makes them look like goons..."
"Miss Leona..." The tall and muscular man behind her calls out.
"Boy, even I request your council once more." With determination she spills her request. "Are you the kind of person to forgive? To forgive your family I'm saying. Your father in particular. If he were to do something to harm your way of living. Or do something that involves your sacrifice without consent. Would you forgive because of family ties? Or take revenge and push back? I want to hear your side and do not lie!"
The large man continues. "Leona, as you can see this boy does not hold himself high. Asking such a question is usel-" He pauses once the little girl's hand gestures him to halt.
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Post by madandy on Feb 4, 2020 20:12:27 GMT
Tully opens his mouth, but pauses as the gravity of the question registers. He thinks, uncomfortable at both the attention and the question, but not wishing to appear any more than surprised.
He closes his eyes and considers the question carefully. He's never considered himself the "forgive and forget" sort but, imagining that scenario, he's not sure how he would react. If nothing else, he generally tries to keep his amount of enemies to a minimum (though his success at that has become somewhat spotty as of late) and antagonizing someone further is something to be avoided is possible. That said, just putting it behind him doesn't seem like the obvious solution either.
Admittedly, the idea of his father asking for forgiveness was a massive stretch, so it was hard to tell...
His eyes fly open as he realizes something.
"It... it depends. I don't think revenge would be the way I'd go, but forgiving them. I might, after a while but... only if they ask for it. Redemption... isn't something you can just be given, you've got to earn it - earn back whaatever trust you lost. If they don't ask you to forgive them; don't admit that what they did was wrong; don't apologize and make it clear they mean to do better, then I think it makes sense to stay out of the relationship. Family ties are a two-way street, after all, and if they ai-" he shakes his head, his accent having briefly reseurged before he brings it under control again, "if they aren't willing to give an effort, I don't think it's unreasonable to do the same. But, if they wanna make amends, then... well, it may be hard to forgive them, take a lot of work, but... I reckon it's worth making the effort."
He sighs, satisfied that his answer was both useful and honest (the latter of which is notable for him). That said, it does occur to him that it's a bit of an odd question to ask of a stranger, even a helpful one. And talking about family ties, it...
A thought occurs to him. "So, if you don't mind me asking, what brought on the question?"
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Post by getsuga on Feb 5, 2020 6:18:14 GMT
Just as Tully finishes his explanation, the girl lurches at him. Her aggressive approaches ends up as a hug. You feel a bit warm not only from their anxious sweating, but this girl is seriously giving off quite the head wave. "You are a kind person, boy. Do not worry about me, for I'm just a 'failed experiment'." Her hair falls into place, but a few curls start to form in an upward fashion. She lets go and you see a bit of her exposed neck from the loosened scarf. Something green circles around her neck, maybe a tattoo or a birthmark? "I wish you luck in your quest." She casually walks off and the others follow. The muscular man gives you $3000 for your troubles while Ismark and Nathandar give their goodbyes. "Team Solari OUT!!" They yell to the sky. "Our paths will not cross again. At least not in my current lifetime. Farewell."It seems Tully must make his own conclusions of who she is and why she asked such a question. While wrapping your head over this scene, your eyes wander to a clock on the nearby billboards. Indicating time is running out! You make haste to the move tutor and pick up your two pokemon. While getting compliments on your new rags !
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