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[earthen_hope]

You know, I never wondered what I looked like with a mustache but I know now! And I kind of like it, except that it itches. The glasses are nice, too! I almost feel like some kind of scholar.

It doesn't seem to be the same kind of thing anyone else has, though. Oh well!

Oh yes! And the weapons s the Weapons Tree will be open again tomorrow! It looks like we're actually a weapons shop again and not a candy store, which is good because I don't think we need more than one. Did the other things that were changed go back to normal too?

If you're looking for it, we're [location] in the Bazaar--it's a proper building. You'll be able to spot it from the new sign and the smell of fresh plaster.

[Pretend this is at a decent hour on Sunday morning and not 1AM. Also, Krile is dressed as Nobuo Uematsu.]

Comments

[stonyfaced.livejournal.com]

A mus--[WAT.]

So... a fake mustache?

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Oh! Yes, it's fake. It's not even the same color as the rest of my hair.

Did you get any strange clothing?

[stonyfaced.livejournal.com]

Oh. Good. I figured that would be it, but with this place... well, let's just say I wouldn't fancy teaching you how to shave, since I doubt your roommates have any knowledge of it.

Yeah, I did. I'd be complaining about it a whole lot more if what everybody else was wearing wasn't so much more awful.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

I don't think any of us know how. But I'd wait for it to go away on its own anyway rather than use a razor.

What's it look like?

[spandexisyouth]

How do you have a mustache?

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

It's a false mustache. I guess I should have said that at first.

[spandexisyouth]

Oh, I see. So you can remove it if it gets in the way?

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

It's stuck on there pretty well, but it's also not big enough to be a hassle.

[spandexisyouth]

Good!

I am enjoying my outfit as well.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

What does it look like? Is it sparkly?

[spandexisyouth]

It is white spandex, and it is! Do you remember when the strange man was running around the Tree? I have his outfit!

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! I only caught a glimpse of him. Gosh, you must light up the whole room!

[spandexisyouth]

I like to think that I do!

[live_ringer]

The Weapons Tree? That's a bit different from before. What brought on the change?

[Having seen (and laughed at) the mustache already, Gene doesn't bother commenting on that.]

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Lockon and I found a sign in the wreckage after the hurricane. Goodness knows where it came from, because it was pretty new-looking in that mess and as far as I know, we don't have any secret sign-makers leaving presents for shopkeepers.

[Pffft. She still thinks she got off better than Gene.]

[live_ringer]

How strangely convenient. Nice to know you got something out of that mess, at least.

[He certainly wouldn't argue that.]

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

It was weird, but as far as I can tell there's nothing wrong with it. And the name fits.

And it'll be nice to finally have the place be open again after all the nuisance.

[live_ringer]

True. Doesn't get much more descriptive when you sell weapons in a Tree.

So you guys have been out of commission since the hurricane started? Damn.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

The picture is clever, too. Weird, but clever.

Yeah. But it was only the building that was damaged and our forge on Stuff Inc was okay, so it wasn't too bad.

[live_ringer]

Oh? If that's the case, I'll have to check it out.

[By... walking by rather than popping in. Less chance of running across Aim, since things are still a touch awkward after their last chat.]

That's some comfrot.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

You should. Oh! Has your gun gone back to normal?

[She'd be unhappy if she knew anything about that. Is it that hard to get on with your brother, Gene?]

[live_ringer]

Finally. It's nice to have something with a little range at my disposal, again.

[...Yes? But then, tossing death into the mix always makes things strange.]

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Oh good! But you should still know how to use a melee weapon, just in case.

[Well yes. But they're still family!]

[live_ringer]

Well, I've taken steps in that direction, at least.

[True.]

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

You should keep it up, then!

[Light Warrior is bugging you because she worries who uses only one kind of weapon, really.]

[live_ringer]

Yes ma'am.

[Hey, he uses a beam saber, too! ...He just lacks the giant robot to properly implement it.]

[heretic-hamlet.livejournal.com]

You have a mustache as well?

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

I do!

Yours probably looks better, though.

[heretic-hamlet.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't be so sure. Like yours, it does not match my hair.

Was your sword made into some sort of [A pause while he tries to remember the name.] 'microphone' as well?

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

What color's the mustache?

No, it left my stuff alone, fortunately. What's a microphone? [Assuming it's just... a tiny phone since she kind of knows what that is.]

[heretic-hamlet.livejournal.com]

Dark. Almost entirely black.

I'm told one is meant to speak into it, yet this one does naught when I do. Perhaps it is broken. I'd nonetheless sooner have my sword returned.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Mine's like that too, actually!

Oh, that sounds like what someone told me about phones. If you'd like, you can borrow a sword from the shop. You shouldn't be going around unarmed.

[heretic-hamlet.livejournal.com]

I might, as well. Thank you, Krile.

[Afterwards, as a VERY IMPORTANT afterthought.]

And pay no mind to the style of my dress. Please.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

You can come to the shop to pick something out. I'll open it up for you.

[...now she's just terribly curious.]

Okay.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Yeah? Good. Dunno about anything else, but glad to hear the weapons're back. I'll be by again.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

All right! I'd say I'll keep an eye out, but it'll be easy to see you coming.

[joyinthefight.livejournal.com]

Heh. Yeah. Guess it is.

[forgotmyforge.livejournal.com]

I'm excited for the opening!

A mustache is a little unusual. It does sound scholarly, though.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Me too! It's so nice to be back in business again after all of that.

With that and the glasses, I feel smarter just thinking about it. Did you get anything?

[forgotmyforge.livejournal.com]

It's a nice feeling, to return to work.

I've been lucky so far and haven't. Most people don't seem to have enjoyed their costumes.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it doesn't feel right not to work.

That's probably for the best--sequins and fringes would be bad when working in a forge. I don't blame people for griping. Some of the ones I've seen are atrocious.

[forgotmyforge.livejournal.com]

It really doesn't.

Sequins, fridges, stuff that doesn't cover the arms - all bad news. At least most of those people don't have to worry about a fire.

[feathered-earth.livejournal.com]

I think you'd have to take the day off, yeah. But maybe we could have stuck sequins on some of the weapons, what do you think?

[forgotmyforge.livejournal.com]

I think they'd probably melt. But decoration is never a bad idea.