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Tweak says, "My lovely horse...."

Gretel (_gretel) wrote in makebelievenet,
@ 2013-06-14 10:21:00

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claudia donovan, gretel, hermione granger, nathan drake

With the amount of female skin I've seen walking around this behemoth of a city, my attire should not be such an apparent distraction, nor is it an invitation. It's a bodice, not the Holy Fucking Grail.

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	spewed 2013-06-14 06:42 pm UTC (link)
	It's probably less to do with the amount of skin, and more to do with the fact that it's a fashion that hasn't been seen in quite some time. Not that it's any excuse for them to bother you. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 06:51 pm UTC (link)
	I'm used to stares. In my time ~~odd as that still feels to say~~ my manner of dress wasn't exactly the norm, either, however it was never this big of an issue. What is a comicon? That word came up often. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 07:02 pm UTC (link)
	It's an annual convention for fans to gather and attend events centered around popular media like comic books, television, literature, and movies. Apparently it is a popular trend to dress up as favourite characters for the event. I imagine people thought you were dressing up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 07:14 pm UTC (link)
	Characters. They think I'm dressed as a character. What character? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 07:19 pm UTC (link)
	I've no idea. But bodices and that type of dress are popular in the fantasy genre. It's possible they could think you are any number of characters. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	I fail to understand why, but it's not first on the list of things I don't get about this place. Or time. I suppose if I'm to stop causing collisions in the street and keep from breaking errant fingers, I should dress differently... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 07:49 pm UTC (link)
	You wouldn't be the only one. I still have trouble with a lot of things myself. I'm Hermione, by the way. Hermione Granger. You should dress however you feel comfortable. Don't let the small mindedness of a few people in the city dictate your actions. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 07:58 pm UTC (link)
	Gretel. What, or I suppose when are you from? I'm not so much concerned about my feelings, Miss. Granger, as I am the fact that I don't seem to be able to leave this place, as I would normally. A reputation is one thing, a reputation whilst being in a fishbowl is another. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 08:11 pm UTC (link)
	I arrived here from about 15 years in the past. It was 1998 for me. I take it you're not used to staying in one place for very long, then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	1730. Either left or was run out; either way, I'm not used to the same bed and the same people. Except one. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	Holy cricket! Now I feel a bit silly remarking on my fifteen years difference. Well, you could always compromise and wear more modern clothing in the city, and your regular clothes here at the castle. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 08:33 pm UTC (link)
	Coping is coping. The biggest problems I have with this time is the technology and lack of proper alcohol. ~~And my brother~~ That would require spending money I don't have. Unless the stores here accept copper and silver, unlike the motorized rail-carriages, of which the conductors were unnecessarily rude. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 08:39 pm UTC (link)
	I don't really drink, but I can lend a hand with the technology if you're ever in need of help. Do you still have the money that was given to you on your arrival? Otherwise you might need to look into finding employment somewhere. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	You could say I wasn't terribly in the habit until recently. My brother was the drinker. Unfortunately most of that disappeared thanks to the aforementioned newly acquired habit. Far as employment, I've only ever done one thing, and I haven't determined if that's a necessity here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-14 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	Which is? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-14 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	Witch hunting. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-15 05:50 am UTC (link)
	Ah. Well, I would advise against it. But then again, I am somewhat biased, being that I am a witch. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-15 05:55 am UTC (link)
	Really. If this little image next to your words is you, you certainly don't look like one. ~~Of course, neither do I~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

spewed
2013-06-15 06:02 am UTC (link)

I've done a bit of research into the matter since I arrived. With the variety of places that we all seem to arrive from, there are more than a few differences from place to place. Where I come from, for example, Witches and Wizards look the same as anyone else. We're born with our abilities and use a wand. We generally use our magic for good. If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer them.

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	_gretel 2013-06-15 06:11 am UTC (link)
	I suppose that makes sense. Where I come from, witches are only women, and most of them are heartless, soulless, sadistic killers of men, women, and especially children. And they're ugly as sin. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	spewed 2013-06-15 06:57 am UTC (link)
	I grew up with fairy tales of evil witches in storybooks, so it's not an entirely unheard-of concept. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	clauds 2013-06-15 03:58 am UTC (link)
	If you want to update your wardrobe on a cheaper budget, there's always thrift stores, but it still takes some cash. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-15 04:02 am UTC (link)
	I have twenty three 'dollars'. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clauds 2013-06-15 04:08 am UTC (link)
	Low budget, but that should be at least a few outfits worth. Just no jewelry, undergarments, or shoes. (And used undergarments = no, anyhow. Not sanitary. I'll pay or loan you cash for new if you need it.) I can recommend or take you to a few places if you want? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-15 04:12 am UTC (link)
	My undergarments have more material than what I've seen these women wearing entirely. Is this your area of expertise? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clauds 2013-06-15 04:22 am UTC (link)
	Okay then. Nope. My area of expertise is computers, which are like the thing you're ~~typing on~~ writing with only bigger and more complicated. But I like thrift stores and shop there sometimes, so I know my way around. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-15 04:25 am UTC (link)
	It's kind of you to offer. I suppose I have little choice but to adapt, before I go insane. You're sure you don't mind? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	clauds 2013-06-15 04:28 am UTC (link)
	Insanity is overrated. I don't mind. Just don't loudly comment how little some of the clothing is made up of in the store. People don't take too kindly to their style of dress being insulted and I'd rather have the option to go back to the stores. We can go tomorrow if you want? I don't work weekends. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-15 04:32 am UTC (link)
	They certainly had no issue commenting on my state of dress, but I see your point. Tomorrow is more than fine. You might want to know, I don't think I'm welcome on those carriages anymore. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

clauds
2013-06-15 04:35 am UTC (link)

Generally, the people in these sorts of shops are cooler and a bit more accepting than that. Don't let a few jerks get you down. (And comicon can be cool, actually, in theory.)

~~Do I want to know wh~~ Why is that? And I have a car we can take so long as you'll buckle for the ride. (And I can show you how to do that. It's a safety harness, basically, that goes across one shoulder and down. It clips and unclips.)

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	_gretel 2013-06-15 04:41 am UTC (link)
	I may have let my mood influence my reactions. It's been a fucking week. Why? Let's just chalk that up to my mood as well. I imagine you mean one of the smaller carriages; you're the expert. I'll do what it takes. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	fortuneseeker 2013-06-15 04:23 am UTC (link)
	I don't know, I'm a little impressed that anybody can look past that terrifying crossbow to even see your bodice. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	_gretel 2013-06-15 04:28 am UTC (link)
	I listened to my instinct and left Gertie in my room. Last thing I need is some idiot lawman shooting himself in the face with it. They do like to try and confiscate my things. (Reply to this) (Parent)