A fashionable visit

[clothes_make_the_man]

Who: Forrest and Orihime
When: July 19
Where: Orihime's Temple
What: A personalized mission

[With the help of Sakura and Nephenee, Forrest has come up with a good design and even a preliminary mock-up of the kimono he's decided to make for Amaterasu. All that's left now is to show it to Orihime, get her advice on it, and finish it together. So now that the aging shenanigans are over with and he's made sure everyone he knows is okay, he figures it's high time he pays his new teacher a visit. Quietly approaching her temple with some bags full of supplies, he sets them down and calls inside.]

Lady Orihime? It's Forrest. I've brought the design mock-up we discussed before.

Comments

[starfestival]

Wonderful.

[She does know how to text, so she goes ahead and writes out a short letter to Fuujin explaining that she would like to get his approval before presenting a gift to Lady Amaterasu - and that creator of the gift will be joining her as her guest.]

There, that should get passed along to Fuujin - if he is not busy - or Kaede - if he is.

Skip to the verdict? :D

[clothes_make_the_man]

Well... I suppose I'll use the extra time to clean up a bit, then.

[He'll mostly be following her lead when it's time to go.]

[1/2]

[fuuthewind]

[There were only two reasons Fuujin agreed to this. One being that it was Orihime. The second being that it was a gift for Amaterasu and he had to make sure it was worthy of her. He wouldn't waste his time otherwise.

Kaede greeted them at the entrance and lead them through Fuujin's large shrine. She holds open the door to Fuujin's room for Orihime and her guest. There's a small smile pulling at the corners of her lips as she ducks her head a bit. While she is going to keep to the background it's evident she wants to see the gift as well as how Fuujin will react to it. It's hard to guess the result.

Fuujin lazily glances over to them from his comfortable seat on the window sill, one leg propped up and the other dangling out over the side of the open window. He doesn't bother moving from his spot and instead nods to Orihime. When his eyes shift to Forrest however, it's evident he's not over pleased with his company.]

You know an hour really is that much of a notice for a busy and well-known God of Fortune....but I made time for you---and your friend. This better be good.

[Is Goldilocks her friend? He's hoping maybe he's assuming too much here but whatever. They are here for business. While everything Orihime makes is outstanding her message did say the creator would be joining her. So if she didn't make it then he really isn't expecting much. Forrest continues to get dry stares from Fuujin. Orihime is always welcomed to his shrine but her tag-a-long is just an added annoyance that he's tolerating for Orihime. But there's only so long that will last.]

[fuuthewind]

[When the kimono is presented to him, he only gives it a brief glance. But he's quick to do a double take which ends up becoming a long stare. He squints at it before giving a glances over his shoulder outside and then back to it. Fuujin repeats the action again before swinging his leg back over the window sill and into the room as he glides over to get a closer look.

He inspects the fabric and even reaches out to gently touch it. It's soft and it feels like fabric...which is weird considering the pattern. He doesn't know the first thing about clothing but he knows quality and this is just...]

...This is really your doing?

[The question is directed to Forrest, obviously suspicious that a newbie godling could even think up such a kimono. However, Orihime isn't one to let others take credit for her work either.]

You really made this for Ammy--Amaterasu?

[clothes_make_the_man]

[Forrest came here expecting a chilly reception - he's familiar with Fuujin's distaste for the new gods and shinki. Thankfully, he's also familiar with putting on a pleasant face for people who don't have the best opinion of you. Anyone from Nohr learns that skill relatively quickly. He simply sits and waits for the reaction, giving the god all the time he needs to inspect the craftsmanship and speaking only once addressed.]

Yes, that's right. Lady Orihime helped me with the enchantment, but the fabric choice, pattern, design elements, and the effect you're seeing now were all my own idea.

[He won't take credit where it isn't due, of course, but he's absolutely going to be honest about which elements of the finished work were his.]

[fuuthewind]

[He's quiet for a moment, eyes searching the the present for any flaws. He's not surprise to find none. Orihime did have a hand in it but it's still says something about Forrest too. He doesn't like this...a godling capable of aiding Orihime and making something amazing for Amaterasu. He gives Forrest a long hard stare before letting a sigh escape his lips and his shoulders drop a bit.]

Of course Orihime had to help you. There's no way a godling could make something like this solo...

[His eyes softens as he glances back to the enchanted kimono. There's the faintest smile that pulls on the corners of his lips as he imagines Amaterasu's reaction when she see it.]

But.....that being said, good work. Amaterasu could use a pick me up after everything that has happened to her. I think she'll love it.

[clothes_make_the_man]

[Forrest could have handled everything but the scene-changing magic on his own, it just would have taken longer. But he hopes that someday he'll be able to learn to wield powerful eldritch fashion majicks like Orihime.]

Thank you. It means a lot to hear that from one of the old gods.

[With a grateful smile, Forrest bows his head respectfully.]

[starfestival]

[Orihime steps forward at that.]

I must also reiterate to you, Lord Fuujin, that I did not envision this on my own. I would not have crafted a gift for our lady of this quality on my own, for I have been so uninspired.

[She gestures to Forrest.]

Meanwhile, the new gods are immensely creative in this regard. I therefore implore you to keep him in your esteem. We will thus be allowed to present the gift to Lady Amaterasu, I take it?

[fuuthewind]

[....alright maybe this godling isn't too bad. At least there's some respect which is a breath of fresh air. His attention is taken by Orihime when she steps forward.]

....One godling having creativity doesn't mean the rest do.

[He gives a dismissive way, clearly trying not to seem too impressed with the gift.]

But...like I said, good work. I look forward to seeing what else you can do so don't slack off, alright?

[That's the best Forrest is going to get out of him. He nods to Orihime]

Yeah, give it to her. She'll like it.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Of course. I have dozens of new ideas now that I've seen how Orihime works. I'm looking forward to getting to try them all someday!

[He'll show you, Fuujin. Show you with pretty clothes.]

Thank you again. I'll be sure to let you know what she says.

[starfestival]

[Orihime starts to bow to Fuujin, understanding that Fuujin giving a compliment to 'one godling' is good enough. Then she bows lower when he 'looks forward to what else' Forrest will do.]

Thank you, Lord Fuujin.

[She turns to walk out and places a hand on Forrest's shoulder.]

Come, my apprentice.