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

[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.