[ hi rondo! we are currently at the table south of the pyre, where ichiban is currently scribbling something on a piece of paper. he looks deep in thought as he pauses in the middle of his writing before he frowns, crumples the paper, and tosses it into the fire. he's not expecting company, though, so he startles a little when rondo approaches, rubbing the back of his neck. ]
oh...!!!! rondo is out and about today - he is dressed in his knightly fit, a sword at his belt at his waist, and the curiosity on his face is undeniable when he spots ichiban. ah! ]
... Good morning, Mr. Ichiban. [ he says, lifting a hand to his chest to bow briefly in greeting. ] I'm doing well. What are you up to...?
[ he straightens up once rondo gets closer, setting aside the pen as he rests his elbows on the table. ]
Just... trying to get my thoughts down on paper. I heard it's a good way of relieving stress, but to be honest, it's kind of just making things seem even more dire when I lay it all out at once, heh.
[ find ichiban today in funky fashionista, combing through a shirt rack when he spots rondo coming into the store. with a grin, he walks over, bringing twotops on hangers with him. ]
Yo, Rondo! You ever think about trying something new style-wise?
[ that's why he changed into his hawaii fit!! you gotta adapt to your surroundings, man!! ]
It's shooting lasers, I think? [ he looks at it and does a little half shrug. ] People are all about memes that don't really make sense these days... but don't worry if these aren't your jam! We've got a whole store's worth of stuff to try out.
[ without skipping a beat, he offers his arm to take rondo's cloak. boy needs his arms free to try stuff on! ]
Let's start off simple, then—is there any sort of pattern or design that you're into? Or like... your favorite animal or food, if we're going the graphic tee route. Something you wouldn't mind representing who you are, what kind of person you're like.
[ aaaa OKAY he takes it immediately and nods, scurrying over to the changing area. give him a second.
ichiban can see him toss the top of his uniform over the rack - the tabbard, the undershirt, and then the sound of fiddling. this shirt looks very silly tucked into his pants, which are sort of a blue, purple-y color, and probably even sillier with his knee high boots. however. he puts both hands on his hips as he pulls the curtain back again. ]
It fit! I feel so... free. [ arms... out... scandalous... ]
[ why are we always in clothing stores im in tears. ANYWAY we are at cloud nines in preparation for pardi! at the moment, ichiban is picking through a selection of menswear, some suits set aside on a bench for further consideration. nancy, with a cute little flower tucked behind one of her antennae, is doing her best to be an extra hand... but sadly, she can't make up for a wholeass missing arm. they're making it work, though, because as rondo wanders in, he's holding a black suit up to his neckline as she chirps helpfully (?). ]
What do you think, Nancy? Too stuffy? ... Yeah, bringing funeral vibes to the party isn't exactly the look I wanna be going for...
[ oh...! as rondo's wandering around cloud nines, he comes trotting over right as he hears ichiban talking - his emotions perk up immediately, curiosity flickering into delight. the emotion of affection and friendship! nakama, if you will. ]
I think that looks nice, Sir Ichiban! [ he puts a hand on his chest and bows, briefly, as always. ] Do you need any assistance? Besides Miss Nancy's expertise, of course.
[ WAH... CUTE... RONDO!!! ichiban also gives off a blip of joy when rondo comes around, setting the coat he'd been looking at on the bench and waving. ]
Oh, heya, Rondo. Yeah, I could use a hand trying some of this stuff on... normal clothes are one thing, but trying to wriggle my way into fancy suits is something I must've taken for granted when I had the luxury of all four limbs, heh.
[ he immediately trots right over, coming to pick up the coat! here he can help you try it on - he holds it out for him obediently. this is nice... it feels like deja vu! to much happier times, way back on the animal crossing island. ]
It worries me that you were put into this state, here, Sir Ichiban, but I'm glad that you've at least been able to adjust to it relatively quickly... [ there is a brief flicker of worry in his emotions, too, matching with concern. ] If there's anything specific you're looking for, I'd be happy to help you find it, too.
[ my brain autocorrected "obediently" as "submissively" so there is such a vibe here.
rondo's cheer is mirrored in ichiban's fondness as he shrugs the coat on with the knight's help, letting out a quiet laugh. ]
Haha, you're tellin' me, man. Still... an arm's a small thing to pay in exchange for another person's life. I'd make the same decision even if I got the chance for a do over. [ with the coat on, he glances at himself in the mirror... ] Mm, yeah, this one might be a lil' too drab... you got any idea what you're gonna go with?
[ that's not wrong. rondo helps him shrug the coat on, and gives it a little tug, brushing off his shoulders for him and then stepping back. his emotions ping with the sensation that he's impressed, which... only continues as ichiban talks?
honestly, rondo looks up to him so much, and it shines here. he smiles, visible in the reflection. ] Heh... I know what you mean.
[ ichiban is so cool... he's really earned his sir title. oh! at the question, though, he looks around at the racks and shakes his head. ] I haven't. I thought I would just wear my uniform, honestly, but Miss Aerith said I should try to find something else...
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WEEK 0, MONDAY
Oh, hey, Rondo. How's it hangin'?
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oh...!!!! rondo is out and about today - he is dressed in his knightly fit, a sword at his belt at his waist, and the curiosity on his face is undeniable when he spots ichiban. ah! ]
... Good morning, Mr. Ichiban. [ he says, lifting a hand to his chest to bow briefly in greeting. ] I'm doing well. What are you up to...?
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Just... trying to get my thoughts down on paper. I heard it's a good way of relieving stress, but to be honest, it's kind of just making things seem even more dire when I lay it all out at once, heh.
WEEK 1, WEDNESDAY
Yo, Rondo! You ever think about trying something new style-wise?
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rondo reaches up and touches his hand to his own chest. ]
You mean... besides my uniform? I can't say that I have, no!
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[ it is pretty warm here on Animal Crossing Island. this is a uniform meant for the cold. ]
...What's coming out of that cat's eyes...?
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It's shooting lasers, I think? [ he looks at it and does a little half shrug. ] People are all about memes that don't really make sense these days... but don't worry if these aren't your jam! We've got a whole store's worth of stuff to try out.
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[ this again
but!!! aside from the mumbling, he nods, reaching up to undo the clasp on his cloak. ]
I'm in your capable hands, then, Mr. Ichiban! If you think you could help me find something suitable!
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Let's start off simple, then—is there any sort of pattern or design that you're into? Or like... your favorite animal or food, if we're going the graphic tee route. Something you wouldn't mind representing who you are, what kind of person you're like.
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Something with fire!
[ rondo. ]
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Oh, I don't remember the last time I wore a black shirt! [ he's going to look like sazantos... cool.... ]
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[ HANDS HIM THE HANGER AND EXCITEDLY GESTURES TO THE CHANGING ROOMS ]
I'll be right here waiting!
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ichiban can see him toss the top of his uniform over the rack - the tabbard, the undershirt, and then the sound of fiddling. this shirt looks very silly tucked into his pants, which are sort of a blue, purple-y color, and probably even sillier with his knee high boots. however. he puts both hands on his hips as he pulls the curtain back again. ]
It fit! I feel so... free. [ arms... out... scandalous... ]
W5, TUESDAY
What do you think, Nancy? Too stuffy? ... Yeah, bringing funeral vibes to the party isn't exactly the look I wanna be going for...
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I think that looks nice, Sir Ichiban! [ he puts a hand on his chest and bows, briefly, as always. ] Do you need any assistance? Besides Miss Nancy's expertise, of course.
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Oh, heya, Rondo. Yeah, I could use a hand trying some of this stuff on... normal clothes are one thing, but trying to wriggle my way into fancy suits is something I must've taken for granted when I had the luxury of all four limbs, heh.
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[ he immediately trots right over, coming to pick up the coat! here he can help you try it on - he holds it out for him obediently. this is nice... it feels like deja vu! to much happier times, way back on the animal crossing island. ]
It worries me that you were put into this state, here, Sir Ichiban, but I'm glad that you've at least been able to adjust to it relatively quickly... [ there is a brief flicker of worry in his emotions, too, matching with concern. ] If there's anything specific you're looking for, I'd be happy to help you find it, too.
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rondo's cheer is mirrored in ichiban's fondness as he shrugs the coat on with the knight's help, letting out a quiet laugh. ]
Haha, you're tellin' me, man. Still... an arm's a small thing to pay in exchange for another person's life. I'd make the same decision even if I got the chance for a do over. [ with the coat on, he glances at himself in the mirror... ] Mm, yeah, this one might be a lil' too drab... you got any idea what you're gonna go with?
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honestly, rondo looks up to him so much, and it shines here. he smiles, visible in the reflection. ] Heh... I know what you mean.
[ ichiban is so cool... he's really earned his sir title. oh! at the question, though, he looks around at the racks and shakes his head. ] I haven't. I thought I would just wear my uniform, honestly, but Miss Aerith said I should try to find something else...