Video, un: eve

[playtag]

WHO: Eve
WHERE: Network
WHEN: Dec 4
WHAT: Talking about new clothes just as a belated gacha hits
WARNINGS:

[Eve turns on the video for this broadcast, focused in on her face.]

That Christmas party... I really want to go, but it requires formal wear.

I have one dress that I had in mind, but I wear it a lot. And after today, it might not work after all.

[She adjusts the camera so it zooms out a bit, showing the white angel-like wings that have show up overnight. She seems rather calm about this sudden change, or perhaps that's just her usual resting face.]

They won't go away.

So how do I get new clothes?

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[drewthetower]

I can alter your stuff

[playtag]

Really?

That could be helpful. Normally I don't need to modify my clothes, but these wings aren't working the way they usually do.

[drewthetower]

yeah it's no problem, I'm getting used to this sorta thing

[playtag]

Okay. Should I bring them to you, or do you want to pick them up?

[drewthetower]

bring them by? I've gotta get this essay done and it's almost done

[playtag]

[Ooh, an essay. Eve might try to sneak a peek if it's still out when she arrives.]

Where do I go?

[drewthetower]

[Insert address here!]

If a big bird gets the door, don't panic. It's Julian.

[playtag]

[?]

Okay.

[It will take her a while to figure out a route there and make the trip, but eventually a young girl arrives with an armful of clothes. Her wings are currently folded and peaking out of the bottom of her oversized Zodiac t-shirt and jacket.]

[drewthetower]

[And yep, a larger-than-should-be-legal raven opens the door for her before shrinking down to normal-bird sizes. Julian has fun.]

Living room!

[playtag]

[Whoa. That is a big bird.]

[Eve steps in, closing the door behind her with her back. Julian is definitely getting some wide-eyed staring, because wow. Magic bird.]

[...Oh right. She follows the sound of the call until Eve pokes her head into the living room.]

I'm here.

[drewthetower]

[August glances up and quickly saves his essay before closing his laptop.]

Hey. So, what are we working with?

[playtag]

[Ah, her hopes for reading the essay are defeated. Not that she realizes that laptop stores the essays...]

[She shuffles in, probably looking much smaller compared to August. Gently depositing a small pile of what is definitely more than one article of clothing on a chair, she picks one up and holds it out:]

[A black dress, knee length on a child of her size. The sleeves are short and puffy. It has a white puritan-style collar with a bow and trimmed in lace. Matching white lace also lines the bottom of the dress.]

This.

[drewthetower]

[A beat as August looks the dress over (and judges whoever gave this girl this dress this is outdated by a few centuries what the heck).]

Yeah, it'll be an easy fix. Do you want another dress made? It won't be like that [gods no] but I can do it and get it to you after the holidays.

[playtag]

[Look, Rinslet was very excited to play dress up with the found family's new little sister. She bought her plenty of different clothes! Not her fault that the Spirit Vein grabbed Eve while in one of her more frilly outfits.]

[...Plus, Eve looks so cute in gothic Victorian-like dresses.]

[Eve doesn't seem to notice the judgement.]

Another? That would be nice. I don't have other dresses here.

[drewthetower]

Yeah, no problem. That's kind of half my job.

[A beat.]

So what's with the other stuff?

[playtag]

[Eve shuffles a little in place, her bulky shirt sitting awkwardly over the two folded wings. Now that she bothers to think of it, 'your stuff' might have just meant the party dress.]

Shirts. I thought... maybe one could be altered as well?

[drewthetower]

Oh, yeah I can get those done easy. Hell I can probably do those today and get them back to you tomorrow.

[playtag]

Really? Thank you!

[She picks up the clothing pile and lays them out flat on the chair. One black turtleneck, one Zodiac tank top (also in black), and... another Zodiac t-shirt.]

[Yup, she sure is an isekai.]

There they are.

[drewthetower]

[. . .]

Do you want me to make you some non-Zodiac shit?

[playtag]

[Eh?]

You're making a dress already?

[drewthetower]

Yeah, and I can make other stuff if you want me to.

[playtag]

[Oh! Well, she does kind of miss her large wardrobe (courtesy of Rinslet), Eve supposes. More clothes would be nice, and it's not like she's particularly attached to the Zodiac ones. They're just more readily offered to the isekais.]

I'd like that. How much? [She assumes this is a paid service.]

[drewthetower]

Isekai people get three free outfits, so...for now, nothing.

[playtag]

Oh!

[Isekai... That's the word used on the network for folks people who came from different worlds. So she gets some outfits for free? That's good, helps avoid wracking up debt in this place.]

Then yes, I want new clothes.

[drewthetower]

Then let's go to my workroom so I can get your measurements and you can tell me what you want. Or is the answer to that "more dresses"?

[playtag]

[Eve shuffles forward, not sure where the workroom is but assuming August could lead her to it. The closer she is, the smaller she seems compared to the much taller adult in the room. Not that she seems phased by it. Her expression would make a great poker face if it was intentional.]

Dresses or shirts. I already have a skirt.