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[poshture]

[ There's a young man settling himself down in front of the camera as the feed begins - those who have been there might recognize the location as a room inside the house where a majority of the former inhabitants of Remnant are staying. His posture is upright, hands folded neatly in his lap as he crosses one leg over the other. ]

Good afternoon! I hope this day finds you all well. My name is Whitley Schnee - and yes, for those who have made the connection, Weiss is my dear older sister. I've only just arrived a short while ago, but should anyone need assistance or advice with their finances I'll be happy to lend my aid. I see there's quite a bustling economy in this world, and I've had some experience in the realm of business dealings. As for what I need...

[ A pause, as he laughs with a little smile. ]

The name and address of a good tailor would be sensational. I'm afraid my wardrobe didn't make the journey with me.

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[aurabble]

You're, what, 14 and you're already an expert about financing? Wow. Are you going to make a business out of it?

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[poshture]

A little older than that, but I had an excellent teacher.

[ no one runs a business like papa schnee ]

Eventually - but for now I'll be helping my sister with hers. This is a new world, after all - the principles of an economy may be the same, but there are all sorts of variables I would like to clarify before attempting a venture of my own.

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[aurabble]

Yeah, Weiss is really good with money.

Oh. So you went that direction. Welcome to the team, Whitley, it's a pretty good place to work.

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[poshture]

That's not who I was referring to.

... You're an employee of the Schnee Company?

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[whiteas]

Use the closet, not the wardrobe. I'm moving my things out of the closet tonight.

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[poshture]

... Oh? Not that I mind - quite the opposite, really - but why the change?

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[whiteas]

My wardrobe is a little more spacious than it looks, that's all.

[ A beat. ] So are you saving the money I gave you for Christmas until you find a specific tailor? I know a couple but they're more accustomed to frillier orders.

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[poshture]

[ ... well, he's not going to look a gift horse in the mouth for now. ]

I'm hoping for someone who specializes in menswear, yes. I'm sure your tailors are fine for dresses, but you know what they say about a jack of all trades.

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[zenoh]

[ A potential customer is always on Ayame's radar, so when she hears Whitley's request, her hands flew to her comms and responded in video, showing a coffee shop in the background ]

Good morning, Mr. Schnee. My name is Ayame Sasaki, and I am a tailor operating at Genessia City. Since it's Sunday, my shop is currently closed. But I am willing to show you my work. If it catches your fancy and my prices are within your acceptable range, then we can start your fitting at a time agreeable to us both.

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[poshture]

[ He has to catch himself from laughing at the idea that price would every be a concern for a Schnee - but he didn't have access to the family fortune here, and while his pay working for this branch of the Schnee Company may be decent enough it's far from infinite.

So! For now, a pleased smile is all. ]

A pleasure, Miss Sasaki. If I may ask, how long have you been practicing your craft?

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[zenoh]

Three years in making menswear and dresses, plus a year in traditional Japanese attire.

[ Ayame nods, with a little hint of both pride and shyness. Her experience is quite short for an average tailor, but being superhuman, the same rules of how fast regular people develops skills don't really apply to her. ]

[Video]

[rubyrosegrimm]

Hey, I didn't know you live in the same house as us. Well, with us being new, I guess that makes the both of us, huh?

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[poshture]

Oh! I suppose we must have just missed each other in passing, then. What strange luck.

Yes, I'm sharing a room with the... [ choose your words kindly, Whitley ] ... spirited Miss Valkyrie, for the time being. I've never shared a room before.

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[rubyrosegrimm]

I tend to wake up late.

Eheheh, your home back in our homeworld must be a very big house then! And yes, her favorite quote is being Queen of the Castle whenever we hang out at school.

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[hellish_butler]

Oh, I see. You're the more charming sibling. I'm Sebastian, I'm the owner of Funtom Corp, located in Nova City.

You know, since you inquired about a wardrobe, I do have a stock of suit and ties I would like for you to try for your size.

[Well, Sebastian in the middle of changing what he normally sells in his store, which is candy and toys, toward clothes and fashion, and Whitely makes a perfect model in his opinion to help experiment with his future merchandise he wanted to sell.]

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[poshture]

[ He notes the 'private' indicator - though at the man's words, the reason becomes apparent, and he has to hide his own amusement at the jab at his sisters.

He agrees, though. ]

Oh, I'm sure you just haven't gotten to know them under the proper circumstances. My sisters are both very personable.

[ Lying through a smile, but at least it's the kind of lie a brother is expected to make to save face for his sisters. ]

Is that so? Not for free, I imagine.

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[hellish_butler]

[Sebastian gave it some thought. Now why do you ask the question when you're a sharp business man? But Sebastian rather like his sharp money minded one track mind.]

Hmm, no. They are very rather the best suit and ties that I can offer, and nobody in the real world get expensive merchandise for free without hard work to earn it. But I'll say this, if you like them and buy them, then a portion of the money will go to support The Red House Foundation for charity.

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[enchantressofore]

It is good to know you have reconnected with your sister here, Whitley. I can honestly say I am happy for you.

Unfortunately I know not of many tailors in particular, but perhaps there are at least stores that will have clothes in your size in the meanwhile? It might not be the finest in the world, but the clothing there should do well enough until you can find what you seek.

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[poshture]

One of the two, at least. Dear Winter continues to evade me. She's always been a touch distant.

Luckily, a few tailors have approached me already - though I have yet to see their wares. Still, progress is progress.

Have you been well, since the dance?

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[enchantressofore]

[ There's a long pause before Whitley gets a response. ]

Not as well as I would like to say sadly, given recent circumstance. I would rather leave it at that.

And you? Aside from finding Miss Weiss, and not speaking with Miss Winter just yet.

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[needssouls]

You must love fancy suits if your looking for a tailor. Then again the feel of something fancy is a nice one, so I could completely understand having a preference.

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[poshture]

[ He gestures briefly to his current attire - a vest and tie, perhaps not as crisp as he'd like (he doesn't have a servant to iron his clothing, and he sure as hell doesn't know how) but still fashionable all the same. ]

I have a certain style I've grown accustomed to. Just because this world is alien to me doesn't mean I need to give up everything I've ever known.

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[needssouls]

Good on you for that. I mean I am sure you might have to make a few sacrifices, but hey don't have to give everything up and a good sense of style should be one of those.

As they say how one dresses can tell a lot about a person.

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[swordprincess]

...Oh? Yet another Schnee? I can certainly see the resemblance...

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[monkeystowaway]

Weiss has helped me find tailors to help with getting more comfortable clothing. You might want to ask her.