aefenglom | She sings! She dances! She can help you pay your taxes!

Name: un: Taru
Date: Feb 13th
Format: Video

_{[When the feed connects there's nothing to be seen other than a standard sized, wooden chair in the middle of a meagerly furnished dorm room. Soon however a rather petite figure comes into view, one with a cute face and rather large, pointy ears. She can't be more than three feet tall by the looks of it and once she's clambered atop the chair she's left standing on it, only to thrust her arms dramatically in the air for a big wave, a high pitched voice following the action.]}

Hullo! I'm Tataru Taru but just Tataru will do. Twenty one summers old and at your service!

_{[That's right, she's just fun sized. Her arms drop to her sides as she continues.]}

Now I know I haven't been here for very long, but I realized rather quickly that not many here have heard of Lalafell. No I am not a Fae, nor am I anything but a fully grown lady - we Lalafell are simply a small, youthful race - and quite successful might I add, especially when it comes to trade and magic.

_{[She gestures to herself, pointing to her chest.]}

So, for those curious Monsters and Witches out there, not only am I a Lalafell lady but I'm almost a whole Yalm in height. Quite tall!

_{[And she's proud of it too. Now that that's out of the way...it's time for The Hustle.]}

Anyroad, since I've to make a home for myself here and have only found part time work...I wanted to offer my services! Surly tax season is creeping up on everyone, yes? Keeping track of finances and spending, either business or personal, is my specialty! I'm also a very skilled seamstress. If there's something you need made I can sew it! Cooking? Cleaning? Mining? Juggling? Entertainment in the form of song and dance? I can do it all!

If you've any questions don't be shy! Send me a message or come say hello when I'm working at Precogstitchin' or The Sly Seadog! Hope to hear from you all!

_{[With a smile and big wave she's hopping off the chair, only for the feed to cease a moment later.]}

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You surely don't waste any time, do you?

Of course not! Time is coin and coin is what a person needs to live. Wasting either is a sin.

I suppose so.

[Despite what she says, Rose has lived a relatively pampered life, and has never actually worried about such things. Given her skill level at everything but healing and gardening, it’s probably for the best.]

But really, two jobs already? You are making time for yourself, aren’t you?

They're only part-time. I've more than enough time for myself.

That’s a relief to hear.

[Given how the Scions ran, even two full time jobs likely wouldn’t be too much. Still, it was good to check in.]

[...Especially when she has a favor to ask.]

I may have need of your...services.

What did you have in mind?

Sewing.

[Rose turns around, revealing two bright wings.]

I have no idea what to do with these.

Oh. Oh my.

_{[Well...yeah, she can imagine it'd be difficult to wear, y'know, tops when you've got wings sticking out of your back.]}

Well, I'm sure I can alter garments you have to fit.

I would appreciate that.

[Rose smiles. She hates having wings.]

I’ll pay you, of course.

_{[After meeting the Sylphs Tataru's always wondered if having wings for someone her size would be more of a hindrance or a help. Either way, she can understand the annoyance of having new, er, parts you didn't ask for.]}

Let me know when a good time would be to meet.

[Rose may not be lalafell height, but she's short, even for a Miqo'te. She can confirm that being shorter doesn't make having the wings any more convenient.]

Would tomorrow work? I believe it would be better to meet sooner, rather than later. I'm rather limited on what I can wear right now.

[And her plan B is literally cutting holes into her shirts. This was also her plan A until ten minutes ago.]

_{[Please don't just...cut holes in your shirt. Please. That's so feral and chaotic. No.]}

Mm, it should! I'll find time just for you.

[True to her word, Rose shows up the next evening with a small pile of dresses in hand. Thankfully, she’s resisted the urge to butcher them so far, although there’s no telling what would have happened had she waited another day.]

Thank you for agreeing to help.

_{[Still wary of the free housing that's been offered to the Mirrorbound, Tataru's still taking up temporary residence at the Coven for now. When Rose makes her entrance Tataru's quick to show her back to her room, having her make herself comfortable the best she can. It's very modestly furnished but it's more than enough for someone like her.]}

Not a problem at all. We can't have you going around feeling uncomfortable. All I need from you are a few measurements and I'll have them done for you by the end of tomorrow.

_{[It's a surprisingly easy fix - all it requires are a few cleverly placed snaps and a bit of additional fabric.]}

[It’s not so much Tataru’s living situation that concerns Rose, as much as it is her insistence on doing everything. Still, Rose needs help, and she can hardly think of anybody more qualified than Tataru.]

Once again, I appreciate it. These wings are more trouble than they’re worth.

[She takes a good look around the room. It’s very...Tataru, alright.]

You seem to have made yourself comfortable.

_{[Look Rose if you are Doing Things then you've less time to Think Things and the less time Tataru has to explore existential thoughts the better.]}

I would imagine so, especially if you weren't born with them.

_{[Which would be weird, for obvious reasons.]}

They're pretty though.

_{[If that's any consolation? Moving to get her sewing kit out she finds her measuring tape, along with a notepad and pen (incredible technology by the by).]}

I've done my best to. I'm still settling but it's better than the first few days I spent here.

[Rose nods. The wings are pretty, she’ll give them that. She’s going to spare Tataru the details of what she associates them with, though. Rose can’t even blame Tataru for trying to block out the existential thoughts; it was hard enough for Rose, and she’s used to this. She can’t imagine what it’s like for someone who isn’t already used to dimension-hopping.]

It must’ve been quite a shock.

[Rose didn’t help matters there, she’s sure.]

Still, as miserable as it is, this place has its charms.

Quite a shock indeed.

_{[The Miqo'te woman was the one to break the news to her, after all. Since then things have simply become increasingly ridiculous. To Tataru's credit though she thinks she's doing a good job dealing with all the bullshit being thrown at her. Whether or not it gets to her eventually will remain to be seen.]}

It isn't so terrible. _{[Or, at the very least, Tataru doesn't find it miserable.]} Here, come sit on the stool over here so I can measure you.

[Rose nods, taking a seat. Tataru may not remember Rose, but Rose remembers Tataru. The lalafell can be rather...forthright, when she means to. Rose isn’t going to risk angering her now. Especially when she’s doing her a favor.]

[Rose isn’t going to say it when the other woman hardly knows her, but she’s doing a much better job managing here than Rose did when she arrived.]

Have you met any of the more colorful characters here?

_{[It's best to just let her do her thing. Once she has your measurements written down you'll be free from her. Notebook and pen at the ready she uncoils the measuring tape and begins her assault.]}

I can say I've met quite a few. People here are certainly not boring, that's for sure.

_{[She can't help but think of Mikasa and Tendou when she says as much, stepping up on her tiptoes as she stretches the tape across Rose's shoulders.]}

Have you?

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