video; un: lady, dated 3/7

[dohaeris]

[a girl, straight backed and very poised, wearing a fashionable black dress with ravens swooping down over the shoulders to meet under her high narrow neckline, just wide enough to frame the black buckle of her necklace with a silver needle hanging down. her hair is dark and braided tightly back. it's hard to tell in the lighting if it's brown or red. there is what appears to be a sled dog sitting at her feet in a fashionable matching collar.

the parlor she sits in is a bit chintzy, with elaborate wallpaper. weirwood leaves hang incongruously overhead.

she looks and acts as if she's watched several tutorials on setting up your own youtube videos. her smile is practiced but not unkind.]

Hallo, I'm called Alayne Stone. This is Lady. [she pets her canine companion on the head.] Our gracious hosts have helped me find lodgings in Cellar Door, and work making clothes for the Night Walkers here. I would like to make clothes for all of you as well, but I'm afraid I don't have the supplies. Still, if you bring me good cloth and leather, I would be glad to make you what you want. I can make leather shirts, and padding, for those who have need of armor.

You might ask the lantern imps to bring you to the Rookery. If you find yourself in Cellar Door, it's hard to miss the building with the weirwood growing out of it.

[she gestures up and out at the leaves.]

Thank you for your time. And thank you, to everyone who helped me at the inn and the board walk. You've been very kind. I hope I'll have the chance to return the favor.

Oh! Are there any Architects here who do work on buildings? I might need some help with my roof.

[the vibe is spoiled somewhat as she struggles to turn off the recording feature.]

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video; un: sylphjayz

[returncoat]

Well, well. I'd say welcome, Miss Alayne, but I'm new here myself. Nice to meet you, anyway. You can call me Alvin.

[She's something like ten years Alvin's junior, at his best guess, but the girl's clothes and general bearing make it hard to be as casual as he'd like. He's still doing it, of course, but it takes more effort. He rakes his hair back from his face.]

If I got you enough leather, would you be able to make me a coat? How much do you think it'd run me?

[It's gotta cost more than just the materials, right?]

[dohaeris]

[she is very much a teenager trying to seem older than she is.]

It's good to meet you, Alvin. I would be glad to make your coat. I shouldn't like to ask too much of a fellow new arrival, but anything else you can spare in the way of dressmaking supplies, or food for Lady, would be very much appreciated.

Video; un: lothrat

[ezra_of_lothal]

Hello, Alayne.

I'm Ezra Bridger. And this-[He points to the white feline peering around his shoulder.]

Is Sahar.

I don't know how to weave or tan...yet, I guess? But I did learn how to spin thread, the last place I was before I came here, so if you ever need another pair of hands for that, I'm happy to help.

[dohaeris]

She's lovely. Oh! I have--[skittering black void broadly in the shape of a kitten with wings lands on the couch, squeaks, and crawls up her leg.]

This is Visenya. She was born to a cat that used to live here.

[alayne pets her head and gets nibbled on. she doesn't seem to mind.]

I'm afraid I don't have anything here for you to spin [or a...loom...], but I'd be glad to trade a little work for your fine thread. And I do use quite a lot of salvage, so if you find any old clothes or beads I would be very grateful for them.

video; un: bad.apple

[laniidae]

Well, well. Seems you've landed on your feet, haven't you, pretty miss?

[Ah, yes, she knows that accent, and that wolf dog. And those dressmaker sensibilities.

It's somewhat rare for Renfri to use video, but she does this time, and it seems as though she's doing better than she'd been back when she and Alayne had first crossed paths; some of the bandages have come off by now, and she's looking reasonably in better spirits.]

Pity you missed the wedding last month. You might've had all manner of business.

[dohaeris]

[a bright, genuine smile for her first friend.]

Princess of Creyden. I expect I'll see you in here soon for your fitting.

Video; un: darkness

[survivalthroughhate]

[A face comes on that looks more like some sort of demon than anything else. Maul's red-and-black skin color plus his horns make him stand out in an obvious fashion, even with all the other varied Sleepers here in Trench. However, when he speaks, his voice is completely at odds with his looks. It's smoky, low, and soft in tone, making him sound more like he should be lecturing in a university hall instead of contemplating murder as he so often does.]

While I do not normally seek out clothing for myself, I am sure my friends would say I could always use more clothing for my wardrobe.

[Given he doesn't even possess enough outfits to last a full week, he definitely could use more outfits.]

What do you take as payment?

[dohaeris]

[a lady doesn't gawk at strangers, not matter how brightly colored they might be, and truth be told she finds his username more offputting. it is the sort of thing joffrey might have come up with, but she's not about to let her apprehension show.]

I would ask for dressmaking supplies and proper meat for Lady, but anything easy enough to trade will do.

video; un: misterpresident

[quicktimer]

[MEANWHILE, ON THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE HELPFULNESS SPECTRUM, THERE'S THIS IDIOT.]

Uh. You're handmaking clothes for people? What, like one of those Etsy things?

[dohaeris]

[is that the boy with the fingers. and what do these words mean]

I make clothes for people, yes. Sometimes I make collars for hounds.

Video | un: alphatwin

[sparklehorror]

[A crafter herself who'd like to open a shop of her own someday, Mabel is attracted to posts like this like a moth to a flame. Not much younger than than this girl, Mabel is her polar opposite, however -- her own garments are all bright colors and ruffles, and her hair is a wild mass of curls.]

Did you make the dress you're wearing, too? Because it's gorgeous. You totally look like a goth queen or something.

[dohaeris]

[goth? she grins.]

I make all my clothes, when I can help it. It's a way to attract custom by showing people what it is I do.

[and it's a small way of wresting control from littlefinger, but that's neither here nor there.]

Did you make your clothes?

[they're sweet. brighter in color than she might have chosen, but sweet.]

video | un: SCREAAA

[azurestar]

[A very magic deer with three stars in its horns is what appears on video and he is very interested in that pretty tree, but more so the things she's saying and her wolf. He is more simplistic mentally than usual as a deer right now, though that is slowly changing and he is able to communicate psychically through the Omni's mental connection to sleepers.

He sends through a feeling of curiosity and eagerness, then the thoughts: 'welcome' 'fashionista'. The second word is approving.]

[dohaeris]

[is that a deer. is it........talking to her?? well. courtesies were invented for exactly this sort of thing.]

It's good to meet you, my lord [baratheon] Deer.

video; un: taka

[retsuden]

Are you able to do embroidery on clothing that's already made?

[ She looks like one of the ladies from storybooks he read as a kid and they could all do embroidery, okay. ]

[dohaeris]

Yes, but it's much easier to do the embroidery on a piece of spare cloth and sew it on once it's finished.

Did you have something in mind?

[she is a lady, and she does do embroidery. she embroidered the ravens on her dress, in fact.]

Video | un: mister_hatter

[payingfordeliverance]

[This answering video begins with an up close and personal shot of a very long dog snoot. Or, something that is at the very least dog-shaped. Once the creature retreats enough to be seen properly, it proves to be a big black borzoi with glowing spectral eyes, decidedly unnatural. But the ears are perked up in excitement, giving the dog the air of nothing so much as a very inquisitive horse. The man who appears in the frame once the dog has backed away enough is grinning in a resigned sort of way and has one arm draped over the dog, who has apparently done his damnedest to get into his person's lap from behind as he handles the omni.]

Ehhhh, begging your pardon, Miss Alayne -- this one here would like to know if the collar your lovely Lady is wearing is your handiwork as well.

["Boof," adds the dog politely. The borzoi is Break's omen, and he ran to badger him into getting onto the omni the minute he saw that collar.]

Re: Video | un: mister_hatter

[dohaeris]

[she beams. what a handsome dog! the eyes are a little concerning, but the owner doesn't appear to be frightened. lady swivels to peer into the omni.]

It is! Would he like one of his own?

video; un: trashmouth, private

[measuringdicks]

Hey, Alayne, right? It's Richie.

[Richie is sitting right outside the clinic, and he whistles for something off-screen to come join them. Sure enough, S'mores the direwolf comes into view, and Richie gives her a gentle pet and a little kiss on the top of her furry head before looking back to the Omni.]

If you wanna repay the favor, you oughta bring Lady over sometime to Turtle Cove. Just follow the painted turtles around town. She and S'mores can hang out.

[dohaeris]

[she checks, twice, to make sure the privacy option is on. and then she leans forward, peering into the camera. so does lady. she sniffs the image display, just in case.

that's a direwolf.

her voice is low and her eyes are wide. she almost laughs, lets out a tiny breath.]

Where did you find her?

video | un: 🐟 wanda

[explosion]

[ wanda waves to lady. no, she has no idea how to deal with dogs given sparky was around for an episode and a half and the construction of wandavision's opening credits. she can only hope lady likes being acknowledged so quietly. ]

Did you have any Architects offer to help with your roof?

[dohaeris]

[fortunately lady is more perceptive (and polite) than most dogs. she gives a friendly, gentle yip.]

Not yet. Does it rain very much, here?

video; un: sevenswans

[kroenleinia]

That's beautiful. [Bella is genuinely impressed, and it shows in her eager tone. She quickly backpedals, stumbling over her words a little and clarifying:] The, uh...the embroidery on your dress and the dog collar, I mean. You're really talented.

[dohaeris]

You're very kind. I could make you a dress, if you like.

video: un; apparition

[unphase]

[Tinya's sitting in a low-backed armchair as two kittens play at her feet and a third--ink black with a much more intent stare than most kittens have--sits on the armrest]

Oh, thank the Mistress. You make dresses according to design? Because I can sketch out what I'd like the best, not just bring the fabric and trimmings. I'd really appreciate it.

And I'm Tinya! I'm very glad to meet you, Alayne.

[dohaeris]

[that's...a little boring, but pretty helpful. she'll be able to knock them out fairly quickly. ]

I would be glad to make your dresses, and I'm glad to meet you too. And all your little cats! I had one pressed upon me by my neighbor.

[she looks back and forth.]

Visenya?

[a kitten-sized shadow lands in her hair, and amused raven noises can be heard coming from the direstion of the tree. she picks up the kitten and turns it towards the camera.]

video: un; an.observer

[thisislife]

[guess who's waving sheepishly]

Um. Hi, Alayne. It's me, Lexi? How's Lady? Have you met Orville? [she holds a hedgehog cradled in her hands, holding him up for inspection. then, her nose squinches in thought] And what's a Night Walker?

[she could guess, given the name, but she didn't want to assume]

[dohaeris]

[lady yips politely and alayne smiles.]

It's good to meet you, Orville.

[is that her omen? certainly winter likes to be addressed, but he generally prefers to speak for himself as well. should she fetch him out of the heart tree? but he'd probably say something imprudent on purpose.]

Night Walkers are the singers and entertainers, here.

[some of them do other jobs, but she doesn't ask questions.]

The woman who lived in this house was an old Night Walker who sang in mummer's plays for years and years. She had beautiful gowns, but she was quite small. I've been taking them to pieces and making new ones.

[it was practically all she had done in the eyrie, when she hadn't had to mind sweetrobin.]

Are you well? Have you found yourself lodgings in the city?

video; un: pierrot

[likethelight]

[ Oh! ]

If I show you a sketch, would you be able to approximate something? A long coat that might be durable enough to withstand fighting in?

[ Added quickly: ] I can bring you fabric. Or anything else you need.

[dohaeris]

I can certainly make you something like that, and I'll try to make it look like your picture. I will need to take your measurements first.