Zhen nó La Valette
Servant of Naamah
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 3, 2011 14:13:54 GMT -5
Eager to find some appropriate clothing for joining a healer's unit, I made my way up to what appeared to be a clothing store. It was later in the day, about mid afternoon and I wore a light pink gown with a silk under lining.
I opened the door slowly and looked around before stepping a few feet in. I looked around, wondering if the clothes here would meet my needs.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 3, 2011 15:03:37 GMT -5
I sat in the backroom, sewing together a bodice when I heard the door open. In my mind I was reciting the 119th psalm. I found that meditation upon the scriptures was the best way to keep my heart from evil desires. I view the faithless with loathing, because they do not heed your promise.
I stepped out and saw a foreign woman walking through and I wondered if she needed something. "Madam ... might I be of some assistance?"
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Zhen nó La Valette
Servant of Naamah
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 3, 2011 15:23:17 GMT -5
I looked in the direction of the voice to see a handsome young man, I immediately dipped into a curtsy as I was taught by various tutors, "Good day, sir. I am called Zhen no la Valette. I am to give my services to the healing unit for the war. I was hoping to find some adequate robes and perhaps a few conservative gowns?"
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 3, 2011 15:37:14 GMT -5
I raised a brow. It was an odd request, since she could buy such down in Night's Doorstep and save a tailor's fee. I was highly tempted to omit this fact though and make an extra coin, but such a thought left my mind quickly. "Zola Ben-Schmule," I told her simply. "You are aware that I specialize in finer apparel typically I trust, gowns etc." I truly did not much about the pagan wars, other than that I was grateful they would not reach our doorstep. "However I would be delighted to service you. If you have measurements with you I can get right down to the design of the gowns, and I may have some robes in the back room that would suit you just fine."
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 3, 2011 19:17:58 GMT -5
I blinked at this new information, "No...I did not know, but if you can fullfill my needs then I'm sure your store will be adequate. My owner prefers that I have finer apparel in any case."
"Measurements? I...I don't think so... Could you simply measure me?" I asked softly. I wish that I had thought ahead for such things.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 4, 2011 1:21:21 GMT -5
I nodded. "I can. I only mentioned it because it saves time ..." I didn't mention to her the times women tried to take my nearness to their advantage.
I took a line from under the desk and asked for her to step into the back room. "Also I can get you some robes while you are back here and you can try them on. Also how many gowns will you need?"
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 4, 2011 3:18:13 GMT -5
I walked into the back room and made my way behind the wall. I assumed that he would need me to remove my gown. All I wore beneath my gown was underwear. I slipped the gown over my head and let them settle on the side. I moved a arm up to cover my small breasts. My figure was so thin, that I didn't need the use of a corset.
I peaked my head from behind the screen,"Do you need me to remove my underwear as well? I was planning to have 2 robes and 2 gowns." 2 robes and 2 gowns seemed adequate to what I needed. I didn't normally go out and spend nearly this much, and I was always careful with Zephyr's money.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 4, 2011 15:31:55 GMT -5
I walked back and she had already undressed, I quickly set my gaze down, not wanting the first impure thought to race into my head. “No, you’re fine,” I said and unrolled the line, keeping my mind focused on the style of the gowns. They would be simple things, perhaps a little tight. She was as skinny as a pole.
It was a fast process at first, the line from neck to floor, waist to floor. I marked all of them down. “Hold out your arms I said, ready to take waist arm and bust measurements.”
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 4, 2011 22:02:36 GMT -5
I shivered a little when I felt him press the measure from my neck to the floor. I spread my arms out, allowing the room temperature to hit my vulnerable nipples and perked up. A small blush came to my face, but I quietly watched him continue his work. I was sure that he had done plenty of other measurements.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 4, 2011 23:48:54 GMT -5
I was standing behind her now, moving the line from wrist to wrist. I then brought it over her head and wrapped it around her breasts then slid it down to the small of her waist and then her hips. In my mind I was altering styles to match the slim form that had decent hips, anything but thinking about her form as something other than that.
"Alright, we're good. You may dress now."
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 5, 2011 1:00:38 GMT -5
I nodded to Zola, covering my chest and moving behind the wall again. I slipped my gown back over my head. My fingers went through my silky strands to adjust my hair.
I moved from behind the screen and turned toward him, "Do you have some ideas?" I asked in a soft voice.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 5, 2011 1:29:57 GMT -5
“I do,” I said to her and moved over to the table and began sketching. “You may sit should you so desire.”
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 5, 2011 17:06:27 GMT -5
I watched him start sketching and I moved over to look at what he was doing, "You don't have to create something new for me... Do you have anything in the store that is my size? I'm sure that will be adequate..."
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 5, 2011 18:23:44 GMT -5
I lifted a brow at her words and still wondered why she had come to a custom shop. Again though it didn’t matter. “Robes I have. I can check though and see if there are any gowns that would fit you. People always end up cancelling orders and I’m typically left with a few things scattered about. But you want something simple so, even If I have to sew it, it shouldn’t take more than a couple days.” I then got up. “Just let me check storage quickly.”
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 6, 2011 2:18:59 GMT -5
I listened to him quietly and then gave a nod, gesturing for him to go to his storage unit. As soon as he left me alone, I began looking throughout the store, wondering if there was anything that would be of use to Zephyr. I looked around for hidden passages, checking the walls and stepping on the floor to find any missing boards. I hadn't stumbled upon anything, though, so I wondered if this man was truly as clean as he seemed.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 6, 2011 2:30:38 GMT -5
I returned shortly with two robes, one white and the other a tan sort of color. Both would fit her well. The other item was a gown, just one, that matched the style. "These are what I could find. I hope they are to your liking. If you still require another gown it will have to be sewn. I can have it delivered to you in two days time."
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 6, 2011 2:41:39 GMT -5
I turned away from the solid wall when I saw him coming back. I walked toward him and looked at the two robes. I nodded, "These will be fine. How long will it take for you to sew me another gown?" I moved my hand out to gently touch the fabric of the robes.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 6, 2011 2:51:29 GMT -5
"Two days, as I said." I then added up the cost. The robes would be discount of course, as would the dress. I then handed her a slip of paper with the bill. It was really a low price. "Is that fair?"
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 6, 2011 3:00:32 GMT -5
I looked at the paper and blinked for a moment and then turned toward him and nodded, "Yes, that would be fine." I took out my coin purse and added up the right amount. I gave him the coins. "Is there a bag you could place the items in? And may I have a look at the sketch of the gown? What color do you think would be fitting for my skin..?"
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 6, 2011 12:51:24 GMT -5
I counted the money carefully and placed it into a bag by my side. "I do have a bag. Let me go to the front room, and I can put this a way, bag up the clothing and then show you what I have in mind. I know I'm thinking a silver or blue color for you."
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 6, 2011 17:30:53 GMT -5
I nodded at him, "Silver sounds nice. I don't have many silver dresses..." I waited patiently for Zola to return.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 6, 2011 22:34:04 GMT -5
I put the money away and returned to her with a sketch of the dress, simple in make, but well fitting to her body. "How does this look?" I asked, setting it on the table.
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 8, 2011 18:46:45 GMT -5
I looked at the sketch and nodded, "That looks nice. Will it be acceptable for me to pay once I have seen the dress?" I looked at the bag of clothing I had already, confident that Zephyr would be glad to hear that I I had not spent much.
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 8, 2011 20:37:22 GMT -5
“it’s customary to pay 50% as a down payment for labor and time. If you are displeased with the dress afterwards you will be refunded. I’m not going to take the trouble to make something not knowing if I’ll ever be paid of course.” I added a smile onto the end of that, letting her know I was just explaining business policy.
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Zhen nó La Valette
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 11, 2011 0:21:47 GMT -5
"That sounds appropriate. How much are you charging for this dress?" I asked quietly. When he gave me the number, I figured out the 5% in my head and brought out the right amount of coins. I placed it in his hand, "Shall I come to pick it up in 2 days then?"
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Post by Zola Ben-Schmule on Jul 13, 2011 0:10:46 GMT -5
I told her the amount and nodded. "That's correct. Is there anything else that I can help you with or shall we call it a day?" I asked with a pleasant grin.
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Zhen nó La Valette
Servant of Naamah
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Posts: 42
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Post by Zhen nó La Valette on Jul 15, 2011 12:42:15 GMT -5
"You have been of great service to me. Thank you," I said with a short bow of my head. I made sure that my purchases were in hand when I left the store.
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