Seventh Pattern ; video

[hikaruorkaoru]

Good news, fellow enclosure-mates.

[Does he sound happy? He's certainly grinning enough.]

I am pleased to announce that Hitachiin Fashion [yes, the name needs work; no, he doesn't care right now. they'll have something better by the time they actually take over a store-front or whatever] is now able to extend our services!

We -- Kaoru and Hikaru Hitachiin -- have perfected a system by which wings can be safely dyed.

[And, for show, he turns his back, showing that the once pink (or blue, good luck telling which one is which now) wings are now a pale beige.]

It is totally gentle on the feathers, non-toxic, and lasts four to six weeks with proper maintainance.

And! For a limited time only, we are offering wing dying service free with any hair styling or outfit commission.

Prices are negotiable!

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[universal_charm]

Well, aren't you two enterprising?

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[hikaruorkaoru]

The wings were just unacceptable without a way to change their color.

So, we fixed it.

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[universal_charm]

So I heard. You guys already dyed yours then, I'm betting?

_{[ What can he say, he likes you two. He even had you over for dinner. ]}

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[hikaruorkaoru]

We had to try it out somehow, and none of our usual toys are here. So Kaoru did mine, and I did his. Just really simple colors this time, to make sure it worked without hurting the wings.

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[enchantressofore]

You actually find a use for money in this place?

[She's not sure if she's impressed, bewildered, fascinated, or unimpressed. It's really a strange combination of emotions filled with a million questions, and although she wants to ask about the dye... She might as well stick with the same train of thought she started with, right? Right. No need to even try at being polite, she's just going to ask.]

Just what in the world do you do with whatever payment you receive for your... Service?

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[hikaruorkaoru]

There's no money here. Which is stupid, by the way.

[He will never be convinced that not having currency solves problems. It just creates a whole host of new ones -- like underappreciated artists with no way to sell their wares, so they're given away and taken for granted.

Not the Hitachiins, thank you very much.]

A lot of what we get is edible. So. Yeah. Though art, furniture, and manual labor are also acceptable.

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[enchantressofore]

Hm... The best I could do is offer metalworks, though I know not if you would be interested in such things.

[Not that she knows who would say no to a decent weapon (except possibly Aang), but that's another matter entirely.]

Just what is the use of dying your wings, though?

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[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Considering how they're in a world without any currency, it seems likely the two have set up some kind of service and barter system. Ingenious.]

What do you two charge for your services?

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[hikaruorkaoru]

That depends what someone is willing to offer. That's how it works: service described, offer, counter-offer, back and forth until we agree.

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[whiskytraitorfirefight]

Suppose I had a long coat - wool blend - that needed the sides taken in to be more fitting and the sleeves and hem shortened.

Tailoring services in exchange for a basket of baked goods?

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[wildbluevagner]

...Do I want to know what you thought up as the alternative to 'free'? [He's just a bit sore still from the twins being the twins to him the other month. And dissing his groove.]

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[hikaruorkaoru]

Food, goods, or services.

[One day, poor soul, you will see the light and let them help you. This is what Hikaru firmly believes.]

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[wildbluevagner]

That's it? Sounds like an easy enough trade. ...Assuming I needed anything you offered.

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[breezing]

Are prices trading stuff?

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[hikaruorkaoru]

Sure are. And we're totally willing to cut you a good deal. Because I like you.

[Yes. He plays favorites. And won't hide that fact. Little not!sister is good in his books.]

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[breezing]

I can trade art stuff!! Or if you ever need airbending, I can trade doing that.

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[withoutdoubt]

Dyeing wings? That's not dangerous?

[Considering how sensitive they are...]

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[hikaruorkaoru]

We managed it just fine. You have to be careful doing it, but it works.

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[withoutdoubt]

Even going from dark colors to lighter ones?

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[niepokonany]

So, um, super important question.

You do, like, tailoring stuff? What kind of clothes can you make?

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[hikaruorkaoru]

Fashionable clothes. Seriously, all we don't do is things that look like crap.

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[niepokonany]

[He grins, fairly obviously pleased with this answer.]

Okay, sweet, but like, how do people pay you?

omg I am so sorry for the late tag I just had to

[selfhelp]

Oh wow, I've been thinking about that kind of thing for a while now.

[Truthfully he'd pondered magic methods before, but dyes are more convenient for everyone if they work. Kudos.

And a fashion service? That's just an automatic ping for him.]

What kind of prices are we talking about, considering there's no money here?

Totally cool! I am always up for late tags!

[hikaruorkaoru]

We accept payment in the forms of food, goods, or services.

/o/

[selfhelp]

That's a pretty broad range of options for payment...

[Hmmm.]

Well, I can't cook, so that's out, unless you accept bakery deliveries. What kind of goods and services would appease the fashion squad?