Eighth Pattern ; Audio

[hikaruorkaoru]

[Today, the camera isn't turned on. Hikaru isn't about to really let himself be seen with bruises and a split lip. Nothing irreparable, but he doesn't feel like letting anyone see, and he's not putting on make-up just for talking to the journal.]

So. Gotta ask --

Does this place have any video games? Like... something on a handheld system? I don't even care if it should be in a museum, I need something. Been way too long since I played anything.

[It was, strangely, something he found himself missing a lot as the days went by. He'd grown up in a world of fashion... and video games.

His father had even hinted at leaving his company primarily to Hikaru while their mother left hers primarily to Kaoru. Of course, they'd both work both jobs... Hikaru wasn't quite willing to really accept the idea of being apart from Kaoru, even professionally.]

Comments

Re: voice;

[universal_charm]

I can show you if you like. I'm pretty sure I remember how to work it. If not, I'll bug Luke about it.

[tea_lover64]

See you then. Be prepared to work hard.

[voice]

[sharknado_swimmer]

Know what you mean. If I find something, I'll bring it over and challenge you, how's that?

...oh, hey, name's Matsuoka Rin, by the way. I just got here a few days ago.

Re: [Action]

[complicatedliar]

I have a rather vested interest in the health of my tailor. [These clothes don't make themselves.]

What incited such unpleasantness?

[voice]

[hikaruorkaoru]

Just as long as you know you'll totally lose.

[But he actually sounds... a bit happier than he has been.]

Hitachiin Hikaru. I've been here awhile. Fair warning: It doesn't get less boring. Sometimes it gets weird, but.

[Action]

[hikaruorkaoru]

I got into a fight with a guy. No big deal.

[Yes. A "fight." In which he threw maybe one blow. But, hey. He can call it what he wants.

"Fight" sounds better, anyway.]

voice;

[hikaruorkaoru]

I'll ask Kaoru about it.

Re: voice;

[universal_charm]

Sounds like a plan then. How's the Luceti fashion biz treating you?

audio;

[withoutdoubt]

I guess I could see that... People are pretty friendly around here, after all. But I'm sure someone would understand if you and your brother wanted to spend time alone with one another.

[voice]

[sharknado_swimmer]

Oh~? You sound pretty confident.

[Rin sounds more cheerful than he has as well, glad he's got someone who's at least on his level around here.]

As if getting wings stuck on your back isn't weird enough to start?

[voice]

[hikaruorkaoru]

I've been playing video games all my life. I don't lose.

[And, yes, he's way too cocky, too.]

Not long after I arrived? They messed with everyone's ages. Got to be thirteen again, and that sucked.

audio;

[hikaruorkaoru]

Yeah, maybe. But it'd be so much easier if I could just find a handheld. Then we don't have to worry about other people.

voice;

[hikaruorkaoru]

Not too bad. Keeping it small right now, preparing an awesome summer line.

audio;

[withoutdoubt]

Yeah, I understand. Like I said, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for it. I'll let you know if I find anything, okay?

Re: [Action]

[complicatedliar]

I didn't think you were the sort to do that.

Re: voice;

[universal_charm]

I'll be sure to check it out then. I don't exactly have anything prepared since I showed up in winter.

audio;

[hikaruorkaoru]

That's great. We'll totally provide an outfit or two in exchange.

[Action]

[hikaruorkaoru]

Usually nobody has the guts to hit me.

voice;

[hikaruorkaoru]

We were going to have a spring collection, but since we didn't start work until January, there was no way that was going to be ready.

Re: voice;

[universal_charm]

But... that gives you like four months doesn't it? Surely that's enough time to come up with some designs.

_{[ No concept of how fashion works right here. ]}

Re: [Action]

[complicatedliar]

Ah, the great equalizer of a place with no money.

voice;

[hikaruorkaoru]

No way!

I mean. Maybe to design it, maybe. But you have to design the clothes, make a mock-up, alter it according to the three dimensional shape, then sew the actual item. Then you have to advertise it and make adjustments for anyone who orders it, since there's only custom work here, no mass production.

[Action]

[hikaruorkaoru]

And no Mori-senpai or Honey-senpai.

It totally sucks.

Re: voice;

[universal_charm]

Huh... I guess I never thought about it. I mean, I've never had the money to purchase high-end, so it's what I can look the best from the chain retailers.

voice;

[hikaruorkaoru]

Even chain retailers are like that. They get their designs and mass produce the clothing, but it all is done usually, like, six months in advance, at least.

Like, the fall and winter collections are displayed in Paris in late February.