-- Ah, you know, I don't know if you've titles for me to use.
[ That might sound like it comes out of nowhere. But he still says it, because he realizes he was about to call them "ma'am" or "lady" or something similar. they struck him as being something of a courtly person, despite their appearance - no, perhaps because of it? How they dress, how they carry themselves. Perhaps "Sir?" Ah well- ]
But, truth told, I cannot know if it is the item or not. None of us really can, unless there's some one who was here from the realms I know and had magic to test it, eh?
Just Rue is fine, darling. If you must, I suppose you may call me Mx, but truly, I will not be offended by the use of my name alone. It's quite what I prefer. I've left the rest of my titles behind in the Feywild and I have no desire to wear any of them again.
[Still, it's a sweetness to even ask. Rue is used to gently correcting people when they get it wrong, so to have someone ask directly is a blessing.]
I will admit I've never even considered that before. The idea that these things we summon are mere replicas. As we ourselves are too, aren't we?
[Rue doesn't look like they mind in the slightest, though their big eyes do brighten at the tease.]
I was a part of the faerie court for thousands of years, so I imagine that some of that influence is difficult to fully shake off. Though I promise you, I'm much happier here sans titles.
[Rue may be all blooms and soft fabrics but there's a thread of dark humor to them always.]
For a second, Lex's eyes go wide. Much like when he saw their appearance for the first time, something like terror makes him forget to breathe. His eyes shift to an alarmed bright purple color. It isn't an immediate Threat to him or anything, but it definitely makes Rue feel very contextually different to him, ]
[ But then he inhales sharply and rights himself. No, no, there's no reason to be so apparently intimidated, that doesn't benefit either of them. Because, the fact is is that there's something equally or more terrifying to consider. Namely, ]
- Should I find a way to speak to the Fox, I think to ask of the matter will be the first thing I do.
[ Because, you know, the replica thing is - unsettling. Yeah. ]
If you have the chance, I would love to hear her answer. But I suppose there isn't much point in fretting over it too deeply. Pray, my friend, does any of this fabric speak to you? I can see making you a lovely shirt, I think.
[ There isn't. He... yeah, Lex looks sheepish and then looks back to the wall. What he reaches out towards is...
This one. A nice blue linen. Sturdy enough but bold, bolder than most would care to dye it in the world he knew. Actually, he isn't sure it'd be possible to do it there. ]
- I'll have to come back on those enchantments. But so as to not waste both our times, I like this one, I think.
A beautiful choice, I'm quite in love with the shade of this blue. It's just so perfectly clear, truly stunning! And it will look so lovely on you.
[They'll just pick a little tag off the wall, write Lex's name down on it, and pin it to the fabric tag for later. Not that their memory has ever failed them yet, but better to follow the process in place!]
Is there anything else you might like to look at while you're here? We have some summer hats and other accessories out front.
Those sound lovely, and I would be interested in the enchanted things too... but where I'm at Lore wise right now, I think it's best that I only commission the one thing, yeah?
[ He shrugs, and, ]
And it's all the more reason for me to keep coming back.
[That's music to their ears and not simply because of the future purchase, but because Rue quite enjoys Lex's company and wouldn't mind the time spent together.]
Next time, then, dear. And if anything comes up where you need something a little special, even if you don't have the Lore on hand, I'll be happy to help you nonetheless. No one should go without something beautiful to wear.
-This may just be my pride talking, but let's save something like that for an emergency.
[ He smirks, because, even as he says it, he senses Rue might be the sort of person to think that the denial of something beautiful is in a sense a lesser emergency. But they've been practical this whole time, so he doesn't think they'll argue the point. He says it as he slides out his spoon ]
Seems to me that event between friends, matters of money ought be settled properly as much as they can. It's devaluing someone's talents otherwise.
[Ah, little magical spoon wave in the air, so majestic. With their business taken care of in the back room, Rue is happy to lead Lex back out onto the main show floor, to collect his details.]
It should only take a day or two. If you prefer, I can have it delivered to your home by one of my sons or you can come pick it up here in person.
I'll pick it up here [ Mostly because he doesn't have a set residence yet ] -- two days, yeah? Or maybe it should be three so there isn't pressure on the timing. I'll plan on either.
I'll be looking forward to it! Remain in the area and be back here then!
[ Which, indeed, he will. The guy winks, turns, and will make his way out to allow Rue their moment here. Unless they had anything else to say before then. But he's back in three days and will be getting the pick up ]
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[ That might sound like it comes out of nowhere. But he still says it, because he realizes he was about to call them "ma'am" or "lady" or something similar. they struck him as being something of a courtly person, despite their appearance - no, perhaps because of it? How they dress, how they carry themselves. Perhaps "Sir?" Ah well- ]
But, truth told, I cannot know if it is the item or not. None of us really can, unless there's some one who was here from the realms I know and had magic to test it, eh?
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[Still, it's a sweetness to even ask. Rue is used to gently correcting people when they get it wrong, so to have someone ask directly is a blessing.]
I will admit I've never even considered that before. The idea that these things we summon are mere replicas. As we ourselves are too, aren't we?
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Ah, well, you reminded me of someone at court. A mercenary can never be too careful, eh?
[ But... yeah. That's.-- honestly, he appreciates in a dark way Rue jumps to that conclusion too. ]
- I had wondered that too. And can't say which I prefer.
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I was a part of the faerie court for thousands of years, so I imagine that some of that influence is difficult to fully shake off. Though I promise you, I'm much happier here sans titles.
[Rue may be all blooms and soft fabrics but there's a thread of dark humor to them always.]
It's quite the concept, isn't it? Terrifying.
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For a second, Lex's eyes go wide. Much like when he saw their appearance for the first time, something like terror makes him forget to breathe. His eyes shift to an alarmed bright purple color. It isn't an immediate Threat to him or anything, but it definitely makes Rue feel very contextually different to him, ]
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- Should I find a way to speak to the Fox, I think to ask of the matter will be the first thing I do.
[ Because, you know, the replica thing is - unsettling. Yeah. ]
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If you have the chance, I would love to hear her answer. But I suppose there isn't much point in fretting over it too deeply. Pray, my friend, does any of this fabric speak to you? I can see making you a lovely shirt, I think.
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This one. A nice blue linen. Sturdy enough but bold, bolder than most would care to dye it in the world he knew. Actually, he isn't sure it'd be possible to do it there. ]
- I'll have to come back on those enchantments. But so as to not waste both our times, I like this one, I think.
[ It reminds him of her eyes. ]
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[They'll just pick a little tag off the wall, write Lex's name down on it, and pin it to the fabric tag for later. Not that their memory has ever failed them yet, but better to follow the process in place!]
Is there anything else you might like to look at while you're here? We have some summer hats and other accessories out front.
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[ He shrugs, and, ]
And it's all the more reason for me to keep coming back.
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Next time, then, dear. And if anything comes up where you need something a little special, even if you don't have the Lore on hand, I'll be happy to help you nonetheless. No one should go without something beautiful to wear.
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[ He smirks, because, even as he says it, he senses Rue might be the sort of person to think that the denial of something beautiful is in a sense a lesser emergency. But they've been practical this whole time, so he doesn't think they'll argue the point. He says it as he slides out his spoon ]
Seems to me that event between friends, matters of money ought be settled properly as much as they can. It's devaluing someone's talents otherwise.
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But Rue picks up what Lex is putting down with a soft, twinkling laugh. They'll never push the subject for long.]
You're very kind, thank you. Just reach out if you ever do need something then.
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[ He waves the spoon in the air and, ]
-- But now I admit I don't know the processes you've to hand here, how long should I anticipate that fabric to be worked out?
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It should only take a day or two. If you prefer, I can have it delivered to your home by one of my sons or you can come pick it up here in person.
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Three days, then. Let's agree on that. I'll see you then.
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[ Which, indeed, he will. The guy winks, turns, and will make his way out to allow Rue their moment here. Unless they had anything else to say before then. But he's back in three days and will be getting the pick up ]