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[floralteas]

[ The video shows a slender young man in tattered Japanese robes. On his head is an open face mask of a dog made from paper and thread, its mane reaching up to the small of the man's back. ]

These monsters aside, this is the nicest kidnapping I've ever been to. It's been days and I have yet to be drugged, beaten or sold into slavery. [ Considering what his life was like, this is seriously a step up. ] But clothes might not last these attacks, so if I start walking around naked please refrain from pointing or grabbing at my manly spirit. I'm actually quite shy. [ Shiro said, as he smiled boldly. ]

Is there a place in this world for an umbrella maker to gather materials for his craft? I used most of what I could find for this mask. I'm mostly in need of colored paper, paints, oil, lacquer, and bamboo.

Comments

[extramural]

You could run without arms.

[ He sounds rather like a bored schoolteacher who's had to correct someone a thousand times before when he says that. ]

It may have. I did not ask.

[floralteas]

My balance would be off.

[ He tried running with his arms tied and it was awful. ]

[extramural]

Yes. But you could compensate.

[floralteas]

Let's say I could compensate. And I get home safe, and sound and armless. How am I going to continue my craft without my hands? And speaking of crafts, you don't look like you get much sun. Can I interest you in an umbrella?

[extramural]

Prosthetics, perhaps.

[ A blink. ]

... I would... not turn one down.

[floralteas]

'es. And I will attach those prosthetics using my tongue.

How do you feel about umbrellas that come with accessories? [ Like maybe a smaller one for that dog. ]

[extramural]

I have never had an umbrella either way, so I have no opinion.

[floralteas]

It'll be done in a week. Make sure to pay me.

[extramural]

That can be arranged.

[ Though it may not be with actual money. ]