[open network - video]

[ruevealing]

Who: Delloso de la Rue
Username: Rue
Warnings: n/a

[For their very first network appearance of this kind, Rue's feathery countenance exudes warmth, their big eyes unblinking while they graciously greet their audience. A small peony is tucked into their ear tuft of feathers.]

Hello dear friends. For those who I have yet to meet, my name is Delloso de la Rue and, as you can see for yourself, I am not very much not a human.

Though us non-humans have been made to wear a glamour outside of these halls, that does not fix the problem that most human retailers do not make clothing fit for our unique frames. Coming from a place most similar, I've spent the last few millennia creating my own outfits as the ones available to me rarely could fit either my wings or my stature.

So, Ms. Eda and I shall be working together to help supply custom clothing to any of those struggling to find attire that fits. For a small fee, I'm happy to design any number of outfits to help accommodate wings or a tail or whatever you may need. Truth be told, design is a passion of mine, so I'd be delighted to work with all of you to make something to your liking.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're interested. I'm looking forward to future collaborations!

Comments

voice / dontron3000

[semilethal]

Wait, wait wait. That- glamour thing, that whatever those techs did. That's legitimate? It actually works?

voice, un:rue

[ruevealing]

Certainly. It's inconvenient to even have to hide, of course, but at least it takes none of my own magic to work. It goes on and off on its own, whenever you leave the property.

1/2

[semilethal]

(2/2) voice / dontron3000

[semilethal]

[pings brother] Leo! Why didn't you tell me it worked!

-Rue?! Rue, right? What are your rates!

voice; un: primetime

[neonleon]

[wtf does he get pinged into]

I didn't even know it was a thing. How can I tell you something I don't know about.

voice / dontron3000

[semilethal]

They tell everyone about that on arrival! I just thought they were full of it! Are you telling me you actually went a month without- what am I saying, of course you did.

You probably mostly hid in your apartment and didn't even come out unless it was dark, didn't you? If you even remembered, which you clearly did not.

[neonleon]

You can't prove any of that.

[semilethal]

I don't need to. -also yes I could.

Are you coming with me to get your own bespoke suit or not?

[neonleon]

Yeah, sure. I'll come along. Could make some things a little easier.

[semilethal]

You know what 'bespoke' is, yes? Where is the enthusiasm!

[neonleon]

Believe it when I see it.

[MAYBE HE'S JUST ANNOYED HE DIDN'T LISTEN.]

[semilethal]

Please. Polish that shell, brother, and meet me B-3. Look your best so we don't embarrass the family.

[ruevealing]

Certainly not too much more than supply cost. Please, come in and we can talk preferences - fabrics and colors and textures - and measure. I'll design whatever you like from there.

[semilethal]

A bespoke suit... I've always dreamed, but never dared.

How do you feel about satin? About extremely royal purples?

[ruevealing]

To be true, I feel quite deeply about satin and royal purples. Such a beautiful combination. Please, I'd be so happy to make you such a suit!

[The very idea of providing anyone with an outfit of their dreams is just overwhelming to Rue. Nothing could make them happier.]

[semilethal]

Fab. Where's your storefront? We can talk numbers, both fiscal and physical.

[ruevealing]

Currently, I'm just based out of my living room, apartment B-Three. It's not completely ideal, but perhaps in a few months, we can move to somewhere with a little more space.

I suppose the plus is being home is that I can serve tea and treats while we meet.

[semilethal]

Sure yeah. [Leo will like them, probably? Donnie is. Persnickety about his snacks.] I'm bringing my brother with me. I assume now is good?

[ruevealing]

Absolutely! I'll get everything arranged posthaste!

action with leo!

[semilethal]

[Is practically skipping over to Rue's, carrying- yes, a sketchbook full of probably not good ideas of extremely awesome suits that all look very 80s under his arm.

Bespoke suit! Bespoke suit. He's going to look extremely expensive and unavailable, he knows it.]

!!!

[ruevealing]

Well hello! Welcome!

[The door swings open and Rue stands there in all their feathered glory, towering above the turtle siblings at an easy seven feet tall, their long, elegant neck bowed just slightly to clear the doorframe. Unsurprisingly, considering their call to action on the network, even with their large, winged frame, Rue is dressed in expensive, silken fabrics, a pale seafoam dress with long sleeves cut open from wrist to shoulder, allowing their wings to fan out.

And one of those wings waves the pair inside.]

Please come in, my dears.

[neonleon]

[Leo is following after him, looking not super impressed on the outside until he sees Rue and ...well. It's easier to feel more at ease with another non-human around.

And it's easy when Don's this excited too.]

So you're Rue?

[semilethal]

You're much larger than I expected. [donnie you can't just call someone larger than expected] What's your wingspan? I'm dying to know your mass to volume ratio. Can you fly? [Already reaching for his own tape measure in his battle shell side pocket]

[ruevealing]

[donnie!!!!! you can't just say these things!!!]

Yes, I'm Rue.

[They blink slowly at Donnie, fully taken back by his words. How does one even begin to respond to that??]

No, I can not fly. Why - Look, why don't you both come inside before the questions begin. We can have a cup of tea and learn more about one another. Perhaps we can begin with your names.

[neonleon]

Yeah, Don, let's go inside before the questions begin.

[Going in with Rue's encouragement.]

I'm Leo, this is my brother Donnie.