Video - Heaven's BBS

[clothes_make_the_man]

Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've made an announcement like this, but I'm afraid I've been a little busy lately. I hadn't intended to stop taking clothing commissions, but I've been training with Lady Orihime over the past few weeks to learn more about creating divine raiments and it's been taking up most of my free time. I've finished my first major project, though, so I've got a little more flexibility lately.

I still won't be taking commission work until I've finished my training, but I do have enough time to open the temple up for beauty treatments. The pools in the garden behind the temple have healing properties and help keep skin soft, and I can also do hair and nail work for anyone who's interested. In addition, I'll be teaching a sewing class once a week at Hakkai's school. And once Lady Orihime is satisfied with my progress, I'll be able to start making clothing again too. So if anyone is interested in any of that, feel free to let me know and we can either set up an appointment at Lakshmi's temple or get you enrolled at the school.

[Forrest smiles, nodding at the feed.]

I'll be looking forward to hearing from you all!

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[mersunary]

[Hey, look at that! Forrest with his hair down isn't a sight you see everyday, right? Think about all the work that must go into keeping it up normally, gosh!]

Can't think of a better reason to have a first visit, you know? [Hehe~] Ahh, it's so cozy looking in here, though! I bet you could get used to a set-up like this really quick, huh?

[clothes_make_the_man]

[And it's just as luxurious looking as always. Normally he takes it out before bed, but that's a whole process, so he figured it would be easiest to just do it ahead of time.]

It didn't always look like this. I moved most of the pillows in here for the sleepover, and just never took them out. It's just too comfortable.

[Smiling, he playfully flops backward into a pile of pillows as if to demonstrate.]

See?

[mersunary]

Well, they really make the place feel super welcoming. I can't blame you for keeping 'em out like this.

[And, of course, she can't help but follow Forrest's lead and give that pillow pile a shot as well, falling into them face-first and landing with a soft 'paf!']

Ahh, too comfortable for sure!

[clothes_make_the_man]

Mmhmm!

[Forrest nods with a little giggle as he sits up to look at Soleil, crossing his legs with his hands resting on his knees.]

So, what would you like to do first? Should I paint your nails?

[mersunary]

Yeah! Work your magic, and maybe we can catch up a little while you do that.

[Easier than trying to have a conversation while, say, snacking, or something like that.]

Sound good?

[clothes_make_the_man]

All right! I'll get my supplies, so go ahead and get your slippers off and make yourself comfortable.

[Forrest smiles, heading over to the little table with his nail polish, coming back with a bottle of it and sitting down across from her again.]

[declamando]

That sounds wonderful. [And if it's a new skill, far be it from Maria to stop him practicing it.] I do usually stick to paler colours for this kind of thing one way or another - the darker ones don't really suit me as much, I find.

[Not that they don't suit her at all, but they remind her a bit much of what she used to be.]

[timeshields]

[It's at least long enough that she can tuck it behind her ears, but she'd really rather not.]

... Thank you.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Yes, pastel shades suit you much better, I think.

[It's an assessment he's quite comfortable making even after this relatively short meeting. He gets right to work on mixing and swirling some pink and white nail polish together for her, working with a toothpick.]

[clothes_make_the_man]

My pleasure.

[And there's the snip snip snip of the scissors as he gets started.]

[declamando]

I think the same could be said of you as well. Dark colours may not look bad, but they still don't have that same effect as the pastels on certain people.

[And likewise, the darker shades suit others better. It really depends on the individual. Even as she says it, she watches him swirl together the nailpolish with obvious interest.]

I may have to try that myself sometime. Though probably on Natsuru or Uta's nails first rather than mine.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Yes, I tend to leave the darker shades to my father.

[Forrest laughs a little - it's an entirely affectionate barb at Leo's expense.]

It's easy once you get the hang of it. Kairi let me practice on her.

[mersunary]

[The pillow pile is plenty comfortable enough for now, really, so all that's called for now is to free up her feet, stretch, and admire the interior of the temple a little more thoroughly while Forrest fetches the essentials.]

Hmm, so! Have you been busy with the manicure business? I bet a ton of people would be after you for something like this, you know?

1/2

[clothes_make_the_man]

Yes, today was especially busy. A little more than I expected, but that's all right. I do enjoy it, after all.

[Forrest smiles as he comes back with his supplies, setting them to the side in a small non pillow covered area before sitting across from Soleil.]

2/2

[clothes_make_the_man]

Well then, let's get started!

[And not started on a pedicure, but rather tickling Soleil's feet. It's been a while since they've gotten to hang out in a casual setting, and Forrest is feeling playful.]

I've got you!

[declamando]

Ah well, if it suits him then you can both do your own style, can't you?

[Maria imagines that's likely already the case, she's just carrying on the more lighthearted tone.

There's a little nod at the mention of Kairi.] I've met her a few times, she does seem like she'd enjoy something like that. Natsuru would let me practice on her, I'm sure.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Mmhmm. What works for one person won't necessarily suit the next. That's what makes fashion so interesting!

[Forrest smiles brightly as he starts in on her nails. The swirling effect is very pretty, lending a light opalescence to the overall appearance.]

Not as much as I do, I think. But she's very kind, letting me try out new things.

[declamando]

That's right. It's also what makes it so difficult, but that's part of the fun.

[Which not everyone might agree with, but it seems like Maria and Forrest are in good company with each other here.

Maria watches the application of the nailpolish with interest, noting the opal effect even as they continue talking.]

Still, it doesn't seem like she'd dislike it enough for it to be troubling her to ask.

[mersunary]

Whoa-!!

[Clearly, this was wholly unexpected, and Forrest's attack plan catches her completely off guard.]

Hahaha, h-hey, what's the big idea, making such a bold move like that?

[Though she quickly makes a move to squirm out of the way, her laughter betrays just how much she's taking this in stride. It's all in good fun, after all!]

[clothes_make_the_man]

I was just thinking it's been a long time since we were able to relax together like this.

[What with the war and all. Forrest laughs too, crawling after her and poking at her toes.]

So why not enjoy a little laughter together too, right?

[He figures it's a sentiment Soleil would definitely appreciate.]

[clothes_make_the_man]

It would be boring if everyone looked the same.

[Yup, definitely on the same wavelength. And now that Forrest is getting the hang of the swirl, the rest of the nails go fairly quickly.]

No, it's not troubling at all. It's enjoyable for both of us.

[declamando]

It would. Though I've been around the fashion industry enough to be used to the quirks.

[Even if the music industry was her main one, an idol generally ends up brushing with both, in her experience.]

I thought it would be.

[clothes_make_the_man]

I've been designing clothing for years, but I'm only just getting a feel for the industry. It's very different in this world than where I come from.

[Still, he doesn't seem bothered. And with a smile, he moves back down to Maria's toes.]

Do you like the swirl pattern? Should I finish your toes with it?

[declamando]

Was there a proper fashion industry where you came from? There seem to be people from all sorts of different eras here.

[Meeting someone unfamiliar with running water early on kind of coloured Maria's perceptions there.]

I'd like that, if it's not too much trouble.

[mersunary]

[Clearly, peaceful moments like this were always worth taking full advantage of back home, and while the atmosphere of the heavens isn't exactly the same, it's hard to let the opportunity to let loose slip past.]

Haha, well, of course! [But don't expect her to take this without some kind of reaction. Her smile turning into something a little more mischievous before she springs forward, aiming to tickle at his sides.] Just as long as I can make you laugh right back...!