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Princess Rosella of Daventry ([personal profile] primrosella) wrote2011-01-15 03:52 pm

Quest 245

Oh, rats, it seems it's one of those weekends again, just the same as ever.

...Though come to think of it, we didn't have one of these weekends last month, did we? I do usually try to keep track of them as best I can, whether it's on the weekend itself or on the Monday just after, which seems to be one of the most constant things around here--that the Monday after a weekend like this will never have a curse on it, as though it's meant to be a respite after a whole weekend of trouble. And most every month I say the same thing--that it's one of those weekends again--but now that I think about it, I don't recall saying so last month. Did we miss one, along the way?

Last month was rather strange in itself, though, since we don't often have curses one right after the other, either. And of course, a random weekend like this is two days of curses, one right after the other, so perhaps the two have something to do with each other, after all. It's something to think about, in any case.

The good news is, I seem to have drawn a rather harmless curse today, and one that I've had before, though not...er, precisely in this sense. I do think I look quite nice, though, even if black isn't exactly my color of choice. And of course, the hat is just lovely as well. I suppose I'll have to take care not to let any children knock it off with snowballs, though, won't I? I hear that's rather one of the hazards of having a hat like this, after all.

The bad news is, I think I know exactly whose clothes these are, which means--

Oh, and I know it's a bit late, but thank you again to everyone who came to the arcade earlier this week! I had a lovely time, and it was great fun seeing all of you. It's always a fine thing to take time out and enjoy oneself, isn't it? And it's always so easy to focus on the bad things in life, so it's good to stop and remember once in a while to look at the good ones, too. And I'm so very glad for that.

Arthur, I know we'd planned for a meeting today, and I've been looking forward to it very much; I do hope you'll forgive that I'm dressed a bit...unusually, today. And of course, I hope you haven't found yourself cursed today either--though if you have, it's no trouble at all to arrange a different time, of course. As I mentioned earlier, the Mondays that follow these sorts of weekends are usually guaranteed to be free of curses. Or at least, as much as anything can be guaranteed in a place like the City.

And Miss Philomena, when you have a moment, I'd like very much to show you the--well, I think it's a rune, but I'm not quite sure, actually. I suppose it might be a sigil or a hieroglyph, just the same, but in any case, it's quite odd and I'd very much like to know what it is.


[OOC: And the name of the game is Wardrobe Switch! Specifically, she's traded clothes with Cain today, which means she's running around looking something like this. Fab Victorian gear, ho!]

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
What did you get stuck with?

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, er...someone else's clothes, actually. I'm afraid all my dresses are gone, so I've found myself in a rather unusual outfit today.

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Lucky you. At least it's clothes and you have something to wear.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
I've had this one before, actually, but never quite like this. Most of the time I end up in jeans and things, having traded with some other modern girl. This is...a bit different, I'm afraid, but you're right, it could certainly be much worse.

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
How bad is the outfit?

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, it's...a suit with coat and pants, and a hat, and all very neatly tailored, besides.

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I could use that outfit right now.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! Er...I'd be very glad to loan it to you, of course, if I weren't wearing it at the moment. And I don't think I can get rid of it, anyway, knowing this curse.

...Please do pardon my asking, but Angela, is that you?

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. It's me. Surprise?

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I suppose I'm glad that you like the hat.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Surprise, indeed. I, er...do you need clothes, then? I'm sure I have some around that would fit, Duo's or Sam's or...

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, it's...a very nice hat, of course.

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I already have pants, but I do need a shirt and some shoes to go with it.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Let me see, then. I have a pair of Duo's boots and a rather large sweatshirt with a hood, if you think that would do?

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, it's not exactly first date wear, but I can't go shirtless and barefoot either. I'll take them.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll just go pack them up and bring them for you, then. You're at home at the moment, aren't you?

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I am. Building 12, apartment 1014.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
It'll take me a bit, then, but I'll be right over as soon as I can. Oh, and I'll stop at the Welcome Center on my way, and see if they have anything there, as well. In case there's something that might suit you better.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
I did try to find the best when I needed a new one. Or at least one very like mine from home.

[identity profile] pencilandpixel.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks, Rosella. I owe you one and a half.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, of course, I'm glad to help.

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
It certainly is. And I intend to take very good care of it, of course.

[Okay, well, time for awkward.]

...I...expect you're in much the same predicament that I am, then?

action;

[identity profile] wellguarded.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nigel considers using the Network to talk about this nonsense, but in the end realizes that direct action would probably be best for everyone involved. So sometime after Rosella's post goes up there is a very pointed knock to her bedroom door. But as always, Nigel doesn't wait for a response, simple tries the door and cracks it slightly -- not far enough to make out his silhouette in the hallway.

An awkward clearing of a throat follows.
]

...Rosella? Are you and your...hat otherwise occupied?

action; | what is this i don't even

[identity profile] primrosella.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fortunately for Nigel, Rosella's still in her room at the moment, shuffling through piles on the floor and rummaging around in search of the box of clothes she'd packed away after Duo had left. She's far enough into the mess that she can't feasibly get to the door, but she does stand upright and turn halfway, looking in that direction at the sound of the knock.]

Nigel? Oh, er...no, not at all. Do come in, if you'd like. I'm just looking for something, at the moment.

action; | clearly it is a sign of bffery on nigel's part.

[identity profile] wellguarded.livejournal.com 2011-01-15 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[ There's a hesitation, the door opening only a little farther but not far enough for Nigel to stick his -- well, her -- head in. No, he remains stubbornly out in the hall, though he does raise his voice loud enough for Rosella to be able to tell the difference. ]

Yes, well, I was wondering. If it'd be too much to ask if I could borrow some clothes.

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