十二 ❀

[naicha]

_{[ phone ]}

Hi! If anyone still wants to try out the bubble tea on the menu at the cosplay cafe, they'll only be on the menu while stocks last, so if you're too late after you hear this, that's not my fault anymore, okay?

But hey, I heard something about a prom? Wah, it sounds like so much fun! Who's going? I think I am. Yep, definitely. I think it'd be really cool if I got to go with prince or something like that. Like the ones in Goong. _{[Now she's a little depressed.]} ... only Korea knows what I'm talking about again... _{[Then she remembers!]} Ah, are there any princes in Mayfield? Can anyone ask for me!?

I have to get something to wear, too. Mm, there's so much to do, I wonder if I can make it...

<sub>[ action ]

[ Prom means snazzy clothes. The Doctor does not have any. Taiwan knows this. So later on in the day after her phone call, you'll find the two doing the following: ]

[ A Taiwan pulling the Doctor by the wrist as they go window shopping. ]</sub>

Wow... Look, look! I think this one will really make jiejie fall for you! <sub>[ She taps on the glass. What she's pointing at looks awfully flashy... ]

[The Doctor is being pulled, perhaps slightly against his will, and looking confused as to how the hell he got into this situation.]</sub>

Are you quite sure that's what she likes? I mean... I don't know, does anyone even know what she likes? ...Is that something that people like? Because it's really... _[awful] Well, I mean it's... very... really... something.

It'll make the Doctor really something!

Well, something is a word for it.

_{[ B In one of the shops, picking out suits for the Doctor. ]}

I saw JJ Lin wear something like this once! But he's not very cute. _{[ Puts that one away, gets another. ]} This will make you look like Takeshi Kaneshiro!

I have absolutely... no idea what or who that is. And honestly they don't sound too impressive. Bowties on the other hand are very impressive, especially when you wear them while saving the universe. So what I'm saying is, I think I'm already quite impressive. ...Oh, you're not listening at all are you? Fine then.

_{[ C Taiwan depriving the Doctor of his clothes and his pretty cool bowtie. While she's going around looking for more clothes for the Doctor to try on (oh dear lord) she's made him stand in the middle of the store. Shirtless. ]}

It'll help you build more confidence! Wait there, okay? <sub>[ TAKING HER TIME LALALA ]

[ The Doctor is watching her closely. Really he doesn't seem all that embarrassed! He's more cold than anything as he occasionally shivers and crosses his arms over his chest and is totally oblivious to the scandalized reactions of any drones. He seems a bit agitated though whenever he loses sight of Taiwan. ]</sub>

Oi! Do you still have my tweed and bowtie? I had to regain those you know. You can't just toss them away. Seriously, don't even think about it. I'm out of things to trade back to the Post for my tie. Besides, tweed is classic, you know.

...And again with the not listening. Aside from being extremely handsome, why did I end up with this face being the one that no one ever listens to!

_{[ D Alternatively, hipster Doctor. ]}

Aiya! Doctor, you look really cool now!

_{[ The Doctor inspects his clothes, looking rather miserable, but doing his best to hide it and failing rather spectacularly. So really he's simply sulking. ]}

Are you sure this is what normal humans wear? Because I'm not really feeling very... cool at the mo. More like... really really... ridiculous. Honestly, I think she's going to laugh. I think I'd have much better luck with the bowtie. I was wearing one when Marilyn Monroe started to fancy me, you know. And Marylin, she knew what was cool.

_{[ Taiwan puts her hands on her hips. You know she means business when she does that. ]} Doctor! Are you really going to let yourself get hung up over that bowtie?



_{[ ooc: Joint post with coolbowtie. Taiwan and the Doctor will be replying to action threads separately by default. If you prefer a three-way thread, please say so. ;u; There may be threadjacking from either of us as well. ]}

Comments

[encored]

Are you truly going to waste your time on that? I can tell you with full certainty that you shan't find an ounce of entertainment there.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

I don't know, I think she expects of me. And at least it's better than doing nothing like I've been doing lately. Besides, I'm already thinking of ways to make more interesting.

...Most of them involve alcohol in some manner.

[encored]

Ah, if that's the case, do take a camera with you. I'd hate to miss out on you embarrassing yourself horribly and in a very public manner.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

Why don't you bring the camera and take all the pictures yourself? Or at least help me cause a bit of trouble.

[encored]

[thinks about that for all of two seconds]

I could make some time in my schedule. No sense missing out on a perfect opportunity to watch idiots squirm. [his definition of 'a bit of trouble' may be slightly different]

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

Perfect! Though I'm not sure about squirm, I'd prefer run. Never had a dull night that involved running. And if not, someone needs to cause a bit of trouble.

[encored]

Running is perfectly fine, too. So long as there's something to keep it from being a completely dull mess with horrid music, I'll be pleased. [he is looking forward to this already]

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

I agree completely. There needs to be something to do after the dancing. Not that I don't like dancing, I love dancing, but add in a little trouble and it only gets better. [Which he sounds really excited about]

[encored]

I can't say I disagree. ...Dancing and running at the same time might be something to try. [there would probably be much tripping and injury involved but he considers dancing and fighting at the same time a good idea, too]

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

Brilliant! Let's try it. Two of my favorite things in one. Like fish fingers and custard.

[Considering how often he trips simply walking... this is a horrible idea.]

[encored]

[best idea even if there is a high possibility of breaking all the things]

...I'm certain they will go together better than fish fingers and custard, at the very least.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

Oi, don't knock it until you've tried it. And you should try it.

This is going to be an excellent night. We'll have to drag Sen along.

[encored]

I'll trust your word. I find custard fine on its own, I won't be adding fish to it any time soon. [but he looks pleased enough by the second part] I'll be looking forward to it.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

No, no, no, you don't add fish to it. You dip the fish fingers in the custard. That's how you do it right.

[Looks pleased as well because that is an unusually positive response for Charles!]

Really? Well, good. Because I certainly am. ...Should I buy her a dress.

[encored]

How is that any better? It's still fish in custard any way you look at it. [can you tell he is the kind of person who doesn't let the peas and potatoes touch]

You should have one made, the quality will be better than if you buy one from a shop here.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

But it's a specific kind of fish custard! My kind.

[He pauses at the suggestion. He's bad with girls, even he knows it. So he figures at whatever Charles suggests, it's probably a good one. He leans closer to Charles, wrapping an arm around his shoulder to talk secretly to him. Probably for no other reason than because it makes things seem more exciting.]

And how do you suggest I do that? I don't really know where to look for girls clothes and dunno if you've noticed but I'm a bit clumsy sometimes. So I'm afraid that it might be slightly disastrous if I tried to do it myself.

[encored]

[oh, this must be what it feels like to be in one of those low-budget spy films in which everyone speaks in stage whispers... also, giving the Doctor an incredulous look why are you so ridiculous]

Your clumsiness is a bit difficult to miss, yes. [he can already see the pin and scissor massacre his attempts at sewing might be] You could give the town a call and see if any tailor will take your commission. There are quite a few good ones, I would recommend Alice or Abel.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

[Being being ridiculous is cool]

Alice or Abel, right.

...Who are they?

[encored]

They're both people I've commissioned clothing from. Abel runs a shop and makes a business of it, I believe, but I'm sure Alice could be reached just as easily.

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

What do I go and ask for. Just a dress? Are there different kinds of dresses? Blimey, I dunno about this.

[encored]

[...] Of course there are different types, what sort of question is that? Just ask for something that suits her, the occasion and the weather. Even you can manage that, yes?

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

...Of course I can! It's just clothing after all. Not flying a spaceship or fixing a quantum engine.

[He lets go of Charles and turns away, as though to go do that right now, before turning back around]

What do you think suits her.

[encored]

I'm starting to believe you can't manage it on your own at all, but coming from a man in tweed and a bowtie it isn't very surprising. [seriously man how can you build a coffee pot from scrap kitchen utensils but not know your way around clothing]

Silk or chiffon would be best, in something green or blue. [the latter because he is biased...]

[coolbowtie.livejournal.com]

Bowties are cool.

[And he repeats what Charles advises, as though trying to remember exactly what he's been told.]

And then I just go up to one of these blokes and tell them to make me a dress? ...Well, not me, but I'll give it to her later.

[encored]

[doesn't say anything aloud about the bowtie thing since he will forever disagree any way it's sliced, and nods after he's done repeating everything.]

Precisely, and that's all there is to it. -Ah, you will need measurements of course, but I'm sure you can manage that.