thesphererp | video; un: littlebird

Greetings, everyone.

[Sansa stands stiffly, though she's perfectly at home in the position. She's wearing a deep green dress. Around the neck she's embroidered flowers in contrasting green hues, and steel-colored ribbon weaving itself through the flowers. Behind her, she has a few other creations hanging- a fish swimming happily at the bottom of a deep blue skirt, scales created in fabric around the waist, a short-sleeved, dark-grey collared shirt with a small gold kraken on the breast pocket.]

For those of you who do not know me, my name is Sansa Stark.

I realize, in my two months here, that much of what I know from my home could be considered 'outdated' or silly. But with so much time and freedom here that I find I previously did not have, I thought I would make myself useful.

Back home, one of my favorite things to do was always sewing. I sewed gowns, cloaks, embroidering tapestries or even leather armor. There was not as much to do in Westeros as there is here, so such things were common place. [Clothing and her hair were two ways she'd learned to rebel against those around her, or to fit in. She dressed like those she admired or wished to emulate. Here, she still favored more modest styles, her clothing lacked much of the detailing that her Westerosi garments had.] I've already done a few things for myself and Theon Greyjoy, and I'm more than happy to offer my services to others, or even to teach a few people, if they'd like. I can also make lace, knit, weave, even work a bit of leather- all manner of things.

Please let me know if you'd like to request my services, or if you'd like to look at a few of the other pieces I have. I thank you in advanced.

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[The events of the month has exhausted her but she takes the time to reach out to Sansa and speak to her about her business.]

Hello. I do not believe we've met but I have opened a clothing store or... I believe it's called a seamstress store for those who wish to have clothes designed from their homes. I am still learning how to run a business. I have only been open for a month or so. But I would like to perhaps do business with you, if you are interested.

I do embroidery work but it is time consuming. If you are willing to contract to pick up some of the work and I can help those who come to you who need entirely new clothes. You will be paid of course.

I have a store front near the bookstore. If you would like to stop by.

Of course- that sounds quite lovely. A business partnership.

I'd be more than happy to discuss further. Is there a time that works for you?

Any time this afternoon or tomorrow if that does not work for you.

[Her schedule is malleable.]

This afternoon would be lovely.

I'll come stop.

I will text you directions and be waiting.

[She texts directions about thirty minutes later and makes sure to close up prior to Sansa's arrival but leave the front door unlocked.]

[sansa knocks on the door of the shop, before letting herself in. She looks around curiously.] Angel? It's Sansa.

[She's sitting just behind the counter on a small two seat couch that she'd set up for her work. Her fingers move quickly, adding a bit of lace to a shirt she'd been making for one of her customers. Most of the work is done using the machines she'd found here but lace is delicate and must be done by hand.

Her head rises and she smiles gently when she sees Sansa.]

Yes. Welcome. I'm glad you found the store okay.

[She stands and places the cloth down on the seat.]

It's nice to speak to you in person.

It wasn't too difficult. It's a lovely area, really.

[She takes a few more steps inside and sets her bag aside. Inside she has a few more samples of her work, including the particularly ornate piece for her brother while he was here.]

You, as well. How long have you been open?

It was just after a friend of mine disappeared from the Sphere. Someone... I was close to. Max helped me set it up and I've been here since.

Maybe... 3 months now? I'm not sure.

[She hasn't been keeping track.]

I only advertised once, before I got the store front. I suppose I should do that again.

Well it's a lovely shop, though I'm terribly sorry for your loss. It's never an easy thing.

[She moves to take a seat.]

Especially if we're to work in tandem. It never hurts to remind people.

[She quickly shakes her head from left to right.]

You have nothing to be sorry for. It was a few months ago now... [She's had some time to adjust though it's difficult, in a way.]

I could think of something to say... I admit, this is my first time owning a business. [She gets a fair number of people in the store on a daily basis looking for things that aren't currently made in the Sphere.] I have some sketches of outfits I've made and sold, if you'd like to see them.

Oh! Yes, please, I would absolutely love to see your work!

I've never owned a business, either, but perhaps it's not too different from ruling, only on a much smaller scale.

[She raises from her seat and slides behind the counter to find her sketchbook. Her current work isn't formed enough to really show her but she has some sketches of things she's made and things she's been hoping to make for herself as well as others. A lot of her original designs are made within her size, shown at the windows and then added to her closet whenever she has a new design. She doesn't wear a lot of different clothes but it has been a good way to advertise.]

Here. Please look. These are some of the things I've made. This one here. [She points to an ornate red dress.] Is the one in the window.

It's actually the one I had thought about when I heard your advertisement. You see. It's made out of a thin fabric but it would look lovely with golden leaves or something embroidered into the neckline and along the hem. Not a lot but an accent to the red and a little more color.

Goodness! [Sansa pages through the sketches hungrily, pouring over them.] These are outstanding, Angel. I'm truly impressed.

[She looks over the red dress sketch, then turns to admire it in the window.] I do, yes- oh that would be lovely! May I? [She looks to Angel for permission to touch it.]

[She nods her head.]

Yes, of course. We won't be able to work together if you can't touch the dresses. Please. [She gestures with a hand at the red dress in the window. The fabric is carefully pinned at the back to fit the slim mannequin perfectly.]

I'm glad you like them. I admit, I draw even if I don't have orders. It's... calming. There are a lot of designs that I hope I can one day create.

Perhaps we'll be able to do it together, some day, then.

[Sansa's already touching the garment with gentle hands, feeling the thickness of the fabric, trying to get a feel for it.]

They're unlike what I've ever really seen before, but I'm aware my home has a far more modest fashion than others here. [That modesty she carried with her. She dressed very well, but her skin was seldom visible.]

Did you get this fabric here?

I try to create many types of fashions. I've been learning about each persons worlds and I hope to make clothes that are similar in some way.

It's like a little piece of home. [She nods her head.] I did. I have a vendor that Max introduced me too. If you want to find another type of fabric I can ask. They sometimes bring me samples too.

What are the fashions like in your home?

That is a noble cause, and beyond that, it is kind and thoughtful of you.

The women all wore dresses, long and flowing. Fur was necessary in the North, while lighter, flowier silks were preferred in the South, as were brighter colors. In the North, we wore thick fabrics to keep us warm, embroidering them as we saw fit. In the South, many women liked to bear their arms, or their chests- my friend Margaery was never shy.

I prefer a more modest dress.

[She liked to hide her body from those that would use it against her.]

I think I could make something like that. I haven't used a lot of fur. I don't know if I can get it here... there aren't animals but I'll ask.

[There is a lot about the sphere that doesn't make sense but Angel isn't the type of person to look too closely.]

I like cute things myself and flowers.

video; un: littlebird

Video un: angel (forward dated to end of Sept)

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