NETBOOK 👊 EARLY DEC

[jouvente]

Sooo, I was thinking! Some of you celebrate something this month, right? Just like "Halloween"?

I was already beginning to prepare for what we do back in Vaugarde and figured wait!! I could share with all of you! We call it "Love Arena Day"! Basically, it's where everyone battles to give the most perfect gift to their loved ones. The one who makes the other one cry wins!!!

For those that celebrate something else, what do you guys do? I'm really curious to know!

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[jouvente]

Yeah, it really has been, hasn't it?

[ He gets it. It would be a lie to say he isn't still thinking about said crazy things from time to time but. ]

But least we got this to look forward to! I'm pretty set on what gifts I want to get you guys, but I miiight need a favor from you? Whenever you're free!

[start_again]

???
What kind of favor?

[jouvente]

Nothing big! Promise!

[ Does he elaborate? Nope. ]

[start_again]

Well I'm free pretty much whenever? Right now if you want.

[It's not like he really has a job or anything else time-sensitive going on.]

[jouvente]

Oh!
Right now right now?
I mean, right now is good!!! Yes!!

[ The tiniest of pauses. ]

Umm
Room?

[start_again]

[isa you cannot be flustered about this, you were the one that asked for it!!]

Sure, see you there.

[jouvente]

[ Yes he can and yes he will! ]

Great!! Gonna run back now!

[start_again]

[Siffrin is already there waiting when Isabeau gets back, sitting on the side of the bed and idly kicking his feet where they dangle, too short to reach the floor.]

Hey. Is this idea for one of the others?

[He's just guessing, since...y'know, it seems weird to ask for someone's help with their own gift. And also it's hard to think about the fact that Isa will of course be doing something for them. The inevitability of that is obvious, but it clashes with some self-perceptions uncomfortably.]

[jouvente]

Hiya Sif!

[ Isabeau just about beams at the sight of them, as if he doesn't see them plenty as is but that's to be expected, isn't it? It's hard not to respond to the bubbling happiness he feels when he sees them. Seeing their legs dangle... cute cute.

Though that happiness briefly leans into confusion. ]

The others...? [ ..OH. ] Nope! Got those already sorted out!

[ Setting his bag down, he starts rummaging before giving them a shy glance. ]

Just been something I've been meaning to ask you but never really found the right time to? [ What with... everything? Anyways, he holds up what looks to be measuring tape. ] I was actually hoping I could take your measurements!

[start_again]

[Oh. Oh! Okay. Siffrin colors slightly but he is totally normal and not gonna make a whole Thing out of this.]

Oh. Um, sure. What do I need to...?

[Is that something they need to stand for? Probably, right? They slide off the bed to their feet.]

[jouvente]

I promise nothing too much! You standing will make it easier.

[ Though, Isabeau does need his notebook for this, which he will set on the bedside table with his pencil before he approaches Siffrin. Fumbling with the measuring tape in hand a bit nervously. Even though realistically he has nothing to worry about.. there's still a slight bit of fear he somehow might mess this up. ]

Might need you to be without your cloak, but otherwise you can stay in your shirt and pants. No need to dress down completely or anything! [ A pause. ] Umm, gonna be a bit of touching, but if it ever gets too uncomfortable... let me know?

[ Only feels fair to warn him before he gets started and all. So he doesn't surprise him too much! If Isabeau wants to make these perfectly fitting and perfect to Siffrin's size, he'll have to be accurate with his measurement taking. ] Gonna start with your chest, shoulder width and sleeve length first. I'll walk us through what I do after that. Let me know when you're ready?