[Text] un: dianthus

[crimsonflower]

Hello, my name is Edelgard von Hresvelg. I have only been in Nippon for roughly a month, and I wanted to reach out to the community. I have not before lived without some form of assistance, so I am greatly uneducated in a few things that I am seeking help with:
1. Domestic Chores
→Cooking
→Laundry
I can tidy and wash dishes on my own, but those are not particular tasks that require skill or knowledge.

2. Employment, my skills are as follows
→Organization and Management
→Stamina, strength, and martial prowess
I can offer myself as a chess partner, a bodyguard for exploring, and I am able to memorize details very well. How the last may be utilize I will leave up to you.

3. Art
I am looking for models or mentors. I cannot pay in money just yet, but I am willing to offer other means of payment through bartering or services. My paltry skills need improvement and I am unsure I can teach myself the basics without assistance.

Before I conclude this message, I would like to preemptively apologize for any delay in my own responses. I am attempting to teach myself how to type efficiently on this device.

Comments

un: asch

[charredflame]

I can teach you the basics of cooking if you like.

[crimsonflower]

I would truly appreciate it! Eating out isn't exactly cost effective.

[And konbini can have questionable quality.]

[charredflame]

No, it becomes expensive very quickly.

Would this be your first time learning how?

[crimsonflower]

I was occasionally given kitchen duty while studying at an academy, however it was not enough to actually learn anything.

[So like twice, three times max before they gave her other things to handle.]

[charredflame]

I see. So we can start at the very beginning.

I'm not very busy, so choosing when to begin would be at your leisure.

un; sneaky_fox

[damn_kitsune]

Cleaning one's clothes is not that difficult. Especially with the devices they have here that can help you with that chore. They're fairly easy to figure out and I do not mind showing you how they work.

[crimsonflower]

I would certainly appreciate it. I've already ruined one article of clothing in my ignorance.

[damn_kitsune]

My, now I wonder what you did to ruin your garment.

[crimsonflower]

[This response takes her even longer to get back to because she has to look up "WHY ARE THERE LOUD BLADES UNDER MY SINK"]

I tried washing a blouse in the sink because I did not know how to use the machines. A loud noise from outside startled me, and I accidentally activated the garbage disposal.

text: un; joe

[melongrab]

I'm a chef, so I'm more than happy to help you learn basics of cooking to feed yourself. And can teach you how to generally take care of yourself by yourself as far as domestic chores.

[crimsonflower]

That would be lovely. I was never permitted to learn such things previously, and now I am at quite the disadvantage.

[melongrab]

( never permitted??? that sounds sus, but he's not going to pry, that isn't his business. )

I wouldn't look at it as a disadvantage, just a late start. Cooking isn't nearly as scary as some people make it out to be.

[crimsonflower]

I see. I may have to reframe the concepts for myself, but I am very detail oriented.

[No axes to the kitchen, but she might have to think of cooking chicken like a strategy battle. Do you turn the heat all the way up and cook it fast but burn the outside, or do take the conquer at a slower pace with a more satisfying result?]

un: sterling sylva

[smilingarmor]

Well I think you've already had a few offers for cooking lessons, but if you're up for another teacher, I'd be quite happy to lend a hand darling. And since it took me a little while to figure out how to use the clothes-washing machines they have here, I'd be glad to pass along my knowledge of laundry too.

I may be able to help you out with art instruction as well, depending on what sort of art you're interested in learning.

[crimsonflower]

Your assistance will be much appreciated. I have avoided using the machines because they look considerably expensive.

As for art, I prefer scenery. However I would not be against learning anatomy and portraits.

[smilingarmor]

I quite understand; they're fabulously convenient things, as are the clothes drying machines, but can be a tad intimidating for those of us not used to them. And if you have anything that's especially delicate that you would still rather wash by hand, I could certainly give you a few pointers there as well.

As for art, my skills tend to be more on the side of performing arts. But I do know a bit about anatomy and how to use color for the right effect. And if you'd be interested in learning sewing, I could teach you a few things about that too; I've made more than a few outfits and costumes after all.

[crimsonflower]

I would not consider my hands delicate enough for sewing, but anything else would certainly be welcome.

[video] un: hotturk

[tightbod_bigrod]

Wait wait wait. Models? Art models? Like, what kind of art models? The nude kind?

[crimsonflower]

[She actually wanted to do text for practice, but this is fine too. It's much easier for h—

Oh dear she was not expecting that response. Her eyes go visibly wide.]

N-not necessarily nude, but I suppose that would make it easier to learn muscle groups. I simply would like to practice drawing and painting more now that I have less responsibility.

[video] un: hotturk

[tightbod_bigrod]

I could totally do that! But would you be willing to post the art publicly? You can say for like, cultural enrichment.

[Really he just saw another opportunity for his porn website - why not corner the hentai market, too?]

[crimsonflower]

I absolutely do not have the level of skill to be posting publicly!

[When you have a war campaign to run there is not much time for art lessons.]

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[holdshisown]

I have some experience in modeling for artists, I might be convinced to do so again depending on what exactly you were thinking of bartering with.

[crimsonflower]

That depends on how much you think your time is worth and what you'd be interested in receiving. I could always offer my own time in return. Favor, manual labor, or anything else. Most of my skills lie in being a warrior because of how I was raised. Due to that I lack proficiency in much else.

Though I suppose I am quite good with flowers.

[holdshisown]

It would depend on how long the sessions would be. Modeling can be harder than most people assume. I could be persuaded to lend my time in exchange for an occasional sparring partner, no use letting my skills dwindle away with disuse.

[crimsonflower]

I would be more than happy to provide. I typically use a labrys ax or a flamberge sword.

As for the sessions? Anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour, depending on how comfortable you are.