un: tikkunolam

[accidentallich]

Hello, this is Gershom. I could use some advice about clothes shopping?

I haven't had to dress for being around other people in a long time, so I'm not sure what people usually have in their wardrobes. I know I need casual clothes and formal clothes, but the specifics are a bit lost on me...?

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[hemostat]

Hello, Gershom. My name is Artina.
We don't know each other, but I would be happy to help you.
Clothes are essentially a way to express yourself!
If you have a favorite style you like, or favorite color, that's something to go on.

[accidentallich]

Thank you for the help. You're very kind.

I'm not sure what styles there even are these days... I do like blue and white.

[hemostat]

You're welcome! Blue and white are good colors.
Actually, this place has different styles than what I'm used to, but they still seem very bold.
Have you tried looking at the various storefronts to get an idea of what you might want to try?

[accidentallich]

I did, but the selection is a little overwhelming. I bought one outfit so I don't have to keep wearing my pajamas, at least.

[hemostat]

I see. What did you think of it?

[accidentallich]

There's a little cat design on the shirt, so I like it.

[hemostat]

Oh! That sounds delightful!
That's a good start, too. If you like that shirt, then maybe you can find more shirts in that style, but with different colors and patterns.
The more popular style of pants they have here look comfortable, as well. I don't know what they're called.

[accidentallich]

I know I've seen them before, but I'm not really an expert in this country in this time period... I remember a few things, nu, but mostly about the poetry.

[hemostat]

The poetry?

[accidentallich]

Japan has a long history of poetry. I've never been there myself, but I've read many things.

[hemostat]

I see.
Back to the clothes, though, what are some other questions you still have?

[accidentallich]

How many changes of clothes do I need?

[hemostat]

That is a very good question.
I think it varies from person to person.
Some people like to wear the same outfit every other day, while others want a change of clothes for every day of the week.
Money also plays a role, because, the more money you have, the more clothes you can buy.
As someone who constantly wore what was considered a uniform, I didn't see the need to have a different outfit.

[accidentallich]

That makes sense.

Thank you. I'm sorry for having so many silly questions.

[hemostat]

They're not silly! There are many different types of people here, from all walks of life, right?
You're probably not the only one with questions like these.

[accidentallich]

If you say so. I just don't want to be a bother...

[hemostat]

I promise you, you're not.
If you want, we can go clothes-shopping together, sometime. I want to learn more about the fashion here, too.

[accidentallich]

Oh, no, I couldn't ask that - I'm not very pleasant to look at, really.

[hemostat]

What does what you look like have to do with clothes-shopping?

[accidentallich]

You'd have to be around someone to go shopping with them, nu...?

[hemostat]

That's true.
But it doesn't matter what you look like. I don't care about that.

[accidentallich]

If you're sure it's okay, then I think I would like that.

[hemostat]

I'm sure!
Whenever you want, just let me know. I'm not busy.

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[accidentallich]

Tomorrow is fine.

[And after arranging a time and a meeting place, tomorrow arrives. Gershom, in the cat-patterned pajamas he arrived in, is visibly fidgety as he waits.]

action!

[hemostat]

[Artina steps into the area, her long braid swinging behind her. she doesn't really know anything about Gershom, if they are male, or female, or what they look like. but she's not concerned. she's eager to help! and to make friends.

she finally spots what appears to be a monster? but they are wearing the cat-pattern, so that is the dead giveaway! she approaches, her smile not even faltering]

Excuse me, are you Gershom?