002. Video

[aflashoffaith]

[Short and sweet, to the point. Minato's seated in a room, most likely Kushina's, sipping from a cup of tea when the feed starts. He offers a small smile as the cup is set down in front of him, clearing his throat before speaking.I'm aware that there are several shops around the city, but I'm curious if there's anyone here that would be interested

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[punk_emperor]

[Kanji is just all beaming smiles]

I could help you out, man! If I can get the materials and know what you want, no problem.

[A beat] You'll have to pay for materials and stuff. I ain't got enough money to buy much right now.

[aflashoffaith]

Perhaps I should have made mention of that, I intend to supply what's needed provided someone was able to do the rest.

I'd greatly appreciate your help, I'm Minato.

[punk_emperor]

Nice to meetcha, Minato-san! I'm Tatsumi Kanji.

[He's all but rubbing his hands together with glee.]

So what're you lookin' for exactly? Colors? Fabrics?

[aflashoffaith]

A pleasure.

[He's amused at the enthusiasm.]

Ah well, I'm a bit out of my league in this department I'm afraid. But back home I had a cloak, white with flames around the bottom hem, my title written down the back. If possible, I would like to have something similar to it again.

I can, at least, perhaps sketch it for you?

[punk_emperor]

White and red, huh? I could probably do that... It'll be real expensive though, I think, unless the pattern is small.

[He nods] If I'm replicatin' something, it's better if I can see what it looks like, so a sketch'll help.

[aflashoffaith]

I was afraid of that. [A laugh.] I'm sure we'll be able to find a compromise, I'm not terribly picky about the little details.

Which house are you in? I'll stop by when I'm finished and let you take a look.

[punk_emperor]

If it's a small pattern, it won't take much dye or thread. A bigger one would. Depends on the shade too. [He rubs his face, thinking hard.] I mean, we could stitch in red fabric but that'd be a little weaker than just out of one piece of cloth, you know? And the inside would look untidy, cause of the seams.

I'm in Inoshishi. If that's too far, I don't mind stoppin' by either.

[aflashoffaith]

Whatever you think would be best, I'll leave that up to you.

[He's listening, of course, but Minato can't admit to knowing much about these things.]

Not a problem at all. I'm in Nadeshiko, Hibiscus district.

[punk_emperor]

I'll head right over.

[There's a clatter and some rustling on the other end as the picture swims wildly. Kanji is on the move.]

Meet you at the door?

[aflashoffaith]

Ah...

[He gets up as well, picking up a few loose sheets of paper on his way.]

Sure, that's fine.

[punk_emperor]

On my way!

[And he jogs the whole way, grinning with the excitement of someone about to do something he simply loves. And then he gets a little unsure and ends up slowing as he approaches the door.]

Jeez I am the latest

[aflashoffaith]

[Which is just as well, Minato arriving in front of Nadeshiko not too long after, from the direction of Komainu.

Perhaps he should have mentioned the fact he was with Kushina instead... but, it seemed to have worked out regardless, in the end.]

I can hardly admit to being an artist, but hopefully the sketches aren't so bad you can't make them out.

[A grin, paper held up and out. And, well, you know what the cloak looks like so no need to explain that here.]

[punk_emperor]

[He looks it over and grins.] No problem! It's simple enough and the design looks nice.

I should probably get your measurements though, just so it'll fit right.

[aflashoffaith]

[He laughs, holding an arm out.]

I'm all yours then. Provided it's not an inconvenience for you right now, I'm free.

[punk_emperor]

[He chuckles, pulling a measuring tape out of his obi.]

Good thing I brought this, huh? Stand straight, arms at your sides. I'll just do your top since it's a coat. Oh, how long do you want it to be?

[aflashoffaith]

[A ninja is always prepared!]

[He moves into position, as directed.]

Mmn well, the original was a bit past my knees.