Voice, then video; 01

[ill_luck]

I'm back.

[it's a quiet voice, amused and slightly bewildered] It's been only a couple minutes for me, but it seems a lot more time passed here.

[The video then switches on to reveal the beautiful woman behind the voice. She's lounging on her bed; her yukata is not tied; she's wearing it more like a robe but at least it's covering the important

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[video]

[punk_emperor]

[Everything about him screams easily-embarrassed-virginteenage boy. He's redder than a beet, most pointedly not looking at the screen, and clutching some cloth--brightly colored silk, and he's holding it gently--in front of him like a shield.

...And he's yelling.]

Tie your damn obi! You-- You're not supposed to show that off like that!

...Sorry you got put in Kagayaku though, even if you do... like-- like that.

[Can't even say the word. Yup.]

[video]

[punk_emperor]

Old man Ino made it pretty damn clear that he was gonna choose where I worked and what I did and I didn't get a say in the matter.

...I didn't argue much 'cause I don't mind the tailoring shop, but he was real upset when I broke curfew and...

[He blushes and looks away.]

[video]

[ill_luck]

I wouldn't worry about it yet. He cannot force you to take on clients, and if he does, please let me know. Something like that is... [She shakes her head] In my world, not only is it a crime, but it's heresy. I won't allow it. [This is a very serious matter, okay?

...An eyebrow raises] And?

[video]

[punk_emperor]

[He looks like he's about to voice not being sure of that at all, but then the "and" comes.

Kanji touches the side of his neck, and then proceeds to go scarlet, flail uselessly and hide his face. Telling a stranger that he made out and came home with a hickey--more than once--is just something he can't do.]

[video]

[ill_luck]

Oh... I see. [She can't help but laugh a little. Ah to be young again!

Not that she's old, but still.]

Still, take what I said to heart, will you? He cannot force you to be an entertainer; however, choosing your battles more wisely would probably help too.

[video]

[punk_emperor]

Tell him that. I can't kick his ass.

[Yeah, he tried.]

But I've been tryin' to follow the rules. It's just...kinda hard sometimes.