5th Design [video]

[threadthefire]

[The video opens, scanning over a worktable filled with sketches for costumes the likes of which you've never seen before. There's scraps of chemical formulas, papers with measurements, and partially pieced together garments. As Cinna speaks, he'll be showing off his work both completed garments and sketches.]City, you need help. I've seen your

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[whattingawhat]

Wow and I thought I looked like a princess that one Halloween.

[threadthefire]

Oh, I'm certain we can do better than a mere Princess.

[whattingawhat]

Something better than a mere Princess who can also kick ass?

It's sort of a thing with me. I got turned into the helpless, fainting, screaming Princess that year. And I got attacked by vampires so now it's a policy. If I dress up, whatever I dress up as has to be able to defend herself.

I'm Buffy.

[threadthefire]

I'm Cinna, the pleasure is all yours.

And certainly. Mythology alone can be inspiration for any number of strong women.

[protects_her]

And here I thought I had a massive ego. It's so weird to be on the other side of one, for a change.

[threadthefire]

At least I've mastered a difficult skill to earn my fame. I deserve every ounce of it.

[protects_her]

You've got a point there. For the part about deserving it, anyway.

[threadthefire]

I agree.

[horrible_penny]

Those're all amazing. I don't want to bother you or anything, but Rosella said I should ask about getting something from you? I mean, it doesn't have to be anything that fancy, but it'd be great to have something nice to wear on special occasions...

If you're not super busy or anything.

[threadthefire]

I believe I have time for the commissions of a friend of Rosella's. Did you want to come in for a consultation and have me design from scratch, or did you have an idea you'd like me to start with?

[horrible_penny]

I don't have any idea at all, seriously. The things I usually wear... nothing at all like this stuff. My wardrobe would probably make fashionable people cry.

[threadthefire]

Well, what are things you enjoy? Hobbies? Books? Painters?

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[aimandfire]

Anyone would be lucky to have something you make.

[ And she does feel this way, even though she isn't accustomed to him broadcasting it. She has always associated Cinna with a quiet power, that composed veneer over the creative strength. Modesty was implied in there somewhere, but today is a day for pride.

At least, she thinks, it's something to be genuinely proud of.

Unlike some people... ]

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[threadthefire]

They would, wouldn't they?

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[aimandfire]

That's what I said.

[ a slightly dry tone that masks a sigh...at least the curse seems harmless so far, in Cinna's respect at least, which is all she has really focused in on ]

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[threadthefire]

Have thought about what you'd like to wear for the holiday. I already have something started for Rue and Finnick. I'd never leave my favorite muse without my wonderful talents.