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[consorts]

[ Merlin's information on the BBS was helpful enough to get her started on making a post, but for the most part Gwen is still struggling. Sure, the keys and characters are much more legible than script, but finding the right one in the rows took her quite some time. After writing it up she longed for quill and parchment. ]

Hello Garden Dwellers,

I am having an issue with my standard Garden cadet uniform. I am not at all fond of the cut and location of the hem.

[ Translation: her medieval sensibilities make showing her legs not an option! ]

I am, however, quite adept at sewing. If anyone knows where I might obtain fabric, needle, thread and perhaps some beading I would be in your debt. If anyone is interested in a dress or anything else please do not hesitate to let me know.

Sincerely,
Guinevere

Comments

[moirailcompass]

:33 < im purrty sure there are some places in town
:33 < that sell that stuff i mean
:33 < i think i sorta recall s33ing one when i went out last
:33 < have you b33n out befur?

[consorts]

[ pardon Gwen's slow response time as she attempts to make sense of all these crazy numbers and letters. ]

I have not ventured out of the Garden myself yet. I've been told there's a need to go in groups in case you encounter fiends. What is the name of this town?

[moirailcompass]

:33 < yea thats true
:33 < the town isnt too far off though
:33 < and if you would like some company
:33 < id be happy to help

[consorts]

That would be wonderful! I'm not sure what I could offer in return. Perhaps if the market has something of interest to you other than fabric.

[action]

[nevergetscredit]

[Merlin spots Gwen using the bbs, and comes over to her, grinning] Gwen! See, I knew you could figure it out.

[He leans over to try and see what she's written] Planning to make a new uniform?

[ perma-action ]

[consorts]

[ She's mid-typing when he comes over. Well, more like pecking slowly at the keys with one finger on each hand. She turns to him and smiles. ]

Merlin! Yes, it's really been...slow-moving but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Sort of. If not the uniform then perhaps just make another dress or two.

Someone mentioned going into town to find what I need.

[ Gwen bites her lip for a moment, before pulling an envelope from her apron pocket. ]

Merlin, could you do another favor for me?

[nevergetscredit]

It's weird, but you get used to it after a while. [Merlin squints at all that green typing] Why do they keep writing threes all the time? [And don't feel bad Gwen - Merlin types in much the same way]

Of course, Gwen. What do you need? [he looks at the envelope, wondering what it's for]

[werepanther]

Check the Tailoring classroom. The professor's probably got extra stuff lying around.

- Instructor Tom Bronson

[consorts]

I don't understand all of the symbols and numbers. I tried to make sense of it as best I could. [ Your guess is as good as hers, Merlin. ]

It's just...I know Arthur was upset when we met after I arrived, and I am certain I didn't help the situation. [ She hands the envelope to him with Arthur Pendragon written on the front. ] I want us to be friends if we're to be stuck here.

[nevergetscredit]

There are some strange people in this place. [Possibly the odd typing is a sign of madness?]

Gwen, believe me, it's nothing you did. I don't think Arthur could ever really be upset with you. [But he takes the envelope - Arthur will definitely be receiving this.]

And oh, I'd definitely say he wants to be friends. [Merlin pauses, thinking on what Arthur had told him. Gwen was going to be Queen.] More than friends.

[y_so_standard]

Are you planning on altering your uniform? Uniforms are designed the way they are for specific reasons.

lol SORRY MERLIN.

[consorts]

[ Gwen's going to pretend she isn't excited to meet all these crazy new people. ] Hopefully none of them are too off.

I know he does... but he was the one to stress how it cannot be. [ Maybe Merlin didn't need to know that. She's just venting a bit. ] And Lancelot...

[consorts]

Thank you for your assistance, Instructor. May I ask, are we normally allowed to borrow items from the classrooms?

- Guinevere

[consorts]

I suppose I will have to get used to the uniform, but my goal was to create new garments. I am not comfortable in it.

Do you think modifying it would be discouraged?

[y_so_standard]

It usually is. Uniforms are meant as uniting forces, as such they should not be personalized.

clearly he's going to become a relationship counselor in addition to everything else :P

[nevergetscredit]

That's because Arthur's a prat. He cares for you, I know he does. And we're not in Camelot anymore, are we? Things are different here.

[Merlin bit his lip, remembering Lancelot. He remembered all too well Gwen's face when she realised Lancelot had gone.] But what do you feel?

this is so awkward for her xD

[consorts]

[ She takes a moment to figure out how to word her discomfort delicately. ]


This make sense, though I do not think I would be comfortable in the female cadet uniform. Not that I pass judgement on the others for wearing it. Quite the contrary; I envy their confidence.

Poor Gwen, I feel for her, too bad she's speaking to his canon's version of a clone trooper

[y_so_standard]

Are you unused to wearing uniforms?

uniting albion, talking to dragons, keeping arthur alive, matchmaking

[consorts]

[ She laughs because Arthur is kind of a prat, though she'd never say it herself again. ]

But what happens when we go back and I still have these memories. Wont it hurt that much more?

[ She watches Merlin a moment as she considers that question. ] I feel like... I care about him more than I should. Which is ridiculous. Isn't it?

she must be so illogical to him

[consorts]

I've never had much of a dress code. I wear what I please to work and at home, thankfully.

She is. I'm sorry for inflicting him on her. XD

[y_so_standard]

I have never worn anything else. What else would you wear?

lol it's ok, she's somewhat fascinated (if not a little embaressed)

[consorts]

Dresses made of linen mostly with an apron or smock. Now and then I would make beaded or embroidered corsets for nicer occasions.

Were your uniforms similar to the ones in the Garden?

A little tea and she'll be fine.

[y_so_standard]

Your outfit sounds very impractical. To answer your second question, yes they're quite similar. Different color and a slightly different design, but they function the same.

[consorts]

I think there's little else that's perfect for scrubbing floors. I'd imagine that attire isn't proper for battling in.

all in a day's work!

[nevergetscredit]

Are you so sure that it's as impossible as you think back home?[Merlin grins, and leans forward conspiratorially.] Do you want to know about your future?

It's never ridiculous to care about someone, Gwen.