>>1106523
You already established rules to protect yourself, silly.
First, tell her you're not into girls, if that's what she's implying. Second, tell her it's probably a heart fur pattern, based on the many butts you have seen in your line of work. And refuse to give any further info as it would break one of your rules, but do not specify which one and also refuse to specify which one it is. Imply that you would be breaking customer confidentiality- as in, you can't speak further about those butts you've seen.

Say she has a heart butt, and if asked how you know you can admit it was just a guess. As a tailor, you're totally professional about nudity.

Calm down and think back, she doesn't know that you have magic lens, only that she heard you laughing, and you quickly looked away as soon as she started turning... unless she saw your reflection in the window, but with her focused on the knife, maybe not. Plus, she only turned around after she heard you giggle and her ear twitched, so she could not have seen the lens through the reflection.

Also, she didn't ask how you knew, only asked what the pattern of her butt fur is. go ahead and answer honestly. If she asks how you knew, you can say that she was only allowed one question. But if she wants more durable thicker clothing, that is also easy to move around in, she can come to your shop and discuss business and clothing options. (this could imply her clothes were thin enought to be see-through in the sunlight to a pro fe shun al like you. PLUS ADVERTISEMEN!)

If she somehow brings up the lens, you can show her, it's run out of magic, so it's just a regular monocle now. Let her know it just helps you focus a bit more, that's it.

bluff "Are you sure you want to ask that? No matter what I answer you'll have to show us your butt to prove I'm not lying."

>>1106529
Huh. Y'know what, backing this. I don't think she minds, perse, but it still puts the onus on her, so whatever.

Fun is fun, but we're trying to not be humiliated for someone else's amusement.

Give us the booty truth, the whole booty truth and nothing butt the booty truth!

Scratch beneath the jaw.

Ask for intel.

Saiorse 2025/04/20(Sun)01:11 No. 1106538 ID: 802951
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This crazy cat! What am I supposed to say in response to a question like that? “Yes, ma’am, you have a heart on your butt, and I know about it because I have a magical x-ray lens?” Or perhaps even better, “Based on the butts I’ve seen, in my professional opinion, your butt’s fur pattern is a heart!” Yeah, that’s real professional, and then she’s gonna ask me for details on other butts. I have to protect my customers.

“There’s no good answer to that!” I huff. “Who’s to say I’m even telling the truth, huh? Is that really a question you want to ask me? A question about your butt?”

“My butt is amazing,” Casey says, matter-of-factly. “Of course I’m comfortable asking you about it.”

“Are you sure?” I press. “What if I know the answer, but I give it and I’m lying? You’ve got to show your butt to prove I’m telling the truth.”

“I know the answer, duh,” Casey says with a roll of her eyes. “And I’ll know if you’re lying, too. No need to show it. So go on, answer it!”

“No, wait! Saiorse has a point,” Duran says, a smile working its way across his face. “If she’s lying, and you know it, you’ll want to punish her. But if she’s telling the truth, and you’re lying about her lying, then I won’t know if you’re just saying she’s lying so you can punish her. You’d need to show me your butt to prove you’re telling the truth about her lying.”

“Well, I just won’t lie about her telling the truth, then.”

“Even if I were to believe you, in that case, Casey,” Duran continues, “How would I know you’re not lying right now about telling the truth if Saiorse is lying? You’re a very, very good liar.”

“But I’m not lying!” Casey hisses. “Why would I lie about that?”

“Oh!” I realize. “Because if you are lying about telling the truth if I’m lying, then you can get away with not showing your butt. But in any other situation, you’d have to show us your butt. We’d have to trust that you’re telling the truth when you say if I’m lying, otherwise we don’t know what your real fur pattern is.”

“Exactly!” Duran claps his hands.

“I’m fine showing my butt!” Casey says. “I’m not embarrassed by it.”

“That’s what someone who’s embarrassed by her butt’s fur pattern would say. No matter how nice a butt it is.”

“That’s ridiculous!”

“That’s why you asked Saiorse,” Zinna says softly. “To know if your secret was out, right?”

“No, that’s not why I asked!”

“Then you’ll have no problem showing us your butt,” Duran concludes. “Any situation where Saiorse answers the question, you’ll have to show it to us… unless you refuse to punish her if she’s lying, and only you know the truth about that. In which case, by not showing your butt, you’ve just proven that you’re embarrassed by your fur pattern, and you lose out on punishing her.”

“Shut up!” Casey hisses. “I’m proud of my butt! It’s a great butt! But you don’t get to decide if I show my butt. Only I do! I’m not embarrassed about my fur pattern!”

“Is she lying?” I ask Duran.

“I dunno,” Duran shrugs. “Only one way to find out.”

“And that is?”

“You lie about her fur pattern,” Duran says. “Then see if she shows her butt to prove it.”

“You assholes! It’s my butt! MINE!” Casey yowls. “Fine! I’ll ask you a different question, Saiorse. It’s-“

“No take-backs,” Duran laughs. “You agreed to the rules. Saiorse, go on, answer Casey’s question.”

“DON’T answer the question!” Casey shouts.

I have the advantage over a very dangerous cat! I can do lots of things right now… I could probably get some juicy favors or secrets or cash or… or ANYTHING, if I agree to let her change the rules, or to drop the question. Or I could answer Casey’s question and make Duran very, very happy, and probably willing to defend me from Casey’s wrath, and Zinnia looks pretty happy to see Casey put in her place. I’d be riding high with Zinnia and her fairy friends too!

Should I answer the question, leading to Casey having to show her butt? It will be a very, very nice butt, and I bet I’ll get to see it up close, to confirm her fur pattern, professionally, of course! With Duran and Zinnia loving me for it, too. It’s only fair!

Or should I use my leverage over Casey to get something out of her? I don’t know what to do with this… she’s scary!

If we’re extorting her, it’s gotta be something juicy, so we can impress Duran with how cool we are~ Otherwise I say we go through with this. The court accepts Casey’s cute booty into evidence!

>>1106538
The fact that you've backed her into a corner AT ALL means you've won. She's a scary cat, but you've got that nice heart-patterned ass over a barrel. I think the question here is 'what would risk the least reprisal'? If you hold onto it, she strikes me as the type to try to even the score by her own machinations- set up something embarrassing, and then 'save' you from it later, calling it even without you getting much out of it. If you make it happen now, she's almost CERTAIN to seek vengeance on you in some manner later on down the line, but you'll have your friendships with the others deepened more.

...I vote CASH OUT NOW, and say it with a card to be...cheeky. Vengeance you know is coming is easier to plan for.

Butt really, it's just a card game between friends. SHE might try to be sneaky about it, but you're fine with keeping secrets between friends. She just needs to keep in mind that sometimes betting big bites you on the ass.

>>1106540

Yeah, let's not get greedy. If we try to leverage this situation to our advantage, it may end up blowing up in our face later, since her curiosity on whether or not we know won't be sated. Make her show her can.

>>1106538
I say...
Let her change the question.
BUTT(hah!)
You add this.
If the next question she asks is one youre really uncomfortable with or really dislike, you reserve the right to answer the original question instead.

The purpose of this is not entirely magnanimous.
It wins her favor but also protects you.
Reserving the original question means she is incentivised to throw a soft question as follow up rather than shift to something else awkward otherwise you'll just answer the original.
Just letting her ask a new one opens the door for her to ask something sneaky. This way the consequences still cast a shadow over her thoughts.

Assuming we’re not extorting her for anything, I thought of a funny trap~ We use our leverage for one question from CASEY! Same rules apply. Either she’s a coward, and doesn’t accept, so we answer the question. OR, she accepts our terms, and right when she thinks she has an out, we just ask her what the fur pattern on her butt is! Now she has to show her booty to prove she’s telling the TRUTH, and we don’t actually get outed for knowing when we shouldn’t.

>>1106545
Oooh this is also good! If we want the cat to be our friend, this might be the route to go. Gives her an opportunity to admit she was outsmarted and back down. On the other hand… Cat girl booty…

Have her show us the booty, but go a bit easier on her, request that you, Duran Duran, Clover, and Casey go somewhere a bit more private to moon us. Say It'll be a secret kept between friends.

Also, I realize something, if you talk to Clover, don't call her Zinnia, Zinnia is probably her real fairy name, but fairies tend to go by fake names for some reason (Landi's true name being Moonshine for example in lazy fairy) She'll get suspicious if you call her Zinnia. Thankfully it hasn't happened, but best to keep that in mind, only call her Clover.

Yall are forgetting that if we lie about the butt, we'll be punished.
Use leverage. Ask for a favor, to be disclosed in private. She seems to know what the lens does, but you don't know all its functions do you? Maybe she can help with that. And also keep it a secret obviously.

>>1106552

Honestly, that's probably fot the best. An immediate punishment is better than the lingering threat of consequences she might provide. And with the other players around, it's unlikely to get too awful, and it may appease Casey so that she doesn't look deeper into any of her suspicions for a while.

Saiorse 2025/04/22(Tue)06:24 No. 1106677 ID: 802951
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Casey is a scary cat, and I can tell I’m very, very lucky to have her over a barrel even just this once. I might never, ever, ever get another chance to show her what I’m made of, and I definitely don’t get another crack at making a first impression as someone who can turn her games around on her. This is the seedy side of Busalla, after all- and cashing in now shows I’m not afraid to push my advantage.

I could, of course, tell her the truth: that she has a heart-patterned butt… but then she could just agree with me, and that would be that. I wouldn’t get to prove that I’m willing to push back, and that I’m not afraid of punishment. Criminals respect that, right? Right! I’m a gambler now thanks to Duran, so that means I have super insight into how seedy people think.

I take a deep breath and look the nasty cat in the eye. “Casey, your butt has… an inverted triangle pattern.”

Silence.

“Well?” Duran asks. “Is she lying?”

“She’s lying,” Casey hisses. “Lying! You’re going to regret messing with me, little miss seamstress, and this punishment will be the worst you’ve ever-”

“Oh, really?” I fire back, interrupting her mid-rant. “Go on. Prove it I’m lying. You knew I’d make you. Or are you embarrassed of something? I’ll let you show us in private, not in the bar, so no one walks in on us…”

“I am not embarrassed to show off!” Casey shoves her chair back angrily, rising to her feet and stomping the wood floor. She turns around, huffs, undoes the tail-buckle of her pants and shoves them down to her digitigrade ankles. Duran gives a wolf whistle, and even Zinnia gives a clap of appreciation.

“There it is! The best ass you’ve ever seen, and proof that you’re a liar. Are you fucking happy now, skank?!”

Casey is right there in front of me, tail plastered between her legs.

Am I happy with this?

Technically, there's still a chance that she has an inverted triangle on her butt hidden behind the undergarment. Who knows? Maybe you've stumbled into the right answer still and won't need to be punished. Really, there's only one way to really confirm...

Well if it's the best ass you'll ever see I suppose you could at least ask for an unobstructed view.

>>1106677
...Yeah, we'll take that.

>>1106678
That’s her tail, but otherwise I agree. The dip in the middle is what makes it a heart! Also, call her a coward for covering in the first place.

“Ooooh I’m so proud of my ass! Best ass you’ll ever see!”
>Covers when prompted to show

We need to draw up as much unfettered Kitty ire as we can right here and now, while Duran is here. That way she doesn’t take her frustration out later when Duran is not here. Being forced to uncover AND being (accurately) called out as a coward? She’ll make you pay, but once you’re square, she might actually see you had
- The guts to confront her
- The wits to outsmart her
- The charm to play everything unwaveringly cool and Pro Fe Shun Al!

Possible respect points? Sounds like a coolness!

Oh, wait no, she *is* wearing panties. Didn’t get a proper look at the image till now. Whatever, same logic applies. Apologies for the correction

(As in she still shouldn’t be covering with her tail. Also, sorry for short bursts instead of one suggestion, brain isn’t braining rn)

Be magnanimous in your victorious defeat. This is enough proof. Channel your prof fesh unalism to compliment her butt and suggest clothing to enhance it.

But hey, what's that purple tag attached to?

>>1106706
Ooooh! Good eye! Now I wanna know too!

The purple "tag" is her tail ribbon.

Oh yeah.
The ribbon.
So it is.

Well, time to make a big show of this.
That ass is beautiful.
Perfect.
Asstounding.
A work of callipygian art.
Glutius perfectus.
Any lucky enougn to see that natural glory is surely blessed!

One of the many tasks a tailor works towards is making a person happy about themselves and how they are seen. Function and form in unity.
Mostly that is through complimentary clothes, but on occasion also through words.
She feels self conscious about it. Fears being teased.
It is your duty to ease that feeling away.
Turn it into pride.
Help her see she it is a part of her unique beauty to be proud of and any who dont appreciate that delightful pattern are merely envious.
Making something complimentary to be worn can come later.
with, perhaps, a commission.

>>1106776
this

dont look a gift ass in the mouth.. is what a coward would think. play coy, you haven't been fully disproven with the underwear in the way

>>1106776
I do like this. Don't overdo it, though, just be like 'You know, completely honestly, you DO have a very nice butt,' and start going into stuff that you think would look cute on it.

>>1106789
Aye, that ass is at least 15% obscured, this isn't any form of definitive proof.

Do not let the cat trick you into showing you her butthole! This is the goal of all cats! Say you are.

>>1106798

What if we double uno reverse and decide we want to see that glorious cat butthole though?

>>1106796
This is better.
On reflection going over the top would make her think she was being mocked.

I'll be honest guys, any argument I could really make is secondary to the fact that I just wanna see her butt.

WE
NEED
TO
SEE
THE
BUTT
WHOLE

1/2 Saiorse 2025/06/29(Sun)23:41 No. 1110502 ID: 144b84
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“Happy?” I ask. “Oh, certainly. Your butt is beautiful! A work of callipygian art! I’m lucky to see it.”

Casey huffs and goes to pull up her pants.

“However…”

Casey pauses at that, murder in her eyes.

“I’m not professionally satisfied,” I say. “How could I say I’ve definitively checked your heart pattern? Maybe it tapers out under the tail you’re so decidedly covering up with?”

“You can’t be… ugh!” Casey hisses. She unbuttons her tail strap and whips her panties down. “Here!”

“And the tail,” Duran reminds her. She grits her fangs and slowly, torturously, raises her tail.

It’s a very nice ass, and that heart pattern is, indeed, unblemished.

“Thank you,” I smile. “Mystery solved.”

2/2 Saiorse 2025/06/29(Sun)23:42 No. 1110503 ID: 144b84
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“Fuck you,” Casey says, and pulls everything back into place. As she does, there’s a glint of steel, and-

I feel a sudden warmth all over my body. Casey grabs my hair and pulls on my bun, and-

“Ow!” I gasp in sudden pain, before it recedes. My head won’t move, and Casey’s behind me, and… what’s going on?

“What’s the matter, Clover?” Casey says, venom dripping from her words. “Don’t trust me?”

“Not even close,” Zinnia says. “L-let Saiorse go!”

“Good work, Clover,” Duran says. “Casey, you can’t get through that protective spell, and you know it.”

“Not unless Saiorse allows me to,” Casey hisses. I realize she’s holding my hair. All this happened in less than five seconds. Adventurers are so fast. They’re scary…

“And why would she do that?”

“Because,” Casey says, “I get to punish her. It’s the deal. My punishment, my choice. And I choose that she’s getting a nice, close haircut. Right now.”

“What?!” I whimper. “My hair?! I… I have a date! Please, no!”

“Don’t worry, Saiorse. You can just cast a spell and grow it back,” Duran says.

“No! No magical re-growing,” Casey says forcefully. “If I see you with anything but this super-short haircut I give you, I’m going to make you really regret it. That’s a promise, needle girl.”

My hair… I… if I say no, she’s really going to be mad, isn’t she?

“Casey, you can think of a better punishment than that,” Duran coaxes. “Something a bit more embarrassing. I’m sure she’d do it.”

“I would!” I say.

“No!” Casey shoots back. “I’m certain this is what I want from you. Nothing else! No clothes, no services, no haggling, no bargaining! Now give me permission to cut your hair, Saiorse, so the spell will let me get to work. Or else!”

Do I let her cut my hair? I can tell there will be dire consequences if I say no.

>>1110503
You are not above consequences. Receive your punishment.

No. Defy fate, I'm tired of all these stories where girls lose the long hairdo!

Stop being a baby and take it. You had it coming

As a PRO-FES-SHUN-AL, you can design an outfit that can fit with your new hairstyle, plus hair grows back.

You can make it a effective advertisement too: you make outfits so good, it makes even people with bad haircuts look fashionably attractive

>>1110506

A short hair cut isn't the end of the world, you can find an outfit to match with it.

Of the possible consequences, this is hardly the worst. It'll grow back on its own, and you'll have ling hair again soon enough. You knew she was going to do something, and this is the least awful option on the table.

getting short hair in the moment will suck, but you can make it work

>>1110503
Take the trim.
You know part of your subconcious is already working on the most splended of hats and accessories.

Casey has made herself incredibly clear. This is the only choice. We got our moment of control, and this is the price. This was always the plan. All things considered, if wonderboy really thinks you’re cute, the hairstyle change won’t affect anything. He might be surprised at first but that’s about it. We accept her terms, having successfully pulled one over on her. “Now we’re square, yeah?”

Saiorse 2025/06/30(Mon)04:48 No. 1110522 ID: 144b84
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This is what Casey wants, and she's being clear, and... and...

And it'll ruin everything!

How can I be sexy for Celyn without long hair? Or sexy for ANYONE? Sure, I can wear a nice hat, but when I take it off... how can I pull off the super-seductive bedside look like THIS?

I've practiced in mirrors and grown my locks and tied my bun to be PRO FE SHUN AL on the clock, so I can let loose and be HOT when it all comes down!

If she cuts my hair, my fantasies will be RUINED! Celyn deserves me at my best!

Can I really go through with this? Was it really worth it to put one over on Casey?

Am I gonna cry now, or later? Or both?

Can I really go through with this?
no, but you have no choice. You did humiliate her here after all.

Was it really worth it to put one over on Casey?
yes, she needed to be taken down a peg.

Am I gonna cry now, or later? Or both?
It's okay to cry. crying releases endorphins. it's healthy. It'd also make Casey look like an extra rotten bitch to her friends' eyes at least.

Celyn deserves me at my best!
what's that phrase? if he can't handle you at your worst, then he doesn't deserve you at your best.

Whatever the case, a quote from another quest I read Rotten Apple:

No matter what you lose from the upcoming events, with that loss you will gain something new. Embrace the change and become a stronger person from all your wounds.

double down on the professionalism. Tell her to hand you the knife, you'll do it yourself. That way you can still have control, and look cool, even as you cry.

Listen, this is hard, but you're going to get through this. Letting Casey cut your hair NEEDS to happen, because if you reject this punishment, she'll have time to think up a better one that hurts you so much more than this.

This is a concession. The moment that Casey asked her question about knowing her fur pattern, it was clear that something bad was always going to happen. The worst case scenario would have been you having to reveal that you knew and explain about the priceless magical lens that you possess. Casey is shady, there's no way she'd just let you go on keeping that, especially if she felt like you got one over on her by seeing her bum.

You avoided that. You told a fib and negotiated the situation such that she showed her bum, thus giving you an alibi for knowing the pattern and shutting down further inquiries into that topic. Maybe playing nice and not making her drop her panties would have made her drop the punishment, but you don't know that. She could have still pushed for you to be penalized for lying. Or worse, she might have been suspicious about how willing you were to let the issue die out, leaving her with some suspicions still. Currently, she's only looking for a straightforward and surface-level punishment as retribution for her humiliation. The matter of you seeing her fur pattern is no longer part of the discussion.

And if you think playing this game with her and her friends was a blunder in the first place, don't forget that it ensured that the conversation happened with others present who could keep Casey in line. This is NOT a conversation that would have gone as well if she'd confronted you alone on her terms.

Even if it feels painful, this is a victory. Through wit and careful applications of social pressure, you have haggled your way down from losing your most valuable asset to temporary cosmetic sabotage.

Don't doubt yourself, and stand by your choices.

You can go through with this.

It was worth it.

Hold your head up and take the reduced sentence with pride. You can cry later for what you've lost, but don't show her your tears. She doesn't deserve them, not when you've bested her.

Did I fucking stutter?

No, obviously it wasn't worth it. Yet you did it anyway. Learn from your mistake.

Also, cry now.

possible loophole: learn/use illusion magic to make your hair appear longer OR grow your hair back with magic and use an illusion to make it look short. though the latter is more risky.

>>1110522
Almost cry now.
Your biggest, dampest, baby deer eyes.
See if you can get that bottom lip to wobble a bit.
But, still go through with it.
Tell her you're ready.
Dont plead.
Dont bargain.
Best case scenario is she has a heart to match her ass and earns your eternal friendship.
Worst case scenario you count coup against her by making her look mean.

>>1110522
short hair will let you pull off the adventurous sporty look, which will probably appeal more anyways to someone with as active a lifestyle. Do play up the blubbering, but you were being mean, so some meanness is fair in return.

Saiorse 2025/10/01(Wed)03:00 No. 1114604 ID: 74fd28
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I can do this! I can be brave. I can be a sporty adventurer girl and that’ll be really cute for my date with Celyn and it’ll be fine, everything’s gonna be FINE! Just keep breathing normal, like a tough girl who isn’t scared of the knife right next to her neck, and maybe even ask to cut it herself, and-

“Ow!” Casey’s pulling my HAIR and it HURTS and-

And-

And I’m REALLY NOT OKAY WITH THIS

And now I’m crying and she’s cutting and I can’t make words come out, just little noises, and…

And it’s gone.

“All done,” Casey says, dripping smugness. She holds out the knife blade, its steel reflecting back at me. “Want a look at your new tomboy style?”

“I…” I hiccup. “I d-don’t w-wanna be a tomboy!”

“Too far, Casey,” Duran sighs. “You ruined the mood. With the Censors, it’s a miracle we found a place that turns a blind eye to a bare ass. But a crying girl under their roof? They’re not going to serve you here anymore, you know.”

“I don’t need their shitty hooch,” Casey says, sheathing her knife with a sharp jab into her belt. “I’ll find someplace else to sleep. I always do.”

“And they’re always more run-down than the last.”

Casey ignores the barb and looks to me, but I can’t really see her though all the tears. “Remember,” she warns, “No magic. No extensions. No nothing, ‘till I say so. Got it?”

“I-I-I-“

“She gets it!” the mild-mannered fairy shouts, drawing a double take from Casey.

“Whatever.” Casey spins on her heel and stalks out the door.

Duran puts his hand on my shoulder and I sniffle. Why didn’t he help? Why didn’t anyone stop it? Why is everyone so mean? Or is it all my fault?

“It’s gonna be okay,” Duran says, giving my shoulder a squeeze. “You did good. Trust me, that went as well as it could have, given how much you trampled on her pride.”

“Do you want us to bring you home?” Zinnia asks, worried.

Um…

Do I want to go home?

My hair is a mess, I’m a mess, and my eyes are red and bloodshot I bet, and I look dumb… but I really don’t want to have my date tomorrow with my hair all sliced up. Does Duran know how to cut hair okay? Or Zinnia? Or do I want to just cry it all out and end the day, and deal with all this tomorrow? Who do I even know that might do hair good?

This is so exhausting… and it’s evening.

Am I done dealing with Duran and Zinnia for one day? If so, do I go find anyone else to help with my hair tonight? Maybe someone I know…

If Zinnia wants to help with your hair, I say go for it. You can do something to lighten the mood a little before you turn in for the night.

You need to get your hair cleaned up, so don't go home yet.

Yeah. Fairies are kinda stylish for the most part.
Maybe they can help tidy it up a bit in timr for the date.
Turn that tomboy look into an eye catching pixie style ensemble.

let's it clean it up and accessorize. can't wear extensions but there's no rules against ribbons or other clips. girl's got to accessorize.

>>1114611

Accessories, you say? Potential idea: use some longer ribbons to simulate at least a modicum of the long hair effect. Doesn’t need to be much, just something to look cute and be flowy without breaking the rules.

As for the hair care, I agree Zinnia might be able to help clean things up a bit~ Casey didn’t say we couldn’t use magic to give it a light trim to make it look a little nicer~

These two owe you a haircut for inviting you to hang out with a maniac. It should end the evening on a positive note.

>>1114604
Got it. Fuck her. Fuck her three times over. You never touched her. You never even got within arms reach, you just did some jeering and cajoling, it was HER that decided her pride and dignity weren't worth it. And she responded to a GAME with physical assault. Fuck her five times over.

But you have to at least try to make chicken salad out of chicken shit. You can maybe try to accessorize your way out of this disaster. Do that, and get out of here. You know to not associate with this bitch- and sadly, probably, people who associate with her- ever again. Lesson learned, you suppose. Painful lesson, but a lesson.

You actually look cute in short hair, you just gotta be confident, and show Casey you will make this hairstyle work to get back at her.

Stay longer, ask why they are even friends with her, maybe we’ll learn something interesting about Casey in another point of view, and why she acts the way she does

Also, get some alcohol to ease the pain

>>1114604
Get out of here, and as soon as you're away from this brat, we're going straight to get your hair restored as soon as possible.

It doesn't matter what Casey demands. The punishment she chose was that you got a haircut "right now". You got one, right now. End of agreement. All that stuff about never fixing your hair again without her permission is just her throwing a tantrum, because she had already said what your punishment was, and it wasn't that. She said you would get a haircut, the end. If she wanted to do worse, she wasted her chance.

Sure, she said she'd get mad and bully you if you don't do everything she wants, but that's just something she was going to do anyway, bet or no bet. If she wants to be a bully, we're going to treat her like one. And that means not giving in to petty threats. We'll call the guards if she's really all that dedicated to picking on a seamstress. Or hire some of the local adventurers to scare her off.

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Each snip of the scissors hurts.

“I can feel my hair,” I say, wiping a tear from my eye.

“I’m sorry!” Zinnia cuts a few more hairs from my head. “Just a few more, and… there! You can look in the mirror now!”

I open my eyes. Duran is holding a mirror facing away from me. I nod, trying to ignore the pit in my stomach. He flips it around slowly, giving me a chance to look away if I want.

Oh.

Is that me?

Wow.

“What do you think?” Zinnia asks. “I can change it if you want.”

“No, this is…” I clear my throat. “I think some guys might think this is sexy.”

“Agreed,” Duran says, giving me a goofy thumbs-up. I can’t help but giggle. “Your date is going to love it.”

Yeah. Yeah! This could work. From the back, it looks a lot less ragged. In fact, if I wash it, it might even look normal.

“Of course he’s going to love it!” Zinnia says. “You look beautiful!”

“The prettiest girl in town,” Duran agrees.

“You really think so?” I ask, face flush.

“Yes!”

“Fairies don’t lie- so that’s a double yes!”

Awwwwwwwww, they’re trying so hard to build my confidence and it’s working

“To a successful first date!” Duran pulls out a bottle of something strong from his pouch. He offers it to me.

Maybe today won’t end on such a bad note after all. I could accessorize, maybe pick out an outfit, test some ideas, see what kind of outfit flatters me? I’m here in my store and everything is so official most times, but maybe this time it could be a bit fun?

How much should I drink?
1. None
2. Some
3. Fun
4. I can keep up!

Should I put on a fashion show to test my new hairdo?
1. No, my outfit for Celyn should be a surprise just for him!
2. Just accessories. I don’t want to have to use a clean-up Zinnia owes me just for a fun night. Or do I?
3. Yes, but don’t go crazy. It'd be weird to show more skin than on a date.
4. Yes. I trust them not to make me feel bad, and maybe I could push some boundaries in a judgment-free zone with no consequences!

Some, and 4.

2, 3

>>1127185
Girl, you can Keep Up. You know it deep down in your liver that you have what it takes! Also you have a license to have fun, so you should at least do a bit more than switch around some accessories!

3 and 4. have some fun! you deserve it

3,4 screw knife cat, have some fun

2, for drinks don't want a hangover before our date, y'know?

And keep fashion at 3, you only really want to show skin to the one you love.

3,4
It's fun time.

>>1127185
3/4.

Put bluntly, you deserve to be happy for a while. Be happy.

3, 4. A treat is exactly what you need right now, and let’s be real, you’re already excited for the fashion show. The drink will give you the guts to make some daring choices! Choices you might even decide are worth making in front of Celyn once you’re sobered up~

Some and 4, you deserve a really good fashion show after the shit you've been through!

3 and 4.
Your new pixie dream girl look may require alterations to the original planned outfit!
Gotta get it right

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I take a careful swig and am very glad I didn’t dive in headfirst. I cough a bit. Okay, more than a bit. This stuff really is strong! I don’t think I can keep up with a real adventurer, but maybe I can have a bit of fun… I take a bit more to prove I’m not scared off. Duran chuckles.

“Be right ba~~~~ack!” I say. “I want your opin-ions!”

A few minutes later I saunter back in, fueled by liquid courage. The outfit was the base of what I’d planned to wear to my date, but the cut and fit… it’s just not right, now.

“Stunning!” Duran says.

I give a curtsy. “Thank you, Duran!”

“Magnifique!” Zinnia agrees.

I try to remember to call her Clover. I can do it. I can do it, I can do it…

“Thank you, Clover!” I say.

Yeah! I did it!

This isn’t a bad outfit. But this is my fashion show, and I’m here to build my confidence. This is me time!

What should I try to show off with my next outfit?
1. Bare back!
2. Leg!
3. Midriff!
4. Cleavage!

Saiorse will feel the vibes of your posts! Feel free to encourage her, flatter her or push her in a specific direction about the outfit she’s wearing in this post. You can do this for the entire fashion show!

Show off some leg! No better way to call attention away from your haircut than to draw your date's gaze as low as it can go. Plus, it'll be more obvious if he's checking you out that way.

Back! look at all the lovely freckles

This outfit would go well with some stockings to keep your legs warm.

Midriff next.

1.! a bare back is a classic and has an aura of allure. the moment you turn around it'll definitely catch eyes.

If you’re in the market for fresh new ways to feel sexy, showing some cleavage is a great one! You love your boobs! This is a fact I’m sure the world can handle learning first hand~

>>1127234
Bare back and lose the gloves.
Aim for a summerdress/evening outfit aesthetic.
Gloves dont match the look now.
Let the arms breathe.
Its a good look for you, and you know you pull it off well.
Just like your journeymans dress.
Let your skin show.

Your freckles are like a constellation of stars.
They draw the eye and make the person with you trace the patterns with their gaze.
And then they start wondering about the freckles they cant see yet, and what beautiful patterns they have.
Your clothes will be astounding, but as blown away as they will be, i promise you your date will have a small (though i hope not too small~) part of themselves that just wont stop thinking about whats beneath them...

back, if there's one thing to draw attention away from your hair, it's the freckles.

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I hold out my hand for another quick drink of liquid courage. This one will take some bravery. Satisfied with the praise of my adoring public and my lack of coughing in downing my drink, I disappear behind the curtain again.

No gloves this time. Maybe I can get away with showing some skin…

“Round 2!”

Duran gives a wolf whistle. Or was that Zinnia?

Now THIS is powerful! But is it too powerful?

“Think this might help Celyn give me a goodnight kiss?” I ask with a devilish grin.

“Celyn?” Duran shakes his head. “He’d be over the moon to see his date in that, but he needs a strong hand. Don’t expect him to take the initiative, if that’s what you’re hoping for.”

“Not even when she’s really obviously interested in him?” Zinnia (Clover! Remember, Clover!) giggles. “How tight do you think she could wind him up?”

“Oh, great!” I blush. “Clover, now I’m imagining Celyn fidgeting in his seat and whining like a little puppy being denied a treat.”

AND IT’S HOT

“You’re so cruel,” Duran says, obviously egging me on. “We’ve known Celyn for a bit… do you want to bounce some ideas off us to see what might get him going? If you’re not comfortable, no worries, but...”

“We’re probably going to be right about his reaction to whatever you try!” Clover adds.

Consequence-free time! Do I want to test out my SECRET WEAPON?
1. Yes! I want to know if I try something to wind him up it won’t backfire.
2. No! I want it to be a secret just for Celyn.

What might my secret weapon be: Sexy underwear? A whispered invitation? A touch in just the right place? Something else?

1, take it for a test run so that you feel more confident when it's time to actually use it.

As for what your weapon is: How about going for a hug from the front, and pressing your hands to his back so that he naturally does the same, getting him riled up with the feel of your bare skin under his fingers?

1- A whispered invitation, while sitting in his lap. Or, if you're standing, pin him against the wall.

1.
A touch in just the right place: pet his stomach in the right spot, and he'll start kicking, just like an actual dog! wow!

Be sure to remind them that you designed these outfits yourself! If they are more impressed with your outfits to not care about short hair, that just proves that your outfits can look good on anyone!

1. for the secret weapon, offer to fix a part of his hair, and after making contact, trace your fingers down his neck and give his collar a playful tug. then give the LOOK!

>>1127266
One... but...
Why onlynjave one weapon?
Dual wielding is for more than rangers,
So
Try or lay out the flirty line or touches you have in mind...
But, also secretly resolve to go with the sexy underwear because thats a secret treat for your date and a secret confidence booster for you.

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Sexy underwear is great- why limit myself to just one secret weapon? I don’t think I’ll be showing it off on my first date- but knowing it’s there, designed by me, will be a huge confidence booster. Maybe I can hint at how good a seamstress I am for intimate wear, and his imagination will go from there!

I’m not comfortable enough to test out my secret weapon on Duran and Zinnia- it’s special for Celyn! But I can surely get their opinions on a few ideas.

“I bet if I can find just the right spot on his tummy,” I say, “He’ll start kicking like a dog.”

Clover giggles. “Maybe. I haven’t seen it. But you’d have to know him very well to find it.”

Duran nods. “Save that for later, if you know what we mean.”

“Good point. How about… a nice hug? I can press my hands to his back, and he can find mine. My bare back. All that skin for him to explore…” I raise my arms and puff out my chest. “Who could resist?”

“Not him!” Duran agrees. “That would get him excited. He’d like it.”

“Excited enough for me to have a bit of fun, going to sit on his lap and whisper an invitation to come back again?”

“That might be a bit much for him,” Duran says. “He might instinctively move to give you his chair.”

Oh, dear. If I have any wine in me, I might misjudge that and fall. I really don’t want to look like a drunk or a klutz on my date. Let’s avoid that one…

“Well,” I say, “What if I lean in close, and get in to touch his hair, and then go for his collar? He wore one earlier. Would he like that? I could give him a trace down his neck, implying just enough…”

“YEAH!” Clover cheers. Whoa- when did she get so loud? She’s the most excited she’s been all day. I guess she’s a bit of a matchmaker, deep down. “Do it! Do it, do it!”

What a great idea. Duran nods too. Yeah! Tomorrow’s date is gonna be great!

I spend a few more minutes enjoying their company and posing in my dress. I almost forget how light my head feels and how much air is on my neck. Stupid Casey. But she won’t stop me from having a great date!

Clover agrees to use one of my free clean-ups tomorrow morning. She promises to be in and out with her sisters before business starts. Hooray!

I bid them both goodnight. Fingers crossed for a better day tomorrow. At least I know I can be sexy with short hair.

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THE NEXT MORNING

I wake up a bit later than normal. Clover and her cleaning crew have already come in and cleaned up- and A Stitch in Time is looking SO CLEAN. I could get used to this!

I hop into my work uniform and realize I need to put my pins somewhere other than my hair bun. I’ll figure it out, I’m sure.

There’s a knock at my door. It’s Samantha with a secure satchel- she promised to help work on my lens. But there’s also someone else with her.

1. Who is with Samantha this fine morning?
1. Naomi
2. Lamisa
3. Tineola

2. Pick an adjective to describe Samantha, and an adjective to describe your choice in #1. You may use the same one more than once.
- Annoyed
- Hung-over
- Overcaffeinated
- Furious
- Embarrassed
- [Other]

Samantha - Annoyed.

Tineola - Overcaffeinated.

Samantha: overcaffinated

Tineola: hungry

>>1127355
Tinoela = Overcaffinated. (Ever since playing Potionomics, I can't help but think moths = coffee)

Samantha: "Oh god she hasn't STOPPED TALKING SAVE ME" - whatever emotion that is.

>>1127355
Tinola
And BOTH overcaffinated.
Saiorse is going to feel like the rest of the world hit times 2 speed.

>>1127361

I dig it, let's go with that.

>>1127361
yeah that's good