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.

Saiorse 2026/05/26(Tue)00:12 No. 1127185 ID: 89e385
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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

Saiorse 2026/05/27(Wed)04:51 No. 1127234 ID: 89e385
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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.

Saiorse 2026/05/28(Thu)04:35 No. 1127266 ID: 89e385
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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.

Saiorse 2026/05/30(Sat)23:11 No. 1127355 ID: 89e385
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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