December Catchall [ OPEN ]

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who: Marinette (or Ladybug) and YOU - yes you, even YOU way back there!
what: December catchall
when: Dec 14 through 16
where: Wherever the winds take us!

(A)Coffeeshop Chilling
It wasn't often that Marinette did personal shopping - most of the time, her shopping was done to work on new outfits, some commissioned, some not. Nine times out of ten she tended to make her own outifts. She'd picked up a few things - mainly a warmer hat, some supplies and a pair of gloves. A once in a lifetime day off she gave herself, she was currently passing by a few cafes in contemplation. She hasn't emerged from her room in the past little while, busy working on things, but now that she was free she wanted to spoil herself. And any friends that passed by. Eventually she actually went into a coffee shop, taking a window seat, though she kept her attention on the walkway outside so she could flag down a friend if she saw one. Free snacks, .. or well, not -free- but it'll be her treat!

(B)Le Park
The park was quickly becoming her favorite place to go, especially when she wanted to clear her head, or just get a break from working. Doing pretty much anything bother than making clothes was right on the agenda for today. Thus, she has picked a spot at the base of a tree near the lake, a drawing pad braced against her legs as she idly sketched a picture of a little squirrel digging in the ground to find some food. At her side she had a small bag of peanuts, which after a moment of drawing, she dipped into to toss some nuts to the little critter. It's so cute~. Come feed snacks to little animals with her!

(C)Perimeter Guard Building
Shopping, Clothing making, Cafe chilling and Squirrel feeding aside, when she'd exhausted everything she could think of doing, she decided to swing by the Perimeter Guard -- as Ladybug, of course; the gal in red and black spotted wandered in amongst the others already there, waving to familiar and unfamiliar faces alike. She wasn't here to spar though, it was more likely she intended to go out past the wall today. Just a nice casual, harmless walk. By herself. TAKE THAT FRANK CASTLE >:D wait don't pls don't ground me

(D) Wildcard! Anything you want! Hit me up yo~ - Marinette or Ladybug :D

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Far from the traditional princesses of lore, he varied from them in both gender and attitude, Noctis still possessed the same love of animals they often exhibited. The park itself was an idyllic place that reminded him slightly of the gardens in the castle which meant it blended into the other areas around the city in the prince's mind. More than anything the background, the girl with the squirrel stood out, a pop of color in the otherwise emotionally grey landscape.

Slowly, he approached, his feet quiet on the ground until he stands just out of reach distance. Without offerings of his own, Noctis didn't want to scare it away.

"Does it do that a lot?"

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Anyone who liked animals was good people, so Noctis gets a warm smile of greeting when he approaches. "I think so - I think this little guy has been around people a lot, so he probably expects a hand out." She picked up the bag of peanuts and offered them to him. "Here~, do you want to feed it some too?"

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With the appearance of the offering, Noctis finished the last few steps, as if he was drawn in as easily as the squirrel. Bending his legs, he lowered his body until he could easily reach for a nut.

"Yeah, thanks."

With the center of his gravity still low, Noctis offered the small furry friend the snack.

"Are they all this friendly here?"

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Marinette grinned as he accepted the peanut to feed the squirrel, watching the fluffy rodent come close enough to snatch the peanut out of his hand, then scamper away a short distance to nibble away the shell and get at the peanut inside.

"Not all of them, but this little guy is a bold one. He stole my sandwich a few days ago, when I was out here like this." She scratched her head, "I guess it was my own fault for paying more attention to my drawing than my food though." Ahah. She glanced at him again, curious. Hrm. She doesn't recognize him! So, friendly introductions are to be had, "My name is Marinette."

[brotrips]

There's a familiarity in the setting, a looseness to his posture that isn't normally present during a first meeting. He feels at home among the animals. They're easier to understand, they judge based on what you do without caring who you are.

"Noctis."

With their furry buddy focusing on his food, Noctis claims the grass beside her in case he came back for more. One knee remains propped up and a hand behind him takes most of his weight.

"He must be pretty hungry to risk it. I wonder if the trees are bad."

Noctis' dark eyes move from tree to tree. Then, because the animals relaxed him and because Noctis is better with those younger than him:

"What are you drawing?"

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"Nice to meet you, Noctis." She smiles lightly, shifting aside to make more room when he joins her on the grass. Idly rolling a peanut between her fingers, she watched the squirrel pensively, "I think maybe it's been a little tricky to get food. I wouldn't know how to tell if the trees are bad or anything - I mean, besides the obvious rotting and such." She glanced up, "But they look pretty healthy..?" She's no tree..ologist... so she can't say for sure though.

When he asks about her drawings, she chuckles a little, bending her leg a bit so she can tip the pad up and show him, "Clothing Designs -- uh..." she trailed off a little, glancing at her pad which DID have a few clothing designs, but there were also some random doodles, one of which was a squirrel in a vest and peanut cap. "... Mostly clothing designs." She grinned sheepishly, "I was kind of distracted and had writer's block. Getting a little air usually helps with that."

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"Yeah, me either." He was never a gardener, and he didn't know a healthy tree from one about to die other than the obvious signs. Despite that, he'd read somewhere hungry animals became bold, either choosing to be aggressive or venturing out of their usual territory. Maybe it didn't matter, the squirrel looked happy.

Noctis knew even less about clothing. He wore it, he chose his own, but he'd never put any thought behind the process itself. His dark eyes study the drawings for a few seconds, idle thoughts going through his head.

"It's still called writer's block if it's an artist?" He's amused by the squirrel, more than with the clothes. "Do you make them? Clothes for animals?"

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That's... actually a valid question, and one that makes Marinette blink in surprise about. "I... you know, I never really thought about it. I just .. I don't think there's a term for artistic block. At least it doesn't sound right if I were to say 'I have designers block' or anything." Hmmm.

"Wha- OH! No no," Marinette laughed, "I design for people sized clothing. I was just... bored, at the time, when I did this." She blushed sheepishly.

[brotrips]

"I bet clothes would keep them warm in the winter. Even with the fur, the animals don't have outside heating."

It wasn't that Noctis was familiar with a trend in animal clothing, but someone had to start it.

"Artistic block sounds okay and covers everything." Noctis himself isn't overly artistic so maybe it's just a form of ignorance that he can't think of something better. "But if you're trying to think of clothes for people, shouldn't you be around more?"

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"Yeah, though probably not the most comfortable. Sometimes I wonder how they deal with being out in the cold - the ones that don't hibernate, I mean. It must be tough for them." She pondered. Maybe it had something to do with their fat too..? Erf, she was not familiar with those. "Although I have seen people with their pets, all swaddled up in little doggy coats and things, so there must be something to go on with that.. I've never actually been asked to make clothes for anyone's animals here." Maybe she should look into getting a dog or cat and having it model clothes. This could be a niche market she's missing out on!

"Sometimes," Marinette grins, "But I don't have to be around people to get inspiration for them. I take my inspiration from my surroundings. Like making a design based on a flower pattern, or the water and the animals. Things like that." She coughs, "Sometimes it's easier that way." Sometimes people don't like the attention!

[brotrips]

People actually did buy clothing for their animals? Noctis hadn't been taken it seriously until she confirmed the joke he'd been half-heartedly making. Well, if it kept them warm, he wasn't going to judge.

The mention of flower and waters causes him to glance down at his clothing; all black. It was traditional for the Lucian line, and Noctis didn't mind it. His school uniform always had more colors.

"What about black?"

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"Black?" Marinette echoed curiously, "Like, have I drawn inspiration from black clothing, or have I made different styles based on the color..?" She looks thoughtful a moment.

"It is one of the more popular requests I get - dying outfits black, or with a black trim, making belts or other things out of leather and such."

[brotrips]

"Yeah, black clothes."

Noctis is still dressed in the same clothes hed been wearing when he'd arrived. He would need new clothes, and it didn't necessarily have to match, but the idea of having one outfit that reminded him of his heritage is appealing.

"Do they have defensive properties?"

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Marinette tapped her chin thoughtfully, "Well..not exactly defensive properties. Mostly I've made regular clothing, see." On the other hand, "I haven't made anything like armor before, but it's not like I can't make something if I know what someone's looking for. I've worked with leather before, but not metals, though. If that's something you'd be interested in having made, I'd be up to the task." Armor, metals, boots - heck, when she got more confident with stuff she would probably add her own spin on her designs.