[Mingle]

[randomly_modding]

[So you're in the studio and the camera crew has instructed your characters to break into your teams to discuss 1) the client's personal fashion comfort zone and preferences, and 2) how to give them the Stylecation makeover they obviously need, while 3) working in the episode theme of "animal".]

[Or that's what you're supposed to be talking about, to obey the host.]

[Please don't mind the cameras focused on you at all times, even following you to the snack table to grab coffee and danishes and donuts. But feel free to crash one of the other team mingles!]

Comments

[antiapocalypse]

[ hey, so, this is... all very weird! isn't it? she thinks it's weird. but mostly she's just amused so far, and she wanders over to Lucina, grinning ]

Lucky you.

[emends]

If you feel it is necessary...

[ But, it's obvious from her slowing tone that Lucina is far from thrilled with the idea. ]

[emends]

Yes, they're quite delicious.

[ Lucina immediately misunderstands. She uses a napkin to pick up another cherry danish and offers it to Buffy. ]

[antiapocalypse]

[ the camera honestly makes her a little jumpier than she would've thought. wry, over her shoulder to one ] You know, I totally wanted to be an actress when I was a little girl. Either that or a princess. At least one of them's working out, I guess.

[neverforgets]

[ He is definitely used to that. At least she didn't kick him in the head like Gramps would have. ]

[ Big grin. ]

I've got better puns, if you didn't like that one.

[sank]

[ Her lips twitch. It's not a smile, shut up. ]

Hey, uh, weird question but... where are we?

[waytobreakithero]

[ ... takes pity on her. ]

You know, most people learn that I say very little of value on good days.

[cleanedslate]

If this was Project Runway, no. You aren't even supposed to exist until the judging. [ with a little hand gesture; go on, stop existing ]

[cleanedslate]

Before I answer, can I get it in writing that you won't hurt me?

[emends]

[ Pity! ...is not something Lucina loves to be on the receiving end of. Fortunately, she's terrible at recognising it for what it is. ]

I may need to get to know you better before I grasp that fully.

[cleanedslate]

[ oh, sure. he knows how this... kind of thing goes. which isn't to say Tony isn't still, you know, a little bit disoriented.

he smiles for the camera and has a few handfuls of food off the snack table. ]

If we seem hungry, it's just because this is the first real fake food we've had in a week.

[ their eyes glaze over when he says stuff like that. it's kind of fascinating to watch. ]

[neverforgets]

[ Oho, so you don't work here. Not that he actually doubted. ]

No clue. Someplace that's long after I'm dead an' buried.

There guys with "cameras" following you around too? [ Peeks out into the hallway. Yup, they're still there. ]

[buymorelifer]

[ Face falls a little. ]

You're not a judge? I'll trade you.

[sank]

[ A muscle in her throat moves when he says "dead and buried" -- the last thing to occur to her is that he means the future. People, beings from different worlds are something she's used to. Time travel has yet to spread more than a year or two.

She leans forward to peek out with him. ]

Sooo, what? Final judgment looks like some cheap reality show? [ Saki rolls her eyes. ]

[justpicksomething]

Best role!

[ The RNG is with you, Young Skywalker. And we got lucky, too! ]

I know, right? And I get to judge all the hot laaaadiiiiies.

[ yeah, he's talking to himself. or rather, the voices in his head. but that doesn't mean he won't talk to you, too! ]

[justpicksomething]

[ Oh, boy! Team-building time! Now, now. She's obviously upset. We should be... reassuring. Debonair.

Because then she might let us get to first base! Right? Right?

[ sigh ] Yes. ]

Don't worry! I'll be gentle.

[ Good job! So far, so good. ]

[ hi Pepper hi, Deadpool is talking to you! he has his full costume on, but that's not unnerving or anything right? at least you can't hear the voices in his head. ]

[justpicksomething]

[ he liked the team huddle. it was nice and cozy in there! with a girl to comfort! but okay, this is fine, too.

feel free to overhear him muttering ]

Could've been here last week, but nooooo.

[cleanedslate]

[ clapping you on the back ] I would if I could, buddy. I would if I could.

[antiapocalypse]

[ her lips curve up higher but ]

I mean, I'm not a world-renowned expert or anything, but I do know a thing or two about putting together an outfit that's totally comfy yet also chic.

Except shoes. You might have to live with some pain there.

[emends]

I do enjoy shopping for clothes, [ Lucina admits. It might be the most relatable thing she ever says to Buffy. If the danish isn't accepted, she will set it back down quietly. ]

All of this seems rather decadent, but -- it will be fun, right?

[onehotpepper]

[not unnerving at all, really. good first step for teammates]

Your input worries me the least.

[antiapocalypse]

[ no way, totally taking the danish! and she beams. ]

Then you'll love this. Tell me if anyone tries to make you put on anything you don't like, okay?

[onehotpepper]

[arching both eyebrows] My stylists are taking their cues from the magazines.

[memories of college roommates deciding to try magazine advice out weriously for a week -- with hilarious results -- come flooding back]

[this is going to be an awesome week]

[justpicksomething]

Good!

[ he squints at her for a moment, and inside his head: ...That is good, right?. I wouldn't bet on it. Awwwww.

Well, don't take my word for it. I'm just a voice in our head. Ask her ourselves. Yeah! Ask her! ]

...Because I'm so charming and unintimidating, right? But also mysterious, because you can't help but wonder about a guy who wears a mask.

[onehotpepper]

[are you an old friend of Tony's. because you kind of just reminded her a little of him. sort of.]

..because you won't be responsible for how I look by the end of this week. [assuming she doesn't just up and leave. this is a city, right? surely there's an airport nearby and she can just charge a flight home...]