mylittlejamjar | Stitch Eight [Visual]

[It's a familiar apartment if anybody saw the video of an earth pony on guitar. But there's some commotion, hooves clicking against the floor somehow rather than the usual clop. But nobody's in view...]

A'right! I'm open for commissions! The Gala's comin' up real fast, but I can take on as many orders as I can and get 'em done, damn it!

[Then, a sigh.]

Just drop a scroll, got it? ...And for those who want a sample, here's somethin' I just kinda threw together.

[Samples? What's he mea-- oh. Oh that's definitely a stallion trotting into view of the 'camera', wearing an ornate white dress with lace and pearl, something that couldn't be 'thrown together' if anybody tried. He'd even styled his mane to match, and kicked a back leg to show the flow of the skirts. Well, at least he doesn't look embarrassed to be in the stuff. In fact, he looks awfully comfortable.]

Could be as simple or as fancy as ya want it, but you gotta be able to walk in the stuff, got it? I ain't takin' orders for 30-foot dress trains. You'll thank me later.

[Did he just do a little mane flip? He just did a little mane flip.]

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You could wear whatever you want! But I can make an alligator mask if you're lookin' to have one made.

Get some green stones in it, make the nose longer.

Yes...that sounds nice...

I am not sure what I should wear...I have never been to these dances before.

A coat with a tail would work, I think, undershirt...

You a bowtie kinda guy or regular necktie?

That can work.

...which one is less tight?

If I didn't, I might be mistaken for the real Princess, and nopony wants that.

[It'd end badly for everypony involved.]

You do? Let's hear it, then.

[Naoto scowled.]

Who's calling you a meathead?

[What sort of insult was that? Taking the drawing, she looked it over and didn't say anything immediately, free hand coming to her chin.]

[He shook his head.]

A large enough amount that I know I need to figure some shit out.

[He lifted his head, ears low.]

I ain't gonna be some kind've genius. That ain't me. But what more can I do, Naoto? If you were me, what would you do?

...Ah...

[He shook his head again.]

Man, this whole self-improvement thing's hard.

... Well, the idea is to stick to your strengths. I think you should take a more visual approach to learning as opposed to other, 'traditional' methods.

Visual approach... like...

[He pointed to the scroll.]

What I did earlier?

In... a way. I mean, you should approach learning with more charts and images as opposed to text-heavy.

Oh, for actual learning stuff!

Yeah, I guess I'm more visual with it. Whadda they call 'em, right-brained?

They believe that could play in, yes.

As for other... things, I'm not sure if I can offer any advise for that.

...That's a'right. I kinda feel like this kind've thing is individual. Like... I can't really ask what to do to help better myself.

Sorry, the topic took a weird turn. Let's... think of that Gala, right?

'Cause somethin' about it bugged me. Seemed like a lotta ponies were kinda jaded or even scared of the event.

I'm sure you'll figure it out, Kanji.

[She doesn't mind the serious tone their conversation took, but she nodded all the same, prepared to focus again on the Gala.]

They're possibly concerned about every pony being on their best behavior.

[Relieved, he chuckled and gestured to the suits.]

Hmm. I dunno... we'll look like we're up to a helluva lotta mischief. Can we make both mare and stallion jealous?

[She laughed slightly as well at his question.]

I'm sure we can.

Hell yeah! I've been workin' on my ballroom dancing, too!

Uh- people dance at these things, right?

Some do. If you want to learn though, I can teach you.

[Gasp!]

That's...

... so cute! Hang on, I'm gonna ask her!

[Look how excited she is, she's like a little(r) filly on Hearth's Warming morning! Just excuse her for a second while she checks with Cirno, she'll get back soon.]

[And when she does come back on, she's literally squealing with joy.]

She said yes! We'll do it!

[He blinked in surprise, as that was just something off the top of his head. But the more he thought about it, the more interesting the concept was.]

Awesome! I already know your sizes n' everything too, so I can start doin' some drawing and get back to both of you. The drawings ain't gonna be set in stone, remember, and you guys can change 'em as ya see fit before I start cutting the fabric. Sound good?

I-I wouldn't mind the extra lessons! Especially for doin' it with two extra 'feet'.

It's been a while, but sure, I'll teach you. Even with the extra feet.

I put myself in your hands, Sensei.

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