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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[He frowned thoughtfully, held up a hoof for pause, and stuck the pencil in his mouth. Using the table as a surface, he started drawing on a fresh piece of paper. He had to think of what made each arcana what it was, and began to shape combining the two while drawing a line to divide what would be colored in one way and what would color the other.]

So somethin'... like this? But maybe-

[Then in the middle, he had designs starkly marking emperor and starting marking fortune blending just a bit in the middle. He lowered his head when he finished, a bit red in the face.]

I, uh... I-I dunno, I kinda like symbolism. I guess Shadows got me thinkin' about it more.

Maybe...

[She stood nearby while Raidou went to watch Coconut and also sniff at the dress forms. It was already beginning to look more seamless.]

Has it?

[He shrugged.]

A little, I guess. It's all about shapes, but if ya stop and think about stuff, especially if it's tryin' to say stuff without sayin' it outright, it makes ya think more.

This place has made me think a lot more. ...Since... not thinking's what got me hit by Tirek.

So I need... I needta think more.

True, it does.

[She frowned when he mentioned Tirek again. But that wasn't his fault for not thinking.]

Thinking at that moment in particular may have interfered with saving Yukiko-senpai.

[He nodded. He didn't regret saving Yukiko, but he always had to wonder if there was a way to force himself to keep moving and crush Tirek where he stood before he went down.]

Yeah... I guess I just get tired of bein' called a meathead.

[He neglected to delve any further, instead focusing on finishing the drawing before he passed it along to her.]

[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.

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.

Ah...

[Raising a hoof, she lowered her hat even if the fur hid her blush. As for why the hat, habit when she left her room.] You don't have to call me that.

[Oh boy... why was his heart pounding?]

Heh, what's that for? It'd be true, y'know!

...And I wouldn't put my trust in this step forward with anybody else.

[His shoulders hitched and he looked down, fidgeting.]

You help me wanna be better with my temper, be more like myself...

I-I've just... never been called 'Senpai'.

[She looked down too, her hooves pawing at the ground.]

It's not me doing that though. You're the one who decided to try changing.

Maybe, but... you're like...

[He paused, thought, and puffed his chest. Speak your mind, Kanji!]

A muse. I feel like I can do damn near anything I put my mind to! You inspire the hell outta me! Even standing right there.

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