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@callmeless

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It is long enough on you that you could hide household items should the hosts prove annoying.

[callmeles]

It is for at least small things that will make the annoying hosts inconvenienced.

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Never forget the small slights, I say. Those in power think there’s nothing larger.

[callmeles]

I'm in complete agreement. To know that they are inconvenienced by the small missing things brings me more amusement and joy than it perhaps should.

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I've always said that life can truly be about the small, petty things sometimes. The higher road is just putting more exertion on oneself to take an uphill battle.

[callmeles]

Truly one of the many reasons why we get along so well. I will be sure to let you know what I’m able to hide with this shirt when it happens.

[ Because it was a matter of when and not if! ]

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I’m gonna hold you to that. I need to make sure my shirt is being put to good use.

[callmeles]

Only fair, honestly. Your shirt will get some good use, I have no doubt.

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I'm glad you're reasonable. Jesper once said he'd rather die than dress like me and look respectable.

[callmeles]

His fashion is a bit more colorful and patterned so I'm not surprised.

Yours works for you though. And for me.

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It's an interesting blend of Ketterdam and Novyi Zem style, I'll give him that. He told me in detail once the history of some of the fabric patterns. It was actually interesting.

Not that I told him that.

[callmeles]

No, of course not. It is interesting though. Although he has more patterns and a little more color, it's not overdone.

Which is handy considering what you all do.

I often find myself seeing someone in the French Quarter here and thinking to myself 'that would never go far in Ketterdam'.

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It really depends on where you go in Ketterdam, there are parts of the Barrel that are nothing but brightly colored costumes. Most of the gang leaders prefer to dress flashily, too. I suppose if the goal is to live larger than one’s normal life, it’s fitting.

[callmeles]

Really? Somehow I might've missed that side of the place. That's usually the style of it around here and I can give it to them. Although I do have a red dress that I like to pull out once in a while.

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Yeah, the entertainment district here is full of people dressing up and pretending to be someone not themselves. It makes what they get up to easier, no doubt. At least in the moment. Does your red dress serve the same purpose for you? Like slipping into a different persona or side of yourself you usually keep hidden?

[callmeles]

Yeah, that makes sense. I suppose in some way, it's nearly the same thing as someone using fashion and outfits to make themselves feel more confident and in charge.

Sometimes. It reminds me of the easier days. I'm able to slip into a different side of myself that I usually have buried deep down.

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Personally, I just feel black always shows off my best side. In seriousness though, yes, I imagine it does make them feel more confident and less inhibited. Many even wear literal masks, to further dive into a new persona for the night.

Armor comes in many forms. Even flimsy fabrics can steel a spine with the right sentiments attached.

[callmeles]

Ah yes, I can see that and can't argue. I have also preferred black myself for that very reason.

It's very true. And sometimes, with a particular mark or pigeon, it's handy to have a dress like it ready to appeal to their basic instincts.

[All she's saying is she's not above it!]

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You know what’s funny? You and I argue less than most I know. Yet I’m one of the most argumentative people I know.

Imagine if we ever didn’t agree.

[callmeles]

Adonis would say the same about me.

I imagine it would either be this or some epic enemies thing. I'm glad it's the former.

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He once blamed my disposition on never going to school to take it out in a debate class.

As much as I welcome another enemy, I’m glad it isn’t you, too.

[callmeles]

Did he? He once blamed mine on fire being my primary ability. I think his words were 'With your attitude, it's no wonder you're a pyro.' I might have lit his jacket on fire afterward.

As if he has any room to talk.

You and me both. I prefer this over having another enemy. Besides. All the havoc we can create as allies and friends is so much better than as enemies.

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Everyone talks about fire burning things to ashes, and it does. Those who are smart about it though know that sometimes it takes a razing to properly have something new grow.

A method in the madness for certain.

[callmeles]

Exactly. In some ecosystems, a burn is necessary in order for new growth. In this case, I thought he needed a new jacket and an attitude adjustment.

Both worked in the short term.

Absolutely. As there always should be.

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A lesson to learn, always have another jacket as a backup. When one steals, always steal in pairs where applicable.