Closed [Job Thread][Red Diamond Fashions] Fashion & Beauty Galore!

[Reven Heath]

Day 20th of Spring, 514 A.V.

Reven walked past the main gate, heading into the direction of the Red Diamond Fashions shop was located at. She was nervous working there since it was such a well known shop and worked endlessly night after night to better her ability at manipulating leather and crafting it into fashionable pieces. Needless to say, Rosela knew how to put the pressure on her without having to do anything but look at her. Reven didn't mind it. She enjoyed a challenge when one presented itself to her but stressed endlessly to insure the leather garments looked good enough for not only the Kelvic to wear, but Rosela as well. If the boss didn't like it, then it wasn't good.

And good wasn't good until it was perfect.

Stepping into the shop, Reven looked around for any sign of life. The young woman figured the shop had just opened and decided to take a look around before greeting the women. The Kelvic had been completely broke up until a few weeks ago after selling her condo and moving into the Sanctuary. The money she received, however, was spent on a number of items to assist her in working and crafting with leather material. Not only that, but the huge pelts she had to buy from the shop were not cheap and took away a good chuck of her money. It was well invested because after her constant work with leather, she chanced upon a meeting with Rosela to discuss crafting leather garments for her shop.

The Feline readily accepted and so, here she was.

Inspecting the clothing out for display, Reven admired the craft and skill put into each garment and wondered how many nights Rosela slaved away over the fabric. As her thin fingers pinched the fabric of the top, rubbing the soft material into her thumb and index finger, Reven couldn't help but expect the same perfection from herself. She didn't want to be looked down upon or sized up for an idiot when it came to creating garments. And Shyke if she was going to be a burden upon the business itself. Gazing around the shop, the Kelvic woman promised herself she would be so good at producing leather items for the owner, she would be nearly irreplaceable. Now she just had to figure out how to manage her chores at the Sanctuary, produce leather items for Rosela, while finding time to not only hunt game but practice her craft as well.

A sigh parted her lips. She would solve the issue in due time. But as of right now, she was set on making an impression today. Reven even brought with her a bear's pelt she'd purchased which was currently rolled up and tucked against her thigh. "Hello?" She called. "Ms. Rosela?.. Anyone?" It was oddly silent. Where was everyone?

OOCHey, so we're all wanting to do a job thread so I figured we could do one together as a team. I know the opening post is a little short compared to what I normally do but trust me, the next time will be longer.

[Orabelle Deepseeker]

Nobody was happier that Winter was over more then this Svefran. The cold winter was harsh and very annoying. Orabelle can't stand the Winter. Now it was spring and spring was bringing her new life-term goals. On the top of her list, was to get pregnant. She needs to get pregnant THIS season or she'll be devastated. Secondly, she needs to spend more time with Chela Marie. Lately, she's been baby sat by either Chy'lah or a friend at the boarding house. Last, she needed to come up with her own line of makeup. She's barely spent a few chimes in the philtering lab. That needed to change too. Maybe she could discuss it Rosela, splitting her time up. Spending an even amount of belles in the philtering lab and makeup area.

She had been in the shop for awhile now. Orabelle wore a slender red dress that barely touched the frame of her body. It was finally warm enough to wear sandals with it too. Beautiful, spiral sandals that fit perfectly on her pedicured feet. Orabelle always wore foundation. A little blush, eyeliner to caress her eyes and darken her arched eyebrows a bit and she was almost set. Red, almost glittering lip pomade really set everything up. Her silky dark hair had been purposely shriveled up into almost a fro. Except it was more curly and soft to the touch.


"You look nice. The tan colored foundation looks natural! You're glowing!" Orabelle just finished working with a client. A short woman who didn't ask for much. She simply asked for what other women wanted. Curling of the hair, makeup here and there and that was it. Never a problem for Orabelle.

"Thank you so much Orabelle." The woman hugged her."I love my new look." She grabbed the dresses she had also bought. Orabelle walked her to the door." I hope everything goes well and you become pregnant." The woman smiled.


Like every other customer that walked in, she made small talk with them. Mostly discussing her ambitions so far.

After Orabelle's recent customer walked out, another woman with auburn hair walked in. She began to calk Rosela."Hello, can I help you? I believe Rosela should be in her office. Are you here to buy a few clothes? I can assist you of you'd like."

[Rosela]

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OOCThe NPC desk clerk (Hudon) should be squared away sometime this week… Sorry it’s taken me so long to get him straightened out!

Rosela paused to inspect her nails as she picked up a folded pile of tunics with her other hands. It was the new desk clerk’s day off, meaning she had to be in the shop herself. It seemed so…mundane, now that she’d tasted life outside. Working from home had turned out nicely, and she’d never been more confident in her inventory stores. Thinking of her inventory brought her mind back to her other new hire, the kelvic Reven. She’d been hesitant to say the least, but not having to work her fingers to the bone sewing leather had made it well-worth it.

The ends of her pale pink dress flapped around her ankles as she moved quickly back out to the front, hearing her own name called and Orabelle answering. She trotted a little faster until she pushed through the door – she knew Orabelle had her own customer at the moment, and she didn’t want to take up her time answering for the other side of the shop as well.

”Sorry about that,” she called as soon as she was back onto the shop floor. ”Just ran back to… Oh, Reven!” Her surprise gave her a brief pause, but she recovered quickly and detoured to set the stack of tunics down on their shelf. ”Orabelle, have you met Reven yet? She’s going to be helping out with some of the sewing this season. Reven, this is Orabelle; she runs the cosmetics section.” Two hands absently brushed at her dress as she moved to the front of the store, eyeing the thick pelt under Reven’s arm.

”Is that for practicing? Here, I keep some supplies up at the front desk. Needles, thread, you know...” Extending a hand to indicate the checkout counter, she continued there herself. ”When it was just me at the shop, I’d work on my inventory up here. You’ll be more than welcome to work in the back room though, since Hudon will be manning the desk most days.”
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[Reven Heath]

It appeared calling out roused a woman's attention but not the woman Reven had been looking for. Examining the woman as she approached, the Kelvic noted her complexion and the way it appeared naturally smooth and nearly flawless. Not only that but color accented her crystal blue eyes and full lips, making them stand out in a very attractive way. Her dark brown hair was shiny, well kept, and brushed neatly over her shoulders in a way that made Reven envious. This woman was so well kept, so... put together.

And there Reven was, standing in clothes that her Konti friend had purchase for her many weeks back and already, they were stained with the labor of her craft. No wonder the woman asked if she needed new clothes, she did need to clothes and being employed to the Red Diamond Fashions store, Reven didn't think to dress herself properly for the job. Taking the time to inspect her clothing, the Kelvic turned back to the woman. "... No..?"

It was said more of a question than an actual answer because she didn't know if she should buy new clothes while she was here so she wouldn't come off as a slob. Even if she did, Rosela would notice her own garments in a heart beat. Maybe she could run back to the Sanctuary and find some suitable clothes from Kavala. The Konti was bound to help her somehow. "Oh, well, no. I'm not here for cloth—" She was cut off by another voice, familiar in tone and sounding quite happy to see her. Rosela's figure walked into view and before long, she was being introduced to the woman that greeted her. "Pleased to meet you." Was her polite response. "Orabelle is it? I knew the name sounded familiar, you're very good with makeup. I didn't know the store expanded until only a few days ago." Smiling, Reven added. "You're very beautiful."

It was a compliment the Kelvic knew to be true. Plus hanging around Kavala, her outspoken habits were starting to rub off on Reven. Turning to the store own, she hoisted the pelt further onto her hip. The bear hide was really starting to weigh on her. "Good morning, Ms. Rosela. Yeah, I thought I would bring this just in case you wanted to make something today. I asked the man I bought this from if he could leave on half the fur. Other than that, it's tanned and ready to craft with." Patting the pelt for emphasis.

Watching as the shop keeper gestured to the reception counter for extra supplies though, indicating the back room was the place for Reven to go, she nodded. "Okay, I'll be sure to keep the leather back there. Do you mind me asking if you have an idea in mind for leather garments? I've been practicing some things a home like gloves, vests, and jackets so I'm sure there's something we can figure out."

[Orabelle Deepseeker]

The young woman was different then most people she had met. She could see her teeth, well barely, and they seem inhumane. Orabelle did focus too much on her teeth though. Even underneath such clothes, she could spot out her perfect body. She was thin and very beautiful. Naturally beautiful and didn't look like it took much to keep her that way. What I'd do for a body like hers! The kelvic was very petite.


Swaying side to side, Orabelle just stared at her for a moment."I see... no worries. I wouldn't be much help anyways. I'd just shoo you away from the clothes I wish to buy soon." She tried to make a small joke, hoping not to offend her.


Not long after, Rosela strolled in and introduce the two to each other. Orabelle bowed her head respectfully."Reven? So unique, I've never heard of a name. Then again, I am a svefra. There's a lot I don't know." She nodded toward Rosela and had stepped back a bit, that way the two could discuss things.


But Reven manage to quickly compliment Orabelle."How sweet but I just know my way around a few colors and makeup brushes." The last compliment made her blush a bit. There were very few times she ever anyone say that about her."I'm just a monster wearing a mask. Your beautiful too, I'm surprised no one followed you in here." Another usual customer walked in and she just knew she had to leave for a bit.

[Rosela]

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Smiling to herself as Reven and Orabelle hit it off, she was suddenly very aware how much Red Diamond Fashions had grown in such a short time. Orabelle, then Hudon, and now Reven were under her umbrella with her. Could that nervous woman walking into the Labor Aide looking for a simple seamstressing job have possibly foreseen all this?

She huffed indelicately at Orabelle’s last comment, lifting an eyebrow as she looked up at her. ”Oh don’t be so modest… If you’re a monster in a mask, we all are.” She nodded and smiled to the customer, knowing she would bee-line right to Orabelle’s side. ”Hi there, welcome back.”

As the Svefra disappeared back to her counter, Rosela refocused on Reven. ”Alright, Reven? Why don’t you come over here,” She moved to the side to make room for her behind the desk, shifting the chair back so they could both stand. ”We’ll start out simple, with a nice men’s vest from the clean side of that pelt. How much experience do you have with starting from scratch – have you used patterns before?”

From under the desk, she pulled a cork board with a collection of papers pinned to it. ”These are all my basic patterns, and vest is in here somewhere…” She explained absently, rifling through the stack for the vest stack. ”Ah, here we go.” Pulling out the handful of pages, she stored the rest underneath the counter. ”Why don’t you just start from the beginning and we’ll work on and vague areas.” Gauging her abilities seemed like a good place to start, so she didn’t over-explain the process.

She’d schooled herself very carefully the night before on how to talk to Reven, who was so unfortunately Kelvic. When she stayed in this form, it was easy to forget, a fact Rosela attempted to trick herself with. She hadn’t asked much about the girl’s past, so she couldn’t know without testing her how much her past owner had allowed her to learn. The limited number of Kelvics she had interacted with told her that they were quite intelligent, perhaps just needing the right owner to stimulate their minds. Reven herself seemed capable enough, a trait that highly influenced her hiring. That, and her nice strong hands, of course.

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