melodiesofkupo | Video [With bonus linkshell issues]

[Hey, it's some guy standing in his bedroom wearing street clothes. But in the next moment, with a rush of power, he's adorned in a set of armor. It's a mingling of steel plating, chain, and coarse fur draped over the shoulders, topping a cloak down the back. The giant hammer was lifted, swung like it weighed nothing, and settled against the fur-covered pauldron. The grin he gave the camera was pretty toothy.]

Yo! Name's Kanji. I said I'd go all out and be myself, so here I am.

I make stuff! Y'know, dolls, knit blankets, a whole bunch of cute shit. And there ain't a damn thing wrong with that, y'hear me? But I'm officially offering my services in makin' stuff like that for... y'know, birthdays or whatever.

But this right here's my gear for my Berserker Asterisk, and I can put somethin' together for you guys, too. I'm takin' commissions for job outfits, either to make 'em myself or work up design sketches to have made later once your mind's all made up.

...Uhhh... [He paused, and his expression faltered as he tried to think of something. Then a gloved hand went to mess with his hair as he gave a small, unsure growl in his throat. He had to be forgetting something, and it wasn't coming to mind.]

Yeah, I think that's it? Never advertised before. But I gave it a good shot.

[He nodded to someone off-camera, and the feed cuts.]

[An hour or so later, it's time for a private message. However, it was a technical oversight sort of evening. In contrast to the guy showing up earlier with slangy, slouchy confidence, he seemed a bit fidgety this time around.]

Y-... yo, Naoto! So this ain't a huge deal, but I'm almost done with your birthday present and I, uh... I need to make sure it fits. Normally the person would put the stuff on and see if somethin' needs to be looser or tighter and I'd just fix it no problem, but I wanna keep the final outfit a complete surprise.

So that means... w-well, it... that means I'd...

[His eyes turned away from the camera, his face an awkward pink.]

I-I need to take a couple measurements later if- if that's cool with you!

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[Cristo was at the door with some Kupo Nut butter for the popcorn. This was getting good.]

[Naoto stood still, watching Kanji and waiting. Both eyebrows raise at the turnaround question, and she considered.]

... I can accept that.

By the way, you're not pushing how you feel on me... if anything, I was doing that to you. This might sound foolish given my tendency to relocate, but I do like having a place I can return to - a home that will be there. It's something my grampa always made sure to provide.

I bet five kupo nuts there will be aprons made for the occasion, kufufu...

Then I'll pick it right up, no sweat! Uhm... I-I guess that's it.

Thanks for hearin' me out.

Five kupo nuts? I'll take that bet.

[Naoto nodded, unaware of a deal being made outside the door.]

You're welcome, Kanji-kun. And... if you ever want to speak again concerning these matters, just message me. We'll speak in private.

Barring any other weird glitches, anyway. I'll keep the messages vague n' brief.

[He turned, realizing he was up for making a bite to eat, but when he opened the door, there was a stream of popcorn and two fluffballs tumbling inward.]

That will work.

[Stepping off the stool, her head snapped up when Kanji opened the door and two familiar moogles fell into the room... with popcorn.]

... Suzette-san, Cristo-san.

[Suzette scrambled upright onto tiny paws, brushing off her chest fluff and playing it cool. She looked between not one, but two pairs of laser eyes. Uh oh. Play it SUPER cool, then.]

D-detective Shirogane! Why, it's a surprise to see Kanji's invited friends into his room, kufufu...! He's usually such a private guy!

[Naoto's expression does not change...]

Y-Yes! And... we just wanted to make sure he was being a gentleman, kupo!

And what's that supposed to mean?

Well, the network message had you worked up, so we wanted to make sure... thaaat... ooh... kupopopopopo-

Cristo! Dear, we ought to... calibrate... the iMogs! Yes, kupo, after that error we ought to make sure this won't happen again!

[Cristo might be sweating under his fur especially since Naoto's glare intensified.]

Y-Yes! Calibrating the iMog! Sounds like a wonderful idea!

[He was gone like a bat out of hell.]

[Suzette has never fluttered faster in her life. Kanji was NOT kidding about the Shirogane Stare. Kanji sighed, and hunkered down to pick up the popcorn. Great. So much for that whole 'no snoops' thing.]

Tch... well, fear of god's in 'em now anyway. I guess it never ends with us, huh?

No, it apparently does not.

[She sighed, shaking her head.]

I'll head back to my room.

Sure. Seeya later, Naoto.

See you later, Kanji-kun.

[She nodded and headed out. There's some moogles she needs to speak to...]

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