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[sassymaru]

Ahhhh... is it already that time again? Goodness, how time flies!

[Shadowmaru, what are you holding. That's an invitation. That's a... Oh no.]

Prom! It appears to be upon us again! How wonderful! And mysterious.

[No it's really not.]

But, my friends, please tell me you've already decided upon your outfits? According to this message, we have very little time until the auspicious date arrives.

Fear not, if the answer is "no". Because, I, the great Ninja Detective Shadowmaru! am here to assist you. For instance, gaze upon what I have already chosen for myself.

[He turns, dramatically, to display his... prom... outfits. That's right, plural outfits. Oh no. He has three of them.]

Now come. Allow me to assist you.

Comments

[video]

[purifyingroots]

How many changes of clothing are expected for this event?

[Is three standard? Are they simply alternative options?? Millennial Tree Cookie has questions.]

[video]

[sassymaru]

That would depend entirely upon how much one wants to dazzle the onlookers.

[video]

[purifyingroots]

Really! [Interesting.]

Is this a common goal?

[Events have... goals, right? Is that the goal for this one?]

[video]

[sassymaru]

For yours truly, it is.

Perhaps not for all, however.

[video]

[purifyingroots]

I assume you've been successful in that so far? [Judging by those pictures.] And-- what do others try to accomplish, then?

[ron_factor]

Dude, I think I'll just go with a normal tux.

[sassymaru]

How... Utterly boring.

Why waste an opportunity to dazzle onlookers? To look your utter best?

[ron_factor]

Hey, I look great in a tux.

[It's true. He actually does.]

Besides, they're a classic for a reason. You wouldn't tell James Bond he has no style, would ya?

[sassymaru]

If all his formal wardrobe were nothing but suits, then, yes. I would do so.

Where is he? I'll tell him so now in fact.

[ron_factor]

...dude, he's a fictional character. Played by an actor. And not even an actor who went crazy, believed it was all real, and spent his entire life savings recreating working props from the movies. Just a regular one.

[neverfinishanyth]

Does this assistance come with a fee?

[sassymaru]

Not at all!

I enjoy this sort of thing tremendously. This is fun.

[neverfinishanyth]

It does seem to be. How do you know which outfits to choose?

[sassymaru]

Whichever ones suit my eye at the moment.

These three are the best of the lot.

[neverfinishanyth]

They do seem very... intricately designed.

[forsaintcecilia]

Woah, that's... [Kazuki needs a second to think of the exact word he wants, because he means this in a completely positive way:] That's like, runway fashion. Red carpet stuff!

[sassymaru]

Why thank you. I certainly prefer to go all out for these events. Why not? They only happen once a year.

[forsaintcecilia]

I wouldn't even know where to find something like that. Did you make it yourself?

[sassymaru]

Alas, no. I am not nearly so talented.

The shops of Olivine frequently get interesting pieces in stock. They're more willing to part with them than one would expect.

[forsaintcecilia]

Olivine, huh? I don't know much about the shopping scene there. I'll have to visit someday!

[stardiving]

...If I were not already resigned not to go, this would have made that decision for me.

[sassymaru]

What?

Why? Please, do not think this is an example to live up to. I am extremely experienced at this.

[stardiving]

If there is anything worse than a formal celebration, tis one where formal clothing is encouraged.

[He didn't even show up to these things when it was part of his job.]

[sassymaru]

You wound me.

If it is such a hassle, perhaps allow me to take the burden of clothing from you. I have other outfits to pass on.

[stardiving]

Tis not the only, or even the worst burden. There are the social expectations, the asinine rules around food and drink, the rumors and gossip. All of it far more trouble than it's worth.

[Fair, Prom is unlikely to go as hard on the Rules and Etiquette as an Ishgardian noble's fête, but that's what he's basing his expectations off of.]