13th Design [voice]

[threadthefire]

Alright, citizens. I know this is absolutely going to break your heart, but my shop will be closing for awhile while I inventory and prepare to move my shop to its new location.

But fret not, when the shop re-opens in a month or thereabouts, we'll be having a celebration of all the wondrous fashion to be found in the City. I invite anyone who has a particular sense of fashion, traditional garb from your home, fantastical designs of your own creation, to come onstage and how your pride and your talent. For those who have the creativity, but not the skill or the supplies, I have a new workshop that has, and will be, hiring local workers who can help bring your designs to life.

When I have a final completion date from my contractors, I'll be able give a more exact date, but I am aiming for middle to late next month.

And speaking of my new business venture, I'm happy to say that I'll finally be able to be a full-service stylist as I was back home, combining my talents in clothing, accessories, hair and make-up into what I hope will become a premier destination for my fellow citizens.

But, as wonderful as I can be, I'm unable to do this alone, so I am looking for some talented employees, in sales, garment construction, hair styling, as well as business management - because while I can sculpt the summer wind into a lady's tresses with glee, balancing ledgers and setting schedules bores me to tears.

Also, anyone with experience in the, what was it called... barista! That's it, the barista business - you would be greatly appreciated as the salon I've acquired came with a fully-stocked coffee shop. A nice bonus, because who wouldn't like a lovely cup of tea or a nice latte while trying on shoes or having your hair done?

And now I've said quite enough, so I'll leave you be.

Thank you and have a lovely evening.

[Private to Ariadne and Angela]

Ladies, I want to thank you both again for your assistance with this venture. I do hope I don't become more of a hindrance than a help as you work with me on this.

Comments

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

The 'wondrous fashion to be found in the City'--that is, I suppose, one way to describe it.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I always try and focus on the positive.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

So it would seem by the nature of this Network entry.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

So it would. But I do admit, I am rather pleased with the whole venture. It's a bit different from the way some things work back home, but I'm getting used to it.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Is that so? How do things work in your world, then?

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

For me there's a great deal of government oversight, since I design for public events. Not that they have a say, I still have freedom, but there's... pressure.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

I see. As opposed to this situation in which things are certainly more free and sometimes rather lawless.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

Yes, exactly. I have no one... watching my designs, looking for hidden meanings.

[Not that Cinna's ever been subtle.]

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

That sounds distinctly trying.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

You have no idea.

[misterblackbird.livejournal.com]

Well, I certainly hope you'll have an easier time with this undertaking here, and, of course, success with it.

[threadthefire.livejournal.com]

I think I will. On both counts.