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[Mhairi Ankaa]

It was the tail end of Winter, but it still Winter, and Lucian's words receive a quiet little nod from Autumn's Wisp.

Another nod at the Shadowsoul's words, this one different then the one she'd given before. "I hear that." before she was Edna's manager and Autumn's Queen she was a maid at a by the hour motel.

"Awesome!" Mhairi beams at the Nix, while once again nodding along with the Shadowsoul's words. "If you can establish a working relationship with a designer, you could definitely get cheaper, or even free clothes, as long as you wear them while you're preforming. Having their clothes seen on someone as striking as you...well, I'm sure there's people who'd be chomping at the bit."

Mhairi gives her own nod at the talk of second hand cloths, "When I first got here, I was clothing myself entirely from second hand, or thrift stores. Sometimes I still check those places out, they do have amazing hidden gems." turning to look at the Springs, "Haunted Party look...yeah I could do that. Would beat what I wore last year. I was strapped for cash and just found a cap sleeve black dress with some lace around the collar...it was cute...but." the shrug she gives tells more about what she'd thought of the dress then words alone could describe. "Bolero." comes elemental's helpful chirp. "But the boots I'd found wouldn't work with it. Here." Mhairi pulls out her phone and swipes through her picture, until she finds the one she's after. Turning her phone to they others she shows them the image. "See, this is why I kinda want to save them for Autumn....and why I'm having trouble finding something that suites them."

After the Springs have had a look at her boots, Mhairi puts her phone away, and returns to the displays.

"Sure, you've talked me into it. I'll get something purple to wear to the Spring party. But, if I find it here, neither of you can peek!" Mhairi adds with a smirk, "Gotta keep some mystique, yeah?" Mhairi holds her serious face for a moment before it brakes and she laughs.

"No! I'm terrible with names! I haven't got a clue, and I hardly even have any designs sketched out...so I figure the name can wait. At least for a bit." Fell-flames flicker at the Shadowsoul, did he get her veiled meaning. That she was a Hedgespinner, that needed to venture into the Hedge to ply her new craft, "I don't know if I want to add 'cobblor' to my lists of titles, fashionista on the other hand." Fell-flames flicker, "In that vein, Sera, fashionista in progress seeks model for dresses."

Mhairi gives another laugh, which tapers into a happy smile as the Springs begin to dig in on the party planning.

[Seraphina]

She leans close to the phone, taking in the detail, “Wow!” she exclaims, “Those are amazing! And I can totally see saving them for Autumn, they fit the season perfectly.” They were stunning. “I can see how it could be hard to pair them with something. Hmmm,” a finger was placed against her full lips, “I think all black would take away from them, you should find something that compliments the colors in them. There is the subtle greens, the yellows and the hint of silver, or even the rich burgundy seen on the edges at the top.” The finger points to the burgundy color. “You should play one of those colors up.” She was no expert, but it sounded right when she said it.

A wide smile appears, “Excellent!” but when she says they can’t peek, it quickly turns into a pout, which still looked good on her. “Aww, fine.” She reluctantly agrees. “Taking away all our fun.” She says playfully.

“Maybe do a few sketches and a name will come to you? Or I’m sure we could help as well, give you ones that come to our minds.” She already had a few in mind, but the Elemental might prefer to do that on her own.

Eyes widen with surprise, “Me?” she knew she had the looks and body to model, but it was surprising, “I mean, if that’s something you’d want me to do, I’d love to, that would be awesome!” plus it could mean free dresses to wear, depending on how Mhairi wanted to do it.

Nodding to the Fairest, “Good points. I could also visit a few smaller stores where the dresses are made by the owner and mention I’m looking for something to perform in. But I also don’t mind placing calls if need be. But thanks for the great ideas!” least there was a few different ways to go about it.

She beams as Lucian agreed with her about the colors, especially the purple. The Elemental had hair that would play nicely off the color.

“We could also have a runway setup and let those who want to strut their stuff go for it. I mean, it seems mean to force people into something that would be uncomfortable, not everyone likes having the spot light on them. But Heavenly Bodies huh?” she mulls the idea over, “Would those be the celestial ones, or physical ones? Or would it be a surprise and we’d have to guess what peoples inspirations were? Which could spawn a whole lot of fun conversations!” his question made her pause, she wasn’t really sure. “Well, I suppose we could ask that when we have a meeting, see what the others feel and think about it. I personally don’t mind, and think it could be fun not having enough to go around, kinda like us being in demand you know?” there was a wicked twinkle to her sapphire eyes and sly grin.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

Mhairi smiles and nods, she'd been more then simply pleased with her find, and she's glad the the others seemed to like them just as much as her. "That's exactly what I've been wanting to do, style my do, get a cute hat, bitchin' corset. It's just been harder then I thought it would be...but if I'm saving them for Autumn, then I have time to get all the pieces together....and if I still can't find anything by them, I'm coming to you two with an SOS." Though even as her words left her lips Lucian's 'fae huntress' rattled around in her mind. "Over the last few months, what's cured my stammer has left a certain something...about me, that maybe that should be my line. My idea. Fae themed haute couture." it could definitely be straddling a line, and if she fell, or attracted the wrong attention that would spell Bad Things, but...maybe that was a risk she would be willing to take.

Neither Spring seemed to be pleased with her desire to keep her choice secret, but it was Lucian that sparked a reaction, the exact one he'd probably intended by his word choice and actions. The Wisp squeaks like she hadn't done since her stutter evaporated, and flushed a bright, though, becoming pink.

Thankful for the distraction, Mhairi nods, probably more rapidly then she intended. "Yes you silly. You were the first person to just tell me to go after my dreams. Why wouldn't I want to share my creations with you?"

"Sorry to say, it's club members only...though there are sometimes a few exceptions if the guest has a strong enough tie to a club member."

Upon the thought of runway shows, "Celestial bodies, angles, physical ones....it could be left up to the individual's imagination. It really would be interesting to see who'd come up with what, and why. Like you said, it'll be an interesting conversation starter."

[Seraphina]

Laughing, “Well, I’m sure you will be able to find something, but if not, then yeah, give us a call.” Mhairi had this, “The right outfit or corset will jump out at you and you’ll be all set.” It was funny how that happened sometimes. When you least expected it the perfect dress or sweater presented itself.

“Oh….I like that! Fae themed haute couturee!” it had an awesome ring to it.

Grinning, “I certainly won’t say no.” and now she wanted to lock the Elemental into a room and make her design some clothes and shoes.

“Geek-Sheek huh? I can see that. And I totally agree, the boots do deserve an entrance! Plus an outfit that enhances how amazing they are.” And she was kinda jealous that Mhairi had them. She needed some kickass boots or something now. Not really to compete, but cause she had nothing really awesome in her wardrobe. She didn’t say much about the whole elf ear thing, that could probably be offensive to a Lost already with them or something.

“See, this is already sounding the party of the year!” when it came to parties, no one did it like Spring. And the lack of Spring meant they could set the standard.

“Restaurant? Couldn’t say, this is my first time here. Happen to notice what they offered?” food was always good. And if Mhairi wanted time to herself to browse the corsets, maybe she could grab a bite with the new guy.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

"If I can't find anything, and if either of you can't find anything...I might just make something that works." one of the benefits to heading in a fashionista direction, making her own cloths. "There's all sorts of niche markets out there, and with the internet I can reach my niche...I might even sell more because a wider base will have access to my designs."

A grin and a laugh, "Well at least I won't have to bend your arm about it."

Some more laughter from the Wisp. "Well, I'll leave the party planning to your capable hands."

Eyes leave the displays, turning fulling towards the Springs for the first time since she'd bounded into the racks. "They are, I've been a few times. The farmer's market is incredible, but the actual restaurants dishes are divine." Weaving her way through the displays, Mhairi makes her way to the entrance. "I can just come back later, and that way I wont have you two trying to peek on my buys."

Moving away from the Springs, "We could find a quiet corner and get some talking in." at least more talk then they'd been able to have out in the open like this.

[Seraphina]

The idea of Mhairi making her own was clearly a great idea to Sera, “You should do that! You could totally build the outfit around the boots and from your imagination! Oh, the possibilities are endless and I bet it would steal the show! Plus, it would make an awesome outfit to use to draw in customers. Your ability to build a custom wardrobe off a pair of boots, I mean come on, who wouldn’t want to have you design something for them?!” yeah, she could totally see this playing out very well for her.

So she was really sticking to this whole not letting them see thing. “Well, if you don’t mind, I think it’s be fun to sit down and really talk.” She says with a nod to the Elemental. “I could certainly go for something to eat.” She loved food.

Laughing, “You got it! Never thought of having business cards, but it could be fun. Wonder if I should come up with a stage name or something then?” she thinks out loud. Her current name was a stage name of sorts, and she rather enjoyed it and how unique she found it.

Nodding, “No problem, I’ll make the calls. They all seem to be good people, and I’m sure they will have some interesting takes on our ideas.” There was a chuckle, “Isn’t that the truth? If we can’t make it work, then there is a serious problem. But I’m confident we can throw a party the city will never forget.” A sly grin finished the statement.

“I am always game for restaurants I haven’t been to before! What is that saying, variety is the spice of life?” she teases. "So Lucian, you mention only really caring about if it's tasty, but surely there is a type of food that is your favorite. What is it?" she asks with a smile. Everyone had a favorite food.

[Mhairi Ankaa]

"Hmm! Now I have to design this outfit!" A test run for something like Sera suggested. "For sure we can sit down and talk. And we can see about something for your performances, or something park related." because hadn't Sera wanted a Hedgespun something from the Wisp.

"Business cards might have to wait until I get a sewing machine." Mhairi informed the Shadowsoul a little dryly, but there was a smile upon her lips.

Of course the innuendo recessive a blush, but this time, there isn't a squeak. Progress.

"Come one, this way, this way, this way!" she cheered as she bounded down the steps.

Mhairi hoped her abrupt manner in which she corralled the Springs out of the store and towards the restaurant was mistaken for her Elemental foibles and an eagerness to dine, instead of what it was in truth. Mhairi had spied her outfit, and she wanted it to be a surprise. Not just because of the color, or style but because what it would mean.

...even if Lucian and Sera wouldn't know the meaning. Mhairi wanted to keep it close to her chest until the big reveal at the Verdant Equinox.

"For three!" Mhairi calls when they see the hostess, "A both in the back please." a happy smile, and soon they were seated in a lowly lit booth along one of the far walls.

"Coffee please," Mhairi says when her drink order's asked for. Fell-flames look down at the menu and hums at the options.

Of course now, she'll be indecisive, "What do you guys think you'll get?"