Measuring a Lady : Dec 28, 2007
From FiranMUX
Garmon gives Ziya a chuckle and says, "Oh, yes. Yes indeed. You can move." he moves to bring out another stool and says, "Surely you are taken care of, I believe that I have a very good idea of what I will do for you. So don't you fret, we will work something out. And I will send it along, now, I must warn you that I do have a list of commissions at the moment, so it may very well be a little while, but I will add you to the list, Mes Ziya." He moves to turn to Zenia, "Well, I would be very interested in seeing what you have in mind, My Lady."
Zenia nods, getting to her feet once more to pass the scroll over towards Garmon, "I was wanting to do something a little different." She responds, settling herself back down after passing off the scroll.
Ziya nods at Garmon's answer. "The scroll said that." she smiles. "I'd just like to see it early enough to be able to wear it without passing out from heat stroke." she claims the stool, tucking her legs easily under her.
Garmon looks over the drawing and after many moments he nods his head, "Is this an outfit for you, My Lady? A tunic?" he doesn't have any judgment, simply a question, "I am of course not surprised at women wearing tunics, I just have a lady in here the other day for a tunic. I just like to make sure." he smiles at her and says, "Its a very nice design," His fingers trace the lines as if to get a feel for it and says, "I think it can definitely be done."
Zenia glances down at the tunic she's already wearing at the question, then back up, "Yes. It is for me. Silk tunic, leggings, belt, backpack, sandals and possibly a cape." She responds.
For once Ziya is happy to be forgotten about as she indulges her curiosity about the mysteries of nobility and the fashion trade.
Garmon nods his head and says, "I just like to make sure." he smiles at her and says, "Now, I will need to look at the scroll, but I don't believe that all those pieces are on it, we will have to make sure. I am more than happy to make the extra if they are not on the scroll, it will simply be an extra fee, which I am sure you were prepared for, but you must forgive me, not everyone is aware." He nods his head, with knotted rope still in hand, "I will need to get your measurements, unless you have had your servants do that for already? I know some noblewomen wish to have their maids do that."
Zenia shakes her head, pushing to her feet, "No. I got rid of my maid...I never used her." She responds, stepping away from the stool to allow him to take measurements, "And no...I have ideas for the rest, but wanted to show this to you first."
Garmon nods his head and says, "Okay, sure, we will work on getting your measurements and perhaps work out the finer details. I will need measurements in the same areas of Mes Ziya." He smiles lightly and points them off with demonstrating fingers, never actually touching her. He raises the rope to start at the shoulders. Its quite obvious how the older man keeps his fingers to the side and in the air at all times, before bringing the rope together at the side and pulling it closer to her body. Discreet in his skill he makes sure to bring comfort to a fitting each time! He nods his head, "I will look forward to the rest of the design then, of course. I do believe we can squeeze you in under Lady Shenisa's order. I don't have any other noble orders other than that at the moment. Would that be alright, My Lady?"
Those women are just crazy prudes anyway. No doubt they screech anytime a towel boy threatens to rub their shoulder. Ziya smiles slightly as Garmon talks about squeezing the orders in before turning that smile onto Zenia herself. "Will you need some stones or anything like that to go with your outfit Lady?"
Zenia glances over towards Ziya, shaking her head, "No. I'd not planned on getting any jewelry made...or armor. This time." Since well, she did that with the outfit she's wearing. Can't be to much of a clothes horse.
Garmon nods his head and smiles, "I will of course be able to keep things modest." He is quite happy about being so skilled at his passion for his craft, he continues to move down the woman's body, at the side with the rope, writing measurements as he goes, "Are you wishing for any jewelry this time My Lady? Or just -" He stops and chuckles, "Well, then I will have an easy job of it."
Zenia shakes her head, "I might wish jewelry later. I've not thought about it -- far. ---- the clothes....I really should go through my wardrobe again --- --- rid of some stuff."
Ziya bobs her head in a nod and settles down to watch for a little longer. She sighs softly, half closing her eyes.
Garmon chuckles and says, "I only ask as it is something that I can provide to those who wish to have everything from one place." he smiles at the woman, "I can certainly take those items you don't wish to have any longer and perhaps break them down into something reusable if you wish. Free of charge of course." he turns to see Ziya and chuckles, "Mes, do you have gems? I can always use gems if you have any to sell. I didn't know that you had access to such things."
Ziya opens her eyes, focusing on Garmon as she chuckles softly. "It's only because I'm Lady Zenia's sponsoree Mer. I have to buy them."
"I'm not sure what I'd get rid of. I usually always get rid of something when I get something new." Zenia responds, then glances towards Ziya, then back to Garmon, "Mes Ziya makes jewelry from time to time."
Garmon nods his head and says, "I see. Well, if you have a steady supplier, perhaps you can tell me who you buy from." he smiles at Ziya and then nods to Zenia, "Well, if you ever are in need of that service, you just let me know." He thinks a moment and says, "Are there any details you wish to tell me about your outfit My Lady, or will you just be sending by a drawing for each piece." He steps back and seems to be done with the measurements, noting here and there on the scroll, before moving back to the other side of the counter. "I would like to make sure we get your outfit perfect."
Ziya grins cheerfully "But if I told you that Mer. Then you'd buy them all and I'd never be able to get gemstones again. I'm pretty sure she supplies me from her own private stash see. She's not a miner and I don't use many."
Garmon chuckles and gives Ziya a nod, "I understand, Mes." He tilts his head and says, "I will look forward to working with you on your new outfit then, My Lady. Feel free to come to the shop whenever you wish to make sure that you have everything you need." He smiles looking about the shop and then looks to the window, "I think its getting about dinner time, and I sure you are a busy woman, Lady Zenia." He smiles and says, "If you will both excuse me, I must get home or my wife will have my head for missing dinner. We are talking about our young Vian having her ceremony soon."
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