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[ She was getting pretty lucky the fire didn't do much damage or hurt anyone she knew - that she knew about, anyway. Still, she did spent the majority working on a few different outfits for Bill, as well as a certain doll for a certain Egyptian Pharoah. There's an image with a Marinette sitting on the bed, carefully jotting notes down on a pad before she turns to the feed. ]

Phew. I think I'm really going to have to find a place of my own at this point - I'm used to keeping my workspace to a small area, but... [ Meh. She shook her head a bit. Hopping up, she turned the feed around. ]

I got some outfits done though! And I didn't forget about you Bill- have a look. [ She points at a few different outfits. ]

I was outside the wall recently too, and came across a few snakes - I don't personally LIKE snakes, but they do have some really nice patterned hides. I sketched a few down - I think I'm going to dry making a pair of pants or maybe a dress in that style, if anyone's interested in having something like this.. [ She holds up her pad to show off the sketched design. ]

And I do take requests, naturally. [ She might be heading out there again to try to find new ideas, actually. ]

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[ After her network announcement, she made her way out to the shared living area to take a break from her sewing, making her way to the kitchen area, checking on the snacks she had been cooking. In fact, the smell of delicious, tasty yummies was filling up the area quite nicely, and Marinette was willing to share with anyone. Ah, well, except for the box she was going to sneak down to Keith as a thank you later. ]

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[ She chuckled again, putting the phone down as she turned to greet Yuffie. ]

That was quick! Did you actually run all the way here? [ She picked up a box, setting it aside on the counter and motioned to a tray that had about two dozen cookies and several leftover sopapillas that Marinette deemed 'still edible, but not good enough'. ]

Help yourself! They're still warm -- well, most of them are. But they are definitely fresh at least.

Yes I did. [Yuffie says proudly.

She isn't winded since it is only four flights of stairs. She's used to high activity which is also why she eats a lot.] These look good~ [She spoke as she slips up next to the try and grabs a cookie in each hand.]

And they smell good. [She takes a bit and smiles wider.] And tastes good.

What cha workin' on?

[Yuffie asks in between crumbles of cookies.]

[ She's amused by that proud response. ]

Thanks. That's the last batch I made, so they should still be warm, I think. [ Even better that Yuffie liked the smell and taste even if she was getting crumbs all over the place. ]

Oh, a little of this, a little of that. I'm keeping myself busy, basically - working on different outfits and dolls that I got requests for. Although I'm going to see if I can find a spare mannequin, or make one myself at this rate.

How about you?

[The cookies are warm and perfect and for the next two minutes the only sounds coming from Yuffie are the echoes of chewing. When she's ready to talk she has a third cookie in her hand, this one she's eating slower than the first two.]

Workin', getting around, being sneaky, bugging Yutto. You know, the usual.

[She flashes her friend a warm grin.]

How hard will it be to find a mannequin?

[Yuffie can't imagine that it'll be that difficult but then, she really doesn't know.]

[ Marinette chuckles a bit, though she coughs a little awkwardly - yeaah after the first time she had seen Yuffie curled up in bed with Yuuto the topic of her roommie was one she tried to avoid, generally. AWKwarrd. Instead she turns to the kettle, which had been brewing some tea, to pour a cup for Yuffie. She'd get some honey or milk if she wanted it too. ]

Well, mannequins aren't really sold in stores, so it'll come down to seeing if any of the shopkeepers are willing to part with a spare one. But at the same time, it might be easier to alter one if I just get the parts. [ It would just take up a lot of her time. ]

[Yuuto is cute and his bed is comfortable. Yuffie doesn't see anything wrong with it though she knew that Yuuto had no particular interest in her. It's sad but expected per Yuffie's history.

She perks up when she sees Marinette brewing tea. Tea is by far one of Yuffie's favorite drinks and she doesn't think it needs anything added to it.]

What parts make up a mannequin?

[There are some weird thoughts going through yuffie's head as she guesses what could make one of those creepy plastic figures.]

[ Marinette was pretty forward thinking herself, but Yuffie took that to a 500. ]

Welll, I guess it depends on how realistic you need it to look and what parts you need. There's the full figure model, and half body models - the full figure is...well, the full figure. Usually standing in some kind of pose or other.

[ With Yuffie thusly served, Marinette made a cup for herself too. ]

So, the head, half of the arms, the bust is usually the main part.

But does that mean it'll only be one size?

[She finishes her cookie before grabbing a fourth and settling in with her tea.]

Well... Yeah, unfortunately. That's why I was thinking of figuring out how to make a more custom one. Something I can exchange parts for depending on the build I need it for.

But that might be a little too.. I don't know, I could just be asking for too much there.

That sounds cool. You should try it. Might as well get what you want while you're trying.

[Yuffie doesn't see anything wrong with that.]

[ Marinette chuckled. ]

I'll do that - but I think I should make sure it's okay with my roommates first. That's probably the one...well, one of the downsides about having to share housing like this.

Why would they have a problem with it?

[Yuffie can't image that it takes up a lot of room.]

Well they're pretty cool, so they probably -wouldn't- but if I did bring one in, I'd be tempted to .. well. Spread out. There'd be bolts of cloth stretched all over the place. Easier to work on designs when you've got the full size spread out.

I've usually been doing my designing out here, where I can spread the cloth out to the full length, and then do the sewing in the room.

Sounds like you need a store front or something.

[Yuffie comments before swiping a few more cookies.]

[ Marinette chuckles. ]

Maybe when I'm older, if I still want to go into design, or baking or something. [ She's still going to want to go into design. ]

I'm a little young to go around with a storefront of my own. I'd be happy with just having my own space - back home my parents converted the attic into a bedroom just for me, and that had more than enough room for me to design outfits. Here I'd be worried about crossing into someone else's 'territory'. [ Nice everyone was, she didn't think they'd appreciate her spreading cloth all over the place. She'll also offer a refill on the tea, seeing Yuffie swipe a few more cookies. ]

I don't think that matters but do what you want.

[Yuffie is nineteen and had been on her own since she was fourteen though her situation is a little different than most.]

Oh it definitely matters. [ At least as long as they were still talking about her having a storefront. ]

I mean, I can't afford a business for one, and for another I haven't finished my education by a long shot. I can wait, and just get the experience while I'm here. On that note though, if I ever do find my own place, I'll let you know. [ So she can come over for cookies and tea. ]

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