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 Posted: Tue Dec 31, 2024 8:00 pm
Snow gently fell down and covered the streets of Belrea. It was an unexpected cold snap and one that was so strong that the usual dusting of snow that most expected turned into inches that covered everything, the nearly impossible to navigate streets keeping most inside for the morning as the city worked to clear what they could. Harika hadn't complained though since it allowed her some time to work in her studio at home, the seamstress busy picking out materials as she watched her daughter pacing in front of the window.
"What color do you want, Azeria?" Harika had agreed to make her daughter a cloak for when the snow ended, the girl wanting to go out and look as fashionable as possible for the cold weather.
[Harika 1]
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Posted: Sat May 31, 2025 2:53 pm
Azeria wasn't certain how the cold snap had occurred, but she was happy enough to use the weather as an excuse for new attire. So while her mother started to get her tools together the young hybrid had started pacing to try to keep warm, her hands rubbing up and down her bare arms to create more friction to help with the little bit of warmth that came from the crackling fireplace in the corner. It was a small solace compared to the blazing in the main living room downstairs, but it was better than nothing and she wanted to spend time with her mother to make certain that her design was perfect. Not that she ever doubted her mother's abilities and creativity but the young fashionista wanted to be able to pick certain things, like the colors.
"Do you have a rich indigo or woodsy colored fabric? Maybe that? Or do you think a crimson would look better if you're using a cream fur for accents?"
[Azeria 1]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
“Alright, one thing at a time.” Harika laughed softly as she watched her daughter’s excitement. At least she could count on Azeria always being there whenever she needed a model for a new design. If her daughter could just hold a needle instead of just wanting to dress up then perhaps she would even show her how to make the dresses herself. So far though it seemed that Azeria was happier with the spotlight and less with the actual work behind the design. “I have a dark brown fur and a cream. Which do you think?” She moved to dig through her supplies, pulling out both pelts for her daughter to inspect.
[Harika 2]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
“Hmm.” Azeria leaned next to her mother, tendrils of orange hair spilling out of the sloppy bun she currently wore for this project. “I like the brown for a woodsy feel but I do have cream gloves already. Should we go with that then?”
[Azeria 2]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
“I think that’s a fair choice.” Admitted Harika as she placed the brown fur away. Maybe she would make some lined gloves for Aurick and Inali with that later on. They both could use a pair especially with this bitter cold weather that was covering the city. “Now I do have several materials tucked over there in that chest that you can pick from for the main piece of the cloak. Care to bring it over, if you can?”
[Harika 3]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
Azeria pursed her lips as she looked towards the chest in question. If it was Inali then she would just toss the whole thing over without a problem, but Azeria felt so much more delicate than her strong older sister. Still, she did really want that cloak and so she moved over to slowly drag the thing across the floor. Seriously how does she just lift this thing? Azeria rubbed her hands together as if getting rid of some grime as she looked towards her mother expectantly. Did she want her to open it as well?
[Azeria 3]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
“Hey, it’s a good way to stay warm in this cold.” Teased Harika as she watched her daughter dragging the chest. So dramatic. Still, the hybrid finished cutting off the proper amount of fur for the cloak so that she could place it aside. That would be the last piece as well since she planned on adding that along the bottom and the hooded area. “Here.” Harika moved so that she could unlatch the chest, opening the wooden lid to reveal a variety of material inside. “There’s some white to match with this but that would be easy enough to get dirty. There’s a tan or crimson block of cloth there too. The heavier material here is nice, a velvet made out of deep indigo could work unless you’d rather work with the gold one here?”
[Harika 4]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
“That’s so many options.” Azeria allowed her fingers to glide over each roll of cloth as her mother brought them out of the chest and arranged them on the workshop table. It was really cold though and so she gently pushed the silks and lighter cotton material to the side. That could be good for a summer dress, but not for her winter cloak. “Do you think the indigo would work?” She mused, her fingers tracing over it a few more times as she appreciated the feeling against her skin.
[Azeria 4]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:13 am
“It might be less blinding against the snow.” Harika admitted. “As much as I like the gold to match your bright personality, I think it is the winner. We could do brass buttons and some subtle stitching along the edges, if you would like those.”
[Harika 5]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:14 am
“Oooh, can I pick the buttons?” That one Azeria knew was a smaller chest and much lighter. “I can grab them!” She looked around the room, her gaze immediately going towards the shelf where the buttons and such were nestled away so that their pet duruf didn’t accidentally wander into them.
[Azeria 5]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:14 am
“Sure. Just be careful getting them down.” Harika chuckled softly as she watched Azeria moving towards the buttons. She could already guess which ones her daughter would pick, but she would wait to see if she was correct. For now she started to rearrange the material so that she could put away the pieces that her daughter hadn’t picked for this particular project.
[Harika 6]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:14 am
“Got it.” Azeria grabbed the box and settled back next to her mother. When she opened it she saw an array of buttons, but her gaze immediately went to the ones that looked like slender coins with flowers etched in the middle. “Could we use these?”
[Azeria 6]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:14 am
Ah, there it was. “Of course.” Harika took the smaller buttons from her daughter and placed them next to the velvet material and fur that was now spread out on the table. “Everything seem okay?” She asked as she looked back at her daughter. “If so then I can start working on it while you go and bring us up some hot cocoa to fight against this cold, okay?” It would be a nice way to work through the afternoon with some hot chocolate in hand while threading through the pattern that her daughter wanted. And then she could work on gloves and the like for everyone else to help them make it through this cold snap that had taken over Belrea.
[Harika 7]
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:14 am
“Yes!” Azeria grinned happily as she double checked everything. “Add in some flowers along the edges and it’ll be perfect.” She admitted before nodding at her mother’s request. “I can do that!” As long as she got a cloak out of the deal then she would do whatever was necessary around the house, even if it meant making hot cocoa for everyone who was home and trying to stay warm despite the cold outside. That is as long as there’s no more heavy chests involved. Azeria laughed softly at the thought before leaving her mother so that she could begin on the cocoa, the girl hoping to get her cloak quickly so that she could go play out in the snow tomorrow with everyone else.
[Azeria 7]
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