Millicent
Iuchi Yuina had been seeing the store just there each day as she passed the edge of the Noble's Quarter's just sitting there. Flowing Designs, an unassuming attire store that certainly promoted a keen sense of kimono style. Given that her kimono had a bit of custom tailoring for her personal circumstances, a place which seemed to do custom designs certainly stood out to her. Notably, she'd even recently been left with circumstances that even pointed upon the exact design of her kimono by another who questioned a light kimono designed for expedient athletics. That was even when she'd been faced with cold circumstances, chilling in an ice shop with such light fabrics. Her size was still otherwise a complexity, far too many places only offered childish options at her height, but her sleeve requirements were by far the most complex part.

She thus had the idea to consider a few additions to her wardrobe, more than just the stuff she'd brought with her from beyond the city. The reception going in was at least inviting, though she proceeded by her own devices for now. She simply wanted to look around first, she might have other considerations later after getting a better feeling for what was being offered.

She wasn't finding anything that made her sleeve requirements obvious, though she was enjoying the sense of flare some of the outfits brought to her. It reminded her of the dancing she'd been doing back home, something she hadn't found the chance to explore much in the city beyond generic practice within her own room.. And that was little more than a fitness regime. The city certainly provided her with some unexpected options, though she still knew nothing that might promote a purpose for this line of thought either. Having mostly danced in solitude, it was not as if she yet understood the thrill of a real performance.
Connie
Flowing Designs was a relatively popular place among the noble quarters, with those of the eight honorable great clans seeking the best fashion. Whether it was for personal taste, seduction, or embracing the atmosphere of court. A samurai had to look their best, no matter the occasion! Satoshi was here for personal research, believing one that controlled these woven threads, could shift fate in his favor. That and he was of course here for fashion. 

Kimonos and other high life clothing was primarily made of fine silk, with cheaper and more poor designs coming from cotton, wool, linen or other various fabrics. Satoshi had a lot of studying to do, and tastes to develop! Of course there was other things catching his eye, was there a lost child in here? One's eyes laid upon the girl, she was wearing a unique set of attire. Perhaps she was a regular here? 

Satoshi himself wore a cherry red kimono and midnight black hakama. One thing that stood out was his Haori, wearing a bright and bold color such as white. Contrasting with the darker theme the scorpions favored. Today, rather than wearing the Kabuki mempo above the face, it was worn on the back of his head. Almost as if he were saying to anyone behind him, 'I see you', but it was simply a fashion statement. 

"Greetings, Unicorn-sama, I take it you're new here? Flowing Designs eventually attracts all those within these quarters. One couldn't help but find their eyes drawn to the carefully woven fabric of your kimono, did you have it done here?"
Millicent
She was curiously contemplating the choices of fabrics from a mild distance when she found herself in the shared company of a Scorpion. "Oh, greetings to you as well. Are you maybe a sponsor of this establishment or something? I should have realized that a location like this wouldn't have been organized by a regular merchant, not in this district. The elegance in style certainly is.. Uh.. Meaning something. Kimonos that certainly know.. Umm.. What might be expected of them.. Or something. I'm sorry, yes I'm new around here, I wouldn't know if something like this has.. I don't know, has its own process? I mean, it's custom stuff, so it has a process, but I wasn't aware.. Uh.. Umm..." She had no idea where she was going with this idea either, she was just trying to be respectful in a place she might have misconstrued somehow. She wasn't the best with social interactions sometimes, not at all.

Realizing there was also a promising change of subject thrown into the mix, she instead leapt to the alternative topic. "My kimono? Yes, no. I mean, it wasn't but is. I mean, it was an important piece of work, but I got it back home." It still took a few tries to piece things together properly. "That's a long way away now, so.. I'm just looking at alternatives that might be closer to home. I mean home now, not home before. Sorry. Maybe I shouldn't have just rushed into things, I guess. I thought looking around at the sorts of fabrics would be a good place to start. Maybe I could find something like this, but different. Its a good fabric, but I might need alternatives, you know. Like, maybe something that can be warmer when its colder. Well, nothing wrong with having more of a good thing either." In general, she hadn't quite figured out exactly what she wanted, and was decidedly overthinking the situation.
Connie
Satoshi sat patiently and listened to the Unicorn trip over her words. One of the first things he learned? She certainly wasn't a diplomat. However she walked right and wasn't obliterating etiquette, so her presence was tolerated. 

"Shosuro Satoshi, merely an Artisan that has come to appreciate the craft of Kimonos. You'll find Flowing Designs is unrivaled. They're true traditionalist who know how to add grace to a Samurai's figure." 

He spoke casually. Complimenting the work done here in the shop, the young Shosuro hoped to learn. However the Unicorn was of interest. While the woman couldn't deliver a palatable sentence to save her life, he was more than cunning enough to dissect what she was saying. 

"Compliments to those who've weaved your cut, Unicorn-sama. You should be able to find something splendid that will suit your needs. I've come as well to acquire fabric. The creation of Kimono is a fine art to dabble in." 

Speaking in a soft elegant tone, Satoshi put his hands within the sleeves of the white haori he wore. Perhaps the woman's company could be tolerated enough.. 

"Something warmer when it gets cold, it seems you want something thicker. Not silk perhaps... If you don't mind. Might I look with you?"
Millicent
Oh, so he wasn't actually associated with the establishment, he was just an encouraging patron with an intense sense of fashion. He did like to speak highly of the place, though.. Certainly there was motivation for that somewhere. It was a curious consideration, but she didn't want to pressure the point socially so eagerly, she'd already made for a rather embarrassing opening as things stood.

She spent a moment calming down by simply looking around from where she stood by his example of atmosphere here present. "It has.. A thing, yeah. That said, I don't think the traditional approach will meet all of my needs, so I'm still not sure. Not just because of my size, though getting a cut that properly shows a mature samurai without just looking too overcut might already be alterations needing its own consideration. An alternative approach might be a lot more challenging for a place too adjusted to being strictly traditional. That said, if they are as good with custom designs as the signs made them seem, then maybe there might be something nice here."

She bowed her respect for his appreciation of her present attire, to what that might mean. "It was something my teacher had arranged for me back home, though I do not know what that had taken. It isn't like I understand much about such fabrics before they become whole. I just have had need of something very easy to flow inside without the piece failing to keep up with my own motions. Warmth has been a new idea, but I worry thickness would be terrible for other reasons then. It isn't like heavy attire would flow very well. If you're someone who craves to solve fabric puzzles of such a design, maybe you might know of something which flows properly?"
Connie
Well her concerns were just. Wanting to find something her size and not look like a damn child, given her size that may have been hard. Granted, Satoshi was short standing only five two, but he was young so that was an excuse! However she herself didn't seem too old, maybe she was young. Scratching those thoughts away, he focused on the woman's dilemma. 

"Well, silk will certainly be out of the question. Perhaps linen or cotton could be better choices, of course the skill of the cutter will be put to the test for your needs." 

Then there was the question of what the heck she does. Does her clan not provide clothing? Barbarics... Placing a smile on his face, Satoshi would inquire more. 

"What activities demand these special requests for your clothing? You seem like you want to move quickly and keep warm, do you have challenging tasks in winter?" 

She almost sounded like a Bushi, but he knew no shrimp like her could be one. Who knows, maybe she'd surprise the young arrogant Shosuro.
Millicent
She expected her needs would put the skills of any tailor to the test, but that was mostly because a samurai needed better than most. "Linen or cotton? I don't know, maybe? Do they breath well enough for someone who is rather active? That seems to be the biggest problem with something designed to be warm, it just does not seem designed for running the span of the city thrice in the span of a sunrise. It's why I decided to go out and do my own research, to see things myself. Trying to bring a request to the staff at our embassy had proven difficult without knowing what I was even looking for. You seem to be the researched type, certainly you understand the value in going out and looking at the alternatives just to learn."

Her pondered uncertainty and contrasted curiousity was certainly filled with a sense of cuteness she wasn't consciously attempting to express, but such a thing simply happened frequently enough. She wasn't making much use of her hands, the pair of them just furled into her sleeves disregarded. It could almost be said that she might have then been taking a thoughtful approach exclusively to the situation, pondering the dilemma that only curious ingenuity could resolve. Almost... As this was still mostly true, it was her feet that weren't the most willing to simply wait on hold, she was thus pacing back and forth through her silent conjecture to follow at a rapid and yet elegant stride. A straight line to the right of the presented lineup, with an elegant twirl and a swift reversal towards the left before repeating once again in a perfect reversal. A dozen turns in a score of seconds before stopping abruptly in the middle to face the lineup, step back once, and then forwards to lean in for a closer look, then back once again deep in thought.

It was almost like the flow of a dance, without intending to be so.
Connie
Well the woman was certainly active. Despite not looking the part she was likely athletic, but the mix of wanting warmth with flexibility and flow was unusual. Typical unicorns.. However, the idea had intrigued Satoshi. The young scorpion by no means was an expert, in fact the boy was just a mere learner. He could tailor proper clothing but this was certainly a challenge. 

"I must say, this is quite the complex demand. You want warmth, breathing, and great motion. Typically Kimono serve one purpose, and you don the appropriate fitting." 

Watching her movements, he took on quick to the woman's lack of hands. Doubting she tried to conceal something, perhaps she was cold, or had problems using her hands. How weird could she be? Well, whatever. Satoshi didn't know if the Unicorn was fishing for attention trying to seduce him or genuinely wanting another kimono. 

"Well Unicorn-sama, I'd be honored to aid you in this challenging task. I am Shosuro Satoshi, pleased to meet your acquaintance. Might I ask you something?" 

He introduced himself, hoping she'd do the same before he inquired her of something else.
Millicent
She paused to consider the statement. "One purpose? But flow of motion has always needed a material that breathes. Even my brother had always had something like that, and he was something of a very outgoing bushi. Those just seem normal.. Unless I guess someone gets to sit around all day. That might certainly be colder. Well, that just means the main solution for keeping huddle-buddies warmer isn't for me, but there should still be an alternative solution somewhere that has something going on. How else do people stay active in cold places? Does that mean I should go ask a Dragon then for their own insight?" She sighed in contemplation, wondering where she might need to go for appropriate people used to doing stuff in cold places. People from taller mountains just seemed like the next going idea.

Well, she did have someone here eager to help, so maybe that too would be an alternative solution to save for if things here did not work out. "Hmm? There is something you need? Oh! I'm terribly sorry. I'm Iuchi Yuina, and I thank you for your efforts so far with figuring this stuff out. Getting alternative insight has certainly been handy. Yes, what sort of insight are you looking for in all of this?" She had know idea what sort of thing they were asking about, but at least learning the question was more informative than silently speculating upon it. Sometimes, even hearing questions she couldn't answer was at least more informative than not hearing it at all. As someone with plenty of curiousity, she knew the value in good questions.
Connie
He was no master or expert in the art of Kimono, but as a young man aspiring to learn he saw fit to help the Unicorn. Her demands could in fact be met, it seemed she didn't understand the complexity of various clothing. The highest and richest cuts of fabric were often meant for showing up in court or ceremony, typically worn by a dimwit Crane. However, breathable and flexible fabric was donned by Ashigaru, despite it being cheaper to produce. 

"Heh, I'm certain we will find something suitable to your calling." 

He chuckled at her inquiry of asking a Dragon of all people. Their lands were indeed cold, however their manufacturing was poor as any Heimins old farm. That's what Satoshi believed anyway. "A pleasure acquainting you, Iuchi-san, I just had some questions that may bring clarity. Given you seem light on your feet, are you a performer? I take it this special order of fabric is to make dancing more comfortable?" 

This was of course a guess from mere brief observance. Satoshi was curious about her arm, but didn't want to press down on an insecurity. Perhaps he'd be able to find a way to learn of it later.
Millicent
A performer? It was certainly something she had slight experience with, an elegant use of her time as would be applied to making the most of her feet. She was still more of an amateur though, especially since she led with her feet.. The rest of her body was not as tuned to her movements. She was more athletic than anything more elegance in motion, but she did have potential. She certainly had been practicing at being something a bit more in that as well. Having something that might help with furthering that goal wouldn't be a bad thing as well. She already had footwear, having attire that helped with the rest was only focusing on outstanding issues.

It wasn't as if she was looking for gloves either.

She thus simply nodded, it was accurate enough. "Having something to make dancing more comfortable would be lovely, thank you. The elegance in my footwork has certainly been an important consideration even before coming to this city, though I have found it more challenging to have such considerations realized within the city, as I'm still not used to anything here. This could certainly be a positive start at least. Even so, remaining active has been an important way to keep warm, but I've found there are occasions here where things might get.. A bit too cold instead. Waiting does not give one an opportunity to always be active." The city could certainly be suffocating like that too, especially while so many others questioned her desire to go on athletic jogs around the city so much.

Her present company looked like he might have opinions about that too, but was more focused upon the curiousity of a good puzzle. At least she was herself familiar with the eagerness to discover alternative solutions, so it was fair enough.
Connie
So her problems weren't just being active and moving, the Iuchi struggled with enduring the temperature too? Eh, what the heck. Satoshi figured to just help her out, while he was no Master he should know enough to do his thing. Turning around, the scorpion gestured for the young woman to follow. 

"Alright! Let's find you something worthwhile." He said excitedly, almost as if he broke composure. Satoshi's hopes of dabbling in the art were now being tested, a small challenge like this was sure to be fun. The woman didn't strike him as someone who wanted to be shiny and overly polished. Therefore a drop in fabric quality was affordable. Something thick cut long enough to give her freedom. 

Looking at a few displays, there were various textiles good enough for clothing. Silk, cotton, wool, hemp, but he sought Linen in particular. It was very breathable and still had good quality, worthwhile for a unicorn anyway. Upon locating an appropriate display of the fabric, he would inquire her thoughts. 

"What do you think? If you intend to move around more often and keep warm in general, I think Linen is appropriate for you."
Millicent
She followed along, curiously inquisitive as to what line of thought the Scorpion had reached here. Eventually, this brought her before something of a fancy fabric for her purview. Linen, apparently, it did look like it could be very fancy if it was shaped and designed appropriately. She did find it curious how the portion of the fabric nearest the window that caught a lot of sunlight seemed a bit faded somehow, and did notice that the fabric had a bunch more wrinkles than she was used to on what was obviously an ideal showpiece. Was it that hard to maintain? The fabric seemed of an interesting texture otherwise, though she certainly was no expert on the subject, so she had no idea how it might feel to wear practically without actually wearing it. She knew she would also need to consider the designs it might be applied to, the pale beige on display certainly wouldn't suit her, but there were probably other color and design options available too. Odds were high, nothing here would actually fit her, but that could be adjusted later.

Having eventually discovered an opinion, she put a measure of that to voice. "It looks like a thing. I'm not sure, though. It's hard to tell like this." She didn't nearly put all of her observations to words, despite having the motions to overlook her own observations just prior to that.
Connie
While Satoshi seemed sure, Yuina didn't. Perhaps she needed more? Placing a finger on his chin, the young man pondered. Linen was quite a nice fabric, maybe she needed it seen as a finished design. Luckily, they were in a shop dedicated to this very thing. 

"So tell me, Iuchi-sama, does this particular material not interest you? It could suit your needs well." He figured to ask just in case, the scorpion wasn't interested in wasting time after all. Though there could be something intriguing to learn about the woman. She had something weird going on with her hands, and despite her size was quite athletic. 

*' I guess the Unicorn can breed more than ugly horse-flinging brutes.'* He Thought to himself which made the man chuckle. 

"Don't be afraid to inquire! The services of flowing designs cater to that of the Samurai! I'm sure aspiring tailors would enjoy using you as a model of some sort."
Millicent
She pondered briefly the linen presented to her, considering the extent of her thoughts on its potential. "It's a material, but that's not exactly considering the alternatives.. Or even the details. It's a thing, enough that I'm not just turning it down, but... I guess that itself might mean its.. Uh.. Interesting. A perfect yes or a terrible no aren't interesting, they are just obvious. Only when you can't tell are there enough questions for it to be a further curiousity." She poked the fabric with her left hand, seeing if additional contact presented any other certainties, but again she had little to work with in a fabric sample. Of course, she did not even try anything with her right hand, there would be no point of that.

She was still curious on the comparison of alternatives, but she did expect that a better presentation of the sample could at least provide her with more answers. "If there's a more sample sample, that.. Might be something to check out, maybe. Hard to gauge if it solves all of its purposes without actually testing for them. Like, is this really warm enough? Can it really handle fitness well enough? Could there be something else that does, but better? If something else is better, you would know that.. As a samurai, I really shouldn't settle for anything less. Better is just harder to define when exploring stuff like this. I mean, if breathability makes it harder to stay warmer, then its more a matter of being the most accurate alternative, the best compromise. That would be a lot of.. Interpretation. So.. Yeah, I might need a better demonstration than a cloth sample just sitting there." She just didn't like the idea of pushing a fitting, which could take too long. Even if it was too big for her, a demo piece could at least give her a feeling for how a fitted one might feel for her.
Connie
One thing Satoshi learned immediately about this lady, she was terrible with her words! Luckily the young man was wearing a Mask, the expression of confusion certainly was bold. Essentially she just wanted materials to compare the Linen to, which was fine and all. There were other various samples they could utilize. Cotton, silk, linen, wool. He pondered over it for a bit, but figured what the heck? Might as well grab them all why not. 

That's exactly what the young Shosuro did for the next few minutes. Gathering samples of fabrics for the young unicorn to try out. Making himself at home unapologetically, he laid out each textile on a table. Here she'd be able to judge and determine what was comfortable. She had many needs, it would be hard not to compromise. It was her decision though... 

"Alright! We got a bunch of stuff! You know, you certainly don't have to buy just one. Why not buy them all and dedicate a kimono to your purposes? Certainly, your clan can afford it you know." Money wasn't a worry for a Samurai. With their bazaar succeeding in funds they were more wealthy than normal. Perhaps they were more stingy than they let on?
Millicent
She wasn't sure she liked this idea. It looked like throwing an extensive amount of time at a problem, which for a samurai was not a rich resource. It also was terribly inelegant, getting a lot of stuff just in hopes that one of them would be good enough. This wasn't exactly research for the sake of accuracy, she figured she would be just mocked if she didn't actually come up with a constructive conclusion. The worst part was by far the most Unicorn, as what kind of Unicorn would overstock in goods, when they travel so often. Having too much stuff just seemed terribly wrong, the resulting clutter was a thought that actually made her shudder in disgust.

While it was an attempted alternative solution, it wasn't a sufficient substitute for proper research. "Sorry, no thanks. Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Its soft, but not very warm. It handles air well, but this dryness makes me uneasy about how it reacts around water." As a water shugenja, the cotton was naturally just making her feel uneasy, mostly for being better in heat than cold, though that was sensible because it handled water very poorly. The silk looked normal enough, mostly because it was used frequently enough for other things, she had no real opinion on it as a result.

The wool left her with a strong reaction, noticing it was effectively cotton but worse. "This.. Is pretty rough. It seems pretty warm though, but.. Otherwise? Are you sure this is a good material?" It was starting to feel like he was just throwing random materials at her, making her uneasy about the recommendations he might be offering her in general. If she knew that wool was terrible to both moisture as well as prolonged body heat, she would have possibly had even further reasons to be concerned. As things stood, she mostly just didn't like how scratchy the material seemed to be for her left hand, which would be abrasive after prolonged usage.

It was as if he had became dismissive after extra research was involved.
Connie
Here Satoshi was throwing random materials at her, some better than others but all within tradition. Of course, there were textiles abundant, but not all were befitting of a proper samurai. The young Shosuro was no expert and had only a limited knowledge of fabrics, certain things were simply out of his grasp. Nevertheless, he was passionate about all he did. Therefore he wouldn't stop trying! 

"Well, these are most the materials used when crafting attire. Some of them are not fit to be worn by Samurai." 

His hands trailed amongst a few of them. She wanted something flexible and loose, but also warm. To be truthful there was no right answer. The material and depending on the length of the cut decided that, regardless it wouldn't be perfect either way. Her best choice was silk, however. 

"In my opinion, your best bet is the silk, however, I think we may have something else.." 

The young man walked away, while the man didn't want to be seen for selling crappy fabric, he also didn't want to appear ignorant. Thus he pulled out a material they didn't often sell, primarily it was given to the lower class. However it may have been a better option, he'd let Yuina decide. 

"I forget what it's called, Velour... Velvet? One of those. You may not like it. Take a look."
Millicent
He seemed to really be pushing the silk idea. The stuff looked really normal, the most generic thing. She wasn't exactly skilled with fabrics at all, so the sample did not stand out to her as being the most generic material generally all kimono were made from. Her own material would have been closer to cotton in design, light and good for someone very active, but then better in heat than cold. Her own had been treated with stuff to make sure it was good for a samurai of her style of fitness, again not a process she was familiar with. The Unicorn would have made sure she was well take care of in selecting such a design. By her own nature, she didn't like just being take care of, that sort of protectiveness didn't sit well with her. Getting more involved was working a bit better.

She however was also one who liked options, to consider what could be done. It was disappointing when the scorpion could present nothing interesting.. Until he suddenly did like it was an afterthought. Velvet, a material that was a double-woven style mixing both cotton and silk, it seemed a complicated thing she couldn't figure out. The careful weaving made it difficult to identify its composite materials, but it also made it look extravagant. It somehow felt fragile in her hands, but it was still nice. It seemed to breath well, and the heavier weight felt warmer. To her, she considered that the velvet might actually be a good consideration for an alternative to silk.

That didn't mean she was confident about one over the other, though. "I don't know, it seems nice. This or the silk, maybe. It's hard to tell from only a sample. Do you think there is a sample to wear, just to see what it might be like wearing it? Doesn't have to be to size, only like.. A more sample sample. More than just a sheet of cloth sample."
Connie
Here he was expecting the Unicorn to shoot another idea down. Seemed they preferred cheaper alternatives to real things. Satoshi couldn't see the appeal of the velvet, seemed like a fabric you'd give to reward a Heimin. However, he wouldn't scorn Yuina for taking a taste of it. As a matter of fact, he was somewhat glad she didn't turn it down. Thoughts of the woman's taste and standards were pushed to the back of his mind. 

"I can check if we have something. Though I can't say for sure..." He shuffled off to go and search. There was a room where they stashed their Inventory, though velvet wasn't a fabric they touched a lot. Cotton and silk were the primary materials used. For the next few minutes, Yuina would hear things being thrown around a backroom as clothes and boxes tumbled across the floor. The young Shosuro scrambled to find something remotely the same. 

After a few minutes of almost no success, the scorpion walked out of the room panting. Holding a piece of the same fabric. Rather than a Kimono, it was but a simple Haori. Light blue, probably meant for a crane. "Might be a little big, but I think this is the one. You know Iuchi-san, you have some unique taste."
Millicent
She waited patiently while things progressed within, occupying herself in quiet thought. The amount of effort going on at least provoked the idea that this place was less versatile on fabric and more on just custom design.. Maybe. That still had yet to be seen, too. It was probably fine either way, a learning experience, she had a backup alternative still.. Like she always did. She knew Exotic Elegance had a reputation for exotic styles, it was even in their name, but those weren't made in store. She knew her design and size was rather custom, so it would be a lot to ask of Exotic Elegance. However, if this place wasn't that flexible, then there wouldn't be that much difference, would also need to get materials shipped in for a custom piece. It certainly gave her plenty to consider while waiting.

Eventually, she found herself greeted with one of the two samples she could work with for at least wearing. A haori, so like a long coat typically worn over a kimono. It was funny that it had those crane designs, given that all of this started because of a certain crane. The layer idea was one thing, at least, to give warmth in a second layer she could don when required. It was just a pain to run around in at all, so only something to wear if she'd be sitting around a lot. Another alternative to just a new kimono at least, so it had its own vestige of purpose.

She accepted it carefully with her left hand, reviewing it in the process carefully. "Thank you." She made sure to go behind a private screen before donning it, even if it was more of a coat. There was just something proper about not changing one's layers in public, even a coat. The haori was exceedingly huge for her, which did fluff its weight atop its volume, but it gave something of a context to what it did. Still, she needed to evaluate everything a bit more.

She made sure to call back while working with the haori. "While I'm checking this out, could you get the other sample ready, please?"
Connie
The young man watched with contentment, having a small breather as she went to change. While she was doing that, he needed to clean up and organize. Satoshi with a quick pace tidied up the mess made, there were various samples and sheets of fabric unused. Maybe he could take some for experimenting? Most wouldn't understand, but the Young man was here so he could design his theatre wear. Making the stage a more grand place was his idea. 

"You got it!" He said with enthusiasm. Satoshi did a good share of snooping around the place. Grabbing a few pieces he'd cut for himself later, and of course, the samples Yuina required. He always had a knack of going overboard and collecting more than needed. The Scorpion made it a habit to prove himself. 

"So Iuchi-san, have you ever thought about performing? You're acquiring the proper clothing for moving, surely you've thought about it. Typically those who engage in such activities come here to get something more lavish and attention-grabbing. What else do you do?"
Millicent
Of course, a coat layer was inadequate for a proper evaluation, which left her a bit of awkwardness. She started with it being just a coat, but had to switch to wrapping herself in it like a dress without her kimono simply to test how the fabric felt. At the very least, being an oversized coat made it wrap similar to a kimono, but the interpretation of this sample would probably take a lot of thought. The velvet seemed interesting otherwise, quite thick and soft, but would need a proper comparison to another sample.

When the silk alternatives were set out for her, she gave a chosen one a try as well. It was also thick and soft, still too large for her, already an actual kimono. Actually, it seemed like a regular kimono, like it was just the going default. There was a sensibility in normal, but it was like that Crane had said. Who in the world hikes around the city in a regular kimono? Obviously something like this would need more reserved uses, it even didn't seem to breath as well as the velvet had, but the Crane had probably worn this silk too, and had not been cold. It was a very perplexing conundrum. For now, to compare with what she already had, she got back into her own regular attire, setting the provided samples aside for further consideration.

Pondering her concern, the new question caught her off guard. "Performing? ... Well, uh, umm... I do know how to dance, but most of this City hasn't seemed like the place for that sort of thing. It's very.. Uh... I don't know. Bookish? Is that the right way to put it? Probably not. Beyond the embassy or the bazaar, I've not seen anything which shows anyone might care about that sort of thing. So, no.. I guess I haven't thought of it much. I do miss that sort of thing from back home, but things change sometimes. Have to keep up, you know?"
Connie
Waiting patiently as she Went through the assorted samples of kimono And fabric. The young man pondered about her uses for such a thing. Dancing was a passion or activity she enjoyed. While the city wasn't open to there being such things done in the open, some establishments did welcome the art. Satoshi was a man of the arts after all! 

"There are scattered establishments which allow dancing among other activities. I often visit them, particularly to scout talents among those who share my passion for artistic pursuits. This city could use those who appreciate the fine culture of Rokugan." 

He certainly sounded proud. The young scorpion wanted to orchestrate a play with various figures among the stationed Samurai in the city. Of course, she was a Unicorn and their clan relations were terrible, so he wouldn't impede too much. 

"Perhaps sometime we can find a proper place for you to dance, it'd be a shame not to grace such a city that needs it."
Millicent
Her curiousity was poked by this information, details that there was dancing to be done, she'd just not found anything like that yet. "Really? Huh, neat. What kind of places, for example?" She didn't want to get carried away, there was always things she shouldn't be doing, so just being told about something didn't mean it was something to believe as an option. Technically, that was even more true from one with his clan's reputation, at least the reputation she'd heard about from her own clan. He might be the first Scorpion she knew, but that just implied she didn't know what she was doing. It would, of course, be best to get input from an alternative source regarding all of that.. After she learned his details first.

She, of course, wasn't sure the most sensible way to collect this information though, both here and elsewhere from such an alternate source. Maybe someone else in her clan knew, or an ally, she had no certainty there though. She also didn't know what else to ask about it, leaving her pondering blank words. It was then much like the entire kimono situation, an unknown left to ponder. Still, she'd gained a lot of insight into the kimono situation, it was just disappointing that she couldn't do nearly as well with this dance opportunity. Of course, what troubled her the most about it was that it had occurred while capturing her curiousity. This was also serving to distract her from her original purpose at the same time.
Connie
Satoshi was a Scorpion of culture, seeking to combat various influences with that of the Rokugani tradition. While he was not Bushi or Shugenja, there were many ideals to uphold. The theatre was one of them, a personal passion of his. There were others, such as Painting, Poetry, maybe even Rakugo. Finding a place for those who respected such arts to melt together was important! Almost as important as finding the people! 

"They're here and there. I'm going to scout them soon, one of which is the Bards Mane. I hear it's not the most delicate but I'll find out soon enough." 

After getting all of the sample arrangements prepared, he'd wait for the one she wanted. Of course, he continued speaking on the situated topic. "Would you be interested in such a place? I intend on finding an appropriate settlement where performances can be held."
Millicent
She pondered the first answer to her curiousity made available to her briefly. "The Bard's Mane.. Hmm... Haven't heard of it, I don't think. I'll have to consider looking into it maybe." By which she would need to get alternate opinions on the place from other people. She did not have the most confidence hearing that it was not only not the most 'delicate', but also that even the Scorpion would 'have to find out soon enough.' With that combination, she would probably have better luck finding an opportunity in the bazaar. Maybe it implied the Scorpion was newly set on this project, that it was really a very work-in-progress idea, but he just didn't want to phrase it that way. It would make sense to allow patience to foster a fresh vision.

She was then careful in how she replied, to its own measure of compassion. "I'm not sure about any specific option, but the city does need more awareness of its opportunities for musical arts. You should totally put something together to raise its exposure properly, which might hopefully attract a lot of proper attention. I would really appreciate a place which could do something like that." An open enough opportunity that would allow her enough freedom to find alternative opinions first. Was there really that much of an opportunity for dance here, beyond what she knew?

Of course, at this point, she wasn't even thinking about her original purpose for coming here at all, the samples she'd requested simply sitting there waiting for her thoughts to return to them. Progress towards making a choice was then completely frozen.
Connie
Capturing Yuinas interest was the first step, it seemed Satoshi managed to do that. Now that he had her inclined to dip into the matter, the young scorpion just had to follow through with the plan. Several other Artisans were intrigued with the idea, raising awareness and desire was vital. Using Flowing Designs could be an asset, as many would want to prepare for such a place, every Clan had something to flaunt. 

"Indeed! I'm exploring the various sites to see which is appropriate to house the Great Clans of Rokugan! Art, dancing, music, and more! There's much culture to appreciate and explore! Why not here in the city of stories? Hmm?" 

He spoke with much enthusiasm, passionate about fulfilling the vision carried. Even though he was immersed in going over the project, he still had a focus on what they were previously doing. Tilting his head, the Shosuro gestured to the samples he provided and laid out. The Unicorn's original motive of coming was pushed to the back of her mind, was it so easy to distract her? 

"Would you like to dance with me sometime?" 

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Millicent
She knew there was a lot to explore, she'd really only just started. Even coming to this store was but an example of checking some notable opportunities out. She'd just not done so from the perspective of artistic pursuits, but maybe the city might have something there that she just hadn't sufficiently found yet. Even so, she knew the value of proper alternative approaches, she wasn't about to just blindly run into matters. She just hadn't worked out a suitable alternative approach yet.

She was still paying attention to the Samurai's earnest passion in the mentioned vision, but was trying to not have that distract her from her own alternate considerations. She needed to... Oh, wait, no, he was also drawing attention to the samples she might have lost track of there at some point. That actually worked for a proper consideration, to handle the kimono concern first, to consider this other stuff as matters flowed afterwards. That would probably for the best, she would just need to recover her thoughts on that process first, then...

She paused as the next question took a moment to process, and the exceedingly shy little samurai lost track of her own complexion. "You mean.. Umm... By dance... It's not that... Of a sort... But honestly... As a thing... There is the... That isn't what... So I mean... Excuse me." She grabbed the samples and made a dive back into the fitting area, going back over them again to recover the ideas on that subject which she might have lost at some point. Certainly, this was a much better alternative, given the present situation.
Connie
He watched as the Unicorn grew flustered and fled with the samples of fabric. Satoshi tilted his head to the side, placing a finger on his chin. Did he say something wrong? He just asked if she wanted to dance sometime, wasn't that her hobby? What kind of dancer is afraid to dance!? It then it hit him, how could he be so stupid!? Yuina clearly got nervous, feeling unworthy to be in the Shosuro's presence, that was the only possible explanation! 

"Oi, Iuchi-san! Let me know which sample you go with so I can have it cut for you!" 

The young man simply raised his voice high enough for the Unicorn to hear. Hoping she'd figure it out soon. Meanwhile, the scorpion found himself with nothing to do, thus he decided to fidget with his hands for a bit until he had an idea. Making his way over, he shuffled through the straw basket he carried around everywhere on his back. Typically he stored a plethora of things in it, after rummaging through for a while he found what he was looking for. 

"Hehehehehe..."
Millicent
Between the double-woven velvet and silk, she was feeling a bit better about the former, but could see the value in the latter. She just wasn't completely confident about it. That.. Was probably mostly because there was now more to consider than just the garment. She'd came here to get something to endure sitting through a cold reception, where her activity would not serve to keep her warm. She was however also presented with the option that the city may have its place to dance, she wasn't sure what she should wear for that either. It might matter more the dance that would await her, be that an active energetic twirl or something much cooler and calculated. That might mean her present attire plus her desired attire could together serve all of the circumstances she might need to worry about, but she did not know the cultural implications of attire others here would expect from a samurai dancer. She knew the Unicorn values, but was not certain that met all of the expectations.

She might need to be ready for considering more alternatives in the future, but this was really leaving her considering that she might want to take what she'd learned and go seek the council of others to make a more educated decision. Mostly others within her own clan. That might be her best decision at present, to consider this research and education and to leave.. Empty handed. Wiser in consideration so that she could research further and maybe return with a comprehensive decision. This was probably not the best environment to make a decision, there was too much outside influence for clarity of mind. Step aside, think about it with alternative research, come back later if desired.

This left her trying to put the samples away when she found the Scorpion digging through his own stuff. "I thank you for your support, and have decided... Hmm? Lost something through all of this mess?" She could not look closer while otherwise trying to put stuff away, so could only ask instead.
Connie
He turned around, standing up to face the Unicorn who inquired. Satoshi indeed found something, an object that would test his theory. First, he returned the question, wanting to know if she would take the fabric. "Have you settled on what you want? Would be a shame if your visit were for nothing! Here I have more samples you can try out, and if you want! I'll throw in something extra." 

Moving over to the table, he grabbed an extra piece of fabric. This time it was another Haori, something more suitable to her smaller figure. Using this as a reference could assist the young man in cutting the actual thing. Approaching the woman, he spoke, "You don't mind do you? I need a bit of reference if I'm gonna make your Kimono." 

He inquired, opening the sleeves for Yuina to slide her arms through. "You know, you got real nervous all a sudden. Need Tea or something? If you're feeling sick you should say something."
Millicent
She felt almost insulted, in an only mild way, hearing that knowledge gained accounted for nothing. "I wouldn't say its been nothing. Research can always be valuable, and then followed with alternative research. I guess if you already have further research on hand, we can learn from that too. But if I leave with nothing more than wisdom, that's not nothing. I can always come back another time once I've got enough figured out." At least, if that's the way things would go. Of course, she was always one open to considering viable alternatives.

It helped that she knew there was a tailor among her own clan too, someone who could take her measures and produce something which would fit her. She'd just never met that particular samurai before.

She was not keen on getting help putting on a coat over her kimono from another samurai, especially of another clan. Something about that felt really awkward. When it was held out for her, she simply took it all with her left hand and brought it back to the fitting room area for her to look over and then try on. Even avoiding usage of her right hand, leaving her quite short handed, she certainly preferred to handle something like this herself.

While taking care of that, she shared back her other responses. "No, I'm not feeling sick or something. I'm quite capable, thank you very much. So what makes this piece special at all? I see its smaller, is that all?" The feeling of being over-protected atop the earlier mild insults had served to put her on edge, and thus served to mildly shift her tone from her previous variation to something a bit more outspoken in an otherwise composed way.
Connie
A burst of passion came out of nowhere, as she tried to say this little trip of hers wasn't for nothing. He was simply trying to be courteous, now look where it got him. Yuina was certainly an oddball, first, she was the size of a little brat and fidgeted every word, but now she took some initiative showing her resolve. How do they grow up so fast? He really didn't know what to say. Although Satoshi had a theory to test. 

When she took the kimono from him rather than accept his offer. He brokered a strong eye contact between them, using a smile as a veil, delivering a wink to the Unicorn. During this, he raised a hand, not jolting or quick, but smooth, a simple wave. This was him placing a flower in the girl's hair, hoping she wouldn't notice until gazing in the mirror. || Sleight of Hand 4 - Pickpocket || 

After she was gone changing clothes, he gave a simple response. "The Velvet sample was far too big, I have to see what fits you in order to cut it to size. It isn't an easy job you know. Takes a good eye and even sharper hands."
Millicent
She still didn't like how the Scorpion reminded her of her brother for all the wrong reasons. Mostly the most wrong reason, they weren't really alike in any other way. Still, that one reason had been her entire motivation to want to put distance between them, which then explained her presently developing distance with the Scorpion. The feeling like her learning was being mocked didn't help either, especially when she really liked learning opportunities.

In consideration of that learning opportunity, she looked over the piece that was given to her. So this was a different velvet, one that supposedly was better for testing out. It still worked like a coat, she even threw it over herself easily like another coat, a layer over her layers. It was the same problem as last time, and this was why she knew he couldn't just properly help her put this one. She again had to wear it as a kimono to see how that felt. This took more time, especially with only using her one hand, swapping out her entire kimono to grasp what this would be like upon her. Thus focused upon the effort that took, she noticed nothing out of the ordinary. She felt the better fitting fabric over her, and then looked into the mirror for another perspective.

Well, somehow it made her look cute. It was probably the design of the fabric, that was something she would also have to consider, but she would probably look into insight from people with a talent in drawing and tailoring. She had heard her clan had one such person, who might be able to figure out something which would work really well. A quick letter might serve enough to make that work out. She gauged her opinion otherwise in the distinction while she got changed back into her regular fitted kimono. She eventually got back into her regular attire, still wondering about her cuter reflection, and glanced again at the mirror. It was only then that she noticed the flower that stood out as unusual in contrast to her regular appearance.

She was immediately confused at where that had came from, worried she'd brushed against something that had caught in her hair, which might have then made a mess of something else. She was usually very precise in her steps, so a misstep like that was extremely troubling. She tried to get it out of her hair.. Only to realize that the reflection implied it was sitting on the right side of her hair. That just made things even worse, it was in a terrible spot that was rough for her left hand to reach. Regrettably, she had to make use of her right.

The lack of coordination in her right hand made it exceedingly frustrating. She couldn't feel the flower, so was depending upon her reflection to coordinate where the flower was. This involved missing a lot as her hand could just not grasp the task at hand properly either. Grabbing something was a fitful art of futility, only investing further into her growing frustration. At a point, she found no alternative but to vent that frustration audibly, basically snarling at her own reflection. Eventually, she managed to brush the flower out, which then fell to the ground. She still had no idea where it had came from, so left the cover of the fitting room with it in her left hand in order to figure out where to put it back. This then returned her to the presence of the Scorpion, though she was more worried about the flower at that point.
Connie
As she was inside the dressing room, he figured to do a bit of clean-up as he somewhat overheard her frustration. Shrugging his shoulders and getting back to work, he figured she was just too fat for the kimono or something, an extra small kimono was picked out due to her child-like size. 

*' Actually that's probably not the case... Hmm, well whatever'* 

It was then she came out, her hair seemingly ruffled, the Kanzashi no longer decorating her head. Oh... He briefly thought to himself, seeing his little theory was inaccurate. Well, how was Satoshi going to play it off? It's not like she caught him red-handed. 

"How was the fit, Iuchi-san? I hoped it'd work well so I can have one cut for you. What have you got there?" 

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Millicent
Feeling flustered was leaving her more convinced this was a decision to make another day. "I have no idea where this came from, maybe the winds? I can't find where it blew off from either... Maybe it was the wind kami finding humor in my efforts today. Maybe.. I'll just try this again another day. Thank you for.. Stuff. Learning, all that. Seriously, where did this thing come from?" Her curiousity was not helping, either. She could have just left it on a table as someone else's problem, or thrown it away like it was trash. She was tempted to do neither, though it was something of an internal conflict at that point because she was that frustrated.

She at least placed the fabrics she'd been working with carefully folded upon the sampling table the Scorpion stood beside. It did leave the flower as the only remaining reason she hadn't simply bid her farewell and left then.
Connie
Her pent-up frustration was practically radiating off her body, she really didn't like the Kanzashi trick huh? Satoshi let out a sigh, flicking his hand out he revealed several Kanzashi between the fingers. Another wave of his hand caused the sleeve of his Haori to cover it for a brief second, ridding his hand of the pins. || Sleight of Hand 4 - Prestidigitation || Afterward, the Scorpion gave an apologetic bow. 

" Forgive me, Iuchi-san, I like to use my Theater skills to increase business and opportunities wherever I go. Your dissatisfaction and malaise is my shame, if there is anything I can do to appease your time here, I will be honored to fulfill it." 

Satoshi spoke like a diplomat. Holding his hand out to take the pin, he hoped she didn't burst into a fit and throw the thing at him. That's happened before, once... Anyway, he hoped his words would be enough to solve the issue. Crushing one's reputation wasn't the intent here. 

"I can still assure you the best of our products are delivered! Those who seek us out are usually looking to fulfill specific purposes, as recompense for your inconvenience I can throw in another item for you." He smiled hoping to rectify the situation. || Etiquette 4 - Sincerity. He's trying to salvage the situation ||
Millicent
Oh, it was a trick. She just handed the Scorpion the flower, without handing her opinion as directly in the process. She just seemed deep in thought and contemplation. His sincerity was not a missed consideration, but shattered trust came with an impact of its own. This could only be considered further when considering matters of reputation. So her opinion was very complicated, though she was one who carefully considered her alternatives.

After prolonged silence, she spoke again. "I think I still want to leave this decision for another day. Still, if you are so eager to not leave things like this, learning is still good. Do you have anything that might.. Be convincing for coming back.. Over any other alternative? Hopefully more than just.. Complementary flowers?" He thought poorly of her gained insight, so it felt like it might be a challenge upon him he might hold in the worst respect. Then again, it was also a concept that certainly would have been the least satisfying thing she'd heard. Maybe he could at least fix that mistake.
Connie
After taking the pin she handed, it slid back up his sleeve as he faced her intently. She certainly wasn't happy based on her words, the reputation of him and this establishment was sure to dwindle. If there were something to salvage, it would be a reason for coming back. They possessed the best wares the city had to offer, however that did not seem to impress the Unicorn. Placing a finger on his chin, he pondered an answer, but what would satisfy the woman? 

"Well, besides offering our highest quality products, there is not much I can offer you, beneath this establishment that is," He spoke softly, hoping what he had to say next would reel things back in. "If I recall, you liked to dance, after we find a kimono suitable for your needs, I can show you a place I know. I'm passionate about pursuing the arts in this city! What say you?" 

Satoshi was certainly not sure if that was what the woman wanted to hear. Granted if she went her separate way without returning he wouldn't let it haunt him.
Millicent
She was still disappointed in how that had turned out. Even asking for additional knowledge to make an informed decision, her efforts to learn were being underappreciated. Either that, or the Scorpion had nothing further to divulge. Either in ignorance due to underappreciating knowledge, or due to being protective of that knowledge even if it might be disappointing. She couldn't tell which was true, but her curiousity did not like the situation either way. No matter what, that was all the knowledge she would be getting for this visit apparently.

At the very least, the Scorpion had an alternative arrangement then, something she could otherwise appreciate. "A dance opportunity? What.. Exactly are you thinking about here? Sharing insight into connections for dancing? Sharing knowledge of dancing connections? Just dragging me to a place dancing can happen but isn't yet? Something else, to throw me into?" Her trust was still reduced here, and the uncertainty in the offer was another angle for her unresolved curiousity. After all, the amount not mentioned could be considered the most shady part of the entire offer. Placed right behind not getting the knowledge she was seeking, it was leaving her seeing the lack of answers with enhanced awareness.
Connie
Who knew a simple hairpin slip could make a girl so cranky? He exhaled, seeing her obvious distrust and discontent with the situation. Satoshi certainly wasn't fond of this one, but he had to take accountability for the slip-up. Her skepticism was natural, he supposed bringing up dancing wasn't the most fitting makeup for this. 

"While I don't recall throwing you into something, I've been scouting for places where fellow performers and artisans can gather and share exquisite displays of talent and culture. As someone who was curious, I figured I could repay you with that. However, it seems your distaste toward me is abundant, I humbly apologize once more and shall not infest your path with my presence if that is what you wish." He spoke more in a formal tone, a sense of separation. 

"Of course, the services of Flowing Designs will still accept you and offer compensation for this misstep, they may even be willing to share in our process of developing such a fine kimono. I've still much to learn from them as well, it can be a lot to take in sometimes."
Millicent
The scorpion was backing off really hard at her simply asking a question, as if her seeking insight was unsatisfactory even in matters of dance. A place gathering performers and artisans, it was a venture worth at least some appreciation. However, the Scorpion was quick to duck out after that, as if fearful of additional questions. It spoke truths hidden behind his mask, that his confidence might only be a fabrication of the mask when it came to appreciating insight. The statement was layered in self-disappointment in being incapable of delivering what she wanted, but there was a sense of honesty in doing so. Like honesty was the difficult challenge, though being a Scorpion might explain that one. He had no idea what to do, was at a loss, and wasn't trying to prove anything anymore. She was someone who hated when people felt implored to do everything for her, her brother did this far too often. This humble shift was then something she could better appreciate.

She was still left with unanswered questions, but this unfortunately did not seem to be a learning opportunity anymore. "Distaste? I mean, there is a lot to be uncertain about here, which really is something to be cautious about, but why would I distaste someone who'd been trying to teach me?" She realized late that reusing the same word made no sense, but it was too late to take that confusion back. "I know myself, teaching someone can be very hard sometimes, especially when there is stuff to be uncertain about. I still thank you kindly for your efforts to spare wisdom as you have been so far." She made sure to bow deeply in respect, befitting of a student to a teacher. "If that is all you can teach, it is not reason to blame you either, its not like you're actually a teacher of this stuff. Instead, you've just offered what you could out of kindness, that's only another reason to be respectful. There is a lot to be misunderstanding.. Confused here, but you've still done good here."
Connie
Tilting his head, did an opening reveal itself to turn things around? Maybe, maybe not, the question was: Would Satoshi try? Peering through his mask, he had to get a read on the Iuchi who seemed angered. Perhaps the confusion and curiosity to learn had thinned one's temper. 

"I would not claim the honor or responsibility as a teacher for such pursuits, however, I am more versed in the path of an Artisan. If you wish to learn more about Kimonos and clothing I could dabble into the talent more to teach you." There was some sincerity in his words. Satoshi lifted his mask, softly smiling at the Unicorn. 

"However, I can probably be a better teacher in actual pursuits. I am a Theatre actor, a painter, a dancer, and I'm currently learning more poetry and storytelling." He wasn't trying to brag, but one could find his speech to be arrogant. "I'm quite passionate about bringing culture to the city, a quest I hope more beyond me are interested in taking up! What do you say? Would you mind joining me at a later time?"
Millicent
As she'd thought, even the Scorpion was admitting to being at their limit for garnishing new wisdoms. Considering he'd been so diligent at furthering the establishment's provisions, she was still a bit confused as to how come his capabilities didn't seem as related to it. There was some confusion there, but she wasn't certain how to phrase an applicable question. Pondering still left a period of silent contemplation as she made an effort anyway, but with no prospective results.

Regardless of what had brought all of that into place, it appeared that there was instead honest value in matters of theatrics, which was then something more viable for consideration. His was a long list of artistic pursuits, very culturally refined. She could recall the last poet she'd spoken with, but no one trying to invest into an assorted selection of distinct options like he had. Dancing was on the list, her own singular interest, though she could admit to herself that acting would not be a terrible alternative either. Maybe that was why he'd tried to look the part of the local staff? It might be a comical idea if true, though it would still have its own disappointment as well, she'd honestly been hoping for results here. Another reason for uncertainty in such questions. Consideration of theatrics was invested enough, even in just dance with a possible side alternative in acting.

She was still a bit uncertain though, mostly due to recent impressions. "A later time? So.. Think about it? I guess that might be best. I'll think about it, to figure out what I want to do. Maybe ask a few others some questions too. Bringing culture is a big project, a lot of stuff to figure out I guess. A lot.. More extra things to figure out. Hmm... I guess I shouldn't stress you about it here then. Should get going... Thank you for your.. Demonstration, at least? I guess?" She bowed there, fumbling together a departure with a graceful bow to conclude the cacophony of uncertain words.
Connie
One could've fallen asleep in the time it took the Iuchi to reply and decipher what she meant. Satoshi had to prevent his head from swaying side to side in boredom, however, a few thoughts came to mind as the woman spoke up. The issue of her Kimono was still in question, very likely she'd seek help from another. However, that didn't leave him out. 

"Indeed, soon I'll be training to create a few outfits for Theatre, that's why I'm here learning. Next time you see me I'll have some more knowledge under my belt and make you something spectacular and befitting of your needs, Iuchi-san!" 

He bowed gracefully, allowing the Unicorn to take their leave. Satoshi had mixed feelings and uncertainties, but one thing proved true: Women were weird...