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| Kikuhito | Apr 13 2014, 04:51 AM Post #1 |
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Part One (04/12/14 20:50:48 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: It was a shame I didn’t get a chance to speak to either Sapphire nor disrespect tonight, I had lots of things to share with one of my oldest friends and wanted to see what the slave knew about the matter. For now it would have to get put off to the side as my new list of things to do was taking over my time and thoughts. I gathered a satchel and my boots, slipping them on before grabbing a cloak and popping it over my shoulder as I hit the streets. I was told to stop by at anytime, someone was always there to tend to the door. my stomach was as tight as knots and I could feel my pulse fluttering wildly in my veins as I rounded the corner and seen indeed a light was left on. my mouth suddenly went dry and I struggled to swallow when I pulled open the door, a large man sat there watching me quietly, working some leather with tools I had never seen before. I gripped my lower lip under my veil and took a deep breath before stepping in further. Thankfully I had the satchel to clench to too stop my hands from wringing as I lightly spoke "I am here for a fitting" The man merely nodded and kept with his work, he did motion me to sit at the small stool across from him. I watched what he was doing and soon grasped he was working the needle through the leather in perfect rows, much like the sutures I learned how to do. I was waiting to see who would come out, its not like a bell rang, before I could say a word the man pushed the materials towards me "I’ll get the measuring tape, continue doing as you seen" I looked utterly confused, I was told I would be had to do certain things but working leather wasn’t one of them. dainty shoulders shrugged though, it would at least keep my hands busy. (04/12/14 20:57:38 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I didn’t glance away as I took great care in how I stitched the seam, I didn’t want anyone to notice that someone took over as I was constantly checking to ensure I stayed within a certain space from the edge, I didn’t let the stitch get to long either. I could hear people moving around but I was worried this was part of the test, I had to be able to recite all I did exactly in the steps that it took me. when I felt a shadow coming up behind me I paused and glanced over my shoulder to see the man watching me. it was a tad creepy but I didn’t say anything, I let out a small sigh before working hard to get that needle through the tough material. More than once my finger was poked and I had to use a tool to pull it through, made there not been company I would have cursed a bit, nothing too foul but a few bosk herders would be said aloud. The man eventually moved back to his seat and took the materials away before motioning to the changing room get measured and return to me with the numbers I glanced over to where I seen his slave standing now and I gave a small nod before rising and moved to the room. I slipped the cloak off and then the gowns before there was nothing but a slip left. the slave worked with what I was willing to remove but a murmur of how people were supposed to be nude for this almost got her a kick. She jotted down the numbers for me, measuring every hort along each limb and marking it on a diagram on where she took the measurements. I quickly got dressed and had my veils pinned in place by the time she returned with the note I needed, I couldn’t remember all the numbers said. The man was nowhere to be found when I stepped out so I sat at the table waiting, taking up the stitching while he was gone (04/12/14 21:06:27 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I sat there for a good bit of time before the man returned and called to me "come Peasant, lets pick a leather out to get these pants and jacket made in" I tucked the material back over to his side of the table before I left and hurried a little to catch up when we stepped into his storage room. It was lined with leathers and tools, I was a little taken back by the variety, I had no idea there were this many choices. I looked at him oddly for a moment and somehow found my voice again "can I pick any color or are some set off the side I should pick from " I apparently had a little awe left in my voice for the man looked back at me and laughed some "this isn’t as much as the bigger cities have, there is a section reserved for you. I heard you were going to need a lot of movement in it so we went with some well worked leathers." he swept his hand to the right and I followed it, moving a little ahead of him to the large table filled with 6 beds of leather. I glanced towards him as he moved past me and took the note I had and gave a small nod here and there "I would avoid the lighter colors, it will just get ruined and not really good for this time of year, maybe this dark brown or tan over at the end of the table. I am going to go get my work while you look through" with that he left leaving me to look through and decide which leather I wanted, it almost felt like there were too many choices but once you looked past the colors ill advised there was but 3. I ended up selected the dark brown, it looked like it could hold up to some wear and tear. I watched as the man returned with the tools but not the cloth and smiled at my selection before he began to make the pattern "sit to the side Peasant, I wont be too long" (04/12/14 21:13:32 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I gave a light nod the man didn’t see, he was already busy drawing out my pattern, checking the measurements a few times and then looking over at me before frowning and rising from his stool. He left the room looking annoyed and I just sighed softly not sure what could have caused it, nothing was said or done. He returned about as quick as he left and tossed some pants and a top at me "get those on I need to see what I am working with if you want them perfect" I figured I would be sporting the same look soon enough so I returned to the dressing room to change. I noticed after switching clothes that the shop had a dimmer light lit and the door was closed all the way. I tried to keep the energy within positive and let out a nervous little laugh before I returned to the large storage room and stood there waiting to see what he wanted me to do he just sat there for a moment looking me over, for once it wasn’t creepy, he was looking at the clothing and how it fit me. he was suddenly barking out orders as watching how the leather moved as I did as told getting why he was doing it "squat, turn and do it again. stretch up, bend over. Twist to the right, now left. alright go change back and I will get this transferred to the leather" I felt limbered up at least when I returned and slipped the veils and cloak back on. it took a moment to get everything in place and I folded the clothing before setting it on a small table next to me. I watched the man trace the pattern on the leather and soon started cutting with such precision and skill. I settled back down on the stool and then rose whispering softly "I am going to look around as you work, call for me when done please" he nodded as I stepped away (04/12/14 21:26:58 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I had seen his salve come and go a few times, going to various areas of the room and rummaging through things only to return to her owner with something else. I was walking up and down the rows, having yanked my gloves off and feeling the material as I went by, some were like silk, so smooth I don’t think I had ever felt anything like it, some were raw and still needed work, they felt almost gritty. I had seen a mat and where someone was sleeping for a small stove was there and a fur to crash on, it didn’t seem like a slaves quarters and thought perhaps some people crashed here at night when the orders were over flowing. I made my way back to the man and his slave was there handing him tools when needed though he never said a word to her. I watched the exchange for a short time before I sat on the stool once more seeing a stack of cut leathers off to the side. when he finished the last one he rose and stretched a little, drank some water and then motioned for me to rise and come to the table "I have drawn out how they need to go together, the slave will be here to answer any questions and to guide you to ensuring its correct, I will check in the morning to see what you got done Peasant" and with that he turned and headed to his bed, I guess when he said I would do everything myself more or less he meant I would make everything I would wear and use. I was thankful I didn’t have to go kill the beast and skin it myself so I didn’t say a word other than "Thank you, I will see you in the morning Sir" I turned to the slave with a light smile in my eyes before I removed the veils and let my delicate features show. She sat down next to me and explained how and why it should line up the way its drawn, remembering it would be turned inside out when done. I had already had the lesson with the leather needle and I seen the tools were laid out for me. the slave didn’t move at all as I began to sew, watching each stitch and mentioning he would have redone a stitch or not when I spread them too far. My hands were throbbing in no time flat and I knew it was going to be one long night as I sat here stitching slowly thinking about the days to come and how I would get word to the blacksmith a head of time to start those lessons too (04/12/14 21:34:05 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I was hating that my mind was drifting, every time it did I screwed up a stitch and had to back track til I got it right again. one after another, it was mindless but you couldn’t look away either, your complete focus has to be on the task or it would ruin everything. Perhaps that was the lesson being taught and not the mad ass sewing skills I would have after this. I was up the inside of one leg when I rose to stretch and flex my hands, I was used to gripping tools but not like this, the pressure never ended in my fingers making them pulse and ache but that wasn’t an excuse. My caste would be ashamed if I paused for pain, it was part of our lives, it hurt doing the work we did but none of us would ever complain. I settled back down at the work table and stool, almost wishing I had not changed back into the robes but I didn’t want to take the time to fix that. I glanced to the slave for a moment, she was focused on my hands and the leather, looking a bit worried as she noticed me watching and then smiled a bit "its both of our hides if this isn’t correct Mistress" I smirked softly and then let out a dainty laugh "pun intended?" the slave snickered and nodded and we both returned out eyes to the work at hand. I almost wanted to push the other leg to her to speed this all up but I wouldn’t learn that way. I needed to know how to work the leather in case I ever needed to repair it and how to sue it for other things if in a pinch. I stifled a yawn and then another before my eyes started to tear up and I had to wipe them off now and then. I had already put a full day in at the farm helping with the raking of the fields, at dark went to the warehouse to see if I could find anything else of mine before arriving here and it was catching up on me. I went to go put the needle down and the slave cleared her throat a little with that worried gaze again. (04/12/14 21:41:48 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I rose and stretched once more before I settled down and had fresh water brought to me. the slave paused for a second and then rose before explaining "I must see every stitch made Mistress, please hold off til I return?" I gave a small nod and she left, I was ready to nod off not stitch more but she didn’t leave me much time for that. she returned quickly with some food and a drink, they were well planned for my arrival it seems. I was grateful for both and ate up the meal quietly as did the slave, we both enjoyed some water before she rose to take the tray away and add wood to the stove. I settled back down at the table and continued to stitch the leather remembering I needed for someone to reach out to the blacksmith "slave I need two messages delivered tomorrow. When I wake have someone brought to speak to the blacksmith and I need for the warehouse to know where I am" the slave nodded and spoke lightly when leaning over to watch my hands move "the blacksmithing already knows to expect you Mistress, in three days time" I frowned a little at that, I wasn’t expecting it to take that long and I felt the need to rush. The second I did the slave pointed out the errors and I grumbled a bit fixing my stitching once more. I let out a long slow breath and rose when the second leg was done. "I am going to go soak my hands in some hot water and then crash for a short time. I will wake you when I am up" I couldnt focus on the work, too tired to see or think straight so I returned to the sleeping area and curled up on the fur. I was so tired I didn’t even soak my throbbing hands first Edited by Kikuhito, Apr 13 2014, 04:52 AM.
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| Kikuhito | Apr 13 2014, 07:58 AM Post #2 |
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(04/12/14 23:04:52 ) - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I woke from the short nap rather suddenly, the slave had not woken me, she was sitting there watching and waiting though. I shifted up slowly and as soon as I put my hands to the fur I felt the burning ache within the muscle. A soft yelp leaped from my lips and I shook my hands swiftly and hard in rapid motion as the slave moved to the stove and brought over a kettle of hot water. a thin brow rose and I watched as she brought over a basin and sat it down before me. neither one of us spoke as she went about things and I shifted to curl my legs to the side with a flick of the robes to cover them. the simple movement about killed me and I had to grind my teeth to stop the gasp about to leave on my breath. with my dark eyes tightly closed I felt the slave move my hands to the basin and whisper softly "this will hurt and feel great at the same time Mistress" well at least she was honest so I nodded a bit and lowered my hands with her guidance, I still didn’t open my eyes though. A loud hiss spilled from my lips and I looked away pressing my cheek to my shoulder as I fought back tears. As soon as the pain arrived it fled as if being beaten, I took a few deep breaths, my robes rose and feel gently along my form as I did it a few more times til I could make complete thoughts. I blinked a few times and drew in one deep breath through my nose and then out of now where I smirked "you were so accurate, it hurt like only a few things before but wow do they feel great now. I am impressed and how often do we get to do this?" I watched the slave smile at my words and then look a bit worried in one breath, she lowered a head a little as if worried about being struck when she spoke "once a day as my Master does" I didn’t pout but I did frown, a sigh emitted "such as it is slave, well I think once this water cools I will be ready for round two, when does he wake?" (04/12/14 23:23:19 ) - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: The slave rose at my question and headed towards the window and pulled the shade back, she thought for a moment then swiftly returned to my side which was a clear indicator I wasn’t going to like the answer.she looked at me and then shoved the materials my way before replying "we should hurry Mistress, it wont be long before I have to ready his mean and warm his stove too. with both legs done we can start on finishing the pants. The hem around the ankles and top should be done last. We need to fit these for you, please try them on Mistress" and then I sucked in a sharp breath, her words along made me look green and I rose swiftly taking a step back before reaching for the legs, I slipped them on under my robe and then rose the hem of the garment up enough for the slave to tuck and pin where needed. they felt much like chaps right now, odd and yet, well odd. She slipped back and grabbed a few more pins and then had me do the same moves as the man, squatting and shifting back and forth while down low. after I rose and slipped them off I seen it wasn’t much work and looked to the slave before I now looked worried. "well if we don’t have much time how about I move this to the kitchen and you can warm the coals, ready breakfast as I stitch, that way we kill two birds with one stone" the slave looked at me oddly and asked "why would we kill birds Mistress" it took all I had not to facepalm before I rose with my materials and picked a spot next to the window (04/12/14 23:46:35 ) - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I watched for a moment as some people came and went from the market just down the street, I was thinking of all I needed to do today and realized it would just have to wait and I never said that about my caste work before. I rose suddenly, the hem of my heavy robes suddenly dropped down to my ankles as I began to pace. The slave watched me for a moment and then realized I was just processing everything and went back to getting the fire stoked for the stove and the pail brought over to transport the coals created. I paused a moment to watch her and then sat down quickly at the closest seat to her before I asked "is there something I am missing, even when I don’t rush, I am getting it wrong?" the slave looked to the coals and then to me, of course her owners rules and requirements took precedence over my issues so she smiled and grabbed the pail of coals with one hand and the tray in the other before stepping away. it gave me time to think, I measured the needle between ech stitch and that was right, I looked to see if they were all the same size stitch and I was right on that. I couldn’t figure out how I couldn’t find the rhythm I was used to with work. by the time the slave arrived I was flustered and looked every bit of it. I rose and paced a little running my hands down my wrinkled and tattered robe only for the slave to say out of the blue "there isn’t a pattern, you find your stride Mistress. A pace where it comes with ease and not forced, where each motion is smooth like your hand already knows what to do before your brain can even think it. Close your eyes and try one stitch, feel the edge of the cloth, know in your mind how far it needs to be by the measure of the needle Mistress" I looked at her like she lost her ever loving mind til I got a grasp on it all and found a smile hitting my lips..visualize, now that I can do |
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| Kikuhito | Apr 14 2014, 04:04 AM Post #3 |
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(04/13/14 19:55:14 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: My fingers ached so badly they were beyond numb and now pulsing every time I touched something, they had bled and was wrapped and bled through that as I worked on the inseam of the pants. I had finished the sleeves of the jacket that afternoon under the watchful eye of the Leather Worker and now his slave had taken over the roll. I couldn’t tell you if it was day or night as I had not left the large work room in over a day, it seemed longer than that. I was dressed in the leather outfit he had me try on yesterday, I wanted to get used to moving in them and seeing how I needed these to fit. The slave was told to work on the hem of the legs, something minor and didn’t need me to do, I still wanted to but I didn’t say a word about it. I watched her for a moment before returning to my work, she looked mad for a moment and then signed "Mistress I had forgotten you had a message delivered today, the Blacksmith has someone working before you right now, he cant meet with you for another 3 days, he said you could observe the other trainee but you wouldn’t be allowed to touch a single thing. I am to return with an answer from you but morning" some may have beaten the slave for forgetting, I didn’t have the energy and I was sure she would report herself to her owner, she is that kind of beast. I had to think about it, was I able to sit and watch, just observe and not touch a single thing there. it almost seemed like a punishment of sorts but I wanted to see what I was getting myself into. I glanced at the girl and gave a slight smile "no worries, don’t let it happen again of course or I might find strength to complain. I will of course observe for the days allowed, I will need to see to a few things as soon as I leave here, is that going to be possible for me to get to my Hut and back ?" the slave shook her head "Master has already been out there and tended to your stock and garden, its what we have been eating Mistress. I am to walk with you to the Blacksmiths shop or else we stay here til he is ready for you" (04/13/14 20:02:54 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I murmured softly under my breath and glanced back down at the stitches I was making before I back tracked on two and tightened them up. I didn’t say anything at first while we worked, letting my thoughts swirl about some before I asked "is there a reason why I cant leave ?" the slave glanced up with a smile and almost laughed but caught herself "you can leave any time you like Mistress, no one will stop you." I felt there was a double meaning to that, I merely gave a light nod and returned to working before pausing and looked at her oddly if we are eating from my garden then why aren’t we having any suls? the slave couldn’t help herself and began to laugh a little "Master wondered how long it would take before you asked for them, they will be in tonights dinner Mistress, may I go tend to that now and you break?" I swiftly nodded, maybe a bit too eagerly. I couldn’t sew unless someone was watching, when I was on a break I was learning about the carving done within leather and how the saddles were decorated. As the slave stepped away with the garments I went and soaked my hands in the hot water ready for me. tears formed as soon as they touched the water and my breath hiccupped in my chest, locking there for a moment when I lowered my head hiding the pain. it didn’t take long for it to fade and I flexed my fingers under the now pink water feeling then ache but not nearly as bad. Using my shoulder I wiped my cheeks and took a deep breath in. there was only one more day, I knew it wouldn’t be the one thing after all these years that broke me, might kill my fingers but not my spirit. (04/13/14 20:32:55 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: When the slave returned I had washed out the basin and rewrapped my fingers, drinking some water and stretching a few times before I settled back down on the floor, sitting Indian style as the tray of food is put before me. I was famished, I ate everything put before me and then laid back slowly til I was sprawled out on the floor in a rather unladylike fashion but I didn’t care. No one but for the slave could see me and she looked like she wanted to do the same. We ate too much and too fast but the long nights and no stop days was whipping through our calories too. if we weren’t sewing then we were working for the man, I got paid in knowledge and she was just doing as told but she seemed to enjoy it. leather was heavier than I realized in bulk and I felt my arms burning daily as I moved them around for him this seemed like an awful lot of work for some clothing but I wouldn’t dare say a word aloud regarding it. I rose from the floor slowly feeling every ache and pain, a groan emitted from tightly pressed lips before I moved to the work table and watched as the slave brought the garment out to me. I didn’t touch it yet, I read back over the instructions every time before I laid the needle to it. the slave was tending to her owners dishes and then returned with some fresh water and bread for when I got snacky. As soon as she sat down I began once more moving the thick thread through the leather, tool after tool passed through my hands to get it in full and pull it through as smooth as possible before moving to the next stitch. I was so tired my eyes started to water again, pausing to wipe them often and grumbling about it before the slave rose and I paused, watching her get some drink. She returned with a cup and slid it before me "a tea my Owner has on late nights Mistress" I drank it eagerly and felt like I was wide awake and full of energy. I started back with the same fire as before, working quickly and quietly while ignore the pain that was jolting through my fingers and hands (04/13/14 20:53:43 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: We worked for a very long time, I wanted a nap so badly and just when I thought I couldn’t make another stitch the slave said softly "well the pants are now complete, please try them on Mistress so I can report back to my Owner" I gave a small tired nod and rose with the pants in my hand, I had to go to the front of the store and use that dressing room, which gave me a second to see who was walking by or if they had any customers. Usually at night only certain kinds came by, I was seeing more and more of them lately. As I changed I gave some thought to the troubling news I heard from a Black that was passing by the day before the fire, it seems they were turning on each other and I was given a heads up that more might come this way. When I heard who was being hunted and by who, well I was surprised and had an idea of who would win between the three for in our world there was only one man left standing from their war. I returned smiling softly, blushing a bit with pride as I did a little spin showing that they fit perfectly. they weren’t too tight anywhere and I could squat and then lunge to each side with ease. They didn’t hang down too far on my hips and had a few slots for tools to be held in, these were amazing. "I cant believe we got these done, on to the jacket tonight? the sleeves are done already" the tired slave rose and knelt before me, tugging and checking the seam and seeing how much room was left before she rose we finish the jacket tomorrow Mistress, one moment pleaseshe slipped out to get her owner who returned smiling as he seen the fine stitch work. he did much the same the slave did and checked how it moved on me, giving me orders to squat and twist, bend and lunge side to side before he gave his approval "wonderful, I cant wait to see the jacket tomorrow. Rest your hands tonight, tomorrow they don’t stop til the jacket is done. Just because the blacksmith is falling behind doesn’t mean you will Peasant" and with that he left as did the slave, I went to the little spot I call my own and curled up falling asleep so swiftly I didn’t remember putting my head down |
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| Kikuhito | Apr 15 2014, 09:21 PM Post #4 |
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(04/15/14 14:20:31 ) [PIC] - - - Tortured Soul - - - Kikuhito - Peasant of Sulport - [- Shop -] - In one of the many shops within Sulport.- says to ALL: I sat waiting and watching as the leather smith went over every single stitch I did on the jacket, I thought it was perfect but I seen a few frowns here and there. Coal stick marked three spots and I silently groaned in my mind, all but praying they wouldn’t matter and I could get out of here. I tried my best not to fidget but there was no stopping my battered fingers, they ached to tug at the strings on my frayed sleeve hem but that didn’t prevent them from doing it. I twisted each string up and rolled it in my fingers before tucking it in my pocket, I had accumulated a large amount of them in these few days. he rose and gathered the leathers before going over each stitch once more before each item was folded and wrapped before handed back to me with a smile well done, now I hear you need to stop by the warehouse. You can stop there for a moment to check in before heading to the Black Smiths shop and from there to work with the Wood Workers shop. Arrangements were made, good luck Peasant I gave many thanks in return and gathered my satchel of clothing and new parcel too before his slave and I headed out to the street. It felt like it had been much longer than 3 days since I was outside, it took a moment for my eyes to adjust. I took a deep breath in, finally I couldn’t smell the leather anymore and it was beautiful. |
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