speedweed | IC Inbox for Ryslig

Hello, how much do you know about jewellery?
And other associated neck accessories?

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That... depends?

Who is this?

[Well that was fast.]

I do hope you're ready for some disappointing news.

My name is Dio Brando. We met once before in the fog. You regaled me with the tragic tale of my and Jonathan's respective murders, which you had to tell me because as you might recall, I am twelve years old. I am only being so up-front about this because I feel your ire will be more tolerable than your suspicion over the unknown. I have no intention of harassing you, nor do I particularly desire another in-person interaction to begin with.

[He knows his limits, after all, and he's not particularly keen on getting his ass thrashed for something he didn't do.]

However I am in a position where my own areas of expertise are of no help to me, and so I must solemnly confess that I am seeking your advice because you're the best-dressed man I know.

Are you following?

[Why is this his life right now? He could just entirely ignore this, pretend he never got this message, and go about his day like normal. Even with the knowledge that there's a child version of Dio running around. Who he evidently had some contact with when he was far younger. Which is absolutely getting to him right now.

Which is why there's a long pause in replies before he just gets the shittiest version of a picture ever with a rather unimpressed looking Speedwagon, with ears and those obvious teeth, just gnawing on a bone. Whether it's human or not is anyone's damn guess. And absolutely under what is obviously pillows and blankets of some sort.]

You must understand my utter distrust of all of this in the light of what I had said. In light of what happens in the future. In light of the reasons why all of it had happened.

Something like that just does not happen overnight, I have seen more than enough of my fair share of evil and downright despicable things in this lifetime and it surely will not improve in this place.

For now, I will stand back and see what happens, but do understand that I will not hesitate to get involved if things go south once again.

However, I do appreciate that sort of compliment.

I do know a bit about the topic at hand, what and who do you need it for?

[Dio doesn't address much of what Speedwagon says directly, though he does get a kick out of the picture. How flattering. He definitely looked better a month ago.

(Then again, they all looked better a month ago.)]

I understand, though I implore you save it for another time, if another time even happens. I was dead a week ago, if that should settle your tormented soul, and so I'm not particularly in the mood to discuss this dreadful future of ours.

Such a matter aside, I am looking for a gift for someone with whom I am sharing a living space. She bears a scar upon her neck, and while I gleaned no outright shame from her upon its reveal, it is clearly a sore subject. I would like to get her something to cover it, perhaps pretty it up some.

[Never mind that it's totally not an apology gift, not at all.]

[It was somewhat meant to convey how much he doesn't believe this and perhaps a bit of intimidation. But, really, how intimidating is a rabbit?]

As I said, I only act should things go south. When and if that happens is merely up to you.

[A scar on her neck and a sore subject, huh? He's having to go through a list of things in his mind before he decides on anything at all.]

If it is something of a sore subject, then I would avoid anything that would draw unneeded attention towards it. Meaning something more simple or something that has a piece hanging down in the center to draw attention elsewhere. Anything that is shiny or glints would certainly draw eyes towards where that scar is and probably cause her more undue ire than is necessary...

Where are you living, if you do not mind my asking? I do promise this is relevant to the question.

Simple, then... This alone is useful.

...is such a query relevant enough to require an answer? Because while I initiated this conversation with the understanding that I would play by your terms, I don't think this is information I want to supply you with, hopefully for obvious reasons.

It was a question merely to see if you were still in Bavan as there may be someone I could point you in the direction of, that is all I meant by it.

[Though he is managing another picture of a hastily drawn thing. Basically it's something like that but with the actual choker part, except the center pieces, being made a solid and darker color.]

Something akin to that would perhaps do best, it is further than your time span, but in mine it's a particularly popular design. As for the materials, I would suggest something smooth for... obvious reasons if it's covering a scar. The parts to be the attention drawers are up to you, but I suggest something that would catch the eye quickly and keep it there.

Ah, something like that could likely be adjusted to stay in place... It ought to be made of some sort of fabric, then, so such an adjustment will be painless...

I believe this is all I can ask for now. I would like to approach you with more questions after I've begun perusing materials. Colours, especially, I would like some guidance with.

Fabric would probably be a better option than the metals they normally are made of.

Where are you planning on finding materials at? As far as I'm aware, there's only a few places here that have such things.

Though colors I'm quite adept with at this point, I would hope.

[He's pausing for a moment, though he's... curious about something.]

Are you familiar with someone by the name of Tsukikage here? That may be your best bet with such a task.

...why yes, I do happen to be well-acquainted with Mr. Tsukikage. I had intended to ask him for shop recommendations to begin with; it seems he is an especially good choice.

[Had Speedwagon not included such a follow-up, Dio would've vaguely remarked that he intended to enlist the help of 'his current guardian' for that task. Now, however, it seems he doesn't have to.

Surely this uncanny coincidence will never be relevant ever again.]

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He certainly is, perhaps, the best choice for this particular scenario. Or would know someone who would be in that specialty in particular.

I do need to speak to him again soon, so thank you for that reminder.

[It's been far too long and with all the nonsense going on lately, he hadn't really had as much time for a follow-up as he had wanted.

So thank you, Dio, for that... reminder. Even if he hasn't remotely made clear what he means. Oops.

Totally never relevant again.]

Certainly. Always a pleasant surprise when both parties benefit from an exchange.

[Even if he isn't in the business of helping, if he can effortlessly do Speedwagon a favour? Cool, maybe that'll lessen the animosity directed at him. Less for him to worry about.]

I bid you good evening for now, then.

[And, after a short pause,]

Thank you for your assistance, Mr. Speedwagon.

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