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CHARACTER NAME

Dirk Strider

CIVILIAN NAME

Guy Fieri

TEAM

Revelation

HOUSING NUMBER

001

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Comments

[vivisexual]

[The clerks exchange confused looks.]

I uh... I don't know what that means, sorry. A hex code?

[Yugamu is extremely not online, sorry.]

[gavehead]

<sub>[ Unfortunately, he is chronically online, but he sort of has no other option when it comes to talking to people. It's either pestering Roxy from the other side of America, or Jane and Jake through time and space.

Dirk searches the color on his ocular and airdrops it to both Yugamu and the clerks. ]</sub>

Something close to that color.
I like birds, also.

_{[ Specifically seagulls, but he doubts something like that would be here. He will take whatever. ]}

[vivisexual]

[Crisis averted. Yugamu and the clerks all understand now.]

Oh that's a nice shade of orange. It suits you, it's like the sun.

[One clerk says as they're measuring Dirk's waist;

I'm not sure if we have anything with horses, but birds should be easy! We'll look for both.]

I want to see how he looks in something black too, if you can.

[gavehead]

<sub>[ Crisis adverted indeed. He's also relieved that Yugamu is doing most of the talking, cause he really doesn't know how to act around professional strangers like this.

In fact, his posture is a bit rigid when they start measuring him, unsure of what to do; where to put his arms or if he needs to be doing something else.. but he doesn't communicate that with anyone. It's a more obvious with his glasses left back at base too. ]</sub>

Ok, yeah.

[vivisexual]

[Luckily for him, Yugamu is way more socially perceptive than he lets on. So he steps up when he's not in the way of the clerks to help position Dirk. And he'll say quietly, so that the clerks won't hear, so Dirk doesn't have to be embarassed;]

Give me a wink if you need a break, okay?

[And he'll step back, glancing away for a moment as the main clerk asks him about obi and fabric density preferences, and do they want a haori as well? But he's making sure to keep some of his attention on Dirk.]

Dirk, do you get warm easily or would you rather something more insulating for winter?

[gavehead]

_{[ He takes note of Yugamu's perceptiveness and it silently is appreciated, but he seems to fair just fine without any interruption.. he just continues to look awkward. ]}

Something lighter weight is probably better.

<sub>[ With his immense agility, it might be good to get something breathable and easy to move in should he ever want to fight in something like this? Like what he's maybe fantasized about? Anyway.

Despite how it may look, he looks at Yugamu. ]</sub>

I'm enjoying this.

_{[ He is and rather express things factual than with emotion. ]}

[vivisexual]

[Yugamu has noticed that Dirk doesn't seem to emote much, so he'll simply take the words at face value.]

Then I'm happy I pried. I never would have guessed that you would.

[The clerk asks Yugamu another question.]

Oh, good point. Dirk, did you just want to wear kimono or did you want to try on hakama like what I wear? They'll have to pick out different kimono for that.

[gavehead]

_{[ Dirk's answer is short and simple but without hesitation: ]}

Hakama.

<sub>[ Though, something is beginning to look a little meek with Dirk. Maybe the way he isn't really looking at anyone and his voice is a little softer.

He has really always wanted to wear a hakama. ]</sub>

[vivisexual]

[Fascinating... Yugamu is observing with great interest. Finally, the clerks finish their measurements and scuttle off to go pick out some options. Leaving Dirk a moment to just recover with Yugamu.]

... Are you excited?

[He thinks it's either that or nerves and wants to work it out.]

[gavehead]

_{[ He has to clear his throat to try and sound like he isn't a total nerd about this even though he is. ]}

Yeah, man. Like you motherfucking wouldn't believe. Are you?

_{[ excited to see him in something other than a tee shirt and pants? ]}

[vivisexual]

[Dirk why are you surpressing your excitement when Yugamu is a constant font of enthusiasm. He's not going to judge you.]

Of course! You'll need my help to put them on, after all.

[HIS SECRET SINISTER INTENTIONS....]

[gavehead]

Yeah? You think so?

_{[ how very sinister... ]}

Will I get a fundoshi with this too?

_{[ oh no ... ]}

[vivisexual]

...



Dirk most people don't wear those anymore. Did you think I was wearing one?

[gavehead]

_{[ don't embarrass him... looks away... ]}

You should if you don't.

[vivisexual]

[DIRK WHY ARE YOU INTO HISTORICAL UNDERWEAR.]

I think you'll need to make a much firmer claim on me before you start telling me what underwear to wear.

[gavehead]

_{[ He's into everything historic. He's a nerd!! ]}

Fair enough.

_{[ He likes this cat and mouse chase. ]}

You can help me regardless. I'm sure you're a pro if you dress like this on the regular.

_{[ SCORE!! ]}

[vivisexual]

[INCREDIBLE... HE GETS TO SEE DIRK IN HIS UNDERWEAR... WHAT A DAY THIS IS!!!!!]

Of course! It's easy for me now, but tying your own obi can take some getting used to, since you have to tie it in the back.

[gavehead]

Guess I have no choice but let you do that for me.

<sub>[ The thing is, Dirk has read about how all of this stuff is properly worn, but.. maybe he wants Yugamu to help him.

You know. As a treat for them both, but mostly Yugamu. He's not going to say he has an idea how all this stuff comes together. ]</sub>

I trust you're gonna be on your best behavior, yeah?

[vivisexual]

[Dirk that is so sweet in a weird pervert sort of way which is these two's like default way so. Yeah.

Yugamu nods vigorously.]

Of course. We're in public!

[Finally, the clerks return with several options. There's a whole handful, including the blue and orange one Dirk will eventually pick and the black one with the orange design for Yugamu's tastes.]

We can try on a couple. The one's that Ms Hanabusa is holding are regular kimono and the ones that Mr Okayama has are hakamashita, they're shorter so they're more comfortable under hakama.

[gavehead]

<sub>[ Honestly, he feels so enlightened through all of this. All he has had for any sort of knowledge about what this experience is like is the internet and books, and you do a lot of researching and reading when you're isolated at home for about 17 years.

Either way, Dirk shuffles forward and takes the neatly folded clothing, almost forgetting to bow and has to pivot on his feet to do that before wandering towards a dressing room to try everything on.

For some reason, his heart is racing a little. He'd really excited to finally get to do this. ]</sub>

[vivisexual]

[Dirk is being so cute right now that Yugamu almost forgets to hornily follow him over there. Almost. He trots on behind. The clerks either get a lot of weird gay people or just don't care because they say nothing.]

Let me know when you're ready for me to come in and help, Dirk!

[gavehead]

_{[ Compose yourself, Strider!! It's just historic, formal Japanese wear that no longer exists since Japan doesn't exist anymore either. He takes a breath and slides a dressing room door open, leaving it open for Yugamu. ]}

It's cool.

<sub>[ come on in and watch him undress i guess

Fortunately, it's pretty spacious in here since some of their clothing is extravagant, but there's plenty of mirrors to get the full idea of things. He's organizing the options by hanging them up, but he seems to be moving at a pretty quick pace, starting to feel pretty eager. ]</sub>

You want to see the black one first, right?

[vivisexual]

[He gets to watch him undress....... PLAY IT COOL, YUGAMU!!! He swallows, nods, and follows on in.]

Yes! If that's okay.

[At least the door will slightly muffle any minor hiccups in composure.]

🔞 just in case

[gavehead]

<sub>[ It's a shame he's too impatient about this, because the way he strips off his clothes is quick and nothing sexy at all. In fact, he shirt gets stuck for a moment as he tries to remove it from his broad shoulders, but finally it's off. He's very triangle shaped and lithe, but along his body he's filling out some muscle; it's mostly along his arms and upper body. Freckles spill along the rounds of his shoulders and arms, along various scars all from sword training. The pants get removed just as fast, and they're fitted boxer briefs in his favorite color.

As his back faces Yugamu to pull the black attire off of its hanging position, Yugamu can probably see every vertebrae along his spine. He slips his arms through the sleeves and faces Yugamu, acting like he doesn't know what to do next.

The best part about this is he doesn't seem shy about undressing, but once the clothing is actually getting out on, he's gonna get coy again. ]</sub>

Well? What next?

[vivisexual]

[If he'd made an effort to do it sexily, Yugamu wouldn't have survived, probably. As is he's ogling, because Dirk didn't tell him not to, so obviously it's fine? He has to grip his hands together tightly because his instinct is to run his hands over those muscles to inspect every scar and freckle there is to find. Not yet. Play it cool. Dirk is still getting used to being touched regularly. Don't scare him off!!!

Instead he waits for the invitation, stepping forward and carefully smoothing his hands over the fabric in a way that maybe isn't strictly necessary but. Shhhh.]

First thing to remember is you always fold the left over the right side. The only time you should fold the opposite way is for a burial. You secure with these ties here, and then on top of that you keep it fully secure with the obi.

[He looks over the selection of obi, before picking up an orange one. Stepping around to stand behind Dirk, he loops the fabric around so he can tie it, but first pauses;]

Watch how I do it in the mirror, okay?