01: December 21st

[topgun_textiles]

So the maids finally quit trying to dress me after I told them a bunch of times to cut it out. I know I'm supposed to be a prince or whatever, but do they seriously not know how to put on their own freaking pants in real life and stories? That's bullshit!

Besides, I like my damn privacy. Other people dressing me makes it feel like I'm lazy or something.

But one of them said something strange the other day. One of them told me I should keep on my best behavior, or Santa will give me coal. Santa. I asked around and, holy shit, there's a North Pole here with Santa, elves, reindeer and everything! So I wanna check it out. I wanna see the North Pole for myself!

If I pack now, I can make a trip up there and be back in time for Christmas.

...But would Santa get pissed if I went to check his place out?

[You know what the holidays mean -

[lil_sunspot]

- spending money, and colder weather. Both spell business for Kiri.

Since arriving, Kiri has mostly been keeping to himself, doing odd jobs around town (repainting houses, minor carpentry, mending clothes, retail for NPC shops) and trying to figure out how The Pupil's powers function. Using the journal didn't really come to mind... At least, not until now, with Elle safe and just enough capital to partially start the tailoring shop. Sure, making clothing for the locals is nice, but it is high time to expand the target audience.]

[Happy holidays! is centered at the top of the page, and folds out into a surprisingly well sketched drawing of a certain home at the northern edge of the housing district -- a rickety thing, shivering against the brick building beside it, with its cross-beams chipped and paint peeling -- modest and homely for all its blemishes. It is framed with an elaborate scheme of ribbons of cloth, needles, and thread woven together in sailing knots. His handwriting is neatly etched at the foot of the picture.]

Are you ready for the winter? Are you looking for that perfect gift? Come to L&F Tailoring in the northern housing district for all your clothing needs from aprons to zippers! Personalized clothing and mending are made to order starting at 5 SILVER, or an equal trade!

[A simple, but effective, map is printed to the left of the blurb, showing what streets it is next to and the nearest plaza.]

Holiday gift purchases come with a free animal patch! [An example is doodled just on the side.]

- Kiri Luchile

[His signature has a quirky flourish to the "l"s. L&F Tailoring can be found here.]

((OOC: Small edit to add a number -- wasn't aware of approximate currency before))