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[ Somewhere around town-- at the bookstore, the Tomoe-Kaname Bakery, attached to posts and notice boards --you find a small white notecard. On it is printed a little message and some numbers in ornate lettering. If you look closely, it reads the following: ]

Rohan Kishibe, Mangaka & Visual Artist
Owner Pro Tempore of Ebony Threads Tailor Shop
Highly Experienced.
Commissions & Advertising For Hire
Pay Negotiable.
Contact At: 512.66.730.91 for inquiries
Castle Lüvchaque - Directly North of Bavan per appointment ONLY.

(( feel free to use this as an action-based prompt too. any random interactions will MOST LIKELY take place in the form of walk-ins at the tailor shop unless it's pre-planned. just drop a starter in here! ))

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[Like Karamatsu, Rohan will find a package on the doorstep of Castle Lüvchaque. Done up in pristine white paper and an elaborate blue bow, it doesn't take much guesswork to figure out who it's from, even with a big "K" emblazoned on the tag. It's...actually a huge box, and there's a really good reason why. Because once Rohan gets into it, he'll find a project Karamatsu has been slaving over for months: a long, sock-like sweater made out of fleece that's long enough to cover the entirety of Rohan's snake body. There's a clear opening at the end, leaving part of the tip of his tail free for use. It's made with every shade of blue starting with the darkest at the top tapering all the way to white at the bottom.

Along with this comes a letter written by Karamatsu himself. ...it's several pages long.]

Dear Kishibe-san,

This is the first year I have had the opportunity to get a Christmas gift for someone other than the members of my family. It is also my first year apart from part of said family, but I believe that I have gained a new one in the process.

When I first entered your shop looking for a job, I did not truly think I would be accepted. My words said I did, but in my heart I knew it was too good to be true. It had to be. Someone of such high caliber in such a prestigious shop would want only the most experienced. The best. Well, you proved me wrong that day. And you taught me that it takes so much more than the words you can say to prove that you are worth something. That if you show someone what you can do, and do it well, then you can do anything.

You can shine. And that is all I have really ever wanted.

We monsters at Ebony Threads are a family. I cannot imagine where I would be currently without any one of you, but especially you. You are not only an inspiration but someone I can truly call my dear friend. You have made me a better person, and have made living in Ryslig something I do not regret.

I am so very glad to have met you, Rohan. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

~Karamatsu

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