Wintersend Gifts

[madame_de_fer]

WHO: Vivienne and YOU
WHAT: Giving out Wintersend gifts
WHEN: Wintersend (backdated to Feb 1st)
WHERE: Skyhold
NOTES: If you have a shred of positive CR with Vivienne, or happen to be someone that would be considered a key political ally to have, gifts are forthcoming.

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Kain

[madame_de_fer]

To say that Kain is a contradiction to Vivienne would be a terrible understatement. Once she determined that the impressive spear fighter in the dragon-like armor was the same man as she found wandering Skyhold in that wretched fashion disaster? Well it boggled the mind, but sure enough, it was quite true. After that, she'd determined to have him outfitted with quality attire for more casual days. Truly, it's her contribution to the Inquisition to see that their people are not gouging out their eyes to the atrocities that is plaidweave and rifter fashion.

She doesn't do this to be unkind, however. Vivienne's remarkably curious about someone who can soar to such heights without the use of magic. So with a large box tied with a blue ribbon waiting for his arrival, she sends a young messenger to fetch the dragoon.

[dragoon_pride]

It's a surprise to Kain to be summoned to see Vivienne. True, they'd not really had any animosity between them or anything, but he got the impression she... disapproved of him somehow. Or perhaps it had simply been the plaidweave. Whatever the case, he decides he'll come along anyway and see what she has in store.

"You have something for me?" He's intrigued despite himself, wondering if he ought to open it now or wait for her word to do so.

[madame_de_fer]

"Ah! There you are, my dear." She turns with what could almost be considered a smile. There's certainly a glowing one on the inside. Vivienne enjoys far too much the opportunity to dress up others closer to her high standards. It's not snobbery, mind you, but her keen awareness that how the Inquisition is viewed by others is just as important as proper equipment and diet. All things work together, if executed correctly.

She motions him over and picks up a rather large box, holding it out for the taking. "Well of course I have something for you. It's Wintersend." Perhaps he's not heard of the holiday yet. Others among the imported people hadn't, as well as some of the Dalish present. One thing at a time, she supposes.

Within the box is a fine dark blue tunic, trimmed in white and silver. To accompany it is a pair of fine Antivan leather boots, in a matching blue, a sharp pair of very (ahem) snug trousers, and leather gloves dyed a pristine white. A perfectly acceptable outfit for wearing casually around Skyhold. Except for the gloves. Those should be saved for special occasions. Close examination of the buttons on the whole outfit reveals a special touch: on each silver button is engraved a small dragon in flight.

trousers that show off certain assets, SHE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING!

[dragoon_pride]

"Wintersend..." Kain shrugs, not having heard of it at all, but even if he had, there's no doubt he'd have avoided anything to do with it. It's not his world, so not his holiday. But even so. Even so, he isn't about to be completely an ass about her offer. He has a sense of tact, after all. "Well. Thank you."

He says that rather gruffly, remembering his manners just barely, he takes the box and begins opening it, wondering what she could possibly have given him as he begins the process of opening it. He's surprised by the fine quality of the clothing within... she's definitely chosen a color blue that's entirely Kain. He touches one of the buttons with a finger, noticing the dragon and admiring it. Such a small detail and yet, it's already his favorite part.

"For me? Well... I... you've my thanks yet again. I mean that. I suppose I've been... pretty obvious about not blending in." Sure, the armor isn't so bad as strange as it looks, but certain other outfits on the other hand... Yeah.

[madame_de_fer]

And this is why she's so terribly glad she managed to get Kain down to the Undercroft when that atrocity he called clothing happened. His measurements were already there and waiting for her to lift and commission this fantastic change of attire, comfortable in the knowledge it'd fit like a glove. The women of Skyhold will thank her too for this. Those pants will show off his legs and backside in all the right ways. Vivienne's taken, but she'd not dead, and knows a fine specimen of a man when she sees one.

"Think nothing of it, my dear. I was happy for the opportunity to gift such a fetching gentleman." She looks him up and down for a brief moment, then points out a small room artfully tucked away behind some draperies. "Do try it on and let me see?" If there needs to be alterations of any sort, she would rather know sooner than later.

[dragoon_pride]

Honestly, Kain doesn't think much about fashion for the most part (which is of course how he'd ended up in that plaidweave monstrosity to begin with). Usually, his armor suffices and he'll leave it at that. But still... there are times when it calls for blending in a bit more as he'd tried to do that one time.

"...well... that's..." He's at a loss for words, unused to compliments like that. He hides his face most of the time after all, so it's not as if anyone can see much of his looks. "That's kind of you to say so. I'll go ahead then."

Kain heads into the draped off area with the clothing to put it on. It takes most of his time to get the armor off, but getting the new clothing on is no trouble whatsoever. "Are these trousers supposed to be..." He trails off as he puts them on, they actually do fit just right, it's the first he's worn something quite like this, though.

[madame_de_fer]

"They are," Vivienne confirms with a veiled smirk.

Once he's out and ready for inspection, she looks him up and down, even more pleased with herself than she already was. "You do look marvelous, my dear. I thought the color would flatter you." How pleased she is to be correct in that regard.

"You might wish to take a turn about the room to check the fit. I can have Harritt address any alterations that are needed."

[dragoon_pride]

Ah, good. That's good, right? If the trousers are supposed to fit like this, then truly, why should he complain. Kain at first does look a little uncomfortable not being in armor, feeling exposed without that metal encasing him and protecting him from possible blows. True, he's not on a battlefield at the moment, but he likes to be... prepared for anything to happen.

"Do you think it's fine? Truly? It's been a long time since I've worn anything other than armor... Or... well. The other thing you saw me in." Yes, he knows now that plaidweave was a bad idea, though secretly he doesn't see the real problem with it: this is as sure a sign as any that he should never be allowed to pick his own wardrobe. "I really do like the shade of this blue... and these buttons... What do I owe you for all of this?"