accidental video

[threadthefire]

[There's a puppy's eye view of Cinna waiting outside one of the consultation rooms. Soon the door opens and a customer walks out. Cinna claps his hands together.]

Marvelous, the color brings out your eyes beautifully, taking focus from that weak chin you have. And the cut of those pants flatters you beautifully, even with your thighs.

[With that the man turns to punch him in the nose, causing woman's gasp from inside the room. While the man curses about letting his girlfriend take him to these sorts of places, Cinna holds his hand to his now-bleeding nose.]

What did I say? Really, sir, you look marvelous - it surprised even me.

[There's a scuffle and what sounds like the woman trying restrain her boyfriend, and the puppy drops the device, going to see if his master is alright.]

Comments

[Video]

[iwasherefirst]

Cinna! Are you all right?

[Video]

[threadthefire]

[He scrambles for the device, the puppy licking his face.]

Bit bruised, and confused. That's the fourth customer that's stormed off like that. [Pause] Well, the first one that hit me.

[Video]

[iwasherefirst]

I'll come in. See if I can help run interference a bit.

[Video]

[threadthefire]

No, no, it's your day off. You deserve to have it, you work hard. I'm quite proud of you, actually, even with the circles it's causing under your eyes.

[Video]

[iwasherefirst]

[She winces a bit at that.] Oi. Guess I'll get more makeup next time I come inta work.

Thanks?

[Video]

[threadthefire]

Think nothing of it. I'll pull some samples for you, I think there's something that will compliment your coloring much better than what you usually wear.

[Tomorrow, there will be chocolates and flowers for Rose as an apology.]

[Video]

[iwasherefirst]

[She gapes at him a moment then shuts her mouth. She's getting clothes out of this so she'll keep quiet.]

Right. M'sure you'll pick somethin' brilliant.

[She will appreciate it. She'll figure out it's a curse eventually. The Doctor with the leather jacket is doing the same thing to her and getting the Doctor with the hair in trouble.]

[Video]

[threadthefire]

I always do.

[He smiles brilliantly which might be a little jarring considering the bruise.]

[Video]

[iwasherefirst]

[Definitely jarring.]

All right. Hope the day gets better for you then.

[valentineluke]

In need of assistance?

[threadthefire]

I've no idea. I don't know what's wrong with the customers today.

[valentineluke]

You should see a doctor.

[threadthefire]

It's nothing but a bruise. I'll go after I close the shop tonight.

[valentineluke]

It may need resetting, which should never be put off. You could also have a concession - do you want to suddenly collapse in front of everyone?

[threadthefire]

I'd rather not, my customers need my brilliance, some more than others.

[valentineluke]

After this posting, doubtful you'll have any for the rest of the evening - which is just as well for your health.

At least take an aspirin and sit down.

[threadthefire]

Of course. It's good advice, coming from one who dresses as you do.

[sixwinged]

You should-- really watch what you say, if you don't want to get hit!

[threadthefire]

...what did I say?

[sixwinged]

That he has a weak chin and-- thighs.

[threadthefire]

He does. And the clothing I put him in detracted from them wonderfully.

[sixwinged]

I don't think he wanted to hear that in the first place, though.

[threadthefire]

It was the truth, who doesn't want to know the truth?

[sixwinged]

Well, would you like it if someone pointed out something you were insecure over?

[threadthefire]

Insecure? A person's flaws are an opportunity in my line of work. That man presented quite a challenge.

[sixwinged]

Insecurities are weaknesses, for some. Things they don't want other's to point out, because they're sensitive topics.

If you said I had a weak chin, I might get upset, too.

[threadthefire]

But if you have cutting cheek-bones, wouldn't that offset such a disadvantage.

[sixwinged]

I don't know.

[threadthefire]

I would think so.

[sixwinged]

I'm not well-versed in things like those. Although, if you're as through as that-- punch seemed to earn, I'm sure you know your way around those things.

[stopbleepingme]

Some people. Just can't take a compliment when they hear one...

[threadthefire]

Exactly. I'm trying to help people who, frankly, need it.