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[defies_reason]

[ VIDEO ]

[The woman onscreen takes a moment to adjust the collar of a too-large men's button-down shirt-- well made, but clearly not tailored to her frame-- and runs a hand through her short silver hair before fixing clear, gray-blue eyes on the camera's lens.]

I seem to recall this coming around some months ago, [she says evenly, in an accent that might be a bit more familiar than her face.] But I expect it was only a matter of time. Inconvenient, really.

[Isaak shrugs it off.]

I find myself in need of a pair of shoes, if anyone's of a mind to be a hero. I've no idea what size. Everything else I can manage with, I think.

[ooc; replies from on_the_periphery]

Comments

[valentineluke]

Very nice, 'Isabel'.

Having gone thru the 'change' myself in the past, extra padding helps with a narrowed foot. Being shod makes for a much more pleasant walk to the shoe store to get a proper fitting pair.

[on_the_periphery]

I'd prefer Izolda, I think, if I must.

[cursedwine]

I have some shoes. Is there any sort you'd be interested in?

[on_the_periphery]

I'm rather too picky to be picky. The best I can expect is something sensible, to get me to a shop, so I can find something suitable.

[cursedwine]

No heels then.

[on_the_periphery]

I'm tall enough as is, I believe.

[cursedwine]

They also help your legs look good.

[on_the_periphery]

I am, at least, familiar with the theory.

[cursedwine]

You generally don't look at legs?

[on_the_periphery]

Believe it or not, the appeal of that aesthetic is hardly universal.

[cursedwine]

I believe it.

[on_the_periphery]

Well, then it shouldn't come as a surprise.

[cursedwine]

Nope! So, where would you like the shoes?

[Sometimes he just goes cheerfully oblivious.]

video;

[intheblanks]

[His eyes are still narrowed from making this assessment when he turns on the feed.]

Word to the wise. Don't try heels on your first day.

video;

[on_the_periphery]

[Isaak smiles, which is decidedly a tell. His smile is still very much his own.]

Speaking from experience?

video;

[intheblanks]

[He already had the woman pegged, but there's still something - nevermind.]

Ankle sprains are a bitch.

video;

[on_the_periphery]

I'd imagine.

[Do tell, doctor. They say flattery can get you anywhere. (Unless that's the problem.)]

I've good balance, you never know. I might manage.

Re: video;

[intheblanks]

[He's still grateful flattery didn't get him everywhere last time he tried.]

You might, when your centre of gravity's where it usually is.

Today, less of a guarantee. Besides-

[No, wait, scratch that.]

[on_the_periphery]

I can make it down to the front door. Building Twelve.

video;

[on_the_periphery]

[Ah, well. While he can't guarantee Chase wouldn't have regretted it, Isaak would have made sure he enjoyed it. Think on that, doctor.]

Besides?

[Don't scratch anything, he's curious. He sounds amused. In a slightly higher pitch than usual.]

Re: video;

[intheblanks]

[Chase is the one looking more awkward, which is unusual for a gender reversal curse. Then again, he's always found Isaak taking things in stride.

He tilts his head, considering the wisdom of continuing.]

Besides. If you want to try them out, don't you own the kind of place where that's not particularly gender specific.

video;

[on_the_periphery]

[There's power in making other people uncomfortable, doubly so when you've a good poker face. Isaak has had a lot of practice.

Lucky you, Chase, he laughs lightly.]

I suppose I do, at that. Although I'd have to duck the doorframes.

video;

[intheblanks]

We all have different trials in life.

[By which he means he'd love to have to duck doorframes.]

video;

[on_the_periphery]

I suppose that's so.

[Now, short men have their uses, doctor.]

video;

[intheblanks]

[Reaching low shelves?]

I'm sure I could pick you up some trainers, if you want.