Tantus Stickypaw and the Fashion Disaster

Nepenthe

A magical little surprise that really helped with the pre-wedding jitters, and resulted in the miracle of Tantus's magnificent cake.

The bright, bell-like voice of Coraline rings in your ear, "Hey hey!"

You tell Coraline Myeras, "Bwuh."

You tell Coraline Myeras, "Hey."

The bright, bell-like voice of Coraline rings in your ear, "So, I heard that you're an -expert- in fashion...."

You tell Coraline Myeras, "This is true."

The bright, bell-like voice of Coraline rings in your ear, "...can you help my new friend here with a fashion emergency?"

You tell Coraline Myeras, "I bet I can! Who and where?"

The bright, bell-like voice of Coraline rings in your ear, "This is a whole large-scale emergency! Maybe even a Code Fuchsia!"

You tell Coraline Myeras, "Oh no, haven't experienced a Code Fuchsia since I lived in Hallifax."

The bright, bell-like voice of Coraline rings in your ear, "Would you come to the Lord Epicure's Realm? I'll pick you up there!"

[zoom to Crumland]

Below a gingerbread gateway.

This massive thoroughfare is characterised by an enormously high, arching construction. Rather than stone, the outskirts of this enormous castle seem to have been fashioned entirely from sundry edible delights. Dense bricks of golden-brown pastry form the walls and arching ceiling above, while the cobblestones underfoot are fashioned of lacquered candy in a variety of bright, merry colours, creating a nearly psychedelic pathway deeper into the keep. To the south, a massive archway grants view of a sunny hillside, over which looms a portcullis fashioned of gingerbread, thrown open to allow egress. An elegant gate fashioned of pinstriped peppermint stands closed here.

You see exits leading north and out.

You yell, "Knock knock."

Coraline Myeras exclaims to you, "Oh thank goodness!"

"Yo!" you exclaim cheerfully.

You begin to follow Coraline.

You laughingly say, "What's happening?"

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "We have someone here who doesn't even have a -favorite colour-!"

You stare blankly into space.

You twitch your muzzle in several directions, placing aside the sweet smell of your own delightful form to trace the scents of others.

You make out the scent of Eritheyl coming from a warmly-lit lounge.

You make out the scent of Coraline coming from below a gingerbread gateway.

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "And... he thinks palettes are for eating!"

You look confused and say, "Is it Eritheyl?"

Coraline Myeras says, "No, it's Tantus!"

Coraline Myeras says, "Let's go to him!"

You give a short gasp of elation.

Coraline points boldly towards the horizon and declares in a proud tone, "Onward!"

Announced by the ambrosial aroma of confectionary wonders, Eritheyl saunters leisurely in from the north amidst a flurry of sugar and spice.

Eritheyl pats you in a friendly manner.

You gambol about playfully with Eritheyl.

Coraline Myeras asks Eritheyl, "Oh, are you coming too?"

Eritheyl Ryseni asks, "To where?"

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "To help Tantus with an emergency!"

You laughingly say, "I'm solving a fashion crisis."

Ominously, Coraline Myeras whispers, "A Code Fuchsia."

Eritheyl Ryseni looks skeptical and says, "Oh dear."

Coraline nods solemnly.

You follow Coraline Myeras northeast to a brightly-lit gallery.

A brightly-lit gallery.

Warm light cascades into this chamber from no discernible source, casting bright illumination onto the glass cases that run low along the perimeter of the chamber. Within each case, the finest of confections and pastries have been displayed with great care, ranging from tarts piled high with spiralling meringue peaks to brightly-coloured macarons in pastel hues shining glossily. A tapestry hangs on the wall opposite the door behind the most grand of these displays, featuring the image of a rotund tae'dae triumphantly holding aloft a large cupcake. A sigil in the shape of a small, rectangular monolith is on the ground. Tantus Stickypaw stands to one side, eyes bright with mischief. 

You grab protectively at Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton flaps his arms madly.

You exclaim to Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Are you okay!"

Gesturing to Nepenthe, Coraline Myeras exclaims to Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "There he is! And we even brought his dad!"

Eritheyl nods solemnly.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton summarily grabs Coraline into a half-headlock and rushes her to one corner of the gallery.

You say, "Coraline said it was a Code Fuchsia."

Coraline nods solemnly to herself.

In a hushed, huddled whisper, Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims, "This is -embarrassing-! The wedding guy isn't supposed to know that I don't know how to dress up for a wedding!"

Coraline Myeras whispers to Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Oh, -he- is the wedding guy?"

Coraline Myeras says, "Oops..."

Struck with amusement, you laugh brightly.

Coraline gazes at you smiling angelically, the paragon of innocence.

You say, "No way, I'm sure the wedding guy is a loboshigaru."

Striking a showy pose, you say, "I'm the fashion guy."

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton hastily drops his arms and shuffles back into place, an abashed grin curling his muzzle. "Oh. Oh, yes, you're right!"

Nepenthe conjures a few colorful sparkles for added effect.

You ponder Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

Fur as white as powdered sugar covers the burly form of this tae'dae in a sleek and shiny coat that positively tempts with its softness. Obviously well-fed, Tantus is immediately characterised by both his tall, broad-shouldered frame and his rather prominent, rotund stomach. His eyes, bright blue, gleam with a perpetual sense of mirth and mischief, the smooth planes of his broad muzzle pulled upward into a ready smile. He is garbed in a rich purple vest, left open over his chest in what must be some small consideration to the notion that his girth will not allow it to button properly. Loose trousers of gleaming ebon silk garb his lower half, while his enormous footpaws go unshod, black claws stark against the white of his fur.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton says, "So far Miss Coraline has suggested a suit. I think that's great progress, don't you?"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton bounces up and down.

Coraline's sheepish expression quickly turns into a relieved smile as she vigorously nods in agreement.

Coraline Myeras says, "Yes, I do believe that suits are better -suited- than robes are..."

You have emoted: Nepenthe observes Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton's bare belly as he bounces.

Coraline sniggers evilly.

You say, "Hmmh, suits are good, yeah. Not strictly necessary."

You say, "It's gonna be warm in the orange grove, after all."

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton ponders the situation.

Deep in thought, Eritheyl leans his cheek on his hand.

Coraline Myeras asks, "But I've never heard of wedding -robes-... who wears robes for a wedding?"

You laughingly say to Coraline, "Wedding robes are totally a thing."

You say, "Magey types especially would probably wear robes."

Musing to himself, Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton says, "Oh, I guess that's a good point. I wouldn't want to get hot. But I don't want to look silly either. This is Important."

You nod solemnly.

Coraline nods along, but doesn't seem entirely convinced.

You say, "Hmmh, yes yes, super important."

You say to Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "I'll be wearing a suit! It's totally appropriate for the occasion."

You say, "So let's start there. Coraline said you didn't even have a favorite color."

Eritheyl Ryseni says, "Why not a nice vest and some rolled trousers? Airy, mostly formal, but can be styled casually."

Eritheyl Ryseni says, "Ooh going all in, huh."

Eritheyl mimes buttoning his jaws shut.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton says to you, "I like them all! I wouldn't want to be rude to the other colours if I had one I liked better."

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton sucks thoughtfully on his teeth.

You whistle appreciatively.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton says, "Miss Coraline suggested blue, though. What do you think?"

You look about yourself, rubbing your chin thoughtfully.

Coraline Myeras says to you, "I suggested rainbow when he said he likes all the colours, but he thinks rainbow colour is juiced from -actual- rainbows..."

You say, "Lucky for you you've got pure white fur so you can pull off any color."

You look confused and say to Coraline, "Isn't it?"

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "No, it isn't!"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton nods his head enthusiastically at you.

You snicker softly to yourself.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims to Coraline, "I told you!"

Coraline stares blankly at Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton and you.

Coraline Myeras says, "...but, but you make rainbow colour using tints..."

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton says to Coraline, "Okay, but you said he is the fashion expert and he agrees with me, so clearly someone here is in the wrong and her name is Coraline."

Nepenthe takes out a rolled up tailor's tape and discreetly begins taking Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton's measurements. "Blue's good. You don't have to juice an entire rainbow," he mutters as he stretches the tape out along the tae'dae's arm from shoulder to wrist.

You circle around Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, studying him and carefully noting aspects of his physical properties.

Coraline crosses her arms and sulks wildly.

You say, "What about an ombre blue suit jacket and trousers, a nice black shirt and vest underneath, and a rainbow pocket square."

Eritheyl ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Chiming in, Coraline Myeras exclaims, "And maybe a nice rainbow tie!"

You smile and say, "Ooh yeah."

Coraline beams broadly.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton straightens obligingly as he is measured, canting his head to one side and nodding slowly. "I think I like all of those things. Dressing up is exciting!"

Coraline nods her head enthusiastically.

Nepenthe instructs Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton to hold one end of the measuring tape against his own belly as he draws the rest of it around the tae'dae's plump middle, taking note of the measurement when he reaches his front side again.

Coraline Myeras asks, "Oh oh! And what if we pinned a flower to the lapel too?"

Coraline Myeras asks Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Do you have a favorite flower?"

(Fire Hogwash): You say, "Nep is not going to be the one sewing the suit so these measurements are for private use. :>."

You swivel your ears towards Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, listening with rapt attention.

Under her breath, Coraline Myeras says, "Please tell me you have a favorite flower..."

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton nods slowly, one paw coming up to hold the end of the tape against his belly and watching, mystified, as it encircles his broad frame. "Oh, flowers, yes! I like lilies and roses and snapdragons!" He beams, one ear flicking slightly. "Are any of those good wedding flowers, do you think?"

You laughingly say, "Beats me, I've never had a wedding."

Frowning, Coraline Myeras says, "I don't think snapdragons would go well with blue, but lilies and roses might..."

You look thoughtful and say, "Can't think of any flower that ~wouldn't~ be good for a wedding except maybe one of those carnivorous ones from the tar pits?"

A look of understanding crossing his features, Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton nods his head slowly.

Nepenthe

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton says, "I think that makes sense. Think of how much cake would be wasted if everyone brought an extra mouth to feed."

Coraline grins and nods.

You stare blankly into space.

You murmur, "Cake."

You whisper to Coraline, "I forgot to design a cake."

Coraline Myeras says, "... although, I'm bringing a Plus One for sure!"

Eritheyl nods his head at Coraline, showing his acceptance.

Coraline blinks.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton peers at you unscrupulously.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims to you, "Do you need a cake?!"

Looking from Nepenthe to Tantus, Coraline Myeras exclaims, "Oh dear, -two- emergencies!"

"Ummmm," you say uncertainly.

You look skeptical and say, "Well... I made cookies."

Coraline Myeras says, "Oh, right! Tantus might have access to all sorts of cakes!"

Coraline Myeras asks Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Don't you, Tantus?"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims, "Okay, no, we can fix each other's emergencies. Surely all of this fashion advice and measuring and colour-choosing can only be repaid by me making a FANTABULOUS cake!"

Nepenthe covers his face with one paw in embarrassment. "Gaud have mercy, what a mess," he murmurs.

You perk your ears up as an errant topic catches your interest.

Coraline beams broadly.

Coraline claps her hands together merrily.

You laughingly say, "You serious?"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims to you, "Don't worry, I am almost as good at baking as I am at eating. I know what I'm doing with that!"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton nods his head enthusiastically.

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "See, I am -excellent- at solving emergencies!"

Coraline beams broadly at herself.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims, "Okay, my turn!"

Coraline Myeras asks Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Can I help too?"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton glances to Nepenthe with a calculating air. "What kind of flavors do you like? Or not like?"

You look up into the air for divine inspiration.

You say, "I like chocolate and kafe most of all. And, um... I think if I had to pick a flavor I'm not too keen on, it's eyeballs."

You nod solemnly.

Eritheyl Ryseni says, "Good choices all around, pup."

Coraline frowns to herself, then brightens up. "Even if they're sugary eyeballs?"

Coraline nods her head enthusiastically at Eritheyl.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton nods sagely. "I know what you mean. The insides of eyeballs taste like see-water." His deadpan delivery is followed by a perk of excitement, the rotund tae'dae bouncing in place slightly as he claps his paws. "The others, though, kafe and chocolate? I can totally do that! Chocolate is my favorite, so this will be a piece of pie! Er, cake."

Eritheyl Ryseni says to Coraline, "Would those still have eyeball flavour?"

Eritheyl stares blankly at Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton.

Eritheyl plants his fists against his waist, puffs his chest out and offers a deep, hearty laugh.

Struck with amusement, you laugh brightly.

You laughingly say, "Okay that took me too long."

Coraline Myeras says to Eritheyl, "Not if they aren't -real- eyeballs, they don't..."

Eritheyl nods his head at Coraline, showing his acceptance.

Eritheyl Ryseni says to Coraline, "So those should be fine!"

Muttering to herself, Coraline Myeras says, "See-water..."

Coraline tickles Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton mercilessly!

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton giggles happily.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims, "Okay, okay, there is more to do now, but this will be so much fun!"

Coraline beams broadly.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims, "I'm going to go and ask Mister Kariv to help me with a suit, and then, Miss Coraline, I'll bother you in about a day if you want to help me make a FANTABULOUS cake!"

You give a short gasp of elation.

Coraline Myeras exclaims to Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Ooh, I'd LOVE to!"

"Nice!" you say to Coraline with an enthusiastic thumbs up.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton beams broadly.

You smile and say to Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton, "Thanks so much man."

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims to you, "I am glad my wedding gift could be a really useful one!"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton beams broadly.

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton exclaims, "Okay, stuff to do, let's do the stuff!"

Tantus Stickypaw, the Glutton points boldly towards the horizon and declares in a proud tone, "Onward!"

Patting his considerable belly in contentment, Tantus Stickypaw wanders southwestward.

Eritheyl sways back and forth.

Coraline beams broadly.

Coraline Myeras exclaims to you, "Your wedding cake is gonna be so good!"

Nepenthe touches his cheeks lightly with his fingertips and growls contentedly.

Coraline Myeras asks, "Let's go see how he makes the suit, then?"

You follow Coraline Myeras southeast to a disorderly library.

"Uhh..." you stall.

You look thoughtful and say, "Oh hey."

Aslaran by nature, Kariv Stoneclaw stands tall for his race. Warm russet fur grows short across his frame, broken by darker slashes of black and glistening highlights of gold at irregular intervals. Bright green eyes regard his surroundings through lazily drooping lids, while a blunted muzzle and long whiskers grant him an ease of expressiveness. A small tuft of fur is somewhat unkempt and messy between his rounded ears, though his overall appearance is that of one who takes great care in his grooming. A vest of worn leather is worn over a simple white shirt, sleeves rolled up to reveal altogether burly forearms. Trousers of the same leather as his vest do much to preserve his modesty, while thick-soled boots complete his ensemble. Behind him, his striped tail flicks almost restlessly, as though quite put out to remain in one place for overlong.

Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender has an air of extreme strength.

You say, "This is the cranky gardener."

Coraline nods her head enthusiastically.

Coraline Myeras says, "And the one who is going to actually make the suit..."

"Heh heh heh" you chuckle.

Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender scoffs arrogantly.

You smile impishly and say, "Well I guess I can share all the measurements I took."

Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender says, "Me? Psh. I'm no tailor."

You laughingly say to Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender, "You will be soon as Tantus gets here."

Coraline Myeras says to Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender, "I'm sure you will be an -amazing- tailor!"

Nepenthe jots down Tantus's measurements on a sheet of paper in an opulent, leather-bound brown sketchpad, tears it out, and passes it to Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender.

Coraline Myeras says, "Speaking of tailoring.. uhh..."

You say, "Unfortunately, I have to, uh..."

You whisper, "Finish writing my vows."

You cast a suspicious eye about your surroundings.

Coraline Myeras whispers to Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender, "Reckon you know how to breed giant stalks of corn?"

Coraline's eyes widen at you and she lets forth a loud "Eek!"

You look skeptical and say, "You'd think I'd be better prepared after all this time."

Coraline Myeras asks you, "You haven't written them yet?"

You exclaim to Coraline, "Well I've used up most of my good lines just sweet talking Afrit!"

You say, "He's heard em all."

Eritheyl Ryseni says, "Aww."

Coraline Myeras says to you, "I wrote my vows as poetry..."

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "It worked because I never write poetry otherwise!"

You nod your head at Coraline.

You laughingly say, "Yeah, totally singing mine."

Coraline beams broadly.

Coraline Myeras exclaims, "Can't wait to hear it!"

You hop about the area madly.

You exclaim, "Gotta get to work!"

Comprehension flashes across Coraline's face.

You exclaim to Kariv Stoneclaw, the Tender, "Good luck dude!"

"See you later!" you say as you wave furiously.

Nepenthe

Wow, thanks for the formatting, forums. 

Parhelion

Tantus has certainly come a long way from the tae'dae that looked like he had run full tilt into a candy shop and had half of it stick to his fur on the way out

Mysrai

The Gaudiguch Tae'dae squad is my favourite. This was very cute to read!

Crumkane

Tantus has turned out to be my very favourite unexpected perk of getting to play Crumkane. I'm so terribly glad he's gotten such a good reception!

Coraline

Tantus is so precious! I wasn't expecting him to suddenly start speaking as I was designing next to him. His outfit ended up being so good, and oh my goodness the cake was breathtaking!!

Nepenthe

Yeah that was a really, really wonderful surprise. I'll be posting wedding logs later so Tantus's suit and the cake will for sure get another shoutout. ;_;