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[greatestcool]

Bluebeard, sir! Sir, I've got something for you!

[The workshop is in the same condition it's been since Ryuunosuke summoned Caster; it might look like a horrific mess to most people, but it's the place Ryuunosuke feels most at home. He enters the work space, carrying a box in his arms. It's a large box but there are no bloodstains anywhere, so it's safe to say it isn't a person or parts of a person.]

We've also got a lot to do today, sir! I want to show you around! We don't really leave this place much, but you should definitely see more of Fuyuki! It's a pretty great place!

[Ryuunosuke sets the box down on the table (which is actually a table and not a table made of some poor victim) and grins widely. The box is plain with a store's logo on the top. Should Caster choose to open it, there are clothes inside. They're not anything too fancy or expensive, but they should fit (or possibly be a bit big, it's kind of hard to tell how large Caster is under that robe).]

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[monstrueux]

[Gilles is absorbed in admiring Ryuunsoke's artworks. They never cease to delight him. He's so talented! And his aesthetics are so much in line with Gilles' own. He'd never thought to find someone with whom he had so much in common...

Absorbed he might be, but it doesn't take a great deal to distract him, and at the sound of Ryuunosuke's voice, he turns at once, taking in the box in Ryuunosuke's arms. He wonders what it could be, and his curiosity compels him to approach, wide(er)-eyed.]

Hmm? Leave this place? During the day?

[It's odd to think that the idea hasn't occurred to him, of going out in daylight. It seems like so long since he's done any such thing, but he does remember the brightness, the color, the people. He's thought it a wise idea to remain hidden from their enemies, most, if not all, of whom are stronger, but when Ryuunosuke makes his suggestion so simply, it suddenly seems like a good idea. He has great magic now, does he not? He can use it to cloak his presence. He's sure the book will help him. It's just that easy for Ryuunosuke to convince him.]

I see... Yes, if you think I should experience it, then I must! I would like that, very much. This city has had much to offer me already! But--what is this?

[He opens the box, unable to resist the allure of the unknown, and he's surprised to find modern clothing within. He picks it up and turns it over in his hands, the fabric and style so different from what he's used to. He smiles, amused.]

Should I dress like you, then? And how do you think I'll look?

[It's not as if the clothes are exactly close to being like Ryuunosuke's, but he associates the general style with his Master. He does like the idea of dressing up.]

[greatestcool]

[Ryuunosuke laughs at the mental image of Caster dressed like him. Somewhere between the skinny jeans and the leopard-print shoes he just loses his ability to imagine it.]

Well, not exactly like me! These clothes should hopefully fit and they won't draw attention to you.

[...]

Maybe I should have gotten you something leopard-print though...

[Actually, wait! Ryuunosuke snaps his fingers as a thought comes to him and he reaches under his shirt to pull a necklace out. It's one he always wears with a genuine leopard fang on it. It's not something he shows off very often, but it's always with him, even if it's not around his neck.]

Here, this should do!

[He pulls it off and offers it to Caster with a wide smile.]

Oh, and I think you'll look great, sir! ...That's not to say you don't normally look great, but modern clothes should definitely be a nice change!

[monstrueux]

Well, we are artists, our dress should be individual.

[This makes perfect sense to him, and he nods. Gilles reaches out for the necklace, examining it thoughtfully, turning it in his hands.]

Ah--! I like it. The tooth of a beast. It is a fierce and fitting adornment. I shall treasure it.

[He dematerializes his magician's robes. His body is large, and was once muscular, but seems to have wasted away. He is utterly without modesty. Why should he have any? What the church taught--that was all lies, so why should he care about displaying his body? Though he does move quickly enough to dress himself in the new clothes, because he's eager to try them on. The novelty is irresistible. Having been an aristocrat, Gilles is not exactly used to putting on his own clothes, especially of such an unfamiliar type, and he has a bit of trouble, but he struggles on gamely, continuing to address Ryuunosuke cheerfully.]

You always look great, too, Ryuunosuke. [He echoes Ryuunosuke's way of speaking unconsciously, as he has a habit of doing.] Yes, soon I will be indistinguishable from the common crowd. What a fine disguise.

[Giant Frenchmen with bulging eyes tend to fit right in. Especially with the light blood spatters across his cheek and the bridge of his nose.]

[greatestcool]

[Ryuunosuke doesn't bother hiding how he stares at Caster once his clothes are removed. His head is tipped slightly to the side as he watches. He notices that Caster's having a bit of difficulty and reaches out to assist him.]

Ah, thank you! That means a lot to me!

[He grins widely and steps back once Caster's fully dressed, getting a good look at him. Sure, Caster looks a bit weird, but it shouldn't be anything that will stick out too badly! Maybe.]

Oh, you've got something on your face. Lean down, okay?

[monstrueux]

It is only the truth, Ryuunosuke.

[Gilles is grateful for the assistance and soon manages to fit his long limbs into the modern clothes. He puts the necklace around his neck, then looks down at himself, appraising. The clothing is at once a little too big for his formerly full but now gaunt frame, and a little too short for his long limbs, but he looks pleased nonetheless.]

I am quite handsome. [Well, people used to say he was handsome, once.] You have thought of everything. And am I now a true modern man, do you think?

[He leans down when asked, obediently.]

Ah--? What is it?

[greatestcool]

Yeah, you look great, sir! You've just got a little something-- there!

[Ryuunosuke wipes the blood off with his sleeve and stands back to get a better view of Caster. He grins and nods, clearly quite pleased with the sight.]

Excellent! We'll be able to go out like normal people! It'll be so much fun!