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[At first, it's difficult to see what's going on. The video feed that flips on shows a manicured hand with short, tidy nails and the camera angle is moving. At last, the camera stops moving around and Quinn can be seen. Bulla's voice is in the background.]

Okay, I think I've got it.

[The sound of footsteps can be heard as Bulla moves to join her friend.]

[Quinn smiles brightly for the camera, very much in her element. She's so excited she could explode (except not literally because ewwww)]

Hello, Luceti! This is Quinn Morgendorffer and Bulla Brief, and do we have an exciting offer for you!

[Bulla's quite excited as well. They'd been planning this for a while and now they're ready to unveil Fashion Club to the general public of Luceti. Of course, this had involved dressing their best. They could hardly promote Fashion Club without looking fashionable themselves, after all.]

We are proud to present Fashion Club. Do you enjoy dressing your best? Are you looking for some fashion tips? Fashion Club is here for you!

We'll tell you what's hot and what's not, the right colors for your skin tone, the best hairstyles, and of course, the art of accessorizing! And what's more, if you're just as interested in helping the fashion-challenged as we are, we have plenty of openings!

[She's not going to insist on rigid auditions and rules the way Sandi did. As long as someone has a basic sense of style and plenty of enthusiasm, they're fine in her book.]

Aside from giving the fashionably-inclined a place to meet and socialize, Fashion Club will also be offering free advice and makeovers. If you have a special occasion, like a formal event or a date coming up, come to us! We'll make sure you look your absolute best.

[Which is part of why Bulla's glad she talked to her mother about having meetings at the salon. Then they've got the equipment there for the works.]

So come join us at the Pearl Eden salon today!

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Who's joking? You wouldn't let someone wear a sari and call it Japanese, would you?

[The question seems to catch her off guard.]

Um...I don't know. Whenever I go see him, I suppose...

...It does?

[Strange, she's never had any problems. She's been able to wash out stains before, or replace her clothes if it was too much.]

...What should I wear then?

Well, robes like that aren't always so practical. I suggest clothes that are easier to move in, or show off your cute figure! But not too much, there's sexy and then there's trampy.

[Bright purple?]

How bright, exactly? There's different degrees of "bright".

Oh...didn't think of that. Um, maybe Bulla and I should look for magazines about foreign fashions!

[She puts a foot forward.]

This is easy to move in...

[She can't say anything about the sexy vs. trampy thing, though...]

You'd better find out what sari and kimono are in this season, too.

VERY bright! Fuchsia bright! It needs to POP, my dear!

[At "pop", Effie moves her hands in a fireworksy-explosiony sort of gesture. Pop.]

Really? You can get around without tripping over it?

Yes. I have fought many battles in this...

[She gestures to the default gown that she's currently wearing.]

I like the freedom of movement.

...oh, you didn't schedule anything?

[Blinks.]

That's okay. We can help you anyway. I was just trying to figure out a time frame.

We can work with bright purple, I think. At least for colour accents.

[Bulla returns from a supply run and she's glad that she had time to see Effie's hair before approaching. That's number one on Bulla's mental list of things to make over. Colour preferences are easily accommodated.]

Let's start with a shampoo and blow dry, shall we? Maybe a nice, soothing face mask, too.

Yes! That's perfect, bright purple all over is just too much but it makes a wonderful accent. [Quinn will just go get the shampoo and the facial masks for Bulla~]

Oh, so you're used to it? Well...that's good, I guess. But it's also good to change it up now and then! Try a short skirt, or a pair of pants!

Ohhhh, a face mask! You know, this is truly the most civilized experience I've had since being home in the Capitol!

[Effie chooses a shampoo chair and sits.]

It's lovely, really.

Right...

And you'll have to decide what era should be represented as American clothes.

And you'll have to find out all about fashion on the planets half these people say they're from.

[Yep, gonna be enjoying this.]

You did things like this back home all the time, then?

...right. [Oh, dear. THIS Fashion Club is going to involve way more work than the old one. And worse? Quinn is actually a little excited about having to work that hard.]

[Quinn enjoying it takes the fun out of tormenting her by overwhelming her, and Daria can't have that.]

You have people recruited to help you, don't you?

If we're all stuck here, we might as well find things to do. Although what Luceti really needs is a shopping mall.

[The only thing she can say that's good about having a limited wardrobe is that she's learning to be more choosy and to pick out items that will match with multiple things so that she can mix and match more. Of course, just about anything is limited when one's walk-in closet is larger than some people's bedrooms.

She begins to run the water, testing it with her hand to make sure it's warm enough to be comfortable before taking the shampoo and facial masks.]

Would you prefer an exfoliating or moisturizing mask?

Both.

[A 33-year-old woman can't be too careful.]

And yes -- skin treatments were simply a social must in the Capitol. Part of one's routine, as much as one could work it in.

Well...I've got the party to handle right now, but...Well, next time you have a meeting, I'll like, totally come by and see what's up!

I guess it would be good to do something new...

[After all, she's a fashionable young lady! She can't let all the cool trends leave her behind! ...Even if she does kind of like what she's wearing...]

Okay, then! I'll do it! So should I come to the next meeting, then, or...?

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