[VIDEO] Dressed to impress

[airshipswank]

[ Literature and fencing can only quench a duke's boredom for so long and even Buckingham's daily dose of gossip over the network can't sustain him forever, especially when none of it ever revolves around him.

So today is the day he finally dignifies Master Kurt's Christmas present with more than a passing glance. Network! Behold, His Grace in all his Dolce & Gabbana glory, posing elegantly in front of a large mirror.

(Something to the tune of this, should you need help imagining the duke without his usual attire of sparkly fabulousness.)

His communication device shows the view from a nearby table, although it's hard to say if Buckingham is unaware of the transmission or if he simply doesn't care to end it. ]

...mhh, certainly something about the cut, and this fabric... ah, but the colour is... so awfully plain...

[ He sighs and keeps pondering the suit's appeal. It's so dreadfully difficult to judge the base merit of clothing if your radiant beauty is bound to make everything look magnificent. ]

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[itsahotone]

[Ugh, how is Santana supposed to not sleep with him when he's all...looking good? SO LAME.

So in a very different tag-reaction than that other thread, Santana will now send Buckingham a lovely video of a wolf-whistle.

That is all.]

[airshipswank]

[ Gasp! What an utterly crude, shameless and objectifying display!

...Feel free to continue. ]

Suppose the dress is... to your liking?

[ He slowly turns his head to look back at the camera. ]

[itsahotone]

[She shrugs, but continues to check him out.]

You look good in guy's clothes.

[Poor Buckingham. Santana will just never grasp the beauty and importance of your usual-wear, will she.]

[airshipswank]

[ A remark that goes ignored. It's a tragedy.

Still, one or two steps closer, for Santana's viewing pleasure. ]

I take it this is more customary for your time?

[ Master Kurt did say as much, at least. ]

[itsahotone]

Not for every day, but yeah.

How'd you even get it?

[airshipswank]

A kind gift from the last Christmas season.

[ And what a remarkable fit, but don't take his word for it. Have some more posing to confirm! ]

[itsahotone]

Huh.

[She has her suspicions on who would gift such a thing. But no matter! She twirls a finger.]

So spin for me, let me see the whole thing.

[airshipswank]

[ Excuse me? His Grace does not spin on command for just anyone, certainly not unless they can offer prestige, wealth or sexual favo--

In finest catwalk manner Buckingham showcases his novelty suit from all sides, rounding the display off with a bow. ]

Your verdict?

[itsahotone]

[Santana claps a little.]

Your ass looks great.

[ ♥ ]

[airshipswank]

[ Now that is just shocking. Shocking, vulgar and completely and utterly true.

Buckingham clicks his tongue. ]

Manners, Miss Santana.

[ Give him a moment to recover from his clearly visible outrage over this lack of sophistication.

...

Okay, we're good. ]

Perhaps... a word on the suit itself?

[itsahotone]

It was a compliment; what's the problem?

[I mean, seriously. Compliments are the very foundation of manners, aren't they??]

It's a nice change from your usual stuff. Fits nice.

...Do you know anyone named Kurt?

[airshipswank]

Discretion is the problem and I... would advise that there is a time and place, but perhaps the future is... not the right time for it anymore.

[ A casual shrug. Not so bad a thought, really. Nothing should stand between Buckingham and anybody's urges to express how wonderful they believe him to be. But we digress... ]

...Master Kurt you say? Why, this ensemble was his idea.

[itsahotone]

Perhaps.

[Smirkity smirk. Aaaand that blends nicely into her...rolling her eyes.]

I knew it. This reeks of Hummel. I'm impressed you actually tried it on, though.

[airshipswank]

I take it you are acquainted?

[ Buckingham's verdict on how to take any of what she just said is still pending. Meanwhile: ]

...And why not? Anything I put on after the last event outdoors can only be a significant improvement.

[itsahotone]

Yeah, we're from the same place and everything. He's like a younger, modern, gayer version of you.

[You know. Even gayer, which is saying something.]

[airshipswank]

Such a charming young man, isn't he?

[ And that comparison would explain it, of course. Only... gayer? Buckingham shall have her know that those colourful frills were perfectly manly back in the old days, thank you very much. ]

Though I can scarcely imagine what he did to earn such... dispraise, unless he made the mistake of asking for a manservant as well.

[ ...The frequent sexual intercourse with men perhaps less so, but Buckingham has yet to be informed of the future's steps towards openly accepting those other orientations and as such it is his civic duty to act mildly affronted on Master Kurt's and his own behalf. ]

i should not be awake sobbbb

[itsahotone]

[She raises an eyebrow; she's a little surprised that he even picked up that the use of ~gayer~ could be an insult.

Which, okay, it kinda was in this case, but in a mostly friendly way.]

I would love to hear him ask for that, but no. He's just...super gay. Didn't really mean it in distaste or whatever; more like a fact.

[airshipswank]

[ Oh, but you see, in his time and age being accused of such intimacy with another man can be nothing but an insult. Vicious slander, brazen mockery, why, an audacious affront to a man's very manliness!

...Buckingham never did quite share the sentiment and certainly not the outrage. Nevertheless he has yet to interpret the intention behind the word in any other way. ]

A fact you seem... quite certain of.

[ More things that don't exist in his time and age: The concept of having a sexual orientation. And coming out. ]

[itsahotone]

[HEAVY SIGH. God, Buckingham, what a weirdo.]

Uh, yeah. Considering he's gay, I think it's kinda okay for me to call it a fact. What's the issue here?

[airshipswank]

[ To Buckingham the issue is quite clear, surely nobody in their right mind would proclaim such preferences and so it must be Santana's verdict that-- Well, what? More of Miss Santana's strange crassness or peculiar greetings of the future? Oh, how he loathes feeling out of the loop. ]

...A mere misunderstanding, I suppose. Let us waste no more time on it.

[ ~SMILE~ ]

Ahh, but tell me, why did you inquire... about Master Kurt?

[itsahotone]

[Good question! I don't rememb--ah, yes, that was it.]

Your fancy outfit there just really looks like his handiwork. I took a guess.

[airshipswank]

A compliment to his taste then.

[ A young Buckingham? Clearly, to think that his sense of fashion could be anything but impeccable is impossible to imagine. ]

You would recommend I wear the likes of it more often, I suppose?

[itsahotone]

I doubt anyone around would mind.

[Wink wink.]

[airshipswank]

Best to remember that, eh?

[ Nudge nudge ]

Though I believe I shall retire it for the day.

[ He casually unbuttons the suit. ]

If you will excuse me...

[ Subtitle: Unless Santana would like to help him retire the clothes... ]

[itsahotone]

[Not this time, sorry. Maybe when he has more boob, though!

I mean.]

If you must. I'll just go so I can remember this magical moment.]

[airshipswank]

[ Tragic.

Buckingham braves the bitter disappointment (*DRAMATIC SIGH*) with a friendly smile and a curt bow before turning the transmission off. ]

[chicgenerosity]

[Did someone mention fabric? Rarity's ears perk up.]

Are you in need of fashion advice?

[Perhaps he isn't... perhaps he's merely musing to himself. But Rarity's not going to miss out on what could be a lovely opportunity.]

1/2

[airshipswank]

[ Advice? Ohoho, that is very nearly as rich as Buckingham himself, no, the duke dictates fashion. It's others who shall need advice on how to best follow his glorious example.

...Though he is not opposed to someone agreeing with his views. Or amusing himself with how wrong others can be. ]

I--

2/2

[airshipswank]

[ But when he turns around he falters, seeing just who... or rather what this advice is coming from ]

...had no idea ungulates were inclined to wear clothing, much less offer advice on it.

[ So far the thought is amusing and Buckingham shows himself curious rather than indignant. ]

[chicgenerosity]

Ungulates?

[What an ugly word.]

I much prefer the word ponies, and yes, in fact, we do wear clothing.

[airshipswank]

Oh? Not a habit we encounter in my world, but I suppose neither... is the speech.

[ He takes one or two slow steps forward, trying to decide on his reaction.

The verdict is a smile. For now. ]

My apologies then.

[ Live and learn, Rochefort. Live and learn.

...Oh, wait. You didn't. ]

...Ah, but then you must carry names as well, Miss...?

[ If a Miss it even is. Buckingham suspects that the usual method of making sure would be unwelcome here. ]

Wow, I'm so sorry I'm late to this post ;o;

[thisisherson]

[You really can't keep anything from Kurt. Especially when you're trying on something he gave you.]

I knew that cut was going to flatter you. You look so modern that I almost didn't recognize you for a moment.

[That's a lie. He'd recognize Dolce & Gabbana anywhere. But it's still different seeing him so out of his fashion element.]

Yes, but ~fashionably~ late!

[airshipswank]

Oh? But then it won't do at all, why... recognition is so important.

[ Buckingham steps into pose, chuckling. ]

I jest, of course. It has been quite... the novelty and an exquisite gift.