[Rise definitely doesn't mind, does she. Naoto did mention earlier that she's only worked with the basics, but that's pretty much a lie. It wouldn't be completely accurate to say that, for most of her life, Naoto pretended to be a guy – it wasn't pretending so much as her not going out of her way to correct people when they assumed. Nowadays, she doesn't try to hide her femininity as much, but she doesn't draw attention to it, either.]
I haven't had much opportunity to learn before now, I suppose.
[That's all she'll admit to on that subject. Incidentally, Rise's compliments are making Naoto's face a bit pink, too; they're very kind, especially coming from somebody with Rise's looks. That, and Naoto has always known Rise to be genuine when it comes to expressing her opinion.
Naoto feels like she doesn't have much of an eye for this, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Her eyes flick between her own face in the mirror and the different shades, and she tries the one she thinks best matches Rise's suggestion. She rubs some onto her palm and holds it up next to her cheek for Rise to judge.]
Hmm... [ she leans in a bit closer, only half- under the guise of comparing skin tone, then nods seriously. ] That would work. Anyway, it's foundation. As long as you don't go too crazy, it'll blend or you could take it off later.
You can put it on with brushes or sponges but as long as you wash your hands... [ ah, maybe she just wants to have an excuse to touch naoto's face. she's not in the habit of denying herself. she delicately applies a bit of the shade to naoto's cheeks, forehead, chin, brushes it out to blend with her fingertips, carefully, smoothing it until it looks natural. almost as naturally pretty as naoto always is. ]
[Naoto continues to do a good job keeping still for her. Mentally she kind of even hypes herself up for it, because she doesn't want to bother Rise at all during this process. And, uh… well, it's harder than she thought it was going to be (not because it's uncomfortable) but she totally manages.
Again, touching her face is a Rise-only privilege. Also if it happens again, for some other reason, Naoto totally wouldn't hate it. Once Rise is finished, she gives herself another hard look in the mirror. So serious about this. Like with everything.]
What's next? I recall you mentioned something about eyeshadow, although…
[She trails off. Is there any reason for her to have reservations about eyeshadow? Not really.]
Have you tried any before? [ maybe not while she was presenting as male in the force, but maybe before that or afterwards. ] It'll look nice. You definitely don't have to go overboard with it, just a subtle touch-up would bring out your dark and mysterious side. [ ... okay, even saying that makes her giggle a little. she can't take herself absolutely seriously all the time, too, even if she does mean it to an extent. ]
But! On the other hand, it's your call what color you'd like or anything.
[ aaand out comes her palette. rise clearly uses the lighter and more colorful shades, as evidenced by the dwindling supply in those hues. it might just be obvious that she's imagining naoto using, say, lime green and trying not to laugh. ]
I'm afraid not. [If she was doing this by herself, she'd have no idea where to start. Also, she can't hold it against Rise (too much) for giggling – though there's some definite allure to having a mysterious side, but dark? Naoto clears her throat.]
Do you think a detective should have a dark side?
[She's stalling. Who knew there were going to be so many choices involved in this process? Naoto looks over the palette like it's a test that she forgot to study for. She'll just, uh, wait for Rise to answer that question before deciding.]
Yeah, dark and broody private eyes are just the thing! Like, you know, those film noir types? [ she snaps her fingers. ] You could be the handsome and smoldering detective and I could be the femme fatale sweeping in with an offer you can't refuse, or... however it goes. [ ..... she might be mixing up her genres. ]
Only in this case, you'd be a handsome and beautiful detective with killer eyeshadow. It's perfect. [ there, clearly flawless logic. ]
[Are there detectives in The Godfather? If there are, they probably die or get tortured or something. Naoto doesn't know, either, so she can't correct her even she wanted to. And she doesn't want to, because Rise's cheerfulness and enthusiasm has a way of discouraging Naoto from being a grumpy pedant.]
I believe "an offer you can't refuse" is spoken along the lines of a threat.
[Orrrrrr not. Except Naoto says it with a smile, to show that she's not grumpy and still likes the idea.] So, er… that dark blue, maybe? Or straight black? [She should probably be more decisive, but Rise is going to be the one that has to look at her all night.]
Oh yeah? In that case, you'd better not refuse my offer to make you gorgeous. [ ...... she might not entirely get the point of threatening naoto with something like this. ]
Black is classic, but I feel like blue is definitely your color... [ she selects it for her, because in the end rise does gravitate towards color more than monochrome after all. she deliberates over brushes for a moment, cocking her head and peering thoughtfully at naoto's face as she considers the best application. ] You have great eyelashes, too... I'll shadow it just a little beyond the upper lid so it kind of matches with the edge of your lashes, all right? You'll look great, promise~
… Wait, so should she close her eyes for this? That doesn't make sense, though, because how do people put eyeshadow on themselves if they have their eyes closed? Makes no sense, she's not going to ask that – she'll just keep holding still instead and await instructions as needed.]
There's nobody I would trust more with this, Rise-san. I'm lucky to have a friend that's willing to help out an amateur.
Well, I think it would be cute if you learned how to make yourself look pretty. I mean, you don't have to since you always looks nice, and maybe you're not interested... [ she might just be just rambling a little out of slight nervous happiness while doing naoto's eyeshadow, but luckily her hands are steady enough. she has decent multitasking when it comes to make-up. ] But it feels nice to put a little effort into something like this. And you'll feel like you look nice, too. If that makes sense. [ ... being this close to naoto is. distracting. that's her excuse. but she'll finish up eyeshadow without much incident, at least. ]
[Naoto isn't about to judge her for rambling, especially while she's doing her a favor. She listens, and then she almost blows it by nodding, but manages to catch herself.]
It does. Typically, the more work I put into a case, the more satisfying it is to solve. That and it is a nice feeling to be acknowledged for your work.
… Of course, it can be frustrating, because the result doesn't always match the effort, and justice isn't always realized. Although I suppose all of that isn't unique to being a detective.
Riiight? You get what I mean! Putting effort into things makes it satisfying~
Of course, making sure the end result turns out nicely makes it even more so. I guess that's more important with your work than mine, but...
Look, ta-da~ [ she brushes at naoto's eyelid carefully, peers at her with the air of a chef examining a final garnish or something, and then beams and draws back and offers the mirror for naoto to admire.
she'd probably like to do even more makeup, but she thinks that this is a good start. she wouldn't want to go crazy on naoto and scare her off or anything, but she did try her best and she thinks the end result pays off. ]
[Naoto tilts her neck a bit back and forth, then grins at her own reflection. It's just the right amount – definitely different than what she's used to, but in a good way.]
Kill it? I wonder…
[Back to that. She's not sure she even wants to get hit on that much, but hell, getting a few free drinks might help her confidence when it comes to flirting and such. Still, if the look has Rises approval, then that's already a victory.]
Speaking of end results that turn out nicely, however, this certainly counts. I think it looks great, although I can't say I'm very qualified to judge.
Aw, anyone's qualified to judge! You don't have to be some fashion expert to know when something looks nice, right? All you have to do is have eyes! [ ... she says, as an idol, whose entire job revolves around fashion and looks.
but she does believe this, too. ]
And I, personally, think you look stunning. Even more so~
[Naoto then smiles shyly at the compliment.] Thank you again. Now I believe I'm all set. [Unless Rise remembers and is adamant about the modified lingerie; Naoto isn't gonna go out of the way to remind her, sadly.]
If you'd like me to help you get ready, I offer my services.
[ luckily for the both of them, it slips her mind... ]
Mm, I can get ready in a hot second. Unless you'd like to help me pick an outfit? [ hmm... she turns back to her clothesrack. they're full of idol outfits, but there are certainly dresses for of the more bar-hopping persuasion in a variety of colors, designs, cuts... well, most would be rather low-cut and high-waisted, but she has a brand to maintain. ]
[She has quite a few outfits, doesn't she? Naoto wonders how Rise is ever able to pick anything to wear in a reasonable amount of time. Naoto doesn't want to back out of helping her pick, though, after she offered.
Choice, choices.]
If you wear something bright, then we'll be in contrast. [Her eyes stop on a red dress that doesn't seem too risqué at a glance.] Contrast can create a pleasing aesthetic, though. Or so I hear.
It certainly can. [ and she can definitely follow naoto's gaze on that little red number. ah... if naoto might like it, that's the important thing. she delicately plucks it from the rack, as if just happening to decide upon it by chance, herself. ] Say, you can be the cool sophisticated beauty and I can be the cute firecracker! Hmm, I can do something with a look like this... [ and she starts to undo her hair and slip out of her current dress, multitasking and stripping.
right in front of naoto, but she has moderately cute underthings on, so what's the deal?... she's definitely not trying to sneak a peak at how naoto might react, either. ]
[It happens fast enough that Naoto isn't quite, uh, prepared. The one thing that's pretty certain: she's going to be more embarrassed about it than Rise is. Face flushed, Naoto instinctively looks away, showing sudden interest in some of the other dresses.
But she always doesn't want to overreact, so she glances back at Rise after a few seconds, attempting to play it cool but mostly still failing.]
Aw, aren't you a sweet-talker now? [ kyaa kyaa, a compliment from naoto... she kind of wishes she could record it for posterity, but it might not be good for her heart. as it is, she slips a little doing her zip up the back of her dress, and the zipper catches, skips a few teeth, goes misaligned.
... she vainly tries to do it up herself, frowning as it doesn't quite zip up. ]
[Ah, zippers. So treacherous. Naoto is able to forget that she's embarrassed, momentarily, and leans in close to inspect the damage. It's not so bad, right now, but there's potential to make it worse.]
I should have helped you to begin with. Here, let's see what I can do…
[It's not rocket science, right? Even if Rise's bare shoulders are distracting. And her back. She tugs at it, not too hard, and after some effort she's able to slide it down to the starting position on one side. From there, she zips it back up, nice and even this time.]
[ she tenses up a little at the feeling of naoto's hands at her bare back--well, she's wearing a bra, and she supposes the rest of the dress even if it's not fully zipped up but. close enough. it's hard having a hot friend...
she just sits stiffly straight until naoto zips her up, then lets out a slightly shaky breath. ]
Ah... thanks. You saved me. My hero~ [ her face is only a little red, hopefully. ]
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I haven't had much opportunity to learn before now, I suppose.
[That's all she'll admit to on that subject. Incidentally, Rise's compliments are making Naoto's face a bit pink, too; they're very kind, especially coming from somebody with Rise's looks. That, and Naoto has always known Rise to be genuine when it comes to expressing her opinion.
Naoto feels like she doesn't have much of an eye for this, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. Her eyes flick between her own face in the mirror and the different shades, and she tries the one she thinks best matches Rise's suggestion. She rubs some onto her palm and holds it up next to her cheek for Rise to judge.]
What do you think?
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You can put it on with brushes or sponges but as long as you wash your hands... [ ah, maybe she just wants to have an excuse to touch naoto's face. she's not in the habit of denying herself. she delicately applies a bit of the shade to naoto's cheeks, forehead, chin, brushes it out to blend with her fingertips, carefully, smoothing it until it looks natural. almost as naturally pretty as naoto always is. ]
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Again, touching her face is a Rise-only privilege. Also if it happens again, for some other reason, Naoto totally wouldn't hate it. Once Rise is finished, she gives herself another hard look in the mirror. So serious about this.
Like with everything.]What's next? I recall you mentioned something about eyeshadow, although…
[She trails off. Is there any reason for her to have reservations about eyeshadow? Not really.]
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But! On the other hand, it's your call what color you'd like or anything.
[ aaand out comes her palette. rise clearly uses the lighter and more colorful shades, as evidenced by the dwindling supply in those hues. it might just be obvious that she's imagining naoto using, say, lime green and trying not to laugh. ]
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Do you think a detective should have a dark side?
[She's stalling. Who knew there were going to be so many choices involved in this process? Naoto looks over the palette like it's a test that she forgot to study for. She'll just, uh, wait for Rise to answer that question before deciding.]
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Only in this case, you'd be a handsome and beautiful detective with killer eyeshadow. It's perfect. [ there, clearly flawless logic. ]
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I believe "an offer you can't refuse" is spoken along the lines of a threat.
[Orrrrrr not. Except Naoto says it with a smile, to show that she's not grumpy and still likes the idea.] So, er… that dark blue, maybe? Or straight black? [She should probably be more decisive, but Rise is going to be the one that has to look at her all night.]
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Black is classic, but I feel like blue is definitely your color... [ she selects it for her, because in the end rise does gravitate towards color more than monochrome after all. she deliberates over brushes for a moment, cocking her head and peering thoughtfully at naoto's face as she considers the best application. ] You have great eyelashes, too... I'll shadow it just a little beyond the upper lid so it kind of matches with the edge of your lashes, all right? You'll look great, promise~
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… Wait, so should she close her eyes for this? That doesn't make sense, though, because how do people put eyeshadow on themselves if they have their eyes closed? Makes no sense, she's not going to ask that – she'll just keep holding still instead and await instructions as needed.]
There's nobody I would trust more with this, Rise-san. I'm lucky to have a friend that's willing to help out an amateur.
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Well, I think it would be cute if you learned how to make yourself look pretty. I mean, you don't have to since you always looks nice, and maybe you're not interested... [ she might just be just rambling a little out of slight nervous happiness while doing naoto's eyeshadow, but luckily her hands are steady enough. she has decent multitasking when it comes to make-up. ] But it feels nice to put a little effort into something like this. And you'll feel like you look nice, too. If that makes sense. [ ... being this close to naoto is. distracting. that's her excuse. but she'll finish up eyeshadow without much incident, at least. ]
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It does. Typically, the more work I put into a case, the more satisfying it is to solve. That and it is a nice feeling to be acknowledged for your work.
… Of course, it can be frustrating, because the result doesn't always match the effort, and justice isn't always realized. Although I suppose all of that isn't unique to being a detective.
[There, she can ramble a little back at her.]
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Of course, making sure the end result turns out nicely makes it even more so. I guess that's more important with your work than mine, but...
Look, ta-da~ [ she brushes at naoto's eyelid carefully, peers at her with the air of a chef examining a final garnish or something, and then beams and draws back and offers the mirror for naoto to admire.
she'd probably like to do even more makeup, but she thinks that this is a good start. she wouldn't want to go crazy on naoto and scare her off or anything, but she did try her best and she thinks the end result pays off. ]
You're gonna kill it in the bar!
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Kill it? I wonder…
[Back to that. She's not sure she even wants to get hit on that much, but hell, getting a few free drinks might help her confidence when it comes to flirting and such. Still, if the look has Rises approval, then that's already a victory.]
Speaking of end results that turn out nicely, however, this certainly counts. I think it looks great, although I can't say I'm very qualified to judge.
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but she does believe this, too. ]
And I, personally, think you look stunning. Even more so~
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You're right. I ought to be less self-conscious.
[Naoto then smiles shyly at the compliment.] Thank you again. Now I believe I'm all set. [Unless Rise remembers and is adamant about the modified lingerie; Naoto isn't gonna go out of the way to remind her, sadly.]
If you'd like me to help you get ready, I offer my services.
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Mm, I can get ready in a hot second. Unless you'd like to help me pick an outfit? [ hmm... she turns back to her clothesrack. they're full of idol outfits, but there are certainly dresses for of the more bar-hopping persuasion in a variety of colors, designs, cuts... well, most would be rather low-cut and high-waisted, but she has a brand to maintain. ]
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Choice, choices.]
If you wear something bright, then we'll be in contrast. [Her eyes stop on a red dress that doesn't seem too risqué at a glance.] Contrast can create a pleasing aesthetic, though. Or so I hear.
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right in front of naoto, but she has moderately cute underthings on, so what's the deal?... she's definitely not trying to sneak a peak at how naoto might react, either. ]
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[It happens fast enough that Naoto isn't quite, uh, prepared. The one thing that's pretty certain: she's going to be more embarrassed about it than Rise is. Face flushed, Naoto instinctively looks away, showing sudden interest in some of the other dresses.
But she always doesn't want to overreact, so she glances back at Rise after a few seconds, attempting to play it cool but mostly still failing.]
I'm certain you'll look stunning.
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... she vainly tries to do it up herself, frowning as it doesn't quite zip up. ]
Oh no, don't tell me...
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I should have helped you to begin with. Here, let's see what I can do…
[It's not rocket science, right?
Even if Rise's bare shoulders are distracting. And her back.She tugs at it, not too hard, and after some effort she's able to slide it down to the starting position on one side. From there, she zips it back up, nice and even this time.]There we go.
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she just sits stiffly straight until naoto zips her up, then lets out a slightly shaky breath. ]
Ah... thanks. You saved me. My hero~ [ her face is only a little red, hopefully. ]