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[ The video clicks on to a redhead in pleather, fussing as she hot-glues part of the white design on her catsuit back into place (she could sew it, sure, but that's too much effort for a single day of suffering). Verity also isn't wearing her glasses and the hair isn't hers, a wig mimicking her friend's. ]

Since I'm already in Heropa to help clean up for the weekend, I figured I'd go to that convention getting advertised. [ That explains the mostly-finished cosplay, then. ] Just wanted to toss out a disclaimer in case someone thinks I actually might be Lorelei on the way to or from the nerd gala, out of context, and feels like exacting revenge for whatever. [ Lor's shady, this is the truth. Even her pals admit it with a straight face. ] I go splat very easily, unlike a certain lady I know.

[ Cosplaying a bro? Yes. Easiest option for a human lie detector, since she knows Lorelei's awesome powers are real. ]

Is anyone else going for a breather and who will you be dressed as? I'm half-blind like this, you'll have to come find me.

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[selfequipped]

You're actually dressing up?

[After her bit about Loki and his nerdy keychains that he could have had, Kate's a little surprised by this development.]

I didn't take you for the type.

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[ Her chuckle is quiet, not self-deprecating in the least but something obtuse and old. A little weathered. ]

It's just for fun, a bit of dressing up. Do I give off the impression I grind my teeth all the time?

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[flightsuit]

Is that the swooning girl?

[As he recalls from their conversation. The video's at a bit of an angle towards the ceiling, but the tip of a set of golden horns can be seen as Hiccup works on touching up something out of sight.]

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[ Snorting when she catches a glimpse of those horns. ]

Yeah, although if she were here she'd want a better title than that. Are you making ... Are those —?

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[girlwithout]

[Amused-looking Rikki is amused.] I'm going, but I wasn't planning on dressing up as anyone.

[She is planning to score some Captain America merch if she can.]

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Neither was I but it's only for an afternoon, then I'll throw myself head-first into a shower for five hours. Do you want me to keep an eye out for anything for you, if I come across stuff?

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[brushoff]

[ BLATANT STARING AT HER BOOBS ]

Well obviously I'm going. As for dressing up...I never really thought about that. Probably not, though—it'd be a bit too short notice for anyone I want to dress up as, anyway.

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[ Saturday is going to be A Time, clearly. ]

Hey, Eyes McGee. [ JUST GONNA WAIT until he meets her eyes, then she'll be nodding down at her chest. ] You realize that's at least fifty percent fake, right?

[ Loves you, Lorelei, but damn. So many fillets. ]

[selfimage]

We are definitely cosplaying now. If anyone asks, you could give them the full-on heist story. A second hand account is as good as any if you fiddle with the story right.

She'd argue the details, I'm sure.

[ and, well, Lorelei wasn't here to make commentary. ]

Next time we'll get you a purple dress. Plenty of fringe. Did I ever tell you about that?

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I'm not wearing fringe for you, the public, or to save existence itself. Did you know Hiccup is cosplaying you?

[ Cackle? Ahwww? She's somewhere in between. ]

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[corviform]

Lorelei?

[ Loki tells him nothing!! Also that feels like too much boobage, so he's just going to set his communicator down so he doesn't have to see. It feels kind of creepy.

Then again he probably blushes at the sight of ankles. ]

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[ God bless you, Gil. ]

A friend from home, she's sweet.

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[belegurth]

I was thinking of going.

[He definitely appreciates the outfit but that he'll keep to himself.]

I had not thought to dress up, however. Is that the custom for these events?

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[ He's all sparkly and pretty and galaxyish, it's such a nice change from Dorian Corpseface that she visibly relaxes to see him. ]

Mostly, sure. Go as whatever you want, I'll meet up with you there one way or another.

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[glowsferatu]

[ well someone's working on finishing a costume, but like hell she's spoiling it to the network. you guys gotta wait for the con to get your grand reveal of toothiannie. ]

Is there anyone here who actually knows who your Lorelei is? Certainly isn't a look I recognize.

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[ She'll find you, Kanaya! Toothiwhatty, you're on the List. ]

She took great relish in relating to me how notorious she's been, I'm just covering my bases.

[notyourfathersosborn]

Oh, I didn't know there was a convention coming up. That sounds like fun.

It's a really nice costume. [He makes a point of looking directly at her face when he says it so she doesn't get the wrong idea. Honestly "nicely constructed costume" is the only thought going through his mind right now, but he's aware how easily that could be misconstrued.]

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[daughteroftheoriginal]

[And just after she replied to it herself, it occurs to her to check who else replied- which results in her going over to bother him. Way easier in person!]

I saw what you replied to.

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[ Squinting at that ID tag. Really squinting. ]

Thanks, I ... glued it together myself.

[ What is sewing. ]

[selfimage]

[ this definitely gets a second glance from Loki, too. ]

As long as you keep the weekend open you don't have to miss the opportunity of being crushed by imPort fanatics.

[ shut up Loki, you're totally going. ]

[daughteroftheoriginal]

They're actually going to do one of those things?

[Wow.]

I was getting the idea that the whole ImPort thing was big, I just didn't realize it was that big.

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Apparently! Thought I may as well tag along for a few hours on the Saturday. [ Anything longer and she doesn't trust herself not to snap at people. ] It's probably going to be a 'dip in, dip out' kind of thing if way too many people attend.

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[governorkang]

I'm still not sure how I feel about this convention.

[He says the word 'convention' as if it's entirely foreign to him.]

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[ Smiling, she tries to explain. ]

It's just for fun. I'm not surprised people need an emotional pick-me-up. [ After the ... yeah. ] Will you be there?

[liverletdie]

I didn't think you were the type to wear costumes.

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It's something she's actually worn so it's more like borrowing a friend's really uncomfortable, awful sweater. She's not a work of fiction.

[ More a very real, supportive person. ]

[capriciousrevolt]

You are making terrible life choices here. Spray adhesive is far better for a fix that won't peel off immediately.

[ This is clearly important to note, and that the rest of the world didn't jump on that fact is utterly shameful. ]

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You can spray glue?

[ When did that become a thing and who is this mysterious guru of crafts? ]

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[shuckit]

That's a thing?

[ dressing up as other people to go to.... whatever the eff this convention thing is. god why is everything so weird in normal people society. ]