[ Wu's eyes stray to the flowers. He helped Bolin find them, and he was also a little confused by the whole thing, but Bolin is the professional here, and he'd sworn it was part of his "process." But when Ryan tells him to, he covers his eyes with both hands ]
Nope, none!
[ Except, he desperately wants to see the outfit. ]
[Wu will hear a small amount of struggle, but Ryan refuses to ask for help. After another minute or so, Ryan takes a deep breath and he holds his arm out to pose, as though he isn't nervous at all.]
Alright! Uh, you can look now.
[It's a dress - a very short, silky mini-dress with a kimono-like pattern running down the sides and large bell sleeves. It also has a tie around the waist to mimic an obi, but it seems more decorative than anything. There's only the smallest stripe of skin exposed on his legs (scandalous and even dangerous according to the locals) and then the rest is covered by thigh-high black boots.
If Wu goes too long without saying anything, Ryan's face will start to burn red.]
[ Wu drops his hands, and his jaw, at the same moment. That is not what he was expecting at all. He stares at the dress, glances at Ryan's face, at the boots, at the strip of thigh, and back to the dress. He's on his feet a moment later, circling Ryan to look at the dress, inspecting it, touching the sleeves, his shoulder ]
I love it.
[ It's said on a breath as Wu finishes his round, stopping in front of Ryan to grin at him. It's almost like he didn't mean to say it, his own eyes going wide, and he hurries on ]
Do you love it? It's so, so gorgeous and I really didn't know a dress would look so good on a guy, but there's something to it! And those boots!
[ He takes a step back to survey them again, letting out a low whistle ]
[It's honestly exactly the reaction he was hoping for, and even though his face is still pink he's smiling wide. The comment on his gams and the wolf whistling has him laughing, but it's light and free, like a weight's been lifted off of him.]
Apparently Madam Generosity, I guess? But-- yeah. I love it. I love it a lot, actually. I opened it and knew it was perfect, but I still, you know. Wanted to make sure.
[He's always had a slender waist that made his hips look feminine in contrast. "Aigoo, you're too skinny!" Mrs. Park would always say, before shoving food at him to take home. But it really makes the outfit stand out on him, and gives it a very slight curve. Someone who didn't already know him and hadn't heard him speak might not be certain whether he was a girl or a boy and something about that is extremely appealing to Ryan for reasons he can't quite articulate.]
I've definitely seen guys wearing dresses and skirts around here. Not a ton of the ones we know but, like. Like clothes aren't really split up into men's and women's here? It's weird, but...kiiiiind of cool?
[That's all he was planning on saying, but something grips him and insists he finish the thought, and it turns into more of a confession.]
I might've thought about it, but I figured it wouldn't look right or people would assume I was joking around.
[A pause, as he processes the fact that he said that part out loud. Oh god, he said that part out loud.]
You...really think it looks good?
[He poses a little more to try and cover up that anxiety. Hand on hip, making little angles.]
[ Even if it's so much more than that. Clothes are armor, they're everything to Wu, really, they're showing the world who he really wants to be, but ]
Why would you wear a dress as a joke?
[ All sorts of people were robes in his world, the line between dress and not is much slimmer, and Earth clothes are a new language he's been trying to decipher, but "dress" doesn't have as firm of a hold on his mind as it might someone born on Earth ]
I mean, I get it, sort of, but it's just-- that's so stupid, isn't it? If Lil Nas X can wear a dress, anyone can!
[ His main cultural touchpoint will never abandon him in his moment of need ]
Ryan, really, I think this looks great! Boy, and on stage?! You're going to kill it. If you weren't already with Min, I think any guy or gal would want to take you home in that.
[Wu says it and it's like the tiniest lightbulb goes off in Ryan's head. He didn't ask Ryan why someone would laugh at him wearing a dress - Ryan can think of a million reasons - but instead, why he would wear one as a joke. And it occurs to Ryan suddenly that...despite worrying about it, he doesn't actually have an answer.
Why would he wear it as a joke?]
--Yeah. Yeah, you're right.
[Then Wu's telling him how great he looks and Ryan beams with joy. He's so sincerely flattered, and it makes him instantly feel a hundred times more confident about the whole thing.
If he was Min, he would be stammering right about now and babbling something about baby steps, working his way up to wearing it on stage. But he's Ryan and now that Wu's said it it's all he can think about. He's an expert at yoyoing his confidence from being unsure to being so confident it almost feels unearned.]
Dude! This would be such a good stage outfit! Do you think that's why Madam Generosity gave them to us? Like, for the Raccoon Room?
[Despite the fact that he didn't want Wu to see his dress until it was on, he tries to peek over Wu's shoulder to where he left his gifted outfit on the bed.]
[ Wu's outfit is a suit, typical for him, but it's a lot more than his usual suits. It's a brighter green, a shinier fabric, the pants are a different cut, the boots are high heeled and chunky, the jacket is slinky and silky. Wu glances back at it with Ryan, grinning broadly ]
Maybe! Oh, boy, do you think that means she approves? I know she runs the other clubs, I wondered if maybe she through I was, you know, trying to steal her clients, but maybe she likes the Raccoon Room!
Boy, I hope so. I don't know, Ryan! I'm her competition now.
[ The hand on his shoulder is comforting, at least. But, the siren call of clothing is there, and he drops down to Ryan's bed next to his outfit, and starts undressing because he wants to play dress up too, okay?? ]
But, well. She must like it, and me! Because this outfit is definitely an outfit that Lil Nas X wore and only someone who liked me would give me that, right?!
[Despite that, he plays along and covers his eyes like he made Wu do when he was changing. He wants to see the whole look immediately, and is thrilled on Wu's behalf.]
Either she likes you or she's got really good taste!
[ Wu gets changed as quickly as he can, which isn't very quickly because he insists on wearing suits and tight, fitted clothes that are hard to get into and out of. But after a few minutes, his old suit is nicely laid out on the bed and he has the new suit on. He slips into the boots and stands up, arms out. ]
Ta-da! What do you think?!
[ He hasn't even looked in the mirror yet, and is anxiously awaiting Ryan's critique ]
[ Wu flushes from his cheeks down his chest, soaking in the compliments, Yes, tell him how good he looks. It makes him feel so much, a joy radiating from his center, and he can't stop grinning, even as he looks in the mirror. He hadn't had a chance to try it on, Ryan having texted him early enough that he hadn't really dragged himself out of bed yet.
He probably wouldn't have chosen the cut outs on the chest for himself, but he likes them. He likes them a lot. He likes how the green looks against his skin, how you can see the soft outlines of his muscles through them, how the suit jacket is oversized, but contrasts with the tight shirt and pants.
He feels giddy with it, and looks from his own reflection to meet Ryan's eyes in the mirror ]
Oh, my guy, we are going to shred up the dance floor.
[The joy spreads right to Ryan and rebounds back to Wu. It's his first time seeing himself fully in the mirror, and it just feels...right in a way he can't articulate. The two of them look incredible, like these outfits were made for them specifically, cut from the cloth with them in mind.
All of Ryan's nerves about his outfit have vanished. He is so intensely happy and excited for this party. He goes from holding Wu by the shoulders to slinging one arm around them and pulling him in for a side hug so they don't have to stop looking at themselves in the mirror.]
We so are. The Red's not gonna know what hit it!
[He laughs and then strikes a pose for the mirror, sticking out his tongue and throwing up devil horns with his free hand.]
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Nope, none!
[ Except, he desperately wants to see the outfit. ]
Come on, Ryan! I'm dying over here.
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[Wu will hear a small amount of struggle, but Ryan refuses to ask for help. After another minute or so, Ryan takes a deep breath and he holds his arm out to pose, as though he isn't nervous at all.]
Alright! Uh, you can look now.
[It's a dress - a very short, silky mini-dress with a kimono-like pattern running down the sides and large bell sleeves. It also has a tie around the waist to mimic an obi, but it seems more decorative than anything. There's only the smallest stripe of skin exposed on his legs (scandalous and even dangerous according to the locals) and then the rest is covered by thigh-high black boots.
If Wu goes too long without saying anything, Ryan's face will start to burn red.]
Sooooo...what do you think?
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I love it.
[ It's said on a breath as Wu finishes his round, stopping in front of Ryan to grin at him. It's almost like he didn't mean to say it, his own eyes going wide, and he hurries on ]
Do you love it? It's so, so gorgeous and I really didn't know a dress would look so good on a guy, but there's something to it! And those boots!
[ He takes a step back to survey them again, letting out a low whistle ]
Who knew you had gams like that, Ryan?!
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Apparently Madam Generosity, I guess? But-- yeah. I love it. I love it a lot, actually. I opened it and knew it was perfect, but I still, you know. Wanted to make sure.
[He's always had a slender waist that made his hips look feminine in contrast. "Aigoo, you're too skinny!" Mrs. Park would always say, before shoving food at him to take home. But it really makes the outfit stand out on him, and gives it a very slight curve. Someone who didn't already know him and hadn't heard him speak might not be certain whether he was a girl or a boy and something about that is extremely appealing to Ryan for reasons he can't quite articulate.]
I've definitely seen guys wearing dresses and skirts around here. Not a ton of the ones we know but, like. Like clothes aren't really split up into men's and women's here? It's weird, but...kiiiiind of cool?
[That's all he was planning on saying, but something grips him and insists he finish the thought, and it turns into more of a confession.]
I might've thought about it, but I figured it wouldn't look right or people would assume I was joking around.
[A pause, as he processes the fact that he said that part out loud. Oh god, he said that part out loud.]
You...really think it looks good?
[He poses a little more to try and cover up that anxiety. Hand on hip, making little angles.]
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[ Even if it's so much more than that. Clothes are armor, they're everything to Wu, really, they're showing the world who he really wants to be, but ]
Why would you wear a dress as a joke?
[ All sorts of people were robes in his world, the line between dress and not is much slimmer, and Earth clothes are a new language he's been trying to decipher, but "dress" doesn't have as firm of a hold on his mind as it might someone born on Earth ]
I mean, I get it, sort of, but it's just-- that's so stupid, isn't it? If Lil Nas X can wear a dress, anyone can!
[ His main cultural touchpoint will never abandon him in his moment of need ]
Ryan, really, I think this looks great! Boy, and on stage?! You're going to kill it. If you weren't already with Min, I think any guy or gal would want to take you home in that.
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Why would he wear it as a joke?]
--Yeah. Yeah, you're right.
[Then Wu's telling him how great he looks and Ryan beams with joy. He's so sincerely flattered, and it makes him instantly feel a hundred times more confident about the whole thing.
If he was Min, he would be stammering right about now and babbling something about baby steps, working his way up to wearing it on stage. But he's Ryan and now that Wu's said it it's all he can think about. He's an expert at yoyoing his confidence from being unsure to being so confident it almost feels unearned.]
Dude! This would be such a good stage outfit! Do you think that's why Madam Generosity gave them to us? Like, for the Raccoon Room?
[Despite the fact that he didn't want Wu to see his dress until it was on, he tries to peek over Wu's shoulder to where he left his gifted outfit on the bed.]
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Maybe! Oh, boy, do you think that means she approves? I know she runs the other clubs, I wondered if maybe she through I was, you know, trying to steal her clients, but maybe she likes the Raccoon Room!
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Dude. The Pthumerians are way powerful. I think if she disapproved, we'd know by now?
[He can't picture her waiting to show her displeasure, not when she could have messed them all up by now if she really felt like it.]
Besides, who wouldn't like the Raccoon Room? She's probably a huge fan!
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[ The hand on his shoulder is comforting, at least. But, the siren call of clothing is there, and he drops down to Ryan's bed next to his outfit, and starts undressing because he wants to play dress up too, okay?? ]
But, well. She must like it, and me! Because this outfit is definitely an outfit that Lil Nas X wore and only someone who liked me would give me that, right?!
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Oh my god, what?! Show me, show me!
[Despite that, he plays along and covers his eyes like he made Wu do when he was changing. He wants to see the whole look immediately, and is thrilled on Wu's behalf.]
Either she likes you or she's got really good taste!
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Ta-da! What do you think?!
[ He hasn't even looked in the mirror yet, and is anxiously awaiting Ryan's critique ]
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[It just slips right out the second Ryan lowers his hands. He's in total awe.]
Wu! You look amazing, holy shit!
[He closes the gap between them and circles around Wu, trying to get a view of it from every angle.]
I think those boots give you a good inch on me? And woah, showing some skin there!
[If Wu hasn't looked in the mirror himself yet, Ryan is going to turn him toward the mirror by the shoulders so he can see what he's talking about.]
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He probably wouldn't have chosen the cut outs on the chest for himself, but he likes them. He likes them a lot. He likes how the green looks against his skin, how you can see the soft outlines of his muscles through them, how the suit jacket is oversized, but contrasts with the tight shirt and pants.
He feels giddy with it, and looks from his own reflection to meet Ryan's eyes in the mirror ]
Oh, my guy, we are going to shred up the dance floor.
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All of Ryan's nerves about his outfit have vanished. He is so intensely happy and excited for this party. He goes from holding Wu by the shoulders to slinging one arm around them and pulling him in for a side hug so they don't have to stop looking at themselves in the mirror.]
We so are. The Red's not gonna know what hit it!
[He laughs and then strikes a pose for the mirror, sticking out his tongue and throwing up devil horns with his free hand.]