text @PAPYRUS - HHA Luncheon

[spaghettimonster]

I HOPE EVERYBODY'S EXCITED ABOUT THE LUNCHEON TOMORROW!!!!

WITH THE HHA GOING DOOR TO DOOR.
TELLING THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD ABOUT IT...
I'M SURE IT'S GOING TO BE A BIG ACTIVITY.
A MUST-SEE FEBRUARY EVENT.

DOES EVERYONE HAVE SOME GOOD, CASUALLY FORMAL ATTIRE ARRANGED???

[After getting bullied into a different outfit at the Christmas Gala, he'd rather get a sense of what everyone else is planning to wear. And, while he's at it, doubly ensure that everyone has heard of the event - and caught on to the implied importance of going.]

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[13thcommander]

I can assure you, chafing is not a requirement for formal wear.

Although it feels like it might be, sometimes, if you wear a tie and it's too tight.

[spaghettimonster]

OH MY GOD, IT'S NOT JUST ME??

PEOPLE KEEP TELLING ME, I LOOK LIKE A DELINQUENT TEENAGER.

BUT TIES ARE SO UNCOMFORTABLE! HOW DO YOU TIE THEM WITHOUT CHOKING??

[He was never a particularly formal dresser underground, so just tying a tie was a learning curve. But all the added bulk to his neck, now that he's human, isn't making the experience any easier.]

[13thcommander]

It's not just you.

It takes a good amount of practice. If you like, I can show you a few tricks so that it doesn't rub or chafe on your neck.

[spaghettimonster]

THAT WOULD REALLY SAVE MY SKIN.

APPRECIATE IT!

[13thcommander]

Of course.

If you get to the luncheon a little early, I can meet you there and help with your tie.

[spaghettimonster]

IN THAT CASE, I'LL BE FASHIONABLY EARLY.

[Unlike his brother, who will likely be unfashionably late. But at least he'll probably be wearing real shoes.]