2nd Punch

[medicalpunch]

[Action]

[A - Item shop]

[Sakura's on a new mission! Change up her look and her style in order to get that so-special man. If her hair is a displeasing color and her forehead looks bad, well, why not fix it?

So she'll be found in the item shop, browsing jumbled boxes of hair dye that seem to have made their way into the picture and contemplating what can be done with them.]

Hmm... black's pretty traditional. I'm not sure it would work that well with my skin, though. Moving from a light tone to a dark tone is tricky... maybe brunette? This one's got a bit of a red undertone to it, that should keep it looking natural...

[B - In/Around the Battle Dome]

[Regardless of the state of her hair, she'll still be doing everything she can to keep in training -- and that doesn't mean only her medical work! If anything, she's putting more energy than usual into physical strength training. Heading to the battle dome either early in the morning or as soon as she's done at the clinic, she'll be pushing herself for long, strenuous workouts, often leaving only when she's wobbly-kneed and exhausted.

Anyone catching her heading in will see determination and pride in her steps; anyone catching her leaving will find her staggering, sweat-drenched and longing for nothing more than a shower back in CH1.]


[C - Around the village, 11th-14th]

[Okay, so she's starting to get a little desperate. The clock is ticking on her bet with Ino, to run out the evening of the 14th, and she's dateless. So she'll start to wear more makeup, dressing more nicely, and making mostly very awkward attempts to flirt with any guy who looks interesting - or interested! It's embarrassing, yes, but she's made her bet and she'll fulfill it! Even if it was really a stupid thing to let herself get goaded into.]



[Voice - morning of the 14th]

Does anyone have some advice on dyeing or restyling hair? I'm thinking about trying a bit of a new look, but I'm afraid I've not really done this much myself! [Have a slight nervous giggle here -- most of her own hair-cutting adventures have involved kunai and the heat of combat, after all.] Some help would really be appreciated.

((ooc: whether or not she actually dyes/cuts her hair is still TBD depending how threads play out!))

Comments

[voice - morning of 14th response]

[mysicksadlife]

[This is Daria, looking older and actually somewhat less sarcastic, albeit still as hard-headed.]

Why do you need a new look at all? [No, really, Sakura. There's nothing wrong with you.]

[medicalpunch]

[Admitting it's because a boy thinks her forehead is ugly is for squares. Plus, Ino might see this.]

Oh, I just think it's time for a change, that's all!

[mysicksadlife]

[Well, as long as it's not because of some boy...

Oh, wait.

Actually, Daria's done one or two stupid things for guys herself, in buried moments of her past.]

Nothing's wrong with that - but is there even a hair place around here?

[medicalpunch]

Not that I've been able to find. I'm just hoping that there's someone around with decent skills, because the best I've got is a knife!

[Oh man, don't even get Sakura started.]

[mysicksadlife]

[By now, she's well aware that Quinn is 'still' here, too, which makes it Sakura's lucky day.]

My sister likes that sort of thing. You could try asking her if she'll help you out.

Action A

[stilldontgotit]

[And this'd be Riku, just trying to scrounge up some assorted goods. When he overhears Sakura, however, he slides to a stop, brow raised.]

Don't see the problem with keeping it pink, but maybe that's just me.

[Plus, it's not really his business.]

voice;

[deadlyjuliet]

Find a colour you like and come see me. I'm not much for dyes myself, but I do know my way about hair.

[voice]

[ribbonbon]

I don't really know a lot about dyeing, but...My friends and I used to like, mess with each other's hair all the time back home. Like, what were you thinking about doing?

Action C; lets make things awkward on the 13th

[hero_of_smiles]

[Cross is just seeing this awkward behaviour and he himself is just confused by it. He's out heading to Seventh Heaven when he see's Sakura doing...well whatever she's doing. He's not really sure. In any case, he's going to go over to her and find out. After all, his nosy streak can't end yet!]

What are you doing?

[medicalpunch]

[She turns to look at him, and can't help a smile at his words. That's... well, it's nice to hear, even from someone who's very definitely off-limits.]

I just... think it's time for a change, that's all. Besides, pink hair is kind of weird...

[voice]

[medicalpunch]

Oh, well, I was thinking about maybe trying a style with proper bangs. [Because someone had to go and be nasty about her forehead. And she still wants him to like her anyway.] And maybe coloring it dark... black or dark brown, maybe.

[medicalpunch]

Oh? I'm glad to meet anyone who can help. What's her name?

[mysicksadlife]

Her name's Quinn. She's pretty noticeable. [To say the least. But at least Daria acknowledges it without sarcasm or put-down, this time.]

[cuteisawayoflife]

[Ooh, someone's ears are burning!]

Did I hear something about a makeover?

[medicalpunch]

Well, I've been thinking about changing up my hair... maybe bangs, change the color...


I'm Sakura, by the way.

[medicalpunch]

Oh! That's a good thing to hear... um... ? [She does not know this new person, but she's curious, and the offer is definitely good to hear!]

[medicalpunch]

Me? Oh, um... haha, I'm not doing anything, really! Just out for a bit of a stroll... [Yes, she looks so very innocent here.]

[mysicksadlife]

I thought she'd be around about now. That's her.

Quinn, this is Sakura. Sakura, this is Quinn.

quick question; are we assuming they're on a first name basis?

[hero_of_smiles]

But...your face looks a lot different. Were your lips always that red?

[He's going to peer a little closely.]

[deadlyjuliet]

Yes. I really ought to get that beauty parlour off the ground, but I've been so distracted lately. [A heavy sigh, mostly for dramatics]

And my name is Grell. Grell Sutcliffe.

[voice]

[ribbonbon]

But if you dye it too dark and you end up not liking it, like, it'll probably take forever to wash out, you know?

But a different style...Maybe you could try something simple, like sweeping your bangs off to one side with a cute hair clip or something. Stuff like that isn't too hard to do.

fine by me, Naruto universe works pretty exclusively on a first name basis anyway

[medicalpunch]

Oh! Well, I'm trying to take a little more care of my appearance lately. You didn't really see me at my best last time, you know...

[voice]

[medicalpunch]

Well... [Her voice drops; she's really embarrassed about this.] Most of what I want to do is cover my forehead... it's really big and I don't think Le- anyone finds it very attractive.

[medicalpunch]

It's lovely to meet you, Grell! I'm Sakura. [Yay, someone who'll help her be less 'un-marketable,' to use Ino's analogy!]

You've been thinking of starting a beauty parlor?

[deadlyjuliet]

For quite some time, yes. I simply haven't had the space for it.

Interested?