And I used to have the pricks on my fingers all the time to show for it, too. But... I appreciate your confidence. [It's more than Lisa has for herself on the topic, but... she's working on it. Don't let on about that control issue aloud where she can hear it, they'll be anxiety buddies. Her problem isn't direct control, it's maintaining her composure if anything goes less than perfectly, and then she spirals.]
Okay! Thanks for waiting. Here's what I have... [The selection of thread she sets out is not quite as eclectic as the actual fabric was, partly owing to their more specific needs here, so what she offers them is a smaller selection: a darker brown, thicker thread, but with rather less on the spool; a fire-red thread that she insists is sturdy despite being finer; and a pine-green thread that doesn't quite match the fabric Shinsha had selected, but might be close enough at a distance, and that there's plenty of.] Given what we're going for, I think any of these will be fine! But it's your apron, and you should pick what will make you comfortable, and what feels right to you. I'll keep digging through the thread case if you don't like any of these, too.
[Lisa's tone turns softer.] That's the most important thing about fashion, if I have to pick one lesson. You are here to make something that you want to wear, that you like the look and feel of, that makes you feel like your best self; and if anyone else tells you otherwise, they're missing the point and their opinion can be ignored. We can share ideas and talk about what might look best for any of us, but the decision is - and should always be - yours. [Individuality and expression; comfort and confidence. Sword and shield. She may have internalized this idea a little more than she lets on.]
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Okay! Thanks for waiting. Here's what I have... [The selection of thread she sets out is not quite as eclectic as the actual fabric was, partly owing to their more specific needs here, so what she offers them is a smaller selection: a darker brown, thicker thread, but with rather less on the spool; a fire-red thread that she insists is sturdy despite being finer; and a pine-green thread that doesn't quite match the fabric Shinsha had selected, but might be close enough at a distance, and that there's plenty of.] Given what we're going for, I think any of these will be fine! But it's your apron, and you should pick what will make you comfortable, and what feels right to you. I'll keep digging through the thread case if you don't like any of these, too.
[Lisa's tone turns softer.] That's the most important thing about fashion, if I have to pick one lesson. You are here to make something that you want to wear, that you like the look and feel of, that makes you feel like your best self; and if anyone else tells you otherwise, they're missing the point and their opinion can be ignored. We can share ideas and talk about what might look best for any of us, but the decision is - and should always be - yours. [Individuality and expression; comfort and confidence. Sword and shield. She may have internalized this idea a little more than she lets on.]