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[ miles appears onscreen, looking quite annoyed and just a little humiliated. the view from his MID is a little skewed and mostly only chest-up, but even then it’s pretty apparent that the uniform he’s wearing doesn’t fit. even in the smallest size, he’s practically swimming in it, the cuffs of his oversized sleeves rolled up almost to his elbows. someone is snickering in the background. ]

Miles here. Does anyone here have experience with clothing alteration? I seem to -- Ivan, quit it!

[ he turns and snarls at ivan off-camera, looking quite sour now. ]

I’m, uh, a little small for standard sizing. I was fortunate enough back home to have clothing tailored to fit, but all I’ve got with me here is my dress greens. Not really the right uniform for this ship. If anyone would --Ivan!

[ ivan keeps laughing in the background anyway, sounding like he’s put a hand over his mouth. miles presses his fingers to his forehead and closes his eyes, drawing in a breath. when he opens them again he grins tightly, tapping his fingers on his leg. ]

If anyone would be willing to help me out, I’d be happy to work out some kind of trade. I’m a little tired of tripping over my trousers, particularly since they keep getting wet.

[ waste disposal technician his ass. ]

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I know how to do some sewing thank to my mother. If I can find the supplies I might be able to help.

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[ oh, thank god. maybe he's not quite a tailor, but he can probably do better than miles can. miles frowns thoughtfully, stifling a somewhat embarrassed look. he ought to be used to this by now, but this sort of thing is always a little humiliating. ]

Well, they must have something on the ship, if they've got these uniforms in the first place. I guess one of the captains would know. You think you can fit them to someone of my, uh, [ unusual size? crooked spine? deformed figure? ] unusual stature?

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I've never taken in clothes so much in the past but I think I should be able to manage. Sometimes the uniforms we were given on Terreni didn't fit well and I would alter them to be better.

[ It was a skill he was glad for, not part of the specialization he'd been assigned as his career path but useful nonetheless. ]

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Well, it's worth a shot. I mean, short of a tailor on this ship, which I suppose they didn't think to assign to anyone.

[ not ideal, no, but he can't keep walking around with his pant legs rolled up like this. ]

Terreni? Is that where you're from?