#and yes. the puppets miiight resemble TDD a tiny bit :)

[shouga-nai]

He was definitely listening. And he didn't like how casual the other was being. Calling him by his first name in that manner as if they were long time friends.

"You're late." His voice cut in, curt in tone. "And I recall mentioning that I don't like to be kept waiting." Sasori set down his tools and stood, seeming to let the matter slide to get to the point of their meeting.

He walked to the back, hardly motioning for his new partner to follow. There was a surprisingly cozy corner with vintage furnishing, complete with a couch and coffee table. Set in the middle of the table was a jar of konpeito, the colorful candy a stark contrast to the rest of the studio.

But curioser were whatever's hidden behind a curtain at the side. Sasori pulled the curtain to reveal what appeared to be three life-sized marionettes. The one in the middle had a tall and lean figure, but missing a forearm and hand - the very one Sasori was working on, in which he swiftly reattached to the model.

"It took some work, but I've gotten the proportions just right-" He began while sidestepping to let Ramuda get a better look. Indeed, each puppet was crafted with incredibly detailed anatomy. Almost like they were modeled after real living people. In fact, with the way they were posing together, one might find a sort of resemblance to a certain group that disbanded long ago...

But of course, that's got to be a coincidence, right?

"With your eye for fashion, I aim to breathe life into them, give them distinct personalities. So, I will leave it to you... How would you weave their stories?"

"Hi hi, Sasorin~!" Ramuda sings out as he swings open the door without a care in the world. He prances inside, unimpeded by the pink suitcase he's dragging behind him.

Flitting about the wooden sculptures, he sets a hat atop the head of one, and lovingly wraps a scarf around another's neck. His gaze flicks from one creation to another, allowing some appreciation over the excellent craftsmanship of the items. Just because they're both going into this with ulterior motives doesn't mean he can't appreciate a fellow artist's creations.

"I'm here with the goodies~!" He pats the suitcase he brought in without any care of whether or not Sasori is paying attention (though if he's read the guy right, he will). "So which ones are the ones you wanna show off~?"