I've been somewhat quiet for the last few days, settling into matters, and I've been trying to learn about this new world and everything it holds. But there is one thing, really just the one, that I have to ask about
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And no, I've never heard them called 'panty' hose. Just hose. Panties are... [cue RED CHEEKS even though he's been married for ages to a very frisky dryad, he's still a Sendar at heart] something else entirely.
It's just a fashion, really. Two thousand years ago and everyone was in things that were more like skirts or dresses. And five hundred years ago it was gowns for the women and hose for the men.
[ She had wondered if he might be used to wearing robes. ]
There kind of the same thing aren't they? At least in theory, I mean. I don't think you'd want to wear today's hose and leggings though. Then again, maybe you would.
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As for jeans, denim is hardy. Good for rugged work.
What do you usually wear?
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The jeans thing is like...from the 50's. They got popular with the teenage crowd and spread from there.
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So generally leggings, considering I live in the north.
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Hose...like panty hose? Huh. Usually only women wear that in this day and age.
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I'd noticed.
And no, I've never heard them called 'panty' hose. Just hose. Panties are... [cue RED CHEEKS even though he's been married for ages to a very frisky dryad, he's still a Sendar at heart] something else entirely.
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It's just a fashion, really. Two thousand years ago and everyone was in things that were more like skirts or dresses. And five hundred years ago it was gowns for the women and hose for the men.
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[He's obviously used to hose.]
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I don't see why industry would require uncomfortable clothing.
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There kind of the same thing aren't they? At least in theory, I mean. I don't think you'd want to wear today's hose and leggings though. Then again, maybe you would.
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Oh, that's you, then. Garion, was it? [snerk] Problem with trousers?
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How're you doing, Sanji?
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For the record, I believe you saw how easy it is to fight even in tailored trousers, so you don't have to be afraid of them.
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[a scratch behind his ear]
Then again, maybe I've just gotten spoiled.
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