you're a hard soul to save

chase mitchell, 30, journalist for the new york times, long suffering wannabe archer

[chase-mitchell]

si-daniels‌:

“You are way too young, and way too pretty for this to be an issue for you, kid.” Silas shook his head, “I don’t think you could look like a sewer rat if you tried. But, a suit would be a good start, probably.”

Chase chuckled, shaking his head. “You’d think, right? But my suit looks like 2004 broke up with it and abandoned it in the woods. Maybe I could get away with trash bags.” He snorted indelicately “Rats don’t sound so bad all of a sudden.”

[chase-mitchell]

nikoxnowak‌:

“Stripes? Rainbows? Any/all of the above?” he teased with a chuckle and shake of his head. “If it’s the ISS you’re aiming to impress, I think I have just the thing.” Niko held up a finger, pausing their conversation to let himself into his closet. “What about this?” he said as he returned, brandishing a denim jacket with a moon emblazoned on the back. “Bold enough?” The grin on his face made it obvious he was joking, but he couldn’t help teasing.

Chase burst into laughter, shaking his head. “The jacket I’ll go with, but please don’t make me wear that. The mooning jokes are already too much for me to handle.” He flipped the bird casually at Niko, rolling his eyes. “I need classic. Think James Bond, maybe James Bond meets David Bowie.”

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georgieplays‌:

“Mmm, yeah.” She nodded, thinking for a second about it, “You could probably get that suit altered if you have the money and time for a tailor, and really just getting something that actually fits properly can make a big difference. For the wine issue…all I really got for ideas is to stock up on those little tide marker things, so.”

“Those tide pens have saved my life on multiple occasions,” Chase admitted with a sheepish chuckle. “I once broke a pen on myself before a job interview. Luckily most of it went on my black pants, but there was a pretty big stain in the middle of my chest just telling them not to hire me.”

[chase-mitchell]

lancaster-sheridan‌:

“Wha? Your mom has beef with hoodies? I wear business casual attire to work, and there are some days I’ll wear a hoodie to work. Like fairly recently, it was College Signing Day, where college-bound seniors announce the colleges. I wore a hoodie from my undergrad alma mater, University of Illinois. And yeah, pantsuits are awesome.”

“That’s awesome, I still have my college hoodie too. I bought the thing way too big back then I was so scrawny it didn’t fit, but now it’s pretty snug. And somehow even 10 years later, still hellishly soft. But yeah, my mom thinks if you’re not wearing a full blown suit and tie every day, your life has no meaning.”

[chase-mitchell]

lancaster-sheridan‌:

“Me neither. I think the only black tie event I’ve been to was an evening wedding that specified it. I wore a really nice black pantsuit. Yeah, yoga pants and a hoodie is more for home, working out, or running errands, not for an event like that.”

“I can just hear my mother berating me for even thinking a hoodie is acceptable at home in bed. I don’t know what kind of vendetta she has against them, but she absolutely hates them. Pantsuits seem like they’re pretty classic, you can’t go wrong with classy.”

[chase-mitchell]

the-vet-dylan‌:

   “You’re welcome. I am always happy to help out,” he replied with a chuckle. “I wonder how I have survived that no one other than my sister has complained about my fashion.”

“Isn’t that what siblings do best?” Chase asked with a chuckle. “I think they’re pre-programmed to be assholes, in some form. What style do you usually like to go for? Casual, or are we talking like full on tux?”

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missamelia-garcia‌:

“Positive. I mean, this outfit isn’t that bad. I’m not huge on fashion, but a sharp dressed man is pretty hot so I can help you with that,” Amelia smiled as she scooped up Clara. “That would be bad and I would be embarrassed for you. Does it still fit?”

“If I say yes, how pathetic does that make me?” he ventured carefully, offering a sheepish grin in return. “I stopped growing young, apparently. Unless my sense of impending doom and terrible humor counts.” He glanced down at himself, and chuckled.

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the-vet-dylan‌:

   “I understand,” he replied as he shake his head and looked at the other. “How about I come over and help you update some of your cloths.” 

“That would be great. I have style in some form, but it’s not good enough for these people anymore. They’re like a straight up fashion firing squad.” He made a face and nodded. “Thanks again.”

[chase-mitchell]

nikoxnowak‌:

Niko couldn’t help but burst into laughter, shaking his head. “Your hairy ass legs? I mean yeah, they are pretty bad.” He wrinkled his nose and offered his friend a shit-eating grin. “For real though, come raid my closet and I’ll share whatever I can. We both have broad shoulders, you should be okay to borrow a suit and jacket if you need them.”

“Shut your trap, Nowak.” Chase smirked, rolling his eyes. “Challenge accepted. Find me something zany, I like to step out of my comfort zone more than most. Surely there’s something in there that could catch the attention of people on the ISS? That’s the vibe I’m going for.”

[chase-mitchell]

lancaster-sheridan‌:

“Yeah, that’s a bit too fancy. It would fit right in at a black tie event, but not at this thing you got invited to,” said Sheridan.

“I’ve never been one to frequent black tie events.” Chase wrinkled his nose and chuckled. “I’d just as soon show up in yogs psnts and a hoodie, but I have a feeling that would just get my tossed out on my ass.”

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carter-aldren‌:

“You don’t look like a sewer rat ever, so let’s put that to bed.” Carter laughed. “Okay, so… snappy. Snappy. HOW snappy? Black tie, white tie? I’ve got a ton of extra suits from when I go out with clients. I get bought a lot of nice clothes, so I can look pretty.” He winked, leaning back with his coffee in hand and taking a sip. “Mm, maybe a button-up, some nice slacks, and a vest? II’m no fashionisto but I think a vest would look good on this area.” He kind of motioned with a hand to Chase’s chest. 

“Says you.” Chase snorted and chuckled. “We’re talking Anna Wintour banquet snappy. If there’s even a hair out of place, there’s a good chance I’ll be executed on sight.” He winced, taking an anxious sip of his own latte. “I might have the pecs to pull a vest off, actually. That’s not a bad suggestion,” he admitted, grinning. “Do they make them fashionable enough so that I won’t look like I’m attending a wedding?”

[chase-mitchell]

viviwestbrooke‌:

“I have a feelin’ ya could arrive with a paper sack for an outfit and make it work.” The blonde smirked over at him. “It’s all in how ya sell what you’re wearin’. If you’re truly desperate, though, I could go with ya to select somethin’ nice. This super snappy attire– Are we talkin’ high end formal wear like suit and tie?” Inclining her body forward a bit. Head tilted in curious contemplation.

“Definitely suit and tie,” Chase answered solemnly. “I’m not the kind of person who knows how to dress myself well, or make myself look presentable other than for casual outings. They have a very strict dress code, so I’m afraid showing up wearing a Glad trashbag is out of the picture.” He shrugged helplessly, and smiled a bit. “Any help is most definitely appreciated here.”

[chase-mitchell]

daniellemartinmd‌:

As Danielle made her way to the children’s clothing section, she paused momentarily when a clearly confused and somewhat distressed man asked her for assistance. She definitely didn’t consider herself to be a fashion-expert, but she did have a bit of experience when it came to dressing clueless men. After giving him a quick once over and taking in his appearance, Danielle pointed at the rack of suits. “Stop, I highly doubt you could ever look like a sewer rat,” she remarked, flashing him a warm smile.“Nor are you a lost cause. Now, I must warn you, I’m by no means a fashionista,” she laughed, gesturing towards her jeans, t-shirt and long auburn hair tied up in a ponytale, “but I do have a bit of experience with men’s suits. That said, if I were you, I’d go with simple and classic. That way, you could use the suit in the future. You never know when you might be invited to another event.” She suggested while exploring the various options on the rack, “You could try a dark pinstripe or a solid black?” She peered at him from over her shoulder and eyed him expectantly, “If you wanted to make a statement, you could always wear a solid color tie.”  

“That’s true, there’s nothing wrong with classic,” Chase admitted with a sheepish grin. “I mean I think we’re all hoping to go a little James Bond, but I’ll happily accept penguin if it means I can make it through this event without all of New York’s fashion district sending me to the gallows because my pocket square didn’t look right.” He made a face. “I’ve always thought pinstripes were cool, but I never really had the confidence to pull them off.” He peered at the options she was looking at with a curious eye. “What color do you suggest? My go-to is red, and I don’t want someone to mistake me for a waiter.”

[chase-mitchell]

bethanyprescotthotstuff‌:

“I could help you look through your closet or we could go shopping?” She offered

“Honestly, either of those options would be great,” he said, and offered her a small smile. “Anything that doesn’t make me look like a swamp rat who just fell into a thrift store would be great. Not that there’s anything wrong with thrift stores, but that’s not the vibe I’m going for here.”

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audrinachampagne‌:

“I’m no fashion police, though I know someone who is, but I can promise I can help with you not looking too much like a sewer rat,” she giggled. “Well, I would say, get yourself a suit, some nice dress shoes, and maybe fix that hair of yours. But you’re free to chime in if that doesn’t work.” She hoped her suggestions would make the cut, but she wasn’t so sure. Guys were always so lucky with having a basic outfit for formal events, while girls on the other hand have so many options. That’s why Audrina always liked having someone else be her fashion coordinator.

Chase chuckled, and nodded. “The hair is always is a problem for me. It has a mind of its own, and no styling product can ever combat it well enough. I seriously think it’spossessed, because if I try to slick it back, I look like a 40s gangster.” A face followed that comment, and he nodded again. “You don’t think showing up in a tutu would be too much?” he ventured with a teasing grin.

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missamelia-garcia‌:

With her daughter in hand, the woman smiled as she listened to him. “We can go shopping if you want. I can make you look caliente for this event,” Amelia smiled at him. “Seriously, it would be really fun. I won’t torture you, I promise.”

“Are you sure?” Chase asked with a grateful smile, letting out a sigh of relief. “I’m an absolute fashion disaster as evidenced by what I’m wearing today, but it would be nice to have to rip my hair out all day and night before just giving up and going in the suit I wore to prom ten years ago. Now that would be embarrassing.”

[chase-mitchell]

the-vet-dylan‌:

  “I am terrible when it comes to fashion. Just ask my sister,” he replied with a chuckle as he looked and listened to the other. “I am sure that I could be somewhat of a help.”

“Honestly, man, any kind of help would be appreciated at this point. Even if it’s just telling me that I look like a 80 year old who can’t see anymore. I’m an utter disaster when it comes to dressing myself, and I can’t really be seen in public looking like crap, you know?”