Miranda

**Miranda** is a character in *Kiki's Vacation*. She can be found knitting in a red armchair on the top level of the common area at Hotel CloverRook.

## Appearance

Miranda is a black sheep with a pink dyed-tip on her fringe hair cut. She wears a yellow dress, big pearl earrings and dark round sunglasses.

## Personality

Miranda is very into fashion and enjoys creating clothes.

## Quotes

* *"'Dolce Gabbanana' sounds like a trendy latte."*
* *"A flower dress in a tropical island? Groundbreaking..."*
* *"There's 'haute couture', but there's no 'low couture', only garbage."*

Talking to Miranda for the first time:

* *"Oof. You have potential, but you'll need a lot of work. You thought I meant my knitting? No, I'm talking to you. You have nice fur, a good tail... but everything else..."*
* (What do you mean?)
* *"For starters, you have no poise, no presence, no ATTITUDE. Those things will cover a multitude of physical flaws... Especially your uneven hips..."*

* *"When you walk, point your toes so no one sees the bottom of your foot."*
* *"In photos, stand on your toes to make your legs look longer."*
* *"Work your assets and play to your strengths."*

Miranda wants Kiki to get the **Fancy Dress**:

* *"Clothes aren't just functional. They say something about who you are."*
* *"What are you saying through... whatever THAT is that you're wearing? There's a dress at the store that's perfect."*
* *"It says, 'I'm perfect, but I don't have to tell you that.' Find that dress and learn from it."*

Kiki wears the **Fancy Dress**:

* *"This dress is perfect. Attention getting, yet refined. Better. MUCH better. Almost decent, even. You still need to roll your shoulders back. No one wants to see you rolling around like potatoes in a sack."*
	+ (Why's that?) *"Here, this is what you're doing... And now with shoulders back... See the difference?"*
	+ (Teach me!!) *"I don't do this for everyone... but you did listen the first time..."*
* *"Right. Imagine there's a string pulling your head up to the ceiling... good. Now picture your shoulders as a wave. Aaaand hold it. Better. MUCH better. Almost decent, even."*
	+ (Ack! So much work!) *"It's all part of being our best selves."*
	+ (Ooh, I feel taller!) *"You ARE taller, at least just slightly."*
* *"Keep practicing, I don't want to see 'potato cat' again. Remember, to be your best, you have to believe you're the best. Even if it's not true. That's all."*

Miranda is done for the day:

* *"Get some sleep, so your face doesn't look so puffy."*
* *"Everyone needs their beauty rest."*
* *"I don't have time for this."*

Miranda wants **Caviar**:

* *"I won't work without caviar, it's in my contract."*
* *"No caviar, no Miranda."*
* *"I'm a monster if I haven't had my caviar."*

Kiki brings **Caviar**:

* *"Your shoulders are better... But you have to fix your nails."*
* (Yikes! What's wrong?)
* *"They're torn, dirty, and I can see you've been biting your cuticles. Tsk tsk. Clear and clean nails are a sign of good health, and if you're healthy, you're beautiful. And YOUR nails are atrocious."*

Miranda wants the **Tape Measure**:

* *"Size is just a number. It's helpful to know yours so that your clothes fit you perfectly. You can find your size by using a tape measure..."*
* *"Where did I put that tape measure? Tape measures are indispensable to those interested in fashion."*
* *"Not sure how I'll finish my work... Without my tape measure..."*

Kiki brings the **Tape Measure:**

* *"You found it, excellent! And I see you've been taking care of your nails! With a bit more training and discipline you could be a model. At least around here. You'd have to fit into the clothes and work on your attitude... We're both on the short side, but if I could do it, so can you."*
	+ (I could model?!) *"It would take A LOT of work... but you could."*
	+ (You modeled?!) *"I did, can you believe it?"*
* *"Milan, London, Paris... they could be yours as they were mine. I had to work twice as hard as other models to prove I could make the clothes look good. But all of my hard work paid off, and I got to retire at the height of my career."*
	+ (What made you quit?) *"It's best to leave while you're still wanted."*
	+ (Sounds tough!) *"Yes, but it taught me grit and determination, something you could use more of."*
* *"You have to know when it's time to walk away... Speaking of which, you're still here... Now where was I? Ah, yes, taking measurements."*

Miranda wants more **Caviar**:

* *"Ahem. Where's my caviar?"*
* *"If I don't get some caviar, I'll cancel my contract."*
* *"Who do I have to yell at to get some decent caviar around here?"*

Kiki brings her **Caviar**:

* *"Another thing. Your skin should glow from inner health. Exfoliate a few times a week, and eat a balanced diet to improve your skin. "*
* (So, no Cheezos?)
* *"Occasionally, it's fine, but do it too often and your skin will continue to be dull and irritated. One more thing... Your fur is beautiful, but it would be better if you deep conditioned it once a week."*

Miranda wants **Fabric**:

* *"That project I've been working on? I need fabric to continue it. Until mushroom based textiles become more widely available, fabric will have to do."*
* *"If you see any decent fabric, though I doubt you will... Will you let me know?"*
* *"Too bad there isn't a fabric district around here... I can't continue my work without fabric."*

Kiki brings **Fabric**:

* *"So you did find some, excellent! I can tell you took my advice to heart, your skin looks better and your fur is shinier. Let's go over your presence. You need to be confident in yourself no matter what. You need to know you look good and act like it, especially when you don't feel it."*
	+ (How?) *"Choose clothing that makes you feel confident, and take pride in how you look."*
	+ (Why?) *"If you know you look your best, that will translate into how other people treat you."*
* *"It's confidence, but not arrogance. You're not better than anyone else... But you need to be the best 'you' that you can be. Others will respond to that. If not, they don't matter anyways."*
	+ (I've learned so much!) *"Fashion is about looking effortless even though you've actually put in a lot of effort."*
	+ (That explains a lot!) *"Fashion is a state of mind."*
* *"It's as much about the attitude you adopt inside as the clothes you put on the outside. Well, er... thank... you. For the fabric. Run along. Now."*

Miranda wants more **Caviar**:

* *"My caviar is late. Unbelievable."*
* *"My inspiration depends on caviar. I won't work without it."*
* *"I'm not going to say this again. Caviar. NOW!"*

Kiki brings her **Caviar**:

* *"One more piece of free advice; what makes us different also makes us beautiful. In my case, designers were fascinated and repelled by my voluminous wool."*
* (What do you mean?)
* *"Some wouldn't work with me unless I shaved my wool. Others hired me just because of it. I didn't want to look like everyone else, so I stood out from the crowd. For you, it's your big eyes. VERY unusual. Use makeup to highlight and play with them."*

Miranda needs a **Needle Cushion**:

* *"Ugh. Can't believe that pinhead at the airport confiscated my needles. I can't finish my project without them."*
* *"Kokoloko's fashion is pretty drab. No wonder there's no sewing supply stores. If there were, I could get some more sewing needles and pins."*
* *"The only thing I have to do is sew up the garment. Which I can't do if I don't have needles or pins. Obviously."*

Kiki brings the **Needle Cushion**:

* *"Finally! I'm almost done... As for you, when you move, do it gracefully and with purpose. Don't clomp or dawdle. You have places to go and things to do. If you add a little attitude to your walk, all the better."*
	+ (Attitude?) *"Act like you're the queen of the block, even if you're just going to the grocery store."*
	+ (How do I do that?) *"Swing your right hip when you step with your right foot. Then do the same for the left."*
* *"Try it. Don't look at your feet, and walk in a straight line. Not as easy as it looks, is it? Move like the world is your runway, because it is. Keep practicing your walk, I have to sew up the dress."*

Done for the day:

* *"I need an hour for my skincare routine before bed, so I should get started now."*
* *"Get some rest, you'll need it for your debut tomorrow."*
* *"I'll see you tomorrow, in the meantime remember everything I've told you."*

Kiki models the finished dress:

* *"Perfect! Oh, this dress looks even better than I imagined... And so do you! I'm so proud of you, Kiki and all of the progress you made."*
	+ (Really?!) *"I do. You listened to my advice and you're more of the fierce cat I knew you could be."*
	+ (Omg, I'm crying!) *"Oh, don't do that! You'll ruin your makeup, and the dress..."*
* *"I call this piece 'The Chrysalis' as part of my new Metamorphosis collection. It symbolizes the inner and outer changes necessary to become who we're meant to be. It's a representation of the progress you've made to become your best self. The most important part of any garment is you and how you see yourself in it."*

After finishing the questline:

* *"You have to perfect your look. It should say, 'I'm worth it and I know it.' with your face."* (There's so much to remember!)
* *"This dress says, 'I'm bold, confident, and on a mission.' Are you?"* (When am I not?!)
* *"Fashion is a way to express our creativity."* (This outfit is DEFINITELY creative...)

## Gallery

Miranda knitting something.Miranda giving Kiki fashion advice.
## Trivia

* "Dolce Gabbanana" is a reference to luxury fashion brand *Dolce & Gabbana*.

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