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[paladorable]

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"Hello, you've reached Arenvald. If I'm doing this right,
you should be able to leave me a message."

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[flyingsolos]

... How about we fix that, then?

[paladorable]

[ Blink blink ]

How do you mean?

[flyingsolos]

Clothes shopping! I'll help you pick out something to help you blend in a little better.

[ which sounds nice, like it's out of the goodness of her heart, but honestly, she really just wants to see if Arenvald can rock modern clothing. ]

[paladorable]

… Are you sure? I've never really... been shopping before. At least, not in a place like this.

[ As much as he is used to the armor, though, it would be nice to have something a bit lighter as an option. ]

[flyingsolos]

Lucky for you, you've got a pro looking out for you.

[ Her. She means her. ]

[paladorable]

I take it that’s you, then? All right, my life is in your hands.

[ This will be… a very different adventure. ]

[flyingsolos]

Okay! First off, are you a pants or shorts kind of guy?

[paladorable]

Er, I suppose I'm not sure. Pants? As long as it's easy to move in, I don't really mind.

[flyingsolos]

... It's a start. Okay, follow me.

[ We're about to enter a Clothes Hunting Montage. ]

[paladorable]

[ Cue the bright and poppy music! ]

Thanks for your help, Rion. I’d be lost otherwise.

[flyingsolos]

What,you don't go shopping all that often back home? Not even on your off days?

[ not that she thinks his shops are anything like this. ]

[paladorable]

I don't really have a need to, I guess. I tend to go exploring in my free time, when I get it.

[flyingsolos]

Might as well get you in the habit now, then!

[ behold, she already has like three jackets. ]

[paladorable]

[ He just… stares at them. ]

Are those all for me?

[flyingsolos]

Yep. I believe in variety.

[ Oh, honey. She's just getting started. ]

[paladorable]

All right, but... what am I supposed to do with them?

[ Try them on, presumably, but he's not entirely sure how that works. ]

[flyingsolos]

Strip out of your armor and see how they look on you, obviously.

[paladorable]

[ RECORD SCRATCH ]

Right here?

[flyingsolos]

Yes. Right here. Trust me, I don't think you've got anything to be ashamed of.

[ She is not being serious. ]

[paladorable]

[ HE DOESN'T KNOW THAT ]

I... I really don't...

[ Gosh, is it getting warm in here?

It is, actually, though not just because Arenvald is blushing. The sudden wash of embarrassment tripped a switch or something because he is... quite literally giving off heat. That in itself might bot be obvious, but the way he is literally glowing is quite obvious indeed. It's like a pleasant spring sunbeam took human form and decided to go clothes shopping. ]

[flyingsolos]

Uh--

[ Umm??? Sorry, she kind of has to glance away to avoid staring directly at him. ]

Arenvald?? Is this a normal thing for you?

[paladorable]

[ At first, he doesn’t realize that Rion even said anything because he’s too busy staring at his hands. What is this…… why is this…… ]

No, I… this is new. I can safely say I’ve never glowed before in my life.

[flyingsolos]

... Congratulations on your sudden talent?

[ At least it's better than Kou's. ]

[paladorable]

Thanks? I can’t say I expected this.

[ A beat. ]

How do I turn it off?

[flyingsolos]

Um... think really hard?

[ She has no idea. ]