~10th Cubic Zirchonium [Action]

[yay_heiress]

[London knew there was something familiar about this place. She'd been to Tokyo many times when she was back home. Being rich had its advantages, and getting to travel a lot was definitely one of them. But there seems to be something off, that she can't quite put her finger on. Somehow it doesn't seem as up-to-date as it did before. nd a lot less colorful. It doesn't really bother her though, as technology only interested her if it involved social media. And being in the castle for so long, she'd almost forgotten what a smartphone was. Not even the brick phones jog her memory of them.

London figured that while she's here, she might as well do a little of what she enjoys most: shopping! If you run into her in the Harajuku district, you'll find her, but strangely enough, she won't be in the greatest of moods.]

Ugh! This is so much harder than it used to be!


[[OOC: London's realizing the harshness of her loss. Drop by and comfort her?]]

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[gottaknockhard]

[Considering the way these world changes usually go, Spike has actually enjoyed getting lost in a city full of people who have never heard of Paradisa. The food was good, and everywhere, so it's no surprise that he's walking by with some yakitori in his mouth.

He recognizes London at a distance, surprised to even see her, but doesn't think fast enough to change his course. Instead, he lowers the stick in his hand and address her from behind just for the heck of it.]

Yeah. I can hardly find any thing in my size. [There's nothing wrong with showing a little humor, right?]

[yay_heiress]

[She starts at the familiar voice, and when she turns, there's a hint of relief in her features.]

Well, I guess I can see why you can't seem to find pants long enough... [After her... helpful observation... the relief in her face turns into more sadness.]

I don't know what to do! My favorite thing to do isn't that fun anymore.

[gottaknockhard]

[Her comment causes him to raise an eyebrow and look down at his pants. Are they too short? ...

But she said something else, and he looks up. It's not that he's concerned, just talking.]

It's not?

[yay_heiress]

No. [She gives a slightly exasperated sigh.]

When you go to buy something, what's the first thing you look for? Colors!

[gottaknockhard]

[Not following... but he's never really grasped the concept of shopping for fun.]

Uh-huh.

[yay_heiress]

[London pouts, and dissolves into crocodile dramatic tears.]

I can't see colors anymo-ho-hore!

[gottaknockhard]

[Spike wasn't expecting something quite that dramatic, and he looks around them to make sure nobody starts implying... the streets are pretty crowded, so.]

Not at all?

[yay_heiress]

No! *Sniffle*

I can't tell which colors I love and which ones I hate!

[gottaknockhard]

... You could get someone to help.

[Right? Those places have sales... guys.]

[yay_heiress]

Oh, helping wouldn't help! How would I know people aren't just trying to get me to wear... gray?!

[gottaknockhard]

You wouldn't know the difference anyway, right? [Helping...]

[yay_heiress]

Ugh! [He just doesn't get it.]

But other people would! I don't want to be seen in a color that looks hideous, especially when everyone else can see it!

[gottaknockhard]

I guess that could be a problem.

[yay_heiress]

Yeah! Orange? Not a good look.

[gottaknockhard]

I shouldn't mention what you're wearing now, then.

[She isn't, Spike is terrible.]

[yay_heiress]

*Shriek, flail*

Where? Where? I gave up wearing orange years ago! Get it off! Oh, at least let it be tangerine...


[Have your fun, Spike. She's gullible.]

[gottaknockhard]

[He holds both hands, throwing on an apologetic smile and all.]

Kidding. [...] Actually, you're in a good time period for that. I don't think matching is popular right now.

[yay_heiress]

[She pauses and looks at him. Then, as his words slowly sink in, she glances around at some of the people passing by.]

Come to think of it, I do look better than everyone else around here...

[gottaknockhard]

Before your time too?

[yay_heiress]

I think so. Where I'm from it was 2011, but it sure seems pretty 80s around here. And I thought Japan was so fashion forward!

*disappointed sigh*

[gottaknockhard]

The 80s. [That places things for him, even if his Earth-history is mediocre at best, but image seems to be a big deal here.] Being colorblind may not be such a bad loss.

[yay_heiress]

What could possibly be worse than being colorblind?

[gottaknockhard]

... If it makes you feel better, you probably wouldn't be taking any clothes you bought with you.

[yay_heiress]

I wouldn't?

UGH! There's even less of a point to shopping here now!

[gottaknockhard]

Seems that way.

[Isn't she glad he just happened to come by to help her with this.]

[yay_heiress]

[Define glad.]

Well, that was a waste of time.

So... now what do I do?

[gottaknockhard]

[He shrugs, not really knowing what his intentions were to start with.]

Enjoy the break.

Sorry for the delay! orz

[yay_heiress]

Well, I guess I could go lay out by the pool again... but I did that yesterday!

Ooh! What if I check out a gourmet restaurant!

No worries!

[gottaknockhard]

[He was about to call his work here done, but..]

You have the money for that?

:>

[yay_heiress]

[She pauses to peek inside of her purse.]

Uh-huh!

[gottaknockhard]

[...]

It is around lunch time.

[yay_heiress]

Care to join me? Usually I take Ivanna out to eat, but I think she's still in the castle. You'll do for company!

[gottaknockhard]

[He is very close to going along with the idea of tricking a teenager into buying his meals, but at the last moment he has a relapse of conscience and shakes his head.]

I was actually on my way to tracking down a street vendor.

[yay_heiress]

A street vendor?

[gottaknockhard]

I'm sure they had them back then.

[yay_heiress]

Ew.

Well, good luck with that, I guess.

[gottaknockhard]

[Even if it's the right decision, his stomach will probably regret this later.]

Good luck to you too.

[yay_heiress]

Ok. Bye!

[She waves emphatically.]

Try not to eat anything too disgusting.

[gottaknockhard]

[Why did he stop in the first place? Something about seeing someone so... easy to please. It really makes this feel like a vacation.

He smiles and ducks his head while he walks on, waving as he goes.]