20 | In Which Howl Laments the Castle's Games

[strangewonders]

You know, I don't mind a change of scenery now and again, especially when it's as entertaining as this one has been so far...

[He has sort of missed television, even if he can't understand a word of it, and Tokyo fashion is right up his ally, really]

But I do wish I could keep my magic intact. Do you have any idea how long it takes to do one's hair the old-fashioned way?

[Hello, Aquanet, goodbye ozone layer]

Anyone care to go shopping?

Comments

[dorkwonder]

Do you really use magic to do your hair? My hair's usually good after a few minutes.

[strangewonders]

Of course I do. I do try to take a little pride in my appearance. It's no good leaving the house with bed-head. Leaves a bad impression with people.

[dorkwonder]

I get that much, it just seems like a waste of magic when you can do the same thing with a comb and hair gel.

[strangewonders]

Hair gel? Heaven forbid.

[dorkwonder]

What's wrong with hair gel? [Tim loves him some hair products.]

[strangewonders]

It's fine, I suppose, if you simply don't care.

[dorkwonder]

Hey, I care. Most of the time. Please tell me you use your magic for a lot of other cooler things?

[strangewonders]

Of course I do. The hair is just a fringe benefit.

[dorkwonder]

What other things can you do?

[strangewonders]

Back home, I mostly sold charms and things to other people. That was always in the biggest demand. But I know transportation spells and transformation spells, and a good number of others besides. It'd take awhile to list it all.

[dorkwonder]

If only your transportation spells could work here, life would be a lot easier in this world.

[strangewonders]

Yes, well, I imagine that's why they don't.

[freeslider]

And I thought a regular haircut took forever

[strangewonders]

Beauty takes time.

[freeslider]

I guess so. But there's usually better things I can be doing.

[strangewonders]

Around here? I certainly haven't found anything worth sacrificing my routine for.

[freeslider]

What would?

[strangewonders]

That is a good question. End of the world, perhaps? Although it'd be a shame to go out looking a mess...

[freeslider]

I think I have to agree with you there, if only because, just in case it doesn't happen, you don't look like an idiot in the morning.

[She's been through that one]

[strangewonders]

And we certainly wouldn't want that.

[freeslider]

So what did you want to go shopping for?

[strangewonders]

Oh, clothes, mostly. Although it occurs to me that I may be a bit tall for that to be a viable option, here. Perhaps I'll settle for window shopping...

[freeslider]

[She giggles] I guess that's one place I have an advantage.

[strangewonders]

Lucky for you... I suppose I'll just have to suffer.

[freeslider]

I'm sure there's plenty of other things to buy.

[strangewonders]

True enough, though I have to wonder if any of it will make it back with us once this all ends...

[freeslider]

Hm. So maybe window shopping is safer. Probably no danger in trying anyway. How often do you get to go shopping in Tokyo?

[strangewonders]

I can't say the opportunity has ever presented itself before...

[freeslider]

Same here. But hey, it's not like we have to worry about blowing our budget or anything.

[strangewonders]

You make an excellent point.

[freeslider]

I frequently do.

So, uh...meet you in the lobby?

[strangewonders]

I'll see you there.

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[wishmadeinfire]

If no one else will join you, I will happily go shopping. Preferably for something that does not require pants as part of the outfit.