We are legends every day (Closed)

[oneirism]

Who: Lapis Fathalla (oneirism), featuring Kavi Misra (umberly), Sion Astal (sunderings), Tieria Erde (buildyourworld) and Allelujah Haptism (praises)
When: During the next few days after the Battle of Graupera
Where: Around Capablanca!
What: It's time to relax with some tea dates and clothes shopping! Because they really need to relax right now.
Rating: Nothing! It's mainly gonna be cute shenanigans.

ALLELUJAH

[If there's one thing Lapis will never turn down, it's getting to spend some time actually relaxing with her roommate. Especially since it seems like he needs a break with everything that's happened since he's arrived here.

So today is a day of relaxation! First starting with getting some food, since Lapis is literal blackhole most days - luckily most places within the city are giving Heroes discounts or free food in general.]

... What about that one? [It's said with a tug on Allelujah's arm as she points at a nearby cafe - something cute and quiet, with a few tables outside the front and some pots of bright flowers.]

TIERIA & SION

[With the agreement that they really needed some new clothes after their uniforms got trashed, it only made sense to go clothes shopping after they had rested for a bit. Though now Lapis was starting to realize just how bad Tieria's fashion sense is...

At least they eventually bumped into Sion, and Lapis was more than happy to have him tag along. Even if Tieria might not be as happy, but Lapis isn't gonna turn down some help with getting Tieria some... better clothes. Which is why they're now in one of the many clothing stores in Capablanca, examining the different kinds of clothes to get.]

... Maybe something besides sweaters would be best. [Silently judging your choices, Tieria. Plz help him, Sion.]

KAVI

[Being able to hang around with Kavi is always something Lapis enjoyed, so of course going along with him to buy some more clothes is something she's very okay with. Though this also meant that Lapis was determined to find something for him too, as a thanks for being her f... f... friend. And he does seem to like his hats a lot...

So no matter where Kavi is in the clothing store, Lapis will eventually wander back over to him and hold this hat against his head. Gotta make sure that whatever she picks looks good at him! Though maybe something more frilly would be better.]

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[buildyourworld]

[ He's in desperate need for change of clothes since two out of his three pair of uniforms are covered in stitches and patches. Once they get back to Caissa, Tieria will get Allelujah to modify his uniform for something more functional. But now, he needs clothes for when he's off duty.

Since it's just clothes, he's only looking at anything comfortable and cheap. He doesn't really care about style as long as they're comfortable and functional. ]

Why not? They're comfortable. [ What's wrong with sweaters? Does people here not wear sweaters? ]

[sunderings]

[ The boutique is eclectic, and really, it suits the Hero King just as well—he is enamored by the fashions he has never before seen, intrigued by the play of color and texture in fabric, and despite himself, he finds himself wondering at how that suit coat might pair with those trousers and this too-dashing hat in order to form a masterful disguise which would conceal even a Hero's identity when in the heart of Caissa. ]

Comfortable and quite lacking in personality. [ —Sion provides in addition, flitting past Tieria to deposit an assortment of garments in the man's arms. Each piece is practical, comfortable, and capable of being worn on its lonesome, and the color of the jacket rather complement's Tieria's eyes. ]

And for the Lady...

[ Coming to rest at Lapis' side, he drapes a dress of pale orchid with lace petticoats aplenty over his arm for her examination. To say Sion had spent a good deal of time perusing the store before he'd happened upon his companions would be...!

Something of an understatement. ]

Is it to your liking?

[oneirism]

... Plus it's getting a bit warmer lately too. [So something other than sweaters would be a good plan. Plus she completely agrees with Sion's thoughts on this matter. So she peeks over at the garments he places into Tieria's arms, before reaching over to place some similar items on top of the garment pile as well, having picked out similar colors to Sion.

Though she wasn't expecting anything to get picked out for her, and can only blinks in surprise at the dress, peeking over at it before smiling softly. It certainly does seem like he had quite a bit of time to look around before they bumped into him, but she can see now that it clearly was a good thing.]

It's lovely, Sion! Thank you.

[buildyourworld]

It's just clothes, as long as they're functional, it's sufficient. [ He doesn't understand why they take forever to pick out something. They've been in this store way too long for his liking, Tieria simply wants to buy a few set of clothes for change and leave.

Next time, he's not shopping with them. Especially not for clothes.

He takes one look at the pile of clothes (why are they so fancy?) they picked for him and just frown. ]

I don't need these. [ He's just going to dump them into the nearby basket and goes off to grab whatever he needs himself. Or try to anyway... ]

[sunderings]

Thank me by trying it on? [ Perhaps playful, he extends the dress to Lapis with a small flourish of wrist before gesturing to the dressing rooms at the far end of the shop. ] It cannot hold a candle to you, of course, though I have no doubts that you'll steal many a heart while wearing that color.

[ But ah, what's this now? Tieria's being stubborn again? The garments will never make it out of the other man's hands, for Sion is quick to intervene, (gently!) ushering both of his comrades along to the fitting area, sectioned off by curtains for privacy. ]

Isn't it a bit too close-minded of you, Tieria, to deem something unnecessary before affording it a chance?

[oneirism]

[Really, she was expecting Tieria to react in this kind of way - he never seemed the type to want to spend longer than necessary on buying clothes. Unlike Sion and Lapis.

But his fate was sealed before they even started, and with an almost bashful giggle at Sion's words as she takes the dress, she lets herself be ushered along with Tieria.]

... Just see how they look, Tieria. You would look good in them. [Again, she knows he doesn't care much, but still.

It's not as if he can escape without trying them on either. So she slides behind one of the curtains to get changed, though she still listens to how her two shopping companions are doing.]

[buildyourworld]

[ Darn it, you two. Leave him alone!

Tieria just huffs in total exasperation as he gets pushed into the dressing room next to Lapis's. Frowning at them both, he makes his way out of the dressing room, pushing Sion aside while he's at it. ]

I don't want to. I don't need anything this fancy.

[ The pile of garments in his hands get dumped onto Sion instead. ] I'll find my own clothes.

[ Never again. He will never shops with these two ever again. ]

[sunderings]

[ Lapis disappears behind the curtain of a fitting room, leaving Sion to smile for a moment, perhaps two, before Tieria pouts, huffing like a child, an arm outstretched to shove him aside...! And the King, his rank being what it is, is thoroughly shoved through and through, though he makes use of the momentum by pivoting (twirling?!) upon his heel, taking Tieria by the arm with one hand as he (effortlessly!) balances the rejected garments with the other. ]

Do not be so ungrateful, these were chosen for you with care.

[ And they are hardly court regalia, besides.

In any case, Sion is quite certain that Tieria will continue to be petulant and wholly unwilling to relax without being shoved back, and what better manner is there to proverbially push than by way of a spell? A calming spell, soothing and sedating, so cast with a gentle fall of words (deep peace, a soft white dove to you) and allowing for Sion to drag Tieria into the depths of the fitting room with ease.

Just what could be going on in there??? Oh my, there certainly are s o u n d s. ]

[oneirism]

[Lapis gets changed quietly, examining the dress closely once she's removed her clothes, before shifting to get changed into it. Absently listening to the shenanigans outside, already guessing that Sion was more or less going to drag Tieria into the dressing room.

Though she freezes halfway in pulling the dress on when she hears... something. Curiosity telling her to listen for a moment, tilting her head before she speaks up.]

... Are you two okay in there?

[buildyourworld]

[ Nevermind being shoved into the stall, he's absolutely livid at Sion right now, even if it doesn't show on his face because of the spell. His objection to being undressed sounds absolutely nothing like one and it wouldn't be surprising if Lapis completely misunderstands what happened in their stall. ]

Sion... stop. Don't... [ Although he is doing his best to resist, the spell has efficiently renders him with insufficient strength to stop Sion from stripping him off the clothes some random villager has given him the day before. ]

[umberly]

[ Oh? What's this?

Kavi has been busy browsing an assortment of really cute dresses which could potentially suit Lapis really well but when she holds the hat against his head, he stops and studies the hat.

That is one cute beanie. How could he possibly resist? ]

You want me to try it on?

[oneirism]

[Her eyes squint as she debates if this would suit him or not. Humming quietly to herself before flicking her eyes to the beanie model. Nodding at his question as she steps back a bit.]

... Yes, I want to see how it looks on you. [Only gonna get the best looking hats for Kavi!]

[umberly]

[ Who is he to deny Lapis' request if she only wants him to look good? But it seems Kavi has something for Lapis as well and he gives her a curious look as he holds out a cute dress for her to try on.

He's not sure if this is what Lapis likes to wear but... The soft colours could really suit her well. ]

Trade you? I try on the hat and you try on the dress?

[oneirism]

[Lapis wasn't expecting him to pick something out for her, so she only blinks in faint surprise at the dress he holds out.

And her expression quickly brightens up as she looks at it - seems like he knows her fashion sense well, since it's certainly something she would like to wear. Flowy dresses and soft colors are very much things she loves to wear.]

... Alright, sounds like a good trade to me. [So she'll hand him the hat in exchange for the dress, already hurrying off to the changing rooms once it's in her hands.]

I'll be back in a minute.

[umberly]

[ It fills him with a quiet glee that he picked out the right thing for Lapis to wear. He's never entirely sure when it comes to fashion since what he considered fashionable back home had already gone out of style some twenty years ago. ]

Take your time, yeah?

[ There's no rush. And while Lapis is changing, he swaps his hat for the beanie discreetly and quickly. Good thing the store isn't busy and once he's done checking himself out in a mirror, he wanders over to the changing rooms. ]

[oneirism]

[Meanwhile, she's filled with glee at over how he picked something so cute out for her, glad that he thinks she would suit something like this.

While he says to take her time, she's still eager to see how she looks in it - though she does end up taking her time examining how it looks from all angles once it's on.

Once she's satisfied, she steps out - smiling softly when she notices him wearing the hat.]

... That looks rather good on you.

[umberly]

Thank you.

[ It's difficult not to preen at the compliment and Kavi touches the hat, fiddling with it for a second before grinning at Lapis. She picked it out, all the praise should go to her.

Plus, she looks utterly adorable in the dress, as if it's been made for her. Maybe they can find a cute hairband to go along with it later or perhaps something like a scarf. Something long and flowing to go with the dress. ]

Lapis, you look really cute. Have you tried something in that style before?

[oneirism]

[Seeing how he fiddles with the hat prompts Lapis to smile, hoping that he likes it - thinking that the bright colors suit Kavi, with his bright and warm personality.

Of course, his praise gets her to beam happily once more, and she gives a little twirl to show off. Swaying slightly and watching how the dress flows with her, before nodding in response.]

... I have. It's pretty similar to the kinds of dresses I would wear back home, since I really like big, flowing dresses like this.

[umberly]

[ And that comment, in all its simple honesty, makes Kavi's eyes light up. His relaxed, laid back attitude seems to disappear as a bright fire fills his eyes and he looks around, lips quirked up into an enthusiastic grin. Why does it seem as if Lapis joke woke something which has been napping for far too long?

Congratulations, Lapis. You have managed to fire up one (1) Kavi Misra. ]

Stay right here. I'll bring you more!

[ Aaand he's off. ]

[oneirism]

[As Kavi's eyes light up, Lapis eyes just blink at him curiously - noticing how just more energized he is now.

So she only keeps blinking at his new, pumped up Kavi Misra. Maybe he really likes picking out cute dresses or something...]

... Alright - [Ah, he's already gone.

...

Well, in the meantime she'll pick out some more hats for him.]

[umberly]

[ Look, he hasn't been able to pick out cute dresses since... forever ago. He sometimes brings something back with him for the kids but it's never enough, for various reasons. And now? Now he has the money and time to spoil Lapis rotten with cute dresses.

...

After a while, Lapis may notice that a pile of clothes is moving towards her. She may also recognize the legs and arms carrying the pile. Kavi's head isn't anywhere near visible.

He may have gone a little overboard. ]

[oneirism]

[Luckily Lapis is more than okay with him picking out clothes for her. Especially since he has a very good idea about the kinds of things she likes.

Though she can only blink as she notices the pile of clothes approaching her, glancing at the legs peeking out from underneath, before glancing back up.]

... I see the monster clothes pile that devoured Kavi is here to devour me now.

[Maybe just a teenie bit overboard - and Lapis couldn't resist making a joke anyway.]

[umberly]

[ Kavi considers making the appropriate monster noises so Lapis can try and run away in an overly dramatic fashion. Maybe they can get some music, too. Can carriers record music as well? He'll have to test that theory one day. ]

There is no escaping the monster clothes pile. It is hungry for more.

[ The tone is giddy, light and Kavi shifts the pile to smile at Lapis. ]

You think you have time to try on everything?

[oneirism]

[Meanwhile, Lapis just holds her hands to her cheeks in lineface horror, watching as the deadly creature approaches. Clearly, this is how her life ends!!]

... Oh no, how utterly terrible.

[A+ acting right here, with the lineface and the blunt tone to match.

But she does give Kavi a smile when he shifts the pile, tilting her head as she glances over his pile. Humming for a moment in thought, though she's already decided on her answer.]

I think I've got some time to spare to try on everything.

[umberly]

Soon, you'll find yourself being feasted upon by the wiles of the deadly clothes monster. It will force you to wear a polka dot shirt and striped pants and clown shoes.

[ What a terrible fate. And the horror is so evident in her tone and on her face that Kavi simply has to match it before he digs into the pile (hoes does he even know where anything is?) to pull out two cute coats. ]

Which one do you prefer?

[praises]

[ Following Lapis's line of sight, Allelujah's gaze settles on the little café nestled into the line of Capablancan businesses. He quickly smiles at the look of it. Unlike many of the glitzier attractions, they've found themselves on one of the quainter roads that leads down to the sea, where the establishments are quieter, cozier. It's just the sort of thing he needs after the battle on the water — seeing just what it is that they've protected.

Looking down at her, he nods. ]

That one looks fine to me. Lead the way?

[oneirism]

[Lapis waits for his verdict - since there's no way she's dragging him to somewhere he doesn't want to go. Gold eyes peeking up at him expectantly as she waits patiently, before perking up when he nods - even though her expression is flat as always, she almost seems to be sparkling a bit.

So she nods in return, still holding onto his arm as she leads the way to the cafe. While they're still recognized, the people there don't make much of a fuss, and so they're able to get a table - Lapis immediately looking at the menu once they sit.]

... Hmm, what do you want to get? [Has she mentioned that she's paying for them both, because she is.]

[praises]

[ Expressions like that are rare, he'll not take them for granted. Once they're inside the café and seated, he allows her the menu first. Their table is small enough to warrant one, and the whole thing is beautifully made, written by hand. From the rustic smell of wood to the scent of sugar and ocean salt in the air, it's obvious that a place like this relaxes him. ]

I'll start with coffee. It's been a while, for my part.

[ At least for something home brewed. How he's survived is anyone's guess. ]

And you?

[oneirism]

[With how peaceful it is inside the café, Lapis finds it hard not to relax - taking a moment to glance out the window towards the ocean, before peeking down at the menu in her hands.

His words get a curious glance, but then again, she remember him mentioning he was travelling before he arrived here. She imagine he didn't have many opportunities to stop in places like this. So she's glad to help provide him with a chance to do so.]

... I'll have the red berry tea, and a piece of the raspberry and chocolate cake.

[It sounds like a sweets overload, but Lapis has always had a massive sweet teeth. And they don't have to wait long to be served, since a waitress soon comes by to take their order, smiling at them brightly as Lapis repeats what Allelujah and her wanted.

Then with a chirpy 'it won't be long!', she heads behind the counter - Lapis blinking over at her before glancing around again.]

This place seems pretty nice so far.

[praises]

[ Though they're taking this time right on the heels of a battle, something that Allelujah is infinitely grateful for, his relaxation is still genuine. Tensions may run high with the thoughts of their future, but even if just for a little while, they can have this to remember alongside the smoky beaches of Graupera. Shifting, he nods to the waitress as she leaves, folding his hands almost delicately on the tabletop. ]

For as long as I've been here, I somehow ended up never coming to this side of the city. It's quite beautiful, actually.

[ Especially with the view of the sea so close. ]

[oneirism]

[Even if the memories of that battle are still fresh in her mind, she still finds herself relaxing into the chair. Absently listening to the sounds of the ocean nearby, the smell of coffee and tea filling the air as their orders start being made up.

Lapis shifts to rest her elbows on the table, resting her chin in her hands as she peeks over at her roommate. Nodding in agreement as gold eyes flick over to glance out the window.]

... It really is. [Those gold eyes quickly flick back to Allelujah, her eyebrows raising slightly.] Though wait, does that mean you haven't had a chance to relax on the beach yet?

[praises]

— ah, it looks like I've been found out. No, I haven't. Most of my time here has been spent working on the Secretary's request.

[ Or rather, Hallelujah has, and Lapis was with him for a portion of that, so he wisely leaves that train of thought right where it is. She knew what areas (and activities) that entailed. Instead, his multicolored gaze follows where hers had been, watching the distant roll of the ocean. ]

I've heard about it, though.

[oneirism]

[Yeah, she had a feeling that's what his answer would be. Lapis hums quietly as she keeps her eyes focused on him, looking as thought she's thinking, before she leans back in her seat once more.]

... Then when we're done here, we'll go to the beach. [It's said in a calm and firm tone, as if it's already decided. Because it is, in Lapis' mind.]

[praises]

[ Before he can directly respond, the waitress comes back around with a little silver tray. Atop it are their two piping hot drinks and Lapis' dessert. Allelujah nods to her as she sets the two mugs down, giving them each a dish of sugar and cream to share. Next comes the cake, and Allelujah drops a few colle on the tray for her as she departs. ]

You should have told me that you liked sweets, I would have made more.

[ Reaching over, he gingerly takes the mug handle, turning it towards himself. ]

...in any case, I'd like to see the beach before heading back.

[oneirism]

[Lapis reaches over to drop a few colle onto the tray too, before happily taking her mug into her hands. Sipping gently at the tea, gold eyes peeking over the rim at him, before she pulls the cup away so she can answer.]

... I should probably cut back on the sweets anyway. I tend to be like a black hole when I eat them.

[She says, as she reaches over to cute a piece of the cake and shove it into her mouth.]

Good. It's really pretty, I was there with a f... [And this is where Lapis reveals she sucks at saying the 'friend' word, looking almost embarrassed before she forces herself to keep talking.]

... F-friend not too long ago.

[praises]

[ Both of Allelujah's eyebrows raise curiously at her stutter. His coffee cup is poised in front of him, as if he'd gone to take a sip, but stopped himself. It lowers just a smidge as he instead focuses on her expression. ]

Is something the matter?

[oneirism]

[Uh oh, busted. His question causes Lapis to freeze, and she glances away in an almost shy manner, taking another sip of her tea. And keeping her cup close to her face to hide how she's starting to turn a bit red.]

... I'm just... Not used to calling people f-friends. It's all pretty new to me.

[praises]

[ Oh. Not having expected that, Allelujah studies her reaction for a moment, noting how genuinely it affects her. All he does is lift his cup in response, finally taking a short drink. ]

That's certainly a surprise. [ Really, she's been nothing but kind. ] But I suppose I understand, too.

[ After all, back home, there had been his family, and then the rest of the world. ]

How is it? Your tea.

[oneirism]

[She takes another sip of her drink too, still glancing away before blinking at him in surprise. She... wasn't expecting that answer.]

... It is? [She's still too used to people thinking her odd or unapproachable. Some habits from home take a while to break.

And it's a surprise to hear that from him too. Lapis would think someone as kind as him would have a lot of friends, but... Then again, from what she knows about him, maybe it's not too surprising.]

I imagine you've made a lot of friends here, though.

[Because who wouldn't want to be friends with Allelujah?

Her attention goes back to her drink, humming softly as she takes another sip.]

It's really good, and so it the cake. How're your drink?

[praises]

[ Now it's his turn to look like he's been caught off his guard. Which lies at the crux of the matter, really — for all of his kindness, he's often just as guarded in his displays of it. Calming after the initial start, he swirls the coffee in his mug idly. ]

I suppose I can say I have.

[ Allelujah has said it in any number of ways — allies, comrades. Friends... isn't so unthinkable. His expression warms, though it's a brief and somewhat subdued change. ]

It's some of the best coffee I've had in a while.

[ Not freeze-dried space stuff. Bless. ]

Thank you, for suggesting this.