[Exactly, this is the best time to get something! But she's sure they'll be fine. They're both strong Rooks, nothing will stop them. They just need to make sure they don't lose each other.]
Ah, I can see why you think it is dangerous, but do not worry. I think you're strong!
[And they can heal each other! And they might be the ones fighting, so all should be well? Sure she's a little tiny...
She takes his hand as offered, and holds it warmly and firmly, so that he doesn't have to feel nervous at all.] This is fine, no...?
[ He doesn't think he can stop being nervous but it is nice to hold hands with someone. He can feel her warmth and mana radiating toward him. At least, with the people kicking and screaming at each other, he'll probably be too distracted to think about the handholding later on. ]
Yes. [ He swallows ... ] Let us go in. [ And brave the unknown!!! ] Stay close to me, I do not want you to get trampled on.
[It is when you trust them as well, and know that they'll protect you through the scariest of wars: sales.
And she does just that, because while he's nervous, he's got strong resolve, so he seems pretty cool right now.] Alright. [And she steps a bit closer still, straightening her back so she can prepare to head in with him.
And really, once they do, they already have to try ducking a book flying across the room?!]
[ Vietnam, what. Of course it's new. He would be quite horrified if it wasn't new. In response, someone in the crowd jeers, 'Take the stocking and leave, pansy! The rest of this stuff's all mine!'.
The moment he hears that, Kija stops in his tracks. No longer is he afraid of this crowd. No, he has something powering him now -- it's called petulance!! ]
Is there a dress here that you want, Vietnam? [ He raises his dragon claw, and it starts to grow a little, its nails sharpening. ] I will push past these people and get it for you, if that's the last thing that I do.
[Oh. Well. This side of Kija who has been CHALLENGED BY THESE MONSTERS is new and kind of refreshing. She always knew he's a strong fighter, and determined, but never has she seen him so driven.]
Well, I thought the one over there is nice...
[Made out of nice silky fabrics and has great embroidery. But she isn't even sure yet.] I think that shirt over there looks good on you...!
[But she's not even stopping him as he starts to unleash his claw. Wonder why.]
Very well. [ His lady has spoken. HE'S GONNA POP SOME TAGS. Kija pulls Vietnam a little closer to him, if only to protect her from hte rowdy customers around them. ]
Leave it to me. [ Another customer elbows him in the face, and he reacts by picking him up with his huge hand, tossing him to the back of the crowd. ]
[She's meant to hold on, right? Yeah, she can do that only because she did actually have to shuffle closer to this prince now that someone nearly pushed her in order to race towards a nice looking vest. This happening at he same time as Kija flinging a customer over them because they attacked him!]
Goodness! [She can't leave him suffering like this, so she's going to slow down some customers that headed their way by switching their gravity. Considering that they're sharing a moment right now, she's getting enough mana replenished to make sure that Kija's rampage will remain uninterrupted.]
[ If he weren't distracted by his SPITE, Kija would be feeling quite unnerved by the position they are in - how close they were pressing against each other. Right now, he's too busy doing his ANGRY BARGAIN HUNTING thing though. Maybe he'll notice later.
As Vietnam slows down the customers, Kija takes the opportunity to grow his dragon's claw, pushing them out of the way and opening up a path for them both. ]
Now, let us go! [ The cute dress that Vietnam wanted is right in front of them!! ]
[She should take responsibility for her actions later since Kija's sensibilities are quite delicate, but right now? He's pretty heroic! Just for a cute dress! She would blush if she didn't have to duck a flying shoe.]
Alright!
[And she follows after him, and how he battles the crowd with his clue, until she can get to the dresses. Fortunately, with her background in shopping, she managed to locate her size in time! And then it's back to standing as close to him as possible so that she can't lose him.]
No, it is fine -- [ He just wanted to buy something nice for her!! He doesn't need anything in return. In fact, he's considering making his way to the cashier somehow when someone barrels right into him and he trips, falling into a rack of smexy lingerie. With how hardly that rude person had pushed, Vietnam might be falling right on top of him. ]
[So right now, not only did she fall down after him, she couldn't even cast her rook spells in time because they're tangled in smexy lingerie. Now they're pressed up together and it's probably right in his safety bubble.]
Kija...!! Are you okay? She asks this but she can't even move.]
Yes -- Look out! [ Because someone's bag is swinging in the direction of her head! Kija grabs hold of her neck, pulling her down and forcing her to duck. Unfortunately, this means pressing her down closer against him, their faces only inches apart.
OKAY, THIS IS KIND OF AWKWARD. When he realises just how close they are, he starts to go beet red, freezing in place. ]
[She still hasn't noticed how close they are, nose to nose, because of how everything was just happening around them. And thinking about it, she should've noticed it sooner, instead of whispering so close to him like--]
N-no, it is not your fault!
[...and then he flushes and she realises why.] I-I mean, this really isn't your fault!!
[ Even though this isn't his fault, he can't help but get flustered anyway, his heart pounding in that chest of his. Quickly, he looks away, his face still heating up from the proximity. ]
We ...We should focus on getting out of here. [ Kija motions to get up, offering his scaly hand for her to take if she needs some help. ]
[Now she's catching on, she's very embarrassed, doing the same and gazing away. He's a good man, isn't he? She could think of a few who would take advantage of this, and he just flusters, helping her up.
She takes the offer so that she can have some support getting up.]
L-Let's...if we find another place a little quieter, we can get you something...
Ah, I do not need anything, but ... that would be best. [ He hasn't broken their handhold, given that he has to lead her out of the crowd, but he's still finding it quite difficult to reestablish eye contact. Kija only tugs at their joined hands, moving out of the crowd.
there's an interesting store a little further down that's selling hero merchandise???? it's worth looking at even if they don't buy anything. ]
[She's determined, since he bought something for her? So she follows him, hand firmly linked, so that they will stay together. But seeing how that hero store caught their eye, she follows him there. They could window shop...]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
no subject
Ah, I can see why you think it is dangerous, but do not worry. I think you're strong!
[And they can heal each other! And they might be the ones fighting, so all should be well? Sure she's a little tiny...
She takes his hand as offered, and holds it warmly and firmly, so that he doesn't have to feel nervous at all.] This is fine, no...?
no subject
Yes. [ He swallows ... ] Let us go in. [ And brave the unknown!!! ] Stay close to me, I do not want you to get trampled on.
no subject
And she does just that, because while he's nervous, he's got strong resolve, so he seems pretty cool right now.] Alright. [And she steps a bit closer still, straightening her back so she can prepare to head in with him.
And really, once they do, they already have to try ducking a book flying across the room?!]
no subject
Oof! [ So much for his cool moment. His forehead is still a little red from the impact, and the expression on his face twists into petulance. ]
How dare you! Who is the one who threw that?! [ And then a lacy stocking gets thrown at him too and he shrieks a little. ] Ehh??!
no subject
Kija!
[And she didn't even get enough time to soothe his forehead with a healing spell when a lacy stocking heads his way.]
Do not worry, it's a new stocking!
[...Not...worn...she has no idea why she said that, actually.] Quick, to the side! It must be because we're so close to the entrance!
no subject
The moment he hears that, Kija stops in his tracks. No longer is he afraid of this crowd. No, he has something powering him now -- it's called petulance!! ]
Is there a dress here that you want, Vietnam? [ He raises his dragon claw, and it starts to grow a little, its nails sharpening. ] I will push past these people and get it for you, if that's the last thing that I do.
[ He's all fired up for SWEET DEALS. ]
no subject
Well, I thought the one over there is nice...
[Made out of nice silky fabrics and has great embroidery. But she isn't even sure yet.] I think that shirt over there looks good on you...!
[But she's not even stopping him as he starts to unleash his claw. Wonder why.]
no subject
Leave it to me. [ Another customer elbows him in the face, and he reacts by picking him up with his huge hand, tossing him to the back of the crowd. ]
no subject
Goodness! [She can't leave him suffering like this, so she's going to slow down some customers that headed their way by switching their gravity. Considering that they're sharing a moment right now, she's getting enough mana replenished to make sure that Kija's rampage will remain uninterrupted.]
no subject
As Vietnam slows down the customers, Kija takes the opportunity to grow his dragon's claw, pushing them out of the way and opening up a path for them both. ]
Now, let us go! [ The cute dress that Vietnam wanted is right in front of them!! ]
no subject
Alright!
[And she follows after him, and how he battles the crowd with his clue, until she can get to the dresses. Fortunately, with her background in shopping, she managed to locate her size in time! And then it's back to standing as close to him as possible so that she can't lose him.]
Now quick, Kija, we need something for you!
after this it's time for cosplay and bara suits
WE'RE GONNA DO IT
Kija...!! Are you okay? She asks this but she can't even move.]
no subject
OKAY, THIS IS KIND OF AWKWARD. When he realises just how close they are, he starts to go beet red, freezing in place. ]
Huh?! I-I am sorry!
no subject
N-no, it is not your fault!
[...and then he flushes and she realises why.] I-I mean, this really isn't your fault!!
no subject
We ...We should focus on getting out of here. [ Kija motions to get up, offering his scaly hand for her to take if she needs some help. ]
no subject
She takes the offer so that she can have some support getting up.]
L-Let's...if we find another place a little quieter, we can get you something...
no subject
there's an interesting store a little further down that's selling hero merchandise???? it's worth looking at even if they don't buy anything. ]
no subject
[She's determined, since he bought something for her? So she follows him, hand firmly linked, so that they will stay together. But seeing how that hero store caught their eye, she follows him there. They could window shop...]