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spellbinders2017-12-17 10:26 pm
deem) wrote in spellbinders2017-12-17 10:26 pm
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Who: Units 9S deem, 2B apatheia, and A2 precedents
Where: Unspecified Commercial Facility
When: Day 169
Open/Closed: Closed
[It's a foreign practice, clothes shopping. Just as they had always hoped to, 9S and 2B had purchased t-shirts together, but that isn't the same thing as changing one's apparel altogether. And after 2B had discovered that she couldn't simply go around in her own shirt and without her skirt without offending human sensibilities (or, as near as 9S can gather, embarrassing the daylights out of them for some odd reason), it seems the time has come to pursue the topic of apparel again.
As A2 is far more exposed than that, it only makes sense to ask her along as well. Besides, her present condition is a mark of what she had endured. All that remains of her uniform is but a scrap of what it once was, and perhaps for her this might be a fresh start of sorts. They're all, despite their past, YoRHa units. And so maybe choosing something together will make them feel more like it.
They have a new purpose now, so a change might not be bad at all. Not that he'll discard the uniform he's always been in, but there's no harm in this, right? Maybe he's thinking too deeply on it as he waits outside the hotel for 2B and A2, so they can head to the commercial district together and see what there is to find]
deem, 2B apatheia, and A2 precedentsWhere: Unspecified Commercial Facility
When: Day 169
Open/Closed: Closed
[It's a foreign practice, clothes shopping. Just as they had always hoped to, 9S and 2B had purchased t-shirts together, but that isn't the same thing as changing one's apparel altogether. And after 2B had discovered that she couldn't simply go around in her own shirt and without her skirt without offending human sensibilities (or, as near as 9S can gather, embarrassing the daylights out of them for some odd reason), it seems the time has come to pursue the topic of apparel again.
As A2 is far more exposed than that, it only makes sense to ask her along as well. Besides, her present condition is a mark of what she had endured. All that remains of her uniform is but a scrap of what it once was, and perhaps for her this might be a fresh start of sorts. They're all, despite their past, YoRHa units. And so maybe choosing something together will make them feel more like it.
They have a new purpose now, so a change might not be bad at all. Not that he'll discard the uniform he's always been in, but there's no harm in this, right? Maybe he's thinking too deeply on it as he waits outside the hotel for 2B and A2, so they can head to the commercial district together and see what there is to find]
with our powers combined...!
But as surreal as it is, it's not bad by any means. No, far from it.]
That's a lot of stores... [Which in its own way is bizarre to her. Why would you need so many different places just to get the same thing? Aimintas had much fewer in comparison, and they all fulfilled the same purpose.] Is there any significant difference between them?
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but for now, she shifts a little closer to them, leaning in slightly to get a better look at the stores. ]
... Some of these look like they'd be more expensive.
[ better quality, she guesses. if she didn't know 9S like she does, she'd be more impressed with how he managed to get this much data on all the stores already. ]
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So far as I can tell it's a matter of what kinds of wares they sell. They place higher value on certain materials and even styles, although they're not always hard to come by, so it...doesn't make much sense.
[Perhaps some things will always remain a mystery to androids like them, though 9S wishes it were a little easier to grasp. Some materials are terribly common and yet fetch a high price depending on how they're used.
He isn't entirely convinced that craftsmanship is always a supporting reason]
Maybe we can find out a bit more along the way.
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[Which isn't exactly bad? Probably. It's definitely nice that the clothes here are already shaped for humanoids at least, so having more options in that way is something she appreciates. On the other hand, given that she's worn one outfit for most of her life, the idea of sorting through all these different kinds of clothing to find the "best" one is a little daunting.
Although she's sure it's the same for everyone here right now. At least none of them will have to be concerned with confusing someone on their sheer unfamiliarity with recreational shopping.]
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Guess we'll have to pick one to start. We can take a look at them all before deciding.
[ they're not exactly in a hurry either way, but she'll let one of them make that choice. ]
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[It's one thing they had precious little of in the past, their lives filled with missions, combat, deaths and deployment. Now they're so free, there's something both hopeful and intimidating about it.
Clothes shopping, at least, should be far easier than a great many things they've been faced with. 9S reminds himself of this, planting his hands on his hips]
So who's taking point?
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[ it's not like she has an idea of where to begin. 9S has the most information out of the three of them, so it's only reasonable if he takes point. ]
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But that was in a world riddled with hostiles, and now... Now they're here]
Alright, I...guess I can do that.
[Still there follows an awkward pause before 9S turns and starts heading for the commercial district. This is the first time the three of them have done anything together too, isn't it?]
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As they make their way towards the commercial district, it only seems to get busier and busier. There are a lot of people around, both human and non-human alike. Speaking of things that feel unreal, being anywhere so populated is still something she's getting used to.]
It's pretty lively here. [And in a place that already seems to have people everywhere, she thinks that's no easy feat.]
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the commercial district is bustling, and like 2B, it's also something she's still growing accustomed to even after wandering it a few times already. A2 doesn't think she'll ever get used to it, even after they've returned to the hub island. ]
Kind of makes you think back to the earth we came from, doesn't it. [ her tone is dry, a wry sort of smile tugging at her mouth. ] What it would've been like.
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[He's sure they all imagined what it would be like when the war was over and mankind returned. None of them would ever see that time, of course, so this may be as close as they ever come. The crowds are near stifling, even after their stay in Aimintas. Perhaps it's due to the holiday?
They reach the first prospective shop soon after, a small boutique nestled between larger shops. The clothing out on display seems similar enough to their own apparel to warrant further investigation, and 9S pushes the door open for 2B and A2 to enter.
At a glance, it seems quiet. Soft music drifts through the air, displays are tidy with ample space between them, and only a few customers are milling about. An easier place to begin than a crowded shop]
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I'm not sure I would've gotten used to it. [Just like how she's doing here, honestly. She doesn't quite smile, but she sounds amused nevertheless. No one's more aware of how out of her element she is when it comes to people than 2B.
Walking into the shop now, she's a little relieved that there aren't many people in it. After the crowds of people outside, it feels like she has a chance to breathe.]
... Were either of you looking for anything in particular? [Because honestly, she has no idea where to start on this.]