ghoulsunderground | if you've got it, flaunt it

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if you've got it, flaunt it

[Like any good metropolitan area, GX!Domino has a vibrant shopping district. Luna has taken to this particular area with aplomb - after the confirmation that the Underground does, indeed, seem active here (though that's going to take a bit more digging), she needs to properly prepare.

Apparently this means restocking on a wardrobe. What kind of impression would she make if her clothes repeated too often, really.

She passes a few outfits - not all of which look like they might fit; she's shopping for two - back behind herself, expecting a certain someone to be there. It's her job and her duty, after all.]

Lily, these too.

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[...Welp.

Kaiserin blinks as a few outfits are shoved at her chest.]

...

[And then she takes them, because she's not sure what else to do with them. They are right in front of her, after all.]

And make sure none of those are touching the floor, now.

[She doesn't think anything of it at first, just hands them off and returns to the rack. Trying things on is for the inexperienced; she prides herself on knowing whether something will fit, and what it'll look like on any of her girls...

...didn't Lily feel a little - taller than usual?

She tries to take a glimpse without turning the whole way around.]

[There's a very confused Kaiserin standing behind Luna with an armful of outfits that most definitely do not suit her.]

...what are these for?

[She sounds a lot more ~womanly~ than Lily probably does, too.]

[....Ah. So you've come along to this new place, as well.

Luna hardly even looks surprised (though she feels it), giving Kaiserin a welcoming smile.]

Settling in. As we've an entire city at our disposal this time, combing its resources is only logical.

Here.

[A nice, dark blue dress in your size. Somebody works fast.]

[She nods, and takes the next garment--

...ugh. Dresses. She frowns at it as if it said something particularly impolite.]

I don't need this.

[It's been a while since she wore anything but her Hell Kaiserin garb or some sort of plain pants-shirt combination.]

Of course you do.

[Smile.]

Even if it's just for rare occasions, you can't be caught unprepared. Impressions are everything - you understand that.

Besides, it brings out your eyes.

[Whatever have you done all your life without her, seriously. -_- You are a perfectly attractive young woman and you're just wasting yourself. You're even in a showman's profession after a fashion!

But then again, maybe you never had a Miss Marica to share yourself with before.]

[She's suspicious, of course. The idea of showing herself off is threatening, even a little frightening...

But Luna wouldn't suggest anything bad for her, would she?

After a few moments, she nods, reluctantly.]

Should I try it?

[She inclines her head towards the changing room with a patient smile. Go get pretty.]

You might surprise yourself.

I'll be here.

[Shopping for three now on the next rack over.]

[She nods and enters the changing room.

When she emerges...yes, this was a good choice, Luna. It does, as you said, bring out her eyes.

And her legs.

She stands silently, waiting for a verdict.]

[Luna looks up and over....and deliberately stops flipping through the racks of clothing. You have to know she's impressed.]

You see? What did I tell you....

[Approaching Kaiserin, she reaches up to tweak the way the dress sits on her shoulders a little.]

It might not be what you're used to, but it suits you perfectly.

[Ah...what's this feeling?

Of being cared for, controlled but provided for...

A little of her surprise shows through as Luna stands before her, adjusting her dress.]

...thank you.

[Luna reaches up when she's done to lightly touch Kaiserin's cheek, almost as if she's patting her.]

My pleasure.

It's bad enough being thrown into this situation, isn't it? At the whim of something larger than ourselves...

Best if we all watch out for each other. Even small ways help.

[She nods, a little dazed. She's never been this...comfortable with a "protector" before.

The touch on her cheek made her shiver a little.

She looks down at the clothing Luna's still holding with an unspoken question: Which one next?]

[You're interested? Excellent.

Luna's next selection is a bit looser-fitting, black with silver highlights. It's enough to evoke the heel persona without going over the top.]

Actually, this might suit you both....

Try it while I search. Lily, come here.

[Don't think you'd gotten off the hook, girl!]

[Lily's been here the whole time. Lurking. So somebody else is getting the attention, hmm? Maybe she can wander off for a bit-

...Or not.

Idly, almost bitterly,] I didn't think we'd be the same size.

[She disappears into the changing booth for a moment, and comes out clad in the new dress. This one's not bad either: there are certain advantages to leaving a bit more to the imagination.

She waits for Luna's verdict, nodding slightly to Lily. She can move on now that she's acknowledged her existence, right?]

No absurdities, Lily; this one's for you.

[It's not the exact same dress, but it's from the same rack (and smaller). She passes it over.]

Hurry up, she's ready already.

[A smile for Kaiserin, with a nod at the dress.]

What do you think, Ryoko?

...Of course.

[She snatches the dress and is about to head into the changing booth. She pauses, though, when you asked for an opinion- until she remembers.

That right. She's not Ryoko anymore.

She doesn't slam the door, no, but she hardly closes it gently when she comes in.

When she comes back out, it's with a hint of confidence. See, she's more used to these kinds of things, isn't she? And the other Ryoko is so unsure. The dress is a little tighter than Kaiserin's, but still flowy.]

Well?

[...what does she think?

She turns to inspect herself in the mirror, examining the dress intently and seriously.

Try as she might, she can't quite suppress a little enjoyment of the whole affair. Lily seems to be treating this as a competition. For Luna's attentions, perhaps?

She smooths the fabric down over her hip, smirking a little.]

It's good.

[...are you both....

...oh, that's precious. Luna smiles.]

I agree.

Turn around for me, Lily....

Yes, it suits both of you.

[She makes sure she glances at Kaiserin as she says it, curious about Lily's reaction.]

Now stand together. Let me get a better look.

[She spins~

...Hmn. She (grudgingly) moves beside Kaiserin, toying with her hair a little and looking away.]

[...Heh.

She'd have thought that another heel would be used to competition.

She lets Lily approach, regarding her with an odd little smirk, and waits for Luna's reaction.]

[Lily, Lily! You should know better than to let yourself be intimidated. She can't get you back into the arena too soon. ~~You're due for some hair-fluffing, anyway.~~

For now she just steps back to get a sense of the scene, and nods.]

It works. Though highlighting your unique qualities makes a more dynamic portrait....

We'll take those, regardless.

And Lily? Smile. If you at least act like you're enjoying yourself, the time goes so much faster!

[Intimidated? As if. Hmph.

She forces a smile. It's clearly forced, to the extent of almost looking painful.

She's mocking you, Luna.]

[How counterproductive of you, Lily. Honestly, it's like you're barely trying at all!

Kaiserin's still wearing that particular smirk characteristic of a heel on a new circuit. A challenger.

She won't make any blatant moves. They still might have to work together. But there's something about Lily that gets her in the mood for a fight.]

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