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{ they don't have unlimited income here (not that they did at home, but it certainly felt a lot more like it) so they've had to be careful with spending habits. that means that it isn't until he's actually done some quests that he can really afford to take ayaka out to get them both extra clothes.

there's another small reason behind it too, but since he did the video in his home clothes he found he wanted to wear them less, not wanting to be as easy to spot. besides, given the quality of the clothes he stood out like a sore thumb enough already.

making a day of it seemed like the better idea, so they can take a break and have lunch between going to some of the clothes stores in the city. }

It's strange to think of how many different styles you can get here.

{ somewhere likely has some like back home, but it seems like a lot of effort to find somewhere that does that when he's trying to blend in a little better. }

[ Strange as it may be, Ayaka is certainly enjoying seeing all these styles available to them!

Of course she'd want some yukata and kimonos. Especially with summer approaching, she'd want to wear something nice in case a festival crops up! She also wants to wear something nice for her arts festival, too. Trying on dresses that aren't Inazuman in style are also very exciting, though. Ayaka hopes to build a closet filled with different kinds. ]

It is new, isn't it? There are so many possibilities.

Has anything tickled your fancy?

{ that's a good point, despite going out of his way to help ensure ayaka and kaveh needn't worry about funding it, he'd forgotten that often there was a trend of wearing something special for it. mostly because he only ever had time to oversee how things were coming along, not fully enjoying it for himself.

besides, clothes like the ones in these stores will likely be too hot in the summer if it's anything like home.

maybe they'll just go there last. }

So far? I'm not so sure.

{ he has no idea what would work best, just going around feeling different fabrics to check how comfortable they'll be. }

[ Ayato, you are so very difficult to dress. Still, they're making a day of it, and Ayaka intends to enjoy the time her brother is giving her! As such, ]

Would you allow me to pick something out for you?

[ It won't be extra frilly like Miss Orith dress she has! The clothes in this world are more similar to Mondstadt and Fontaine's fashion, but she's sure there's something that's a bit more modest, yet still noble, that's for Ayato. ]

I have an image in mind...

{ to be fair, it's more he wouldn't pick anything out in particular for himself, but would simply wear whatever is handed to him. so ayaka's question is more than welcomed. }

Of course. I'm curious to see what you're thinking of.

{ and as if he'd deny ayaka anything (for the most part, anyway) }

Something like...

[ Yes, the image in mind is very specific, and she did see something like it earlier...

She walks away for a moment to browse through the racks, a finger tapping her bottom lip as she hums. Moments later, she's back with two things: a dark blue sleeveless shirt and an off white jacket. ]

I can't decide if a dark pair of trousers would look better with these. . . [ '^' She holds the tops up for Ayato to see. ] Would you wear something like this, Ayato? It seems a little... casual, I suppose, but it seems comfortable.

[ ~~dark turtleneck? yeah she's dressing him up like cloud FDSAGDHF~~ ]

{ he'll wait patiently as ayaka goes through a number of the racks, clearly searching with purpose. he flicks through a few on his own, but it's very hard to not just think 'clothes are clothes' and as long as the fabric is soft he doesn't mind too much.

despite not necessarily being picky with clothes, that top is definitely a little too cloud-esque ayaka. please. don't do this to him. }

Hmm, maybe if they have something similar with sleeves?

{ as much as he doesn't want to say no to her, hopefully that is enough of a compromise she won't be saddened by it. }

I thought it might be warm if it had sleeves.

[ 🤔 the cloud-vibes are completely unintentional!

Still, she will have to go around again to look for a nice pullover, if that's the case! A minute later, she's carrying two items, one that's similar to the sleeveless top she got, just with long sleeves, and another that isn't a turtleneck. ]

Why don't you try these on?

There are some areas that are particularly cold, so it wouldn't hurt to have some warmer clothes.

{ not to mention he'd already been planning on heading out to the frozen falls at some point soon. even if it was quite far.

he'll take the garments she hands him though }

Have you got some you'll be trying on as well, or did you want to look around more?

[ He probably won't, but she may was well shoot her shot! ]

Would you want to pick something out for me?

Would you like me to?

{ to be fair, anything he would pick would make her look super cute. only the best for ayaka. probably a cute floral summer dress, nothing too over the top. she can have confidence it wouldn't be anything too overpowering, anyway. }

Hehe, yes. I would like that very much.

[ It'd be so exciting wearing something her brother picked out for her!

Hopefully it won't make her look like a nun. ]

Then give me a few moments, I'll see if I can find something.

{ he'll put his all into it as well, ensuring that he finds something elegant yet pretty for her. in the end he settles on a couple of dresses. the first is a soft pink dress made of chiffon, one with interesting fabric and a white dress that seems a little more dressy than the other two.

this is him trying to extend an olive branch because she could wear this on a date ~~not for a wedding ayaya don't get the wrong idea~~ }

What about these?

[ !!! :D

Ayaka definitely did her best to behave and not follow Ayato around like a duck, so she waits with bated breath for him to come back with a selection for her. ]

Thank you. I will try these!

[ YAY. The sleeveless ones, she'll have to look for a shawl or something, because she'd feel a little shy walking around without sleeves on. It feels like she's exposing herself... or maybe she's just not used to the style. She will do her best, though. ]

Ah- let's find the changing rooms. Please come out when you've tried it on!

{ in all fairness, he denied the one she picked out for him without sleeves, she's more than free to do the same. when it comes to the summer it may be helpful, but it certainly seems difficult to get used to as a start. }

I think I saw them at the back.

{ which makes sense, since you don't want people trying to peek inside 😒}

[ Off they go to the back, then!! Ayaka has quite a lot to try on compared to Ayato, but she will do her best not to take too long.

Once she's inside her own dressing room, it is the chiffon dress she tries on first after removing the dress she currently has on. She's not quite sure if Ayato would like to see her try all of them on, but after smiling at herself in the mirror and doing a little twirl? She decides she likes it and would like to take it home!

Unlocking the door and poking her head out, though, she wonders if Ayato is outside so she can show him one of three!! ]

{ in all fairness, he'll take a bit of time just getting out of his current clothes, it's much faster for him to change once that first set is done.

hopefully she isn't disappointed that she's out first, though it's also just mostly because there are no details on the turtleneck to know which way round it goes...

he may have put it on back to front the first time until looking inside to find where the text was printed. }

Ah, that one suits you really well. You look lovely, Ayaka.

I think so, too! Thank you, Ayato.

[ They're out in public so she can't exactly do a little twirl for him!! But she's very glad he likes it, too. ]

Those clothes suit you, as well. It is not very formal, but you still look quite handsome in them.

{ she doesn't need to twirl for him to appreciate how cute his sister is. the warm smile he gives her is proof enough he's glad he picked this one out.

at the mention of his he'll reach to pluck at the fabric. }

They're quite comfortable. Maybe I'll just get a few in this style, if they have any other colours that may be good too.

I think black or indigo would also suit you nicely, maybe beige or off-white, too...

[ Cool colours, neutral ones... Maybe nothing like red or orange, those kind of pop out like crazy and it doesn't look as great given their naturally pale complexion. ]

I shall go try the other dresses. Please wait a moment.

[ BACK IN SHE GOES!! And she'll try the other pink dress first, wondering if she looks a little too bare without anything on her sleeves once she has it on.

It is comfortable, at least, but... ]

Ayato? [ She looks for him without leaving her changing room yet. ] Are you still there?

I'll have a look for those after then.

{ they may have to check that the colours work first, but it likely won't need as much attention. he at least knows the general size to look for. it feels as though ayaka's will be more difficult to get right.

he hasn't fully finished dressing again when she calls out, having to exit from across the hall so she doesn't worry about being left on her own. he's covered, just fiddling with straps and stupid layers his outfit has. }

I'm here.

[ She comes out wearing the other pink dress, but her cheeks have become just as rosy as what she's wearing.

This wouldn't be the first time she's worn something like this, since she sported a nice sundress on her first date with Cloud. She brought a cardigan with her that day just in case, but because she felt so safe and comfortable with Cloud? She ended up not using it in the end. Now, she can't help but be nervous, anyway, thinking so many people would look at her if she wore this... ]

Do... do you think it looks okay?

[ This time, she actually does a slow twirl for Ayato to see what it looks like on the back, too! ]

It feels comfortable, and I do like the colour...

{ it's very sweet that she's embarrassed, but it isn't as though people back home didn't ever not show skin. at least the skirt part isn't super short... }

It looks really beautiful on you, are you sure it's comfortable?

{ you don't have to lie to him about being embarrassed about wearing it... }

[ Her face is so red... but she really wants this to work out!! ]

The sleeves— [ They don't exist... 😱 ] I'm just not used to this.

[ But she looks at herself in the mirror from the outside, then looks back at Ayato. ]

Hehe, I guess this is how Lumine dresses regularly, no?

{ it's true, they don't exist, but despite her embarrassment she really does look lovely. somehow the embarrassment just adds a level of cuteness. enough to be cuteness overload. }

She does, yes. { but lumine has a lot less shame than ayaka sdgsdg }

If it helps, { and he can't believe he's saying this--proof he'll do anything to make her happy } I imagine Cloud would be happy to see you in it too.

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