=== Clothes for Oddia

After a tiring day at work, which consists mostly of dealing with monsters and certain environments, it is nice to take a break. Evening filled with a nice refreshing wind is much more satisfying that a full day at a scorching sun desert. How bothersome, but alas I have to collect materials from somewhere. I just ought to select better place for grinding next time, one much cooler.

This time of a day is perfect for shopping, and the sun setting at Maremoda looks beautiful. But I can't say the same about my travels. They drain energy from me—I can hardly enjoy the scenery. During those moments one could use a nice and refreshing drink. Hence, in a way of preparation I decided that today I will try to shop for those certain indigents to make things like iced tea or hot...

Wait a second, what that person someone I knew? Taking a better look at a pedestrian that was trying to hide her presence, it was indeed the dashing pegasus knight that I frequently see in this town. How strange for her to be trying to be sneaky, given her frisk nature. I guess I can trail her a little, for now, and find out what she was doing during this time of day.

[Hei Hai and hellos! I'm here to see if I can find a swimsuit for my friend. I have been searching like everywhere, but so far I'm out of luck. Holly-molly, the selection here is amazing. Like all this cutey-booty stuff really shines, it's like I could spend all day and still be deciding on stuff. Upsie, I forgot I'm here with a mission today! Sho...]

[Welcome to our shop dear costumer. We are glad that you came...we have a selection of various clothing and accessories. I see that you are interested in our bathing suits, please do check our everything other corner...it's right other there.]

[Thanksie lady, I'm going there then, away from this mind melting goodness. Righto, what I should be looking is here. Wowzers, it's really fancy and stylish looking, totals aborbs too! Yaapers, I just can't help but to try on them myself. She has the same body time as me so this should be quite fitting, wouldn't it? Gushers-mushers, do I look cuters or what?]

It seems that Jielby was after some clothes today. Following her, I stopped next to the door to a shop called "Brilliant Dream", which she entered and went all Gung-ho about purchasing some bathing suit. Looking at how it fitted her tiny and thin body, she would turn around in front of the mirror, doing some ridiculous poses. I wondered if she was really buying it for a friend.

[You look fabulously madam. I will be here in case if you need some opinion...Still, if you allow me to suggest something, why not try one based on the body type? The chart is over there...don't worry I'm going to look away, since I'm a bot now.]

[Jappers, you can even change the colour and design to a certain degree. I wanna this pink-wink one! So many options, no wonder people become so narcy-fancy online! You can even add stickers to the design. Gee, is there a pegasus one? Yappe, uno momento, I forgot that I was buying this for a friend. Eh forget it, I guess I'm going to have to double up here.]

[Very well, is that all madam? Is there anything else? No? Fine...this purchase will be up to a total of this much. Please know that we are providing insurance to every purchase, and we may return up to ninety percent up to four weeks.]

This amount was something really. How in the world they would charge this much for a bathing suit of all things? I can't believe that something like clothes can cost almost like a four star weapon! How can people even...Wait this is for two units in total, so the actual price is halved. But still, it's not comparable to other shops! Way too much, this store must really think highly of themselves. Nevertheless, as for our chic commander here...

[This much? Wowzers, I wasn't prepared to spend this much, but I can't help can I? Ishishi~ She would be simply delighted to see herself in this, I am sure of it, right? Possibly...]

[Absolutely madam, I'm sure that any girl will find this cute...most of them I guess. Alas, if you need a trip to a bank I shall wait for your return. Is that fine with you?]

[Of course yes, I need to make a quick be right back and then...Yippe, could you wait a moment?]

[Certainly madam, shall I package this up for you? We have various warps...as you can clearly see. They are all free of charge so pick freely. Though they all cute...I can never decide on them myself.]

With the transaction going nowhere, it was a quick withdraw for the usually hasty pink knight. This time I could understand her, there is no way she could have spend this much money on a single item and feel good about it. As for me, I managed to hide quickly, before she spotted me while she was running away. Evidently, this place was scarier than a dungeon filled with strong vile monsters.

After her sudden escape, I recollected Jielby’s face painted with worrisome guise one more time. Those silly goggle-eyes, the mouth that was looking for right words to express her lack of funds as it tried to conveniently explain herself, her twitching after the shock when she realised the price, all that almost caused to me to D'aww from adorableness.

[Greetings my child, if I'm not mistaken this establishment sells clothing, is that correct? Then I will not take much time, I'm in search for a garment, specifically a nightwear for a gift. I have found this selection completely and utterly angelic, thus I entered with my intention of finding something suitable for her. She is my size, that poor child. Let God have mercy.]

[Welcome to our shop dear costumer. We are glad that you came...we have a selection of various clothing and accessories. I see that you are interested in our nightclothes, please do check our light and night corner...it's right other there.]

[Thank you very much. If I need something I am going to ask. God bless you my child.]

Within seconds after the pink disaster left, it was the turn of our priest girl, who I also didn’t saw me at all when entering. Similarly to the stylishly and elegantly dressed clerk girl, Noctia also fitted the princess imagine that filled the boutique. Seriously, all those clothes with complex designs, is it even possible to walk while you are wearing those kinds of dresses?

[Ah this would be perfect. It is a gown and a mobcap, quite elegant too. I'm sure she would like it if I gave her that. However, maybe I should look for something even fuzzier? On other hand, my wisdom tells me this soft texture is enough.]

[Very well, is that all madam? Is there anything else? No? Fine...this purchase will be up to a total of this much. Please know that we are providing insurance to every purchase, and we may return up to ninety percent up to four weeks.]

[Wait this much? I need to think about this...you see, I'm trying to buy this poor child clothes to keep her warm. Each night she shivers in bed, clutching her cardboard in hands. It pains me to see people who ignore her suffering...]

[You want a discount? Well I can't really help with that. Yet madam...if you were to bring a coupon, I could drop a price a little. Sorry...my lady says I can't run charity here, even to the clergy.]

I see, this is strictly business then. Yet somehow Noctia was making this begging face, with a little tear in her eye. Her hands joined in prayer, as if they were asking for an act of mercy. Alas, nothing came from heavens and she had to leave. That's the second girl who was rejected by the harsh reality of capitalism. I also can't help but to find her cute too...

[This must the Brilliant Dream yes? Oh I can tell just by a single look inside. It has so much stuff, I'm really amazed. Well, I originally came here to get a gift for her, but now that I'm here I should look around a little more, right? Uwa, those designs are a little too much for me, how could you even dance in that? Everything is so gorgeous that I can't...Oh my goodness, I have been so entranced by the glitter of this place that I didn't notice you miss. Hey, how’s it going?]

[Welcome to our shop dear costumer. We are glad that you came...we have a selection of various clothing and accessories. If you are just browsing go ahead and take your time. However if you are to steal our designs...we can tell, don't bother.]

[How can you tell? I'm not doing screenshots or anything...oh no I said that I wanted a gift for a friend right? Ehehe~ I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to sound like I was doing research for my performances, just that she likes freedom of moment. Anything that is less constricting would work for her, and she barely even dresses fancy so I thought this would be a...]

[Okay that is enough...I don't know what exactly you are looking for, but you have a minute. Afterwards, I'm going to call the manager to check on you. Aside from that...please feel at ease until you decide.]

Not only business but also competition. I never knew that running a shop was this strict. All those alleys in Maremoda, everyone seems to want their fashion to be on the streets. But then again, they should definitely lower their price.

[Now what do we have here, isn't this simply delightful to see two lovely kids playing around my store. Marvellous, you have my interest, sparsely dressed young lady. Having such friends that care about your looks for you is rich, but this fair maid would not allow for such impairing acts. A gentle swan, such as yourself, is ought to spread her own wings. To enter the world in full glory is the destiny that awaits you, but the first step must be yours. Thus, shall we?]

Although I was still looking at what Corona was doing inside of the store, I also noticed in time a fancy dressed lady. She pardoned me, and as I tried to leave her sight, she stopped to say her word and extended her hand. Was she here all this time? I trembled just at her stunning sight, without be ability to move a finger. With my heart overflowing with emotions, with my legs shaking with indecisiveness, I watched as time passed by while my droplets of sweat reached to the floor.

[Are you listening? Tsk, you seem to be as you appear on stage, poor and without the ability to decide for yourself. And this gentle lady had given you a chance, what a pity. Take your friends and tell them not to come ever again. As for you my dear little chick, the time you come here again will be your debut. I shall await your preparedness.]

[Well thanks, you are kind and all, but they are not...wait I never asked them to do this, okay? Don't blame me, I was just trying...forget it! Your shop is too expensive for us anyway, goodbye.]

[Leaving so soon my dear? This tolerant lady is not surprised. In due time all young mademoiselles grow to age—they seek their expression in a dazzling finery to feel like in a dream. Who is that child that only watches, I ask?]

[A bird who is going to live another day? I will be sure to tell others somehow not to bother you as well...Now if you please, before that girl sees me, could you give me some space? Your presence is really something.]

With dropping a curtsey, the lady allowed me a passage to escape before I was captured by the fairy. I was lucky this time, but the next I got be more careful. I thought this was going to be a nice evening, but then they had to ruin it once again...

Clothes? Who needs them? I am perfectly fine with my old rugs that I just happen to be able to craft on my own. On top of that, the coat is something I found. Strangely it was on the ground, so I picked it up. Though I still wonder to this day, how in the world I was that lucky? Apparel items do not drop, even if you are finished by a bandit, thus I shouldn't feel bad that someone kindly sponsored me.