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No, not all of them, and it's kind of... surprising. Back home I didn't know a single human that wasn't some kind of a piece of shit. A lot of people here seem to enjoy things of that nature. It's... refreshing. As narrow minded as some of them can be others are incredibly open minded. [ going as far as to fuck some~~thing~~one like him! ]

If you're alright with finding out we can see. I don't mind. It's not like this car hasn't been through hell already with me being behind the wheel.

I can't speak to much about where I'm from, but humans have a good reason to be afraid of me there. So there's only so personally I can take it -- so I tell myself. Sometimes it's more convincing than other times.

Maybe some other time. I'd feel awful about wrecking it when I probably don't have points to fix it after spending way too much the other night on drinks. I appreciate it, though.

I admit that I don't know much about the outside world... having grown up on a secluded island, but the people I encountered regularly never really seemed too scared until it was too late. Kind of funny, really. But I think that may have been because they thought they could control creatures like me. Again, I'm the exception.

Alright. [ nods and continues driving along. it's a mostly smooth ride. maybe a few bumps here and there. as soon as they reach the mall he parks it, climbing out. ] Do you like jewelry? I bet you'd look nice in something shiny.

Control you? Even if they couldn't do it, what a thing for them to try. With anyone. [ She might be a little singed around the edges thanks to a few specific people right now, but even if not she'd still be horrified. ]

I don't mind jewelry, it just seems like something I would only wear if it doesn't flop around while I'm moving. When I fight I do a lot of tumbling and quick changes in direction. [ Considers for a second, ] Maybe earrings, but I suppose I know why I never had those before. Back home, all my injuries would immediately heal up, so it wouldn't have worked.

What exactly are you looking for?

[ nods. ] Monsters similar-ish to be were created to be controlled and deployed at a human's command to do their bidding; replacing machinery which can sometimes be hacked or just generally unreliable.

Ah, that would make wearing earrings difficult, since your ears would not remain pierced. We can see if we can find some nice studs then, so they won't get in the way of your fighting.

I'm not sure. I like to collect jewelry... but I do like wearing earrings and bracelets and necklaces. Anything gold, honestly. [ flashes whatever bling he's currently wearing for her to see. ]

[ She makes a distinctly angry expression at the explanation of how "monsters" are treated on his homeworld, her eyes flaring bring red. Not even slightly okay. But dwelling on it sounds awful for everyone, so she leaves it alone. ]

I see. You wear it well. And you officially have way more of a fashion sense than I do. [ She has some jewelry because it came with her clothes, but she rarely wears it. It gets in the way. ]

You don't have to look for anything for me if you have better things to do. That's not why I offered to come with you.

...my thoughts exactly. [ is all he 'adds'. ]

Hah! I... don't know about that. I learned all of what I know about fashion and clothing here. I never wore clothes back home. [ he ran around naked. ]

No, maybe not, but... consider it a thank you for helping me distract myself from the memories I took.

Not saying much, huh? That's fitting. A few people tried to quiz me on what I'd like to wear if I could choose, and I came up blank. So good taste in jewelry is the winner among the two of us.

You don't need to thank me. I like spending time with you. But if you're going to insist there's only so many times I'll say no. [ She never did mind about the little things like being spoiled, and she's new enough that after buying her unit abilities and a whole lot of booze, points aren't exactly in abundance. ]

It's kind of hard to answer questions like that without a lot of memories. But you'll come into your own, and then you can always decide to let your past self influence you too.

Do you? [ tilts his head as he starts heading into the mall. he has to refrain from asking her why. ]

Don't sound so surprised. [ It is kinda cute, though. ] You're easy to talk to, and you know what it's like to be very different than a lot of the idols. Why wouldn't I like you?

But I am surprised. [ his ears flatten, because CONFUSION. ] You really think so? I... I'm glad though, that you think so. [ going to walk around to her side of the car so he can gently bump his head into her. ] I like you too, just so you know, though... I hope that was obvious.

[ She can understand his reticence to believe her too, it's very familiar. Patting that head with a smile. ]

I like hearing it, either way. [ Considering for a short moment, ] I guess it's not too surprising that you couldn't tell, I usually do a lot of touching when I like someone, but you said you didn't really like that so I was trying to be good. [ She does very poorly with boundaries when they're murky, so when someone sets one she tries desperately to respect it. ]

I don't mind it as much if I am comfortable with the person doing the touching, so you don't really have to worry anymore. I think we are well beyond mere acquaintances. Friends, maybe. [ looks a bit hopeful. ] I'm just not used to the nice kind of touching, is all, and I'd rather warn people not to touch, so they're not surprised when I snap at them.

Friends sounds good. [ So she pats his head again! But that's all, she's a little emotionally singed around the edges right now and would rather not overstep and get a proverbial smack on the nose. She usually takes those corrections with perfectly good humor, but not today. ] And don't worry, I can handle your snap if it comes to that. Happens to the best of us.

[ his ears droop a bit. ] Apparently not, but... I'd rather not talk about that and ruin the good mood you've worked so hard to put me in. Let's head inside and see what we can find.

[ She hadn't meant that remark to be a downer, she quite likes a little snap now and then, but following his lead ]

Of course. After you. [ A gesture to just that effect, with a formal flourish that indicates she's quite used to courtly bows and such ]

[ he heads to the taisho section of the store, because he's just so used to looking for their stuff. suits are still a bit difficult to fit into and he's much more accustomed to the flow-y-ness of his former units style, so oops. ]

[ he doesn't seem to realize. ]

[ Huh, that's odd. Maybe it's intentional? Some people wear other unit's clothes on occasion. But... ]

You're looking for a Taisho outfit? Their stuff is pretty nice. [ For her, both familiar and not so. Which hardly makes sense. ]

[ !!! ]

Oh, I didn’t even realize. Perhaps it’s just an old habit. [ he tries to veer himself away. ] I used to be on Taisho Roman Revolution…

-- They move us around?

[ So not sure what to make of that. Trying to downshift like that sounds unpleasant to say the least, to her. Not everyone shares her predilection for pack behavior though, so maybe for some it's a good thing. ]

I don't think it's normal, but... it's happened a couple of times. Eichi of BARiTONES is now on LiliS and Sativa of LiliS is now on Taisho Roman Revolution. And me... I'm on BARiTONES. It's like they hopped everybody over. I'm not sure what prompted the change, but... it certainly sucked. I don't like change, though... I'll admit I do feel more at home with my new unit.

[ Just trying not to look horrified here ]

Well -- I'm glad if it worked out better for you. But I can imagine it was a challenge to suddenly make a change like that. [ A little smile, with some humor in it nevertheless ] I deal with change about as badly as it gets.

Eventually. It only took this long. I was a member of a guest unit to start, so if we're taking those into account, then I've been on four or five different teams. It doesn't really help a guy's self esteem to be shuffled around so much you know?

No, I guess it wouldn't. [ Being moved from team to team sounds just awful on a number of levels. ]

It's not much, but if it helps your self-esteem, you're always welcome wherever I am.

[ his tail starts wagging. ] I appreciate that. I hope I don't have to worry about getting moved again though. I'm not sure I could take another swap.

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