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[ 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.

[ ahh the tail is adorable ]

Then I hope you don't either. If you're happy where you are and you get along with your unitmates, hopefully Production will leave you to it.

Here's to hoping. I'd cross my fingers, but I'm not sure I'm really capable of that. [ tries and... fails. ]

[ Chuckling lightly, and holding up her fingers, which she crosses. ] Consider my fingers at your service.

I knew I could count on you.

I live to serve.

Did you want to stay in the Taisho section, or...?

[ nudges her. ] Don't say that.

I... [ he tries to meander away. ] Let's look around Taisho for just a little bit. I think you'd look really pretty in their clothing and I wouldn't mind owning another one of their outfits. We can shop at BARiTONES and zrael afterward.

All right. [ Inside her head is doing some strange things when thinking about wearing this stuff, but when is it not strange in there? Ignoring that and flipping through some racks. ]

Why shouldn't I say that? You've got me curious.

[ no live to serve. live to live!!! ]

Curious about Taisho Fashion? [ joins her at one of the racks. ]

[ Usually she lives to be served actually, like it or not, but who's counting? Especially when she has no memory of it. ]

It strikes me as -- familiar, I guess? But so do a lot of other things when I don't have any idea why. I can go on and on about the history of my homeworld, I know a bunch of languages and can talk about dozens of countries, but there's nothing about how I relate to it.

[ She picks up a red kimono with white and black roses on it. ] One of the languages I speak is related to these sort of clothes; they're very traditional.

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... [ pentium goes closer, nosing the fabric with his snout. ] Let me buy it for you then. You don't need to fully remember. Not yet. If it strikes a positive chord, even for just being 'familiar', then that's good. Maybe having it or wearing it will have you feeling a bit more comfortable.

You do realize I like you quite well enough without you needing to buy me things. [ She's teasing a little, but very serious about the sentiment. But she's also not going to say no. ] Thank you. That's kind of you.

I know, but if it'll make you smile, then I'd like to do it. We can help each other find an outfit.

All right. Your payment, then. [ She gives him a smile at approximately 5 trillion watts. ]

[ She tucks the kimono over her arm neatly. ] I suppose its your turn.

[ hums, nosing the racks as he browses. ] How about... this. [ gets on his hind legs and takes it off the rack to show her. ]

[ Takes a second to look the clothes over, then look him over, after which she moves closer so he can use her shoulder for balance if he needs it. ]

That definitely works for me.

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