[Day 1]

[coolerthansora]

Who: Roxas and whoever!
Where: Plaza
When: Late evening
Style: However
Status: Open!

The setting didn't seem unfamiliar at first: he was in some kind of alley and the sky was dark. He was sure he'd just been in a place like that. Maybe that was why, at first, he didn't realize the crucial change.

But he had trouble remembering what he'd been doing, moments ago. Why was he wet? His coat was sopping and heavy and--

And Sora didn't wear a black coat.

Roxas froze, forgetting to wonder about the circumstances for the moment, and stared down at his black-gloved hands. Sora wasn't with him; many of the memories were there, but Sora's presence, that person he'd felt himself slipping back into, was gone. He was Roxas again. Just Roxas.

If he didn't know any better, he'd say he felt a sudden surge of joy at that realization. Of course it wasn't real. Still, a tiny smile spread across his face as he stepped out into the plaza, baffled, slightly suspicious, but still glad.

"What the heck is this place...?"

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[tsundyne]

...How 'bout thirsty? Hungry?

[Usually after a swim, that kind of thing kicks in. But she doesn't really know if this counts. No harm in asking anyway, though.]

If not, we can always get you some new clothes first. I'm sure that big coat's starting to wear you down.

[coolerthansora]

[...well, probably he could eat, but he'd feel awkward being treated by a girl he just met.]

I don't- think I have any munny.

[For clothes either. He searches his damp pockets and only comes up with some sort of device he doesn't recognize.]

[tsundyne]

[Ah. Well, there we are then--

A perfect opening. She may as well start here; she watches as she pulls the device out of his pocket.]

You won't need any.

And that--that's your Starfish Communicator. SFC, for short. It's kind of like a phone, if you've ever used one.

[...Usually, she assumes people have, but. Well, you know. She'd better check.]

[coolerthansora]

[A slightly blank look at that explanation, and then some comprehension hits.]

I- I haven't, but I know what they are.

[He peers at it. Even if the concept is familiar, he clearly doesn't know how to use it.]

Everyone has one?

[tsundyne]

Mmhmm!

[She pulls out her own, which looks nearly identical to it, except for the decorations she's put on to personalize hers.]

It's a bit more advanced than a regular phone--so everyone's number is already programmed in, and you can pretty much call anyone in the city. It's actually a pretty good way to see if any of your friends from home are here.

[coolerthansora]

[He looks back at her with a start at that-- But then his face falls. Axel's... gone. It's not like he'd be here.]

I guess that's useful.

[But he's sticking it back in his pocket.]

[tsundyne]

[Heheh...

There's someone very important to her that she thought was gone, too. She wouldn't be so quick to dismiss--

But then, he'll find out on his own. He wouldn't believe her anyway.]

...Yeah.

[Hrmm.]

Anyway...like I was saying, you don't actually need money here, because the shops won't take it.

So, everything is free!

[Remember those perks she mentioned...yes, this is one of them.]

[coolerthansora]

[He nods a bit, distractedly.]

Then, is there somewhere I can- find something dry?

[tsundyne]

The shops should still be open for a bit longer, I think...

Come on. I'll take you.

[And with that, she starts to lead the way, motioning for him to follow her.]

[coolerthansora]

Thanks.

[He tags along a few steps behind, looking around him. A new world, and he's himself again... But, he's also by himself. What is he supposed to do here?]

[tsundyne]

[Her 'you're welcome' is a silent one, as is most of their walk. Not a lot of people are out around now--

But she gets the feeling he doesn't mind the quiet much. She will just lead him into the marketplace, lit by the light of its stores. All kinds of varied outfits are on display in the windows, so there's a lot to look at.]

Let me know if anything catches your eye.

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas, of course, has never had to shop for clothes before. Rather than looking in particular for something he likes, he just looks for something familiar. Black, white, grey, he certainly isn't gravitating towards much of anything with color. Not that he spends a lot of time looking either before heading inside one of these stores.]

[tsundyne]

[She falls back and lets him take the lead, then follows him when he enters the store, her head swaying to look at...well, anything and everything. Shirts, shorts, dresses--

For herself of course, but it's mainly to pass time while she waits. She doesn't want to smother and make all of his choices for him, newcomer or not.

She wouldn't be opposed to helping, of course, since she already is--but Roxas will find that there are fitting rooms nearby, for when and if he's decided.]

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas proceeds with the relative speed of someone shopping for something very specific; anything that doesn't look right is just ignored. Yukari might notice a certain degree of ineptitude, though, in how once he finds something he just eyeballs the size instead of looking at the tags. What are tags?

It would also probably help if he knew about the existence of dressing rooms in general.]

Um...

[A few items in his arms, he looks around for her.]

[tsundyne]

[Some time passes, but after distracting herself for a bit with their selection, she hears his voice and turns.]

Hey. Y'got something?

[A peek down at the clothes in his arms, though, and she can tell that's a yes.]

[coolerthansora]

Yeah. Is there a- bathroom or something?

[Yes, Roxas. Because that's where you would go to change in a store.]

[tsundyne]

[Oh totally. Not that there aren't bathrooms, too, but--]

Well, there are some fitting rooms in the back there.

[And she points.]

[coolerthansora]

[He follows her gesture with his eyes.]

Oh. Right.

[Looking sheepish, he gives her a quick nod and then goes to change out of his wet things. He returns a few minutes later carrying a load of wet black things and wearing grey jeans and a black shirt. So maybe the pants are dragging on the floor a bit, but they stay up.]

[tsundyne]

[After goofing off some more while waiting for him to change, Yukari glances over and sees he's finally walked out. She gives him a once over and nods.]

Mot bad.

[Could stand to be a bit more colorful, but hey.

There are probably other things to worry about for now.]

So they fit all right?

[coolerthansora]

Yeah, I guess so.

[Too-long pants are to be expected. The worlds are full of people taller than Roxas.]

It's just to have something dry anyway.

...UGH SERIOUSLY? of all the words to typo-- kdlsjalksjds *not, obviously

[tsundyne]

Right.

[A nod, and she'll give the clerk a nod before leading him back out of the store. Slowly, y'know, in case he sees anything else that strikes him.

But he doesn't look like too much of a shopper, so she doesn't waste time.]

Well, you can look around a bit more now that you're a little more comfortable. But it's getting late, so you might wanna find a place to stay, too.

it... makes it look French-ish? :D;

[coolerthansora]

[Nope, definitely no shopper in the making here.]

Are the places free, too?

crying. why can't editing after a comment's been replied to be a Thing.

[tsundyne]

[She nods again. This time glancing around...she wonders if there are any apartments in view that she could point out.

...No such luck though, they'd have to get a bit closer.]

They are, yeah. Lots of empty rooms to be filled, too.

/pets

[coolerthansora]

[He seems to be thinking along the same lines.]

Maybe you can just- point one out to me and I'll come back to it later.

[tsundyne]

Oh--yeah, sure.

[She steps forward some and looks both ways, as if about to cross the street.]

Actually, if you keep following this path, you'll hit the middle district, and there should be some apartments there you can check out.

Someone inside should be able to help you there.