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deercountry2022-04-07 06:48 am
righthemisphere) wrote in deercountry2022-04-07 06:48 am
[He gives a thin smile, grateful Ryan isn't pushing him to talk about something he doesn't want to and nods, gesturing towards the door.
It isn't that he doesn't want any new clothes, he does, it's just that everything around here seems to fit Ryan's style so much better. Not to mention the ten other things they should be doing instead of this.
But yeah, maybe they'll have something a little less..free form. A nice pair of slacks and a jacket would be welcomed for sure. Some basics. Spring layers. Maybe some accessories. Min-Gi likes fashion.
Inside seems to be a mix of the usual Trench aesthetic and music festival. He sees tunic..vest..things. He sees boots. He sees slacks and shirts and a small display of leather jackets in the back where the more premium items are.
Which tracks. Cows are so hard to keep alive here. Beef is hard to get, of course leather is extra expensive.
Hm. Okay. He can work with this if the price is right. But oh he wants that one of those jackets.]
This is a nice place.
It isn't that he doesn't want any new clothes, he does, it's just that everything around here seems to fit Ryan's style so much better. Not to mention the ten other things they should be doing instead of this.
But yeah, maybe they'll have something a little less..free form. A nice pair of slacks and a jacket would be welcomed for sure. Some basics. Spring layers. Maybe some accessories. Min-Gi likes fashion.
Inside seems to be a mix of the usual Trench aesthetic and music festival. He sees tunic..vest..things. He sees boots. He sees slacks and shirts and a small display of leather jackets in the back where the more premium items are.
Which tracks. Cows are so hard to keep alive here. Beef is hard to get, of course leather is extra expensive.
Hm. Okay. He can work with this if the price is right. But oh he wants that one of those jackets.]
This is a nice place.
I've got time! [Immediate. He takes the goggles as if that will keep Shiro from changing his mind and holds up a finger.]
I just have to get my keys. I'll be right back. Wait just a second, literally be right back.
[And he zooms back inside to do exactly that, scrambling around for his cloak and cursing his lack of jackets before racing back out and locking up. Best surprise ever!!]
I just have to get my keys. I'll be right back. Wait just a second, literally be right back.
[And he zooms back inside to do exactly that, scrambling around for his cloak and cursing his lack of jackets before racing back out and locking up. Best surprise ever!!]
I'm not going anywhere!
[Sure, he's amused, but his tone is also endlessly fond. This is precisely the reaction he was hoping for. Min's excitement is wonderful. It's refreshing.]
[And sure enough, no matter how long it takes Min to scramble around inside, gather his things, Shiro will be there waiting for him.]
[Sure, he's amused, but his tone is also endlessly fond. This is precisely the reaction he was hoping for. Min's excitement is wonderful. It's refreshing.]
[And sure enough, no matter how long it takes Min to scramble around inside, gather his things, Shiro will be there waiting for him.]
[Alright, goggles, on! No helmet necessary! Min-Gi looks around the bike for a moment with such wonder before climbing on the back and looping his arms around Shiro's waist. Because that's like. How you ride a motorcycle right so. Mmmmmm.. yeah. Yeah, that makes sense.]
You ready?
[He waits until he's sure Min is seated, that he's holding on. Then he glances over his shoulder, grinning.]
We have to take it slow until we're out of the city. But then I'll open it up.
[He waits until he's sure Min is seated, that he's holding on. Then he glances over his shoulder, grinning.]
We have to take it slow until we're out of the city. But then I'll open it up.
[Ryan isn't listening, because he's staring directly at the premium section where all of the leather jackets are. The wheels are turning in his head and he grins at Min.]
Dude. Those jackets would look so cool on you. C'mon!
[He's so excited that he's going to tug Min right past all of the more reasonably priced things and straight over to the leather jackets in question. He then immediately makes a beeline for the rack, looking for one that'll be around the right size, probably. After a moment of inner debate, he holds one out to Min.]
Try it on!
Dude. Those jackets would look so cool on you. C'mon!
[He's so excited that he's going to tug Min right past all of the more reasonably priced things and straight over to the leather jackets in question. He then immediately makes a beeline for the rack, looking for one that'll be around the right size, probably. After a moment of inner debate, he holds one out to Min.]
Try it on!
Yeah, okay. Whatever you need to do. I can't believe I'm on a hover bike!
[As if he's been on any other kind of bike besides a pedal bike. But still!! This is his sci-fi dream!! God, Shiro you're so cool. So so cool. (Cool and handsome and nice smelling AH NO DON'T START THAT AGAIN FUCK)]
[As if he's been on any other kind of bike besides a pedal bike. But still!! This is his sci-fi dream!! God, Shiro you're so cool. So so cool. (Cool and handsome and nice smelling AH NO DON'T START THAT AGAIN FUCK)]
Hang on then!
[He revs the engine back to life. Usually it would be accompanied by a sharp jolt forward. But here, on the narrow streets, it's a much smoother acceleration.]
[They're still going faster than most anything in Trench, though.]
[He revs the engine back to life. Usually it would be accompanied by a sharp jolt forward. But here, on the narrow streets, it's a much smoother acceleration.]
[They're still going faster than most anything in Trench, though.]
[Ahhhhhhhhh
He holds on respectfully, watching the city pass by. Man, he has got to get himself one of these things. Is that possible? Can that happen? Who does he need to talk to.
Once they make it to the beach and open the throttle he'll be crowing with wild victory and glee. Not much opportunity to talk but they don't need to. The wind in his hair and the fact they're flying is more than enough. What would they do but enjoy the ride, anyway. He can't wait to tell Ryan.]
He holds on respectfully, watching the city pass by. Man, he has got to get himself one of these things. Is that possible? Can that happen? Who does he need to talk to.
Once they make it to the beach and open the throttle he'll be crowing with wild victory and glee. Not much opportunity to talk but they don't need to. The wind in his hair and the fact they're flying is more than enough. What would they do but enjoy the ride, anyway. He can't wait to tell Ryan.]
[There are several different options but Ryan 1) knows Min-Gi's tastes and 2) of course he naturally gravitates to the most expensive and thus nicest jacket available. And yeah, it's beautiful. Calf leather (cow or monster, no one knows), soft but durable, with a beautiful inky sheen. It's been treated with darkblood and shimmers under the touch. Structured but fashion, and simple whilst being reminiscent of home. It's very, very cool.
He shrugs off his cloak, taken by the shopkeeper immediately now that he's figured out they're sleepers, and slips on the leathers. It's exactly his size.
Sir, here, the man says and guides Min-Gi to stand on a small platform before he pulls a thick cord, opening plush curtains to reveal an ornate tri-fold mirror. Maybe it's the vibe of the store, but he feels very fancy all of a sudden.]
Wow..
[Min-Gi smooths his hands down the front and turns a little, this way and that, before looking at Ryan through the glass. He really, really likes it.]
What do you think?
He shrugs off his cloak, taken by the shopkeeper immediately now that he's figured out they're sleepers, and slips on the leathers. It's exactly his size.
Sir, here, the man says and guides Min-Gi to stand on a small platform before he pulls a thick cord, opening plush curtains to reveal an ornate tri-fold mirror. Maybe it's the vibe of the store, but he feels very fancy all of a sudden.]
Wow..
[Min-Gi smooths his hands down the front and turns a little, this way and that, before looking at Ryan through the glass. He really, really likes it.]
What do you think?
Her eyes lit up a little, surprised and delighted. "You're right! He really isn't that bad. It's all just a matter of understanding that he comes from a very different culture, with very different values."
And if she didn't like those values? Well, she was working in her quiet way to start teaching the Nightbrothers some of her own.
Not imposing them, of course. No. That would be wrong.
...but maybe suggesting them a little bit.
"Anyway, he wants to help, so I suppose that's a good thing. Or at least a step toward a better reputation."
And if she didn't like those values? Well, she was working in her quiet way to start teaching the Nightbrothers some of her own.
Not imposing them, of course. No. That would be wrong.
...but maybe suggesting them a little bit.
"Anyway, he wants to help, so I suppose that's a good thing. Or at least a step toward a better reputation."
[Ryan's used to the extra attention from shopkeepers now, having been here a few months longer, so it doesn't come as a surprise to him. He's also been known to bend that to his advantage now and then, less to get discounts and more because it just makes him feel like a real rockstar.
A couple of the other jackets catch Ryan's eye as something that would look cool on himself, but right now it's all about Min. He loves watching Min look at himself and feeling an emotion bloom in Min that Ryan feels all the time.]
I think you look amazing.
[He motions for Min to turn around all the way and playfully whistles. Look at him. Look at his hot as fuck boyfriend.]
I also think you need that jacket. It's so gnarly. You're like, the coolest guy in the room right now!
A couple of the other jackets catch Ryan's eye as something that would look cool on himself, but right now it's all about Min. He loves watching Min look at himself and feeling an emotion bloom in Min that Ryan feels all the time.]
I think you look amazing.
[He motions for Min to turn around all the way and playfully whistles. Look at him. Look at his hot as fuck boyfriend.]
I also think you need that jacket. It's so gnarly. You're like, the coolest guy in the room right now!
"It is," he agrees and closes the gate behind them, decorated with pieces of antler at regular intervals.
On entering, the chickens realize their 'mother' is in the yard and begin to gather around them, looking for food.
"It's difficult, because he's done some bad shit, but he also saved my life when he absolutely didn't have to. I can't excuse the harm he's done, but I don't think he's all bad."
Which is pretty rich when talking about a Sith but... who knows. People change.
On entering, the chickens realize their 'mother' is in the yard and begin to gather around them, looking for food.
"It's difficult, because he's done some bad shit, but he also saved my life when he absolutely didn't have to. I can't excuse the harm he's done, but I don't think he's all bad."
Which is pretty rich when talking about a Sith but... who knows. People change.
[If he were feeling a little bit more like himself he would blush and wave off Ryan's words, even though it's accurate to how he feels wearing it.
Instead, he studies himself critically for a moment and then shrugs the jacket off. His shoulders feel cold without it. That's unpleasant.]
It's nice but I don't know if I need it. How much?
[The shopkeeper looks them over and shrugs a little.]
What have you got, Sleeper?
[Instantly the joy of shopping is sucked out of the room and Min-Gi no longer wants it. He hates this part. He hates it.]
Instead, he studies himself critically for a moment and then shrugs the jacket off. His shoulders feel cold without it. That's unpleasant.]
It's nice but I don't know if I need it. How much?
[The shopkeeper looks them over and shrugs a little.]
What have you got, Sleeper?
[Instantly the joy of shopping is sucked out of the room and Min-Gi no longer wants it. He hates this part. He hates it.]
[Ryan pouts at him. He was doing pretty well up until this point too!]
Dude, come on. It's not about whether you need it or not. If you only ever bought stuff you need, you'd have one outfit to wear every single day like a cartoon character.
[He can feel the change in Min though, and immediately takes over on the jacket negotiations, sliding right up into Min's conversation with the shopkeeper.]
Depends - what kinda things do you usually trade for these?
[Some might call this foolish, but it's honestly the easiest tactic. He's not gonna offer the guy pebbles if he's looking for bloodstones, after all. And maybe if what he wants is reasonable, they don't have to haggle anyway.]
Dude, come on. It's not about whether you need it or not. If you only ever bought stuff you need, you'd have one outfit to wear every single day like a cartoon character.
[He can feel the change in Min though, and immediately takes over on the jacket negotiations, sliding right up into Min's conversation with the shopkeeper.]
Depends - what kinda things do you usually trade for these?
[Some might call this foolish, but it's honestly the easiest tactic. He's not gonna offer the guy pebbles if he's looking for bloodstones, after all. And maybe if what he wants is reasonable, they don't have to haggle anyway.]
"No one's all bad."
At least, no one in Trench. There were, perhaps, one or two people back home who Ariadne held absolutely no hope for. But they were far away. Part of the past. And she preferred to move forward into the future with hope.
She laughed, holding up her hands as the chickens started to flock around them.
"Looks like you're quite popular with these ladies."
At least, no one in Trench. There were, perhaps, one or two people back home who Ariadne held absolutely no hope for. But they were far away. Part of the past. And she preferred to move forward into the future with hope.
She laughed, holding up her hands as the chickens started to flock around them.
"Looks like you're quite popular with these ladies."
"Well, you know. I try."
Playful as he reaches into the pocket of the barn coat he's wearing and pulls out a handful of seed.
"Here, give me your hand."
Playful as he reaches into the pocket of the barn coat he's wearing and pulls out a handful of seed.
"Here, give me your hand."
[Min puffs his breath and holds his hands up. Ryan has a point and he gives in. He should have clothes. That is a thing people need. Okay, fine. But he doesn't want to listen, and as Ryan and the shopkeeper haggle he slips away to inspect...whatever is farthest away. earrings, as it turns out.]
[Ryan spends a few minutes going back and forth with the guy. If Min peeks over at any point he'll see some very exaggerated hand waving and-- air guitar? Yeah, that's air guitar.
It takes a bit, but Ryan sweet talks him into what he feels is a good deal (A vial of real sea glass in various colors and a comped ticket to one of their upcoming shows, along with a promise that they'll namedrop his store whenever someone asks who they're wearing, as though they're famous enough musicians for that). The shopkeeper takes the vial and the ticket, and since this is a relatively fancy shop he rushes off with the jacket to package it nicely for them with tissue paper between every fold to prevent creasing and wrinkling.
Only then does Ryan look up and realize that Min-Gi isn't by his side anymore. He's easy enough to spot, but concern makes him wander away from the counter and over to where Min is. He slides up next to him, as though he's looking at the earrings too.]
So...you sure you're okay? You don't seem super up for this.
It takes a bit, but Ryan sweet talks him into what he feels is a good deal (A vial of real sea glass in various colors and a comped ticket to one of their upcoming shows, along with a promise that they'll namedrop his store whenever someone asks who they're wearing, as though they're famous enough musicians for that). The shopkeeper takes the vial and the ticket, and since this is a relatively fancy shop he rushes off with the jacket to package it nicely for them with tissue paper between every fold to prevent creasing and wrinkling.
Only then does Ryan look up and realize that Min-Gi isn't by his side anymore. He's easy enough to spot, but concern makes him wander away from the counter and over to where Min is. He slides up next to him, as though he's looking at the earrings too.]
So...you sure you're okay? You don't seem super up for this.
[Oh, when they're on the beach... Shiro absolutely just cuts loose. What speed limit? What safety measures? He's pulling the throttle hard, skidding into turns. At one point, he even veers them out over the water - the shallow areas, to skim across the surface. Throwing up massive waves in their wake.]
[He only slows up to talk to Min over his shoulder.]
Want to see if I can catch some real air?
[He only slows up to talk to Min over his shoulder.]
Want to see if I can catch some real air?
[There's a mismatched set of a star and a planet/star kind of thing he's looking at, but it's really only a surface interest. They're cool, but he doesn't have his ears pierced. Maybe for Ryan, though.
He looks up and raises his brow in silent question, glancing behind Ryan and then back.]
Yeah.. sorry, the second someone tries to haggle with me I feel like I'm gonna freak out. It's so stupid.
[You know, just him once again not being able to do basic things like fucking shop without someone there to make the deal for him. He's such a loser.]
He looks up and raises his brow in silent question, glancing behind Ryan and then back.]
Yeah.. sorry, the second someone tries to haggle with me I feel like I'm gonna freak out. It's so stupid.
[You know, just him once again not being able to do basic things like fucking shop without someone there to make the deal for him. He's such a loser.]
It's not stupid.
[Ryan puts a hand on Min's shoulder, transferring a clear emotion in the process - concern. He's worried about you, Min.]
We don't have to keep doing this today, seriously. Wanna head back? They're just wrapping up the jacket and then we can totally split.
[Min's clearly not up for it right now, and that's alright. Maybe it was just too much for one day?]
[Ryan puts a hand on Min's shoulder, transferring a clear emotion in the process - concern. He's worried about you, Min.]
We don't have to keep doing this today, seriously. Wanna head back? They're just wrapping up the jacket and then we can totally split.
[Min's clearly not up for it right now, and that's alright. Maybe it was just too much for one day?]
Ariadne knew it was silly. He was only going to give her some of the seeds. But he still hesitated, before slowly raising her arm and uncurling her fingers. It wasn't Raleigh's fault, of course. He didn't know how intimate a hand-to-hand touch was for Alastrians. It was an innocent request.
Still, she had to force herself to relax.
Humans were so careless about what they did with their hands.
Still, she had to force herself to relax.
Humans were so careless about what they did with their hands.
[Min-Gi's hair is completely fucked by the wind, looking as wild as he feels. Exhilarated and bright and slightly feral in the best possible way.]
I double dare you!
I double dare you!
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[It shouldn't be too much, that's the thing he's upset about.]
No, I don't. It is stupid, I need to learn to get through this.
[He tongues his sharpened teeth with annoyance.]
My directive today is to buy everything on my list before I have to split for my shift at Rocky's.
No, I don't. It is stupid, I need to learn to get through this.
[He tongues his sharpened teeth with annoyance.]
My directive today is to buy everything on my list before I have to split for my shift at Rocky's.
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