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Something only you can give

WHO: Mikleo, Sorey
WHERE: De Chima housing
WHEN: August 17th
WHAT: Sorey and Mikleo like to buy little trinkets for each other sometimes. And the best part of doing so is seeing the other's face and reaction to said gifts.
WARNINGS: Potential Zestiria spoilers

[So, this is hardly the first or last time Sorey wanders around the mall or stalls and ends up picking out something he thinks Mikleo might like. Usually it's a book or some small trinket. And technically today that's what he got, another history book, but there's more along with that. Because he hadn't been able to resist the find of some shirt inscribed with some sappy pun across it, regardless of the far too bright colour of it. It's the gesture that counts, if it might get a laugh, not necessarily whether Mikleo would actually wear it. Or, at least, he probably wouldn't wear it anywhere but at home, but still. He'd been wandering afterwards about to head home when he saw signs indicating a sale, but didn't actually pay much attention to the store merchandise or name until he was already inside.

Upon which, he realized it was a jeweler. Well, he has his own piercings at his ears at the very least, so he figures it can't hurt to look. And that's when he gets to talking to the clerks and they mention promise rings. Of course that piques his interest, remembering what Mikleo has told him of things back home. So he asks to see one and buys one he hopes is in the right size. That definitely seems to be the main find of the day, and he seems quite proud of himself as he then races back to find Mikleo.]

Mikleo! Mikleo, look what I found!

[More like what useless and seemingly amusing item did he spend his money on this time? Still, as he all but sprints and bounces to find the other, it is hard to ignore how particularly excited he seems.]

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[ Of course, Mikleo doesn't hesitate in looking to what Sorey so eagerly wanted to show him, a smile slowly making its way to his features. He's honestly glad that he has a chance to do things like this with Sorey - little things like going shopping, or being able to make ice cream for Sorey again. They spoke volume to Mikleo, and he simply couldn't get enough of it.

Though, he blinks a bit when he sees just what what he wanted to show him. Rings...? Was he just showing it to him, or had he bought them? It's not unlike Sorey to get ahead of himself, really. ]

Rings? [ He steps forward, wanting to get a closer look. ] They're lovely, Sorey. Did you want to buy them?

Yeah! That lady at the shop called them 'promise rings'. So I thought it'd be a good idea for us. To promise to find each other again.

[Here, if one of them gets Ported out back home, or back home in general after everything. Well, it seems like a good idea to Sorey, but then, he's always been a sap and something of a romantic. Mikleo knows this.]

Even if one of us leaves, huh? [ His cheeks darken a little at the thought, but he doesn't seem to protest the idea of promise rings. In fact, the look on his face is rather soft. ]

Here. Can I hold them? [ He holds out a gloved hand, an idea in mind as he does so. ]

Y-yeah....

[It's probably a little morbid at that train of thought and reasoning. But true nonetheless. They don't have control over the Porter after all. And Mikleo spent so long back home waiting for him. Sorey wants to do something to try help and make up for that somehow.

Sorey gives a nod, handing the rings over.]

We can get them resized if we have to. [Sorey is more used to figuring things like earrings in comparison to rings and sizes and all. He wouldn't be surprised if some alterations had to be made, when he was only able to guess at Mikleo's at least.]

[ He understands - and, he appreciates it. He's glad to know that Sorey's thinking about him so much, but that's always been a mutual thing between them: Mikleo thinking a great deal about Sorey, and vice versa. It'll serve as a good reminder - for the both of them. ]

Good idea. Might as well see if we need to do that now, though. [ He reaches, taking the rings before reaching a free hand towards Sorey. ]

Here. Can I see your hand?

While we're here. That makes sense.

[Could save them a trip. Sorey isn't sure how long it might usually take, to resize one or both if they need it done. But he's quick to agree and raise a hand, the one without the Shepherd's glove on.]

I think mine should fit? It was more yours I wasn't as sure on.

[ He slips it onto Sorey's finger all the same, admiring how it looks. ] You're right. Well, that makes sense, anyways. [ That he's already tried his on.

Though, he blinks a bit at the gloves on his hands, frowning. ] ... I suppose these gloves won't work well with this ring.

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I didn't think of that. I know you wear those gloves a lot though. I didn't think the rings were too bulky, but depending on how tight the gloves are that might not be comfortable or fit....

[Maybe he should have chosen something other than a ring. It was just the 'promise' part that piqued his attention. Surely they could figure something else, almost any other jewelry for the same purpose. If the rings wouldn't work with Mikleo's gloves.]

It's alright. In fact, I could probably use the change. [ And with that, he starts slipping his gloves off. It's only then that he slips his rings on the proper finger, looking over it and feeling it's sized. ]

Looks like you picked the right size. Good guess, Sorey.

You think so? It fits? I figured you might be only a little smaller than my size when they tried to test mine with the sample thing.

[He pauses at looking to his own on his finger to glance to Mikleo when he tries his, beaming and looking proud at his correct guess. It's easier to figure sizing now, for though Mikleo is still lithe in comparison, he's around the same height or so.]

You make it sound like I haven't grown.

[ And he has! He's taller, he swears!! ]

No, I didn't mean that. Just, you know, when we've compared hand sizes, or when we've held hands, yours have always been a little smaller. You've grown a lot, Mikleo!

[He's much taller now. He's less almost fragile seeming for it, and the added muscle since Sorey last recalled prior to his trip back home. But that doesn't mean his hands still aren't quite the same size as Sorey's.]

[ Mikleo smiles fondly, maybe even looking a little proud for a moment before he grins a little. ]

Maybe I've even gotten more tall than you.

You think so? You're definitely taller than I remember at least.

[Though of course they haven't exactly taken measurements of their height to be sure. If there is much if any difference between them now, it isn't a huge one. If either of them is actually taller at all.]

You don't think I'd let you stay ahead, do you?

[ He grins more playfully this time, yet that fondness still lingers. ]

It looks like I'll have to do away with these gloves now.

[ He doesn't mind. He wants to wear this ring as much as he can. For Sorey and himself both. ]

Maybe if we get you some others without the finger tips?

[But that's only if Mikleo wants. If he prefers to make do without the gloves and prioritize the new promise ring, Sorey can't complain there either. It isn't as if he intends to cover his up either.]

I'm just glad you like it. I half thought you would tease me about the idea.

[Because. Well, they both know Sorey is a sap.]

Sounds like as good of an idea as any. Shall we look for those while we're out, too?

[ He won't put on his gloves again just yet, wanting to enjoy the feeling of that ring on his finger. ]

I won't deny that you're a complete and total romantic, if that's what you mean.

Sure, if you want!

[There may not be the best selection to look through for gloves of any sort given the time of year and all but they can try. Sorey would never deny himself more time in Mikleo's company being out and about like this anyway.]

H-hey....

[Yup. There it is. What he was waiting for all along. The teasing.]

Speaking of, I'm not the only one who could use some different clothing.

[ He doesn't mean that badly. Sorey's just been wearing the same thing since they got there. ]

Hm? You think so?

[To be fair, Sorey was never one to bother much with clothes, so long as he had a few options while figuring laundry, of course. And they fit him. So it is probably hardly surprising his wardrobe has probably not necessarily expanded as much as one might expect after being here for so long.]

We may as well, while we're here.

Besides, I'm sure a change of clothes will feel refreshing for you.

If you say so. What were you thinking? I don't want anything too fancy.

[He has one formal suit. But otherwise, he tends to prefer more casual and looser outfits in comparison. Particularly where even here he can't be sure when he might end up in some sort of fight.

He pauses, searching for a moment and finds a place selling jeans, t-shirts, hoodies and the like.]

There?

[ When Sorey finds a place, he slowly moves to approach that very store, looking over the display set in right inside of it. ]

I can't exactly imagine you in anything too fancy when you're just walking around like this, so this may be perfect.

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Yeah. I mean, I have that one suit, but I couldn't be comfortable wearing that all the time while out with you and all like this. These here don't seem so bad.

[They seem more casual. Less restricting, anyway, from what Sorey can tell from peering at the window at least.]

So, shall we check it out?

The formal clothes you wore at that party? You'd definitely get some stares if you wore them outside of things like that.

[ For now, he'll reach for Sorey's hand, fingers intertwining into his. He tugs at it easily. ]

Let's.

Yeah, that's what I meant. Most of the time I've seen people wearing these sorts of things. Or -- those suits, but that seems like it's for work or something.

[Which is boring. Still, Sorey kind of stands out regardless of what he wears, really. So even if he dressed to fit in, he'd still get stares. But he is human too, so he probably should at least try to navigate all that, and with it comes taking his appearance into account.

He lets Mikleo grab his hand, moving with the tugging.]

That's because it's uniform. Or, that's what I know by now about those, anyways.

[ He guides Sorey inside, looking around. Everything in here was casual enough - nothing too fancy, and definitely nothing that would make Sorey stand out too much. IT's still a difference from his shepherd's attire, but this much in itself screamed Sorey to him. ]

Anything here that catches your interest, especially?

A uniform....I never really thought of it that way but I guess you could say that.

[He wanders the racks and shelves on display, pointing out a few items. A dark blue hoodie, a couple of t-shirts, some jeans and sneakers. Things it seems most others around his age are wearing around here.]

I guess I should try them on to make sure they fit.

[He's more used to having clothes made to fit them back home. Not outright buying them like this. But that would seem the sensible thing to do, right?]

[ Mikleo looks at the clothes that Sorey picked out, wanting to make sure that it's a good size before he nods his head, purple-colored eyes flickering upwards back at Sorey once more. ]

Go ahead. I'll be right out here.

Okay.

[At least the clothes are simple enough that once Sorey is guided to the changing rooms, he doesn't take too long to figure it and change before emerging, attempting to straighten it a little before giving a nervous smile to the seraph waiting for him.]

I think it fits okay. It's not uncomfortable either.

[Which is Sorey's priority with clothing, at least. That it keeps him covered, warm and comfortable.]

[ Mikleo pauses when Sorey comes out, cupping his chin and looking to him with a near fond expression. Funny how a simple change of wardrobe could do so much. He grins a bit.

What was that line...? Oh, yeah. ] Proving once again that you really can put lipstick on a pig.

[ Just teasing. ]

Looks like you picked the right outfit.

H-hey! Mikleo....

[It's always been Mikleo of the two that suited the more formal like seraph garbs and the like. In comparison, Sorey's clothing was generally more chosen for practicality and comfort overall. Still, he does seem to cheer up and the pout fades when Mikleo does then compliment him.]

It's comfy. I like it!

Looks like you made the right choice, then.

[ Well, he's sure that Sorey will feel far better with something new, anyways. ]

Here. I'll take care of buying it.

Heh. Yup!

[He gives a nod of agreement, before pausing when Mikleo offers to buy it for him. But then, he's aware that neither of them really buy much outside of necessities, and clothes do come under that. Mikleo wouldn't offer if he couldn't manage it. So Sorey relents, giving his okay before turning back to change and pass him the new clothes.]

Okay then. Here.

[He passes the newer outfit to Mikleo as he finishes straightening his usual clothes, coming out of the changing rooms. His hair a little mussed from said changing, pulling shirts off and on, but he doesn't seem to notice, or if he did, he doesn't care. His hair is something of a mop anyway.]

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