OPEN | THIS IS NOT A MALL. IT IS AN EXPERIENCE!

[drizzle]

WHO: Nike Lemercier, Naminé, Xion, Kagami (Riku Replica), Estellise Sidos Heurassein, and Rita Mordio and whoever else wants to go to the mall to bump into this group of shoppers.
WHERE: In all/any of the imPort city malls.
WHEN: Backdated to October 9.
WHAT: Clearly all the girls are shopping while dragging a poor guy in tow to carry all of their bags!
WARNINGS: None yet.



There was all kinds of different things to do the mall, especially in this time of the year. Everywhere that the group went will find last minute summer sales at their lowest price. While some of those very stores are beginning to put up their fall season attire, mainly found those further north. Not only are the clothes and accessories on sale, there's a sale on make up and other items to make way for the new. Many of the store's associates will encourage everyone to try their latest product on the mirror or dressing rooms.

Other than shopping, the food court will be filled with all kinds of different (and mainly unhealthy) cuisine. From sandwiches, ice cream, pizza, pretzels, corn, yogurt stands, and other known fast food chains; there may even be a restaurant or two found that offers a better upgrade on both food and entertainment for the right price. Is anyone interested in doing a little public karaoke after eating? There may even be a prize for the best singers if they entertain the crowd long enough.

If the food court or shopping isn't your thing, then fear not there is more to be done! Like video arcades filled with the latest games and virtual rides, book stores, music stores, and maybe even the occasional train that happens to pass by the group every so often; although it may be for kids there are seats large enough for an adult to join them too.

And finally, for those who are more the types to enjoy passive and more cultural recreational activities, then there are some malls that have added Halloween theme decorations as centerpieces to take selfies on, such as giant balloon spiders tangling from the ceiling or giant jackolaterns that look friendly except for that one colossal, who looks like it wants to eat whoever is under its mouth; while other malls have beautiful sculptures and wishing fountain waterfalls to throw coins in or sit on to relax. In those very malls, there may be live musicians playing their instruments on choice. Yes, they are taking requests for known songs; just ask.

Comments

[dejerate]

[It isn't uncommon for Yuu to be at the mall. Every so often he figures he should head out and check what is new. More often, what is new to him with what they had available back home and all. Still, there's often distractions in the process, regardless of what time he might guess and tell Mika he'd be back by.

Which, today, happens to be the discovery of the arcade. The loud noises from the machines and the cheers from the kids catching his attention as he passes. And then also spots Nike and the others.]

Nike?

[He recognizes her at least. And Kagami. Maybe not necessarily the others as much, but he thinks he recalls maybe chatting to Estelle at one point.]

sliiiiding in here if you don't mind!

[renamaer]

[She'd just been wandering around with the group, fascinated by everything she sees. They didn't have many stores like this back home, where you could wander through and see everything, or where so many specialty places were crammed into one location. The arcade is fun to watch, but she's not especially good at any of the games, so she's cheering her friends on instead.

Even though he hadn't said her name, she'd noticed him, so:]

Oh! Hello, Yuu! We haven't had a chance to talk in a while. Are you here by yourself? [I.e. where is Mikaela...?]

Not at all!

[dejerate]

[Yuu approaches, hands in his pockets as he nears, joining Estelle in watching at least initially as he greets him. Those that aren't currently distracted by the games or what not anyway.]

Hey! Oh, yeah. Mika's still at work for now. I get off from school earlier than he does, so.

[So here he is. Maybe he should being Mika next time though.]

[drizzle]

[The moment Yuu catches her at the very entrance of the arcade, Nike was watching a pair of boys playing one of these co-op alien shooting games with keen interest at the idea of trying it, but was still in the process of learning the rules while searching for a suitable partner to play alongside her.]

Oh, hey, Yuu!

[It was clear from her bright smile and hug that she was more than happy to see him.]

What are you doing here? Are you done working today?

[dejerate]

No work, it was just school today. Mika's still recording, I think. But I came to see if there was anything new here since it's been a while.

[He is probably way overdue in dragging Mika here too at some point. Still, for now, he's content enough, idly watching with her as he approaches and joins in.]

[redigere]

CLOTHES SHOPPING || your choice of swimsuit or fall clothes
[ps: please link me outfits so I can start a closet for her~]

[The first shop Nike had taken Naminé to was an art supply store, and that was wonderful. She knew exactly what she wanted, even though there were so many brands and types to choose from. This, on the other hand...is a lot more stressful, because she doesn't know what she wants at all. And there are still so many brands and types to choose from, if not ten times as many. She's relinquished judgement to her friends for the most part, taking the clothes they suggest she try, trying to remember what they say will look good on her with what accessory and what shoes.

After a bit of shuffling around behind the dressing room curtain, she steps out in the next outfit to be judged. It seems that she likes this one, doing a little turn in the nearby mirror to look at herself.]

...is this one okay?

PUBLIC KARAOKE

[Kairi liked singing popular songs while she listened to music, back on Destiny Islands. That, combined with Naminé's steadily growing music playlist on her communicator, is enough to draw her attention to the crowd of people listening to the handful of brave singers on the stage.

Oh, she knows this song, a little bit. She starts humming softly along with the music.]

CLOTHES SHOPPING

[blahblahboom]

Hm?

[Rita glances up from her book and the pile of clothes she was currently buried in. Rita...may or may not be the best person to ask. On one hand, she was currently wearing mismatched stockings. On the other hand, her mismatched sense of style seemed to have won over a lot of her customers]

Seems fine to me. [She points at a blue dress] They said to try that one too.

public karaoke

[drizzle]

[While Naminé was humming along to the songs, Nike was currently enjoying her meal with great enthusiasm. It was interesting the way shopping around had given her quite the appetite in such a short amount of time. To think she had a heavy breakfast this morning as a way to avoid eating so much, too bad it didn't work.

The moment she began to drink her water is when Nike decides to enjoy the singers on stage too. A wistful smile will appear as she begins to think about her sisters from back home. The way they used to enjoy singing like this -- just for fun.]

Sounds like you know this song a little bit. Do you like music?

[blahblahboom]

CLOTHES SHOPPING||

[ Rita hadn't exactly been in the best of moods once halloween fesitivites had swung into high gear (halloween made her jumpy and she aggressively avoided as many of the halloween themed set ups as much as possible) but when invited out by Nike, she hadn't had the heart to say 'no'.

She was beginning to regret that though.

Rita stares at the pile of clothes shoved in her arms by well-meaning-but-pushy girls. They sure weren't...her style at all. If Rita even had one. She deposits the clothes on a small bench and picks up some...thing...probably a too tight dress that didn't let her move around as she liked]

And what's this suppose to be?

[Pink and frilly - definitely not her thing, no matter how cute people said it would be. Ick]

Book Store||

Wait, I need to get this one too!

[Rita adds another book to the very concerning tower that was beginning to form around her. But no one could complain, right? Even if they had been in here for almost over an hour]

VIDEO ARCADE||

[As soon as everyone is distracted, Rita, maybe a little too predictably, gets into a small argument with some punks who didn't know when to lay off when they should. It's only the tatters of self restraint that keeps her from setting them all on fire and she promptly finds herself dragged into a video game arcade Match of the Year to settle the explosive matter]

You're on! I'm going to kick all your asses!

[Nevermind that she's never so much as touched one of these machines before]

book store

[redigere]

[Naminé doesn't mind being in the book store! The scent of paper is nice and familiar, and she's already made several purchases of her own. She also doesn't mind the hour wait for Rita. The other girl had looked so bored at all the other stops that it only seems fair she gets to enjoy herself on this trip.

The only thing she's worried about is how Rita is going to take all of these books back. Even if Naminé helped her with a portal, that's going to be a lot of return trips...]

Rita...how are you going to carry these home?

[Clothes Shopping]

[renamaer]

[This one hadn't been Estelle's choice, but she examines it very closely without overt judgement on her face.] I'm not sure that one's your size, Rita. [Or your style, or particularly in harmony with your hair.]

Book Store

[drizzle]

[The book store wasn't usually a spot she would have ever imagine finding herself in. Books weren't something she had any interest in; let alone to enjoy reading as a hobby. That is until now, after arriving this world, where there was a reason to not only read but pay attention to them. As convenient as the internet was, she has to admit that there is nothing more comforting than finding the answers within a book.

The moment she finds Rita by the tower of books is when Nike had a few books and magazines in her own possession. An impressed smile will appear as she kneels by the towering items to check if they were taller than she was at this point.]

Whoa! That's a lot of books. You must be a very avid reader, huh?

[Because it was amazing to find so many books after an hour of searching for the ones she was interested in taking home with her.]

[darkimitation]

[ clothing store ]

[After at least two hours of having to carry stuff for Nike and some of the other girls, Kagami sets all their junk down to do shopping for himself. Thus, he begins coming out of the dressing room wearing a nice fall outfit and examining himself in the mirror. If you don't talk to him then, he'll be going back into the room and coming out in another outfit as he once again examines himself. But of course he sighs then goes back into the dressing room for one final outfit. With a groan, he takes the hat off and throws it possibly at someone out of frustration without really noticing he did it.]

None of these look good on me. Ugh, this is so annoying.

[ public karaoke ]

[Stepping into the area where everything was set up, Kagami was nervous as anything. Nike had suggested he try it after a few lessons they had together so he did it. Granted, even before his lessons with Nike he had been using a vocal practicing app on his phone, but he didn't feel it was the same. Now he was being trained by an actual singer and felt he was ready to perform before others. Picking a song from the machine, he grabs the microphone and begins performing at his best. Then once he finishes, he gets people clapping for him while making his way off the floor and sitting back down. Not aware anyone he was with or near by actually paid attention to his singing.]

clothing store

[redigere]

[The hat lands on top of Naminé's head, and she makes a little surprised sound, looking up from her communicator. Nice shot, Kagami.]

Really? I thought they all looked fine.

clothing store

[glowsferatu]

[ Kanaya is at the store meeting with one of the company's distributors. She prefers having these meetings on the sales floor, it gives her a closer view of what they're working with, and she likes the chance to watch the customers shop. Sometimes she even likes offering them advice or recommendations, which is probably why the distributors aren't usually as crazy about meeting her at the retail level. Sure, a celebrity designer dropping in helps sales, but it makes her so easy to distract.

This time, she happens to recognize one of the customers, so she hangs back a little to watch him while handling her own business. At least she's behaving a little, so it goes a lot easier.

Eventually, after he comes out the third time, she approaches carrying the hat he threw. ]

Lose something?

[hightiderising]

[Xion might be new at this whole "being a real teenager" thing, but she knows a sullen moody little brother when she hears one. That's a humble brag! He looked fine in every one! How could he be so stupid?

She crosses her arms, standing outside the fitting room area, looking as out of place as she felt, still in her leather cloak.]

Yeah, you looked terrible. I'm surprised they even let you in here.

[Karaoke!]

[renamaer]

[She's applauding very politely, but only because she's worried that being louder and more exuberant would be rude to all the people around them.]

Kagami, you did such a good job! [Who knew she had such talented friends?] Have you been practicing a lot?

public karaoke

[drizzle]

[Nike was definitely very excited over listening to Kagami's results from his singing lessons with her. It was odd taking in a music student. She never once considered it. The idea that she would be a teacher just like her grandmother was. As much as singing was her forte, her way of doing it was specialize, but she figures it wouldn't hurt to offer some basic of the basic lessons as a way for Kagami to start his musical journey. She did warn him if he wanted to advance beyond her, then he should find an actual teacher, but he doesn't seem to mind using her a starting point.

Whatever the case may be, she was happily listening to her pupil singing while enjoying the audience's reaction towards him. They were all positive as far as she can tell. It was difficult to not feel a motherly sense of pride over him. That's why the moment he returns from the stage, Nike will end up sneaking up behind him as she begins to lightly mess with his hair.]

I knew you could do it. Singing so well after a few lessons. You really have some talent within you other than having a big mouth and smelling like hot peppers! [All said in a light tease, but was sincere over her feelings over his singing.] Good work out there! I mean it.

karaoke

[dejerate]

[Yuu doesn't have lessons or anything. But he does figure it can't hurt to try. Especially when it's like a competition, to see who could get the most applause or whatever.

So of course he gives it a go. Getting up after Kagami's performance and tries a song as well. Which probably comes out almost sounding a little like this voice wise.]

Nike Lemercier | ota!

[drizzle]

> CLOTHES SHOPPING

[It was difficult to decide on any kind of outfits that Nike wants to use. All of the options looked too good for her to wear. The quality in fabric, design, and simply the limitless choices to choose from was incredible. She was trying very hard to find something simple to wear. Something that won't make her usual one piece pink dress look like it was entirely out of style. That's why she will be caught wanting to try out the most dull choices of clothing she can find.]

What do you think? It's cute, right?

[Please help her find outfits that do not make her seem like a grandmother.]

> MAKE UP COUNTER

[The moment her first mission was accomplish -- finding cute outfits for all of her friends to wear. Nike will begin her next mission: figuring out the secrets to modern day make up. It was no secret that Nike rarely wore any except for special occasions back home. Usually it was her maids that would force her to wear any cosmetics whenever it was deem needed. Make up was a rare and expensive luxury back at the Rain Kingdom. Kara, her older sister, and her made a pact to not wear it unlike their two oldest sisters.

Just like her trouble back at the clothing racks, Nike was having a difficult time deciding over which colors are best for her to use. There was so many different varieties of the stuff along with too many different companies that use them. All in different prices too.]

It's a little hard not to feel slightly intimidated, huh? [It was hard not to comment as she is beginning to reach her breaking point.] U-Uh...what should I do? This is all too...much for one inexperience girl to decide on what to do.

> HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS

[The odd looking sculptures and decorations resembling giant pumpkins, spiders, witches and wizards, and other monsters will catch her attention. By now, Nike has heard all about the holiday known as Halloween from her co-workers. It was a celebration that was unknown back in her country and world. She couldn't wrap her head around the very idea of it. What was the point of it all? To keep the actual malicious spirits away from entering your household?

Whatever the case, Nike will admit that she did enjoy looking at the decorations. It was very creative, and some were even deem very cute as well. Every once in a while, at random, she grab the closest person and pull them over to one of the decorations with her communicator at hand.]

Smile! I'm going to take a picture now.

makeup

[glowsferatu]

[ Sure, Kanaya may make her own clothes, but makeup's a different story. It might get more complicated when she's looking for blush, or pretty much anything related to her skin, but as the sort of person who will regularly use five different shades of black eyeliner, dropping a dime here is not uncommon. As such, she is very familiar with the local makeup counters, and most of them are familiar with her, as well.

While she's trying to decide which green lipstick is her favorite, she hears Nike fretting, and looks up with a big, fanged grin. ]

Hey, you! [ She tells the clerk to hold both lipsticks for her as she crosses over next to where Nike's looking. ] It sounds to me like the best thing you could do in your situation is to ask an expert. [ And she tosses her a wink, because the expert she's referring to is obviously herself. ]

So, what are you after?

halloween decorations

[redigere]

[Naminé has seen Nike grab other people enough to expect it. She smiles on cue, but lets the expression drop to one of confusion once the picture has been taken. She's never been the subject of a picture before.]

Was that okay?

[Clothes Shopping]

[renamaer]

[Estelle is trying to think of the most tactful way to put this that's still honest.]

It's a cute outfit! But where are you planning to wear it? Do you have something specific in mind? [A job interview or something?]

clothing

[blahblahboom]

[Estelle was the nice, tactful one. Rita on the other hand...]

You look like a grandma in that.

clothes;

[hightiderising]

Looks fine to me.

[Says the other very uncomfortable one here. Xion tried on one outfit at her brother's insistence and immediately changed back after the concept of short skirts became too much for her to tolerate. Nike's looks okay though. It's nice and long.

But Xion's still in her Organization XIII uniform, so Nike should take that with a grain of salt. She hasn't even removed the gloves.]