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[(that's because leon doesn't know how to enjoy things at all. what a loser.)]

Mm! I don't think it'll be too hard to find. [probably. maybe? the whole store kind of feels like sensory overload with the bright lights, crowds of people and sales staff, music... but cerealia's gonna cerealia, probably. at least stahn's sort of getting used to the fact hat most stores are like this.]

[It's overwhelming for Leon too, though he'll be spending most of his time pretending otherwise. The lights, the crowds, the merchandise...it's all still pretty strange to him, though he's at least a little better suited since he's from Darilsheid instead of Leane.]

... It should not be, no.

[But who knows how it'll really end up being.]

I believe the clothing is this way. [But...who knows if the shoes are too....]

Mm.. The shoes should be close then, right? Since they kind of go together...

[at least they're trying to follow the same logic here. but the signs with the department directions overhead don't actually say anything about shoes so stahn is unsure if they're doing this right.]

Stores like this are so confusing...

[He... .hopes so, but he really doesn't know for sure either. Stores like this really are confusing, but Leon's That Asshole who would rather wander the store forever than ask for help.]

Presumably, they must follow some form of logic, and so--

[... and so.

They end up in the women's underwear section.

.... what.]

[this...

....this is definitely not as planned at all.]

E...eh...

[his eyes catch the lacy lingerie hanging on the rack, and is doesn't take much to know they are definitely in the wrong section. stahn quickly turns on his heels—it's not like he's never seen women's underwear, having grown up with lilith, but...

this is different. this is a lot different than dealing with his sister's underwear. especially when facing the other way he's just met with bras. so many bras of all sizes and colors. some are lacy, some are sporty, some have bright green polka dots...

he's not ready for this, and that's why he lets out a very awkward laugh and.]

I think... maybe we need to go the other way... ahah....

[They are absolutely in the wrong section, and Leon is equally embarrassed by this slip-up, even if it shows in him by how he immediately looks away, crossing his arms and huffing. Oops.........

Which way are the shoes... it doesn't matter, he thinks, they just need to get away from here.

So, awkwardly, he clears his throat.]

... This way.

[QUICKLY NOW... THEY MUST ESCAPE THIS UNEXPLORED TERRITORY.]

R-right...!

[well, at least leon isn't the only one embarrassed in this situation—neither of them could have been prepared for a situation like this.]

I guess... it has to be the other way, then...? [even after facing the other way and stepping out of the area closest to the intimate apparel, stahn still feels a bit flustered by it.] Maybe I could just... ask someone?

[pride be damned...]

There is no need for that.

[Leon would.....like to believe, honestly. Because pride. Pride is important. He can find shoes in this store!!! It's a basic mission!!!!]

They must be this way.

[He...hopes. Please god.]

[stahn's really not so sure about any of this, honestly. it would probably be so much easier to just ask. for someone so insistent on actually getting this shopping trip in a hurry, leon seems pretty set on drawing it out.

but he won't argue it either, because it just doesn't seem like a good idea at this point.]

There are only so many places it can be... this store's not that big, right? [it's probably like 7 floors of department store. it's fine. this is fine.]

[Yeah..... Leon's a pain in the ass as ever, really.

Also the store is definitely that big, but at least now they're in a safer area of the store (the men's clothing), and Leon has a moment to look around, frowning to himself.

.... So not that way, which means....this way...???]

Everything here is oversized. [It's just a bitter mutter.] There is no need for it, and yet it is entirely excessive even so.

I don't think it's that bad... it's easier than going all over the city when you need more than one thing, right?

[stahn completely gets and admires the convenience of having so many things in one place. but still...] I just wish they made it less confusing to find stuff.

[Leon is a grandma and doesn't like any of this.]

That is because the organization follows no particular rhyme or reason, aside from the one they've made up in their own heads.

[You know.

The worker bots.]

Do you think maybe there's just a reason we don't know because there's nothing like this back home?

[stahn's not sure he can believe it's totally nonsensical, since so many other people don't seem to struggle with it like they are.]

[Keep your total reasonability to yourself, Stahn.]

Nonsense. The boots should have been exactly where we went.

[And...weren't............. no, they both know what's there instead.]

Maybe...

[he's still not convinced, but that's fine. he'll let leon have that victory.] I guess it doesn't matter much as long as we find it soon...

... That's right.

[So if it's not by the men's clothing, then...]

There must be a section dedicated solely to shoes...

[hmmm.]

...What do you think that would be near?

[if it's not by the women's... or the men's... and not in the space between...

why is shopping so difficult?]

[don't look at him like he should know... he doesn't go shopping!!]

... Perhaps... this way...

[He has no idea.]

[you're supposed to be the smart one here, leon!!]

I guess we won't know until we check...

[Oh lord does he try]

I see no reason why shoes of all things would be on an upper floor, which means...

[.....!!! A SIGN. THAT SAYS SHOES.

HA!!!]

... as I thought. [Whatever, Leon, you had no idea.]

[whatever, leon can have this victory. stahn's not going to be too fussed about it, since walking around in circles in such a big store is exhausting. to the shoes!]

Oh, good...! Now we just need to find the boots. [to which he turns and sees a display rack with some boots.]

—Not those boots.

[And, incredibly flatly:]

I do not believe they come in your size.

[Thanks for that input, Leon.]

Leon...

[wow with that amazingly dry humor! he already said not those! stahn scrunches his nose at them, in any case.]

It's hard to believe anyone could use those.

They do seem unreliable.

[And spiky.

And everything they don't need.]

This way. I doubt you will find what you are looking for in the women's boots.

Right... let's go over there, then.

[he nods to what looks like the men's shoes, although...

they're met with another pair of boots. what is up with cerealia fashion?]

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