We quickly pushed through the crowd, weaving past people as I tried to contain myself.
I'm finally getting clothes. Actual clothes.
Thank god.
Let's fucking go.
I glanced around, trying to spot a shop. If the weapon stall was here, then logically—
Yeah. Clothing shop should be nearby.
"Is that it?" Zerelia asked, pointing ahead.
"Y-yeah… I think so," Aurelia said, squinting slightly.
I spun around on the spot, doing a full 360 without even thinking.
Yeah… I might've been a bit too excited.
"Alright, come on—hurry up. We're finally getting proper clothes," I said, my voice practically bursting.
"W-wow… Celestia, are you really that happy? Your eyes are kind of… shining," Aurelia said, staring at me.
"Yeah… you look really happy," Zerelia added.
…Was I?
I paused for a second. Why am I this excited?
…Whatever. Easy excuse. I mean i can literally use my fake backstory here HA.
"I've just… never really had proper clothes before," I said, keeping that light, cheerful tone.
"O-oh… sorry," Zerelia said quickly. "But at least now you can get some."
"Yeah, sorry for asking," Aurelia added.
"No, it's fine. Now come on."
Honestly… they were opening up more. Talking more.
It feels… nice.
I cant wait for the day we could just sit and talk properly without worrying about dying. That sounds… fun.
But for now—Clothes.
We stepped inside.
"Welcome," the shopkeeper said.
Thank god she didn't kick us out.
Instant respect.
"Hi… uh, can we get some clothes?" I said. "Maybe loose adventurer-style outfits… and also a dress. So… three sets of each?"
Of course i knew what we had to get, one dress for normal at home stuff and adventurer clothes since - well i don't really want to be one but ill be one for a bit and get some clothes for it i guess no dodging that.
"Of course," she replied smoothly. "Come over here. I'll need to measure you first."
We followed her.
And just like that, I finally started calming down.
We were actually doing this.
We were actually getting clothes.
"Alright, wait here," she said.
Aurelia and Zerelia wandered off slightly, looking around at the different outfits with wide eyes.
I just sat on the bench, letting out a quiet breath.
Finally… a moment of peace. Though…
I needed to seriously control myself.
This is not the time to start acting weird.
"Alright," the shopkeeper returned, holding a few sets. "For adventurer outfits, you have three options: shorts style, skirt style, or full pants. What would you like?"
Hmm.
Full pants feel too restrictive.
Skirts… yeah, no. I have no idea how to act in those. Shorts it is.
"Short style, please," I said.
"Skirt style, please," Aurelia said right after.
Oh? She's going for that kind of vibe.
"Full pants style, please," Zerelia added.
Yeah… that suits her. Reserved.
Makes sense.
"Alright," the shopkeeper nodded. "You can try them on over there."
"Yes, please," we all said.
Okay just calm the fuck down.
Just change.
Nothing weird.
Everything is fine—
"Huh?"
The shopkeeper suddenly handed us another set of clothing.
"Here—your undergarments. I assumed you wouldn't have any, so I prepared these."
…
I froze. Ah yeah i really fucking hate this.
Then immediately felt my face heat up.
"T-thanks…" I muttered, looking away.
"Thank you so much," Aurelia and Zerelia said together.
I walked into the changing room and shut the door behind me.
And just like that—
I was finally forced to face something I'd been avoiding this entire time.
