[ And when the train hits their stop, he's going to drape an arm over his sister's shoulders because really: this is nice. He had always wanted to take her places, to give her everything that he could give her -- ballet lessons that they couldn't afford nor find a teacher to give them, back when she was tiny and so convinced she wanted to dance, trips to places like Tokyo, books to read, games to play. So... yeah. That she's here with him now is a little like a dream come true for him too. ]
So. [ Grinning down at Cindy now. ] Where to?
[ He's not going to pretend to play tour guide. He is, in fact, perfectly fine with the two of you getting lost -- he spent 6 years wandering aimlessly around a city that never quite felt like home, but that taught him that with a bit of good sense and a lack of bullheadedness when it came to asking for directions, getting back to where he needed to be didn't have to be an exercise in survival.
Not... too much. Besides, that's what GPS was for, yeah? ]
[Have you ever seen your sister this wide-eyed and excited?
Probably, but it's been a while. And yes, now she is tugging you along. And yes, she's also bringing out her phone with one hand, to check on a few things.
This one comes Prepared, this one does.]
I'm thinking we can hit some of the bigger, fancier ones first. Then the smaller places!
[Well, brother, you end up getting dragged into pretty much every shiny-looking place that she comes across. None of them are her actual destination: she just loves the look of each establishment, the energy all around you, the fancy displays, the people (cosplayers included), the noise.
The shop she wants to go to was technically only fifteen minutes away. The two of you get there in an hour.
Yes, it's a tall, thin building with eight floors. Yes, each floor is labeled according to its specialty. Yes, Cindy is looking at it like she's looking at the Kingdom of Elaine.]
Mandarake, here I come!
[And with that excited little chirp, she is tugging you towards those stairs. Who needs elevators? They take too much time!]
[ And while he's watching Cindy buy all that, he's taking a moment to put in a call to the bank and make arrangements that a portion of his savings gets allocated for today's little shopping spree.
He's going to indulge his sister, yes, but he's also being smart about spending. It's old hat, and he likes that he can give a little more now and that these are luxuries and not so much necessities.
He does laugh when she makes that little declaration though, and puts up a big show but very little resistance when she drags him off.
Cindy, you are such a kid in a candy store. He feels so proud. ]
[So she spends about an hour up there, and by the time she comes around, she has two huge baskets full of Stuff.
Yes, a lot of them are from THAT section. She appears to be very proud of herself as she flops down beside you, fishes one out, and starts to read a racy-looking Aidan x Rethe piece.]
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So. [ Grinning down at Cindy now. ] Where to?
[ He's not going to pretend to play tour guide. He is, in fact, perfectly fine with the two of you getting lost -- he spent 6 years wandering aimlessly around a city that never quite felt like home, but that taught him that with a bit of good sense and a lack of bullheadedness when it came to asking for directions, getting back to where he needed to be didn't have to be an exercise in survival.
Not... too much. Besides, that's what GPS was for, yeah? ]
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[Have you ever seen your sister this wide-eyed and excited?
Probably, but it's been a while. And yes, now she is tugging you along. And yes, she's also bringing out her phone with one hand, to check on a few things.
This one comes Prepared, this one does.]
I'm thinking we can hit some of the bigger, fancier ones first. Then the smaller places!
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Well, I think it's safe to say that I'm your pack mule for the day.
[ A beat, then: ] Just remember we promised to meet Kaz and Brianna for the show.
And for the record, as long as I can get us the okay, if you want to go places later tonight, I'm game.
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[She really is, even while she's dragging the both of you down the street. She's got her directions: she's good.
...One would think that she's a local, with the way that she suddenly seems to know exactly where to go.]
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This is her day, after all. Theirs. Because he's going to treat her to whatever she wants, protests be damned. ]
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The shop she wants to go to was technically only fifteen minutes away. The two of you get there in an hour.
Yes, it's a tall, thin building with eight floors. Yes, each floor is labeled according to its specialty. Yes, Cindy is looking at it like she's looking at the Kingdom of Elaine.]
Mandarake, here I come!
[And with that excited little chirp, she is tugging you towards those stairs. Who needs elevators? They take too much time!]
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He's going to indulge his sister, yes, but he's also being smart about spending. It's old hat, and he likes that he can give a little more now and that these are luxuries and not so much necessities.
He does laugh when she makes that little declaration though, and puts up a big show but very little resistance when she drags him off.
Cindy, you are such a kid in a candy store. He feels so proud. ]
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-- and then visibly slows down at the stairwell leading to the third.
She's just... going to look at you now. Ehehe.]
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Yes?
[ That is said with the same tone as What is that smile and why do I KNOW that I probably won't like the answer. ]
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Hehe.
Heh.]
Um... this floor has... my stuff in it.
[You are welcome to remember that time when you went into her room looking for manga, and. Yeah.]
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Just. This. Face.
And then, ] I can give you cash and give you a moment...
[ Yeah, like that's gonna work, Josh. ]
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[BUT WHO IS GOING TO HELP ME CARRY ALL OF MY THINGS? D: D: D: is what she is really saying...]
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Have a sigh. ]
Point me in the direction where the books are safe and my credit card is at your disposal.
[ Your brother is easy, Cinds. ]
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[Turning!
...And then turning back!]
Can I at least show you something interesting?
[Hee. ♥]
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Oh... okay.
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Now she'll drag you right inside, and zone in with remarkable speed at one particular section.
Yes, you may recognize, in spite of the varying art styles, who those people are on those covers.
Yes, they are all in compromising positions.
Yes, your sister cannot stop grinning as she points up at the sign.
"The Vigil."
Hikaru Shinta x Insert Name Here/Insert Name Here x Hikaru Shinta appears to be a really, REALLY popular ship.]
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The way he goes-- ] Oh for the love of [ --before he's walking off does it perfectly though.
He DID NOT need to see THAT. Jesus, baby sis, these are people he WORKS WITH. LOOKS UP TO.
He really could have lived without seeing some of those covers. ]
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I love you! See you downstairs?
[:3]
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Why I love you, I have no idea.
[ You know he's teasing. Give him some room. He'll get over it. ]
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Yes, a lot of them are from THAT section. She appears to be very proud of herself as she flops down beside you, fishes one out, and starts to read a racy-looking Aidan x Rethe piece.]
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Your brother is dutifully looking away now. ]
All done?
[ Please, say yes. ]
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[Closing her comic with a happy little smile.]
We should bring Dad over to Akihabara too. He'll love the electronics stores.
[Might as well stop torturing you for now...]
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We should do that. He really would love those stores.
[ Glancing over now, and lifting both brows at that basket before he slides a look your way. ]
That's... a lot.
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I already tried to hold back as best as I could...
[She really, really did!]
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