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[gentlecuteside]

[At first Amamiya had thought that the faerie was cute. It had flitted over her, grinning wildly, and the dust it had sprinkled on her had tickled. Then the dust's effects kicked in, and all her clothing - it had been more than a year, she'd long since replaced the outfit she'd arrived with - reverted back into magic dirt.]

[The faerie had just shrugged, giggled mischievously, and flown away.]

[And now she was stuck hiding in a bush, peering paranoidly through the leaves to see if there was anyone around. Maybe, if she was lucky, she could make it back to her apartment without anyone seeing her.]

[Unfortunately for her, the ever-mischievous Vine had decided to unfurl behind her, and start broadcasting video of her humiliating situation to everybody.]

Comments

[gentlecuteside]

That is unfortunate. But look on the bright side, it could be worse. For example, you could be naked and hiding in a bush.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

Hmph. If it's after the things made from the sand, I won't be caught that easily. I have my Barrier Jacket after all.

—are you just going to hide in that bush all day?

[gentlecuteside]

Unless you have a better suggestion.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

You could ask for someone to bring you clothes that aren't made of sand. That'd be a smart idea.

[gentlecuteside]

I actually have a friend en route.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

Aren't you lucky, then? [ She sounds relieved. Only not. ] They'd better come prepared.

[gentlecuteside]

She's bringing a change of clothing, if that's what you mean. [Yeah she noticed that bit of attitude, although she's not sure what it's about.]

[of_the_highest_caliber]

That's exactly what I mean. It'd be a waste if it was just something else that could be dispelled, and not too smart.

[gentlecuteside]

Unfortunately, that describes my entire wardrobe at this point. But now I know to be more careful, at least.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

You'd really look foolish if you ended up in the same position. [ Just sayin'.

A thoughtful hum. ] It'd take time out of my day, but there's extra yukata here at the inn you could use instead. They're not made from the sand as far as I can tell.

[gentlecuteside]

Well...that's generous, but I wouldn't want you to go out of your way for my sake. Perhaps I'll stop on my way back. Surely I won't have trouble between here and there.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

What's the point of keeping the inn in good shape if people aren't going to use it. [ A huff. ] If that's how you want to do it, then I'm not going to stop you.

[gentlecuteside]

I do appreciate that you maintain it. As I said, I'll just use the clothing that's already on its way as a temporary measure, and grab a yukata for a more permanent one.

[of_the_highest_caliber]

[ Appreciation is good. Her attitude softens if but a fraction. ]

Sounds like I don't need to give you any more advice, if that's what your plan is.