[closed]

[threebetrayals]

Who: Wanderer and Heizou
Which: Log
Where: Around the town
What: It's summer, Wanderer is himself, Heizou is a terror, and frankly WANDERER NEEDS NEW CLOTHES GOOD GODS MAN
Warnings: None atm

[It's hot. There's more to the day, yes, but it's hot. That's all Wanderer really cares about, especially since it's so hot his flying kitten is still asleep in his house and not perched on his hat.

Wanderer really, really hates the heat. He hates the cold too, but for some reason the heat is making him cranky. Why couldn't his creator have thought to put in a cooling system of some sort? No, he doesn't want to sweat, but it would be nice to be able to be cool in this gross heat!

He's sitting under a tree by the lake, trying to cool off and debating if he really wants to stick his feet in the lake. It's tempting.]

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[book2thehead]

[FINE, don't hold his hand! But Heizou's making sure that Wanderer is indeed still following him and not... wandering off.

But he's smiling again. Don't worry about the glimmer of mischief in his eyes.]

I assume a lot of things! That's what I do~

[He gives Wanderer another once over, calculating the width of his shoulders and waist, the length of his torso and legs. Don't worry about that either.]

[threebetrayals]

[How are you doing all of this while walking, sir?]

And how often does that work out for you?

[book2thehead]

[It's a talent, my dear boy~]

That depends. Are you asking how it works out for me, or for the situation I end up being part of?

[threebetrayals]

Both.

[book2thehead]

Well, that can be hard to say, really. I'd say it works out for me, but ultimately it's all a matter of perspective~

[Enough of that now, Heizou is pausing to peer into a store window, lips pursed in thought.]

Hmm. No, not quite your style. The next one, maybe...

[KEEP UP, WANDERER.]

[threebetrayals]

[????? He's following but what???]

My "style" is Inazuman. I'd consider Sumeran.

[book2thehead]

[NEXT WINDOW, WANDERER.]

[Heizou pauses to peek into the store, looks back over at Wanderer... then shakes his head again and moves to the next one.]

Unfortunately those particular fashion styles are a bit beyond this place's reach just yet, so we'll be improvising a little... Oh?

[Store number 3 looks promising! IN WE GO.]

[threebetrayals]

[FOLLOWING without even looking because distracted]

Isn't this a dream town? Surely we can find something similar.

[book2thehead]

Maybe, but... [Heizou flashes Wanderer a little grin.] We're improvising~!

[And immediately he's chatting up one of the employees, asking them to help him find the right sizes for shirts and shorts and hats. Don't worry if you hear him refer to you as wardrobe impaired at some point, Wanderer, he's just painting a picture for this hapless employee. But they're moving around soon enough, pulling out articles of clothing and holding them up against Wanderer's chest to check the size, how the color looks against his skin and hair, and soon enough they have a nice little pile of lightweight outfits for Wanderer to try on. At which point Heizou turns back to his friend with a smile.]

Okay, time to try everything on!

[This isn't the usual way he earns his nickname, but this is definitely a cyclone of sorts!]

[threebetrayals]

[He does hear that comment about being "wardrobe impaired", and he absolutely glares at Heizou the entire time this happens.]

None of that is going to go with my hat or a veil.

[And the hat stays on. Better find a stand-in.]

[book2thehead]

[He sees that glare. He doesnt mind it in the slightest. He ik fact just gives Wanderer a light pat on the shoulder the first time he sees it on his face.]

Your hat, hmm..? Let's see what we can do about that.

[He darts away for a second, asking the employee to make sure his friend doesn't run away... and then comes back with a black bucket hat with cat ears.]

Tadah~!

[threebetrayals]

[. . .]

Cat ears. Really?

[book2thehead]

To match with your little Arashi!

[Let him put it on you, Wanderer. Please please pleeeeeease~]

It's even got trailing ribbons like your hat does!

[threebetrayals]

[....if he protested that the ribbons aren't the point Heizou might come back with something worse.]

Find one without the cat ears.

[But he'll take the outfits (and shoot Heizou a look for getting him pants with holes in them what the hell) and head into a changing room.]

[book2thehead]

[Heizou's grin grows a little, obviously pleased, as he turns to find a version without the ears.]

Okay, okay! I just thought it would be cute on you. You'd better show me each outfit as you try them on, though!

[Don't make him complain to Venti!]

[threebetrayals]

[He sticks his head out of the changing room door to look at Heizou, unamused (and confused).]

Why?

[book2thehead]

[He holds up a hand and starts ticking off on his fingers-]

Firstly? To make sure that you're actually properly trying them on. Second, to check that you've actually put everything on correctly. Third, so we can discuss what you do or don't like about each piece.

And finally... because I said so~! ♡ [Smile smile~]

[threebetrayals]

You could have stopped at the third one, you know. You aren't Nahida. [Or Venti.

But he is going back into the dressing room.]

[book2thehead]

[That makes him chuckle softly as he wanders away in search of a non-cat hat. It doesn't take long, and within a few minutes he comes back to the changing rooom, knocking gently on the door.]

I found a hat for you~ How's it going in there so far?

[threebetrayals]

[Wanderer pulls the door open to show Heizou the outfit with the torn jeans.]

Why do these pants have holes in them?

[book2thehead]

[Heizou blinks when the door swings open, and then a smile spreads scross his face as he claps his hands in approval.]

I assume it's a style thing. Though that having been said I think it looks great on you!

[He steps forward to make some little adjustments here and there, lightly brushing his shoulders, tugging gently on the shirt. And then he places the hat he brought over his head and steps back to appraise his work.]

Yes, not bad at all! Holes aside, what do you think?

[threebetrayals]

[Why.]

I can't stand these pants. I already want to patch them up.

[The fact that he isn't complaining about the rest is a good sign, right?]

[book2thehead]

[Heizou will take his wins where he can get them.]

That makes sense. And the hat? Is it to your liking now that it doesn't have cat ears?

[threebetrayals]

It isn't big enough for Arashi to sit on. ...but it's fine, otherwise.

[book2thehead]

Oh, is that the concern?

[Heizou tilts his head curiously, the smile on his face spreading.]

All right, then. Go try on some of the other clothes and I'll look for a hat with a larger brim.