[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.]

Comments

[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.

[threebetrayals]

She complains if I make her fly too often. [He spoils his cat, fight him.] A wider brim keeps people out of my space, as well.

[But into the next outfit!]

[book2thehead]

[There will be no fighting about that here. Heizou acfually thinks it's pretty cute.

But off he goes in search of a wider brimmed hat! It takes a little longer, but he does eventually return to Wanderer's changing room with a simple black fedora.]

I think I found something for you, if you're ready for it.

[threebetrayals]

[Wanderer comes out in one of the outfits with a jacket and odd tank top, slightly more comfortable but still kind of awkward in the outfit.]

Where's the hat?

[book2thehead]

[Heizou's all smiles again once he gets a look at Wanderer in the outfit. He thinks he looks great, and he's also pretty proud of himself and the selections he'd made.]

The hat is right here~

[He fits the fedora on Wanderer's head, makes a few tiny adjustments to it, then steps back again to take the whole outfit in.]

Well? What do you think? How do you feel?

[threebetrayals]

[The look on Wanderer's face as he looks in the mirror is one of supreme discomfort and uncertainty, at least for a few moments before he schools it into something more typical of him.]

The hat looks like something Childe would wear. [It does not, he just can't resist jabs at his ex-coworker even now and he also needs to get the rudeness out of his system before he can even try to find something good about it.] ...the pockets on these pants would be useful, at least, and the top would be cooler than my usual shirt.

[book2thehead]

[That comment makes Heizou chuckle.] You're not wrong there. It certainly doesn't suit you as well as the other hat did.

[If worse comes to worst, they may have to let Wanderer wear his usual hat with these new clothes. But Heizou won't share that with him just yet.]

We'll keep the top and the pants then, hmm? And the previous top as well. I'll find another hat for you, too.

[threebetrayals]

[Honestly just find him a hoodie and a kitten sling for Arashi.

Still wondering how he got talked into this, Wanderer heads in to change into the outfit with the stripped glove-things and the shirt...that...shows a bit of his stomach oh no. Just because he goes around in shorts doesn't mean he wants people to see the rest of him oh no.]

[book2thehead]

[You can have a hoodie when it gets cold, Wanderer. This is summer shopping!]

[Heizou goes around looking for another hat, this time coming back with a simple baseball cap. And, as usual, he knocks on the door when he returns.]

Are you ready for hat number three? This one feels promising to me~

[threebetrayals]

[. . .

He takes the hat and doesn't even bother to try it on.]

I'll get the hat, but this shirt--

[book2thehead]

[Heizou tilts his head curiously.]

The shirt? What's wrong with the shirt?

[threebetrayals]

It's too small.

[He tugs at the hem, trying to make it cover his belly.]

[book2thehead]

[He blinks. Looks down at the exposed strip of skin around Wanderer's midsection. Looks back up at Wanderer.

And smiles.]

Man alive, I didn't peg you to be self-conscious about that sort of thing~

[Says the guy who goes around with his sides fully exposed.]

Do you like the look of it otherwise? I can find you a bigger size.

[threebetrayals]

[Grumpily:]

I'm five hundred years old, aren't I? [Or: of course he's self-conscious that's scandalous.] Find a bigger size so I can tell you if I like it, if you're going to.

[book2thehead]

[Heizou chuckles softly, taking a step forward to give the hem of the shirt a gentle tug downward.]

Of course, of course. We'll find you a larger size. Though I do think you look cute this way! And I'm sure a certain archon would agree~

[He gives Wanderer a playful wink as he turns to go. Larger sized shirt, here we come!]

[threebetrayals]

What does Venti have to do with anything?

[How do you know he's talking about Venti?]

[book2thehead]

[Heizou glances back over at him with a single quirked eyebrow and an amused smirk. Thanks for officially confirming that theory, Wanderer! Even though you really only took it from 99% to the full 100%.]

Hm~ What does Venti have to do with it indeed~ ♡

[threebetrayals]

[. . .

Enjoy the gust of wind knocking you around a bit, Heizou.]

Why would Venti care what I wear?

[book2thehead]

[Oh are we threatening with anemo now? Because Heizou can play that game, too!

Though really he's just countering it so it has no real effect, besides whipping his hair and clothes around a bit.]

Man alive, isn't it obvious? He has your attention, doesn't he? It's only right that you play the game the way he does.

[threebetrayals]

What, you mean by getting drunk and sneaking into my house?

[book2thehead]

[Heizou's face brightens with delight.] He did that?! I suppose that certainly does sound like him!

But no, I suppose that's not quite the way you should return the volley. The way I see it... [He steps closer again, making those little adjustments to Wanderer's outfit with a little smirk.] Wearing something cute every now and then when you're around him will let him know you enjoy his attentions~

Unless- [Headtilt!] You don't even want him to know that?

[threebetrayals]

[Ugh. Ugh. How dare this stupid detective call him out like this? He hates humans.

Wanderer lets Heizou adjust the shirt, sulking a little.]

I don't enjoy the attention. I just...let him do whatever he's going to do, since he'll do it anyway and protesting is a waste of time and energy.

[book2thehead]

[He's still got that knowing smile on his face, Wanderer. This is literally why Heizou has so few friends.]

Mmhmm, and I suppose you allow it while wearing that petulant pout on your face? Does it make your cheeks feel a little hot when he gets into your space?