open; girl's day(s) out

[stagewright]

Who: Pearl Fey (spiritpearls) & Trucy Wright (stagewright) & YOU
When: 12/21 & 12/22 icly.
Where: Shopping district.
What: Pearl and Trucy go dress shopping; alternately, get your fortune told or see an impromptu magic show!
Rating/Warning: It's Trucy and Pearl...

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A - fortune telling option, expect talk of love

[ Looking to have your romance fortune told? Because Pearl Fey has a little table in the arcades where she sits at with a crystal ball and some tarot cards. All of which are bullshit, but she is an actual spirit medium, so maybe her fortunes aren't as full of shit as they could be?

If you walk up, you may see her chatting with another teenaged girl, magician Trucy Wright, telling her her fortune for the fifteenth time that day. Or if she's alone she might call out to you, with a smile, ] Hi, would you like to know what your future holds?

[ It’s possible to get your fortune told while Trucy’s there to commentate as well, of course, sitting on the side of Pearl’s table and kicking her heels. Just specify. Trucy may or may not provide glittersmoke for dramatic fortune-telling moments if included. ]

B - at the party store / magic show

[ And then at the party supplies store, Pearl is behind the counter and Trucy is… sitting on the counter. She appears to be regaling Pearl with increasingly silly magic tricks, and may at one point pull out Mr. Hat to hand Pearl a dropped CereVice. You can approach Trucy alone about her spectacular tricks, or if you really want to buy party supplies you could speak to Pearl alone, too. If you don’t just talk to both of them as Pearl bursts out laughing (or beforehand, during any number of dumb magic tricks). ]

Why thank you, Mr. Hat! [ With a little smile. ]

[ Trucy’s lips don’t move so much as a hair, but there’s a reply in her “Mr. Hat” voice: ] No problem, Miss Pearl!

C - dress shopping

[ On the 22nd, the two teens are out on the hunt for dresses for that sweet fancy party coming up. Catch them searching the racks for dresses in blues, purples, pinks, etc, or trying on said dresses. It’s possible to have either of them come out of the dressing room and ask: ]

What about this one? [ It’s usually directed at the other girl, but maybe they didn’t realize you were there and accidentally polled a stranger since the other one wandered off. Or maybe you just want to give an opinion. They will, after all, try on a few obvious “why would you evers” for fun (as evidenced by the laughter)...such as the following: Trucy, Pearl, and Trucy and Pearl...they’re not being serious, but you’re free to think these choices are 100% serious. They’ll also be trying on various pieces of jewelry and different shoes, although again some of their choices are clearly chosen just to make the other one crack up. Productive, ladies.

They can also be caught gossiping if you come upon them at just the right time... ]

No, he hasn’t said he’s going with anyone yet...but I’m sure we can get him a date! [ Trucy. Pearl’s quick enough to respond with: ]

What about Mystic Maya...? [ Before they both notice you... ]

D - wildcard

[ If none of those work, feel free to run into the girls on anywhere there are stores to shop in on the 22nd as they search for dresses/shoes/accessories (they may also stop to eat lunch and the like, gossiping wherever) or wherever on the 21st. They’re both fairly friendly and don’t mind being flagged down at random. ]

Comments

C

[spes_phthisica]

[Well, it's obvious that when one of the girls asks for an opinion on her dress, she's talking to the other girl with her. But Souji, standing around looking mildly lost in the accessories section, is still only too happy to give his own opinion. Mostly because he's getting a bit confused and bored trying to figure hair pins out.]

You both look very pretty. [That comes accompanied with a beaming smile. He's about as fashion conscious as bread, but they are both young and seem sweet, and at least they're not wearing any of the more hideous dresses, so that kind of answer is a given.] Are you getting clothes for a special occasion?

souji > trucy > pearl

[stagewright]

Oooh, yes!! [ Well, Trucy is ALWAYS happy to chat with strangers. It's a thing with her. Pearl isn't usually much better, so this will go swimmingly... ]

We're both going to that ball that Miss Natalia is throwing! I'm going to be an entertainer, but I should look nice, right? And I know I'll have time for some dancing...

[ She will MAKE TIME, gosh darnit. ]

[spiritpearls]

Yes, it's a ball so we have to look as nice as possible! You can't go to a ball looking bad, it's not allowed.

[ And these probably aren't the dresses they should wear to accomplish that, but. ]

[spes_phthisica]

Ah, so this ball is pretty formal, then?

[His gaze does take in some of the more Why? dresses visible, a little hesitant, but... well, it seems impolite to question them. He's not very up on what people in other times and cultures wear, so maybe some of those garish things are... perfectly ordinary?]

I'm afraid I'm a bit out of touch with these kind of clothes- [A small laugh, and a casual gesture which takes in the excessively traditional yukata he's wearing.] -but is the ball in celebration of anything in particular? Having a theme to follow might narrow it down, right?

[stagewright]

I think so! I mean, a ball sounds formal, right? Just like in fairy tales! I've never actually been to a ball before...

[ But by god is she going to do her best. ]

It's a winter ball, though!! So I think I might go for something blue...and snowflake themed jewelry? Well, if I can cover it.

A

[swordboning]

[Archer was pretty sure he had no future but it looked like it might be an amusing prospect. Dealing with idiots was boring but running them in circles could provide some amusement.]

Fine. What do I need to do?

[Grabbing a chair at the table and sitting down.]

archer > pearl > trucy

[spiritpearls]

[ Pearl will smile and nod her head in greeting. ]

Hold out your hand, palm up, please-- I need to read your pathways.

[stagewright]

[ Trucy, for her part, will hop off the edge of the table and stand behind Pearl with her arms crossed, smiling with some amount of amusement. She'll provide the special effects...

...not that it's obvious that's why she's there, unless the magician's hat is a tip off. ]

[swordboning]

[Simple enough. Archer pulls up a sleeve and holds out his right hand. Which is well worn, the hand of someone who uses swords and bows. And also cooks a whole bunch.]

Here.

A - both!

[carptricks]

[fortune telling, huh? kaito wasn't exactly a big believe in that sort of thing (he thought of it as another type of performance act, honestly) but hey! why pass up the chance to get to know some of your fellow arcade entertainers?]

What're the chances that my future holds riches, fame and good fortune?

[that he asks while leaning against the side of the table-- the side trucy isn't sitting on, of course. he's also tucking some magician's scarves into his pockets. . . he probably just finished a small show for a tiny group of kids or something]

kaito > trucy > pearl

[stagewright]

Kaito! Hey. This is Pearls, have you two met...?

[ Not the most professional greeting, and she doesn't bother to get off the table either, but Trucy's friendly wave might make up for some of that as she prepares to let Pearl do her sales pitch. ]

[spiritpearls]

Hello, it's nice to meet you. Are you a magician like Trucy?

I'd be happy to tell you of the future... I can't say yet what it will hold, but it could be that or something entirely different! The future is a mysterious river of many paths, you know.

[ It will probably hold epic love though, because it seems like to Pearl that's the only worthwhile fortune. ]

[carptricks]

[he gives trucy a nod in greeting]

Yo, Pearls-san! I can't say we've met before, but you know what they say. No time like the present, yeah?

[he jerks a thumb towards himself] I'm Kaito. Trucy-san and I are coworkers. [they mostly worked independently of each other, but hey! they had the same job, it was close enough]

And I've gotta admit I'm pretty curious to see what the mysterious river of my future holds.

C

[bewrightback]

[Phoenix has accompanied them to this particular store and may very well end up paying if they choose a dress. He's been letting them have fun on their own and reading a magazine outside. Now he's come in to see how they're doing, catching them in the last pair of dresses while hearing the tail end of what they're saying.]

Hey there girls. What's all the commotion about?

phoenix > pearl > trucy

[spiritpearls]

Oh, hi Mr Nick! [ Stops gossiping.... ] What do you think of these dresses for the ball?

[stagewright]

[ Since they're in the last linked set, it's an obvious no...

...but Phoenix doesn't always know fashion, so. Trucy does a spin. ]

We're just trying to pick out the best dresses in the whole wide city!

[bewrightback]

[They're... they're dresses alright. Phoenix keeps up a meek smile.]

Only the best dresses for the best girls in the city, huh? Well, you're definitely off to a... um... matching start! The silvery parts are really nice...

a

[impheired]

[Kuzuryuu isn't exactly here to have his fortune told. Actually, judging by how he's coming up from the casino, chances are he just got off work. Or maybe he was down there gambling...who can really say for sure here. In any case, he stops when he spots Trucy over at the little table, heading over there instead with a wave and an:]

Oi, Wright! Waiting on your dad again? [Oh hey there's someone else here too.] Ah...I remember you. You're the one who likes kakigori in winter, right?

[He...he doesn't think he ever actually got your name, come to think of it.]

kazoo > trucy > pearl

[stagewright]

Kuzuryuu! [ He gets a bright smile and a wave, although Trucy then shakes her head. ] Nah, I'm just keeping Pearls company until she gets off!

Pearls, this is Kuzuryuu. Kuzuryuu, Pearl Fey! [ Introductions!!!! ]

[spiritpearls]

Nice to meet you properly, Kuzuryuu. [ She gives a little head bow. ]

Are you friends with Trucy? [ She's... assuming so since you guys know each other WOW TRUCY GETS AROUND. ] I could tell you your fortune, if you like. You won't even have to pay us any ice cream if you're a friend of Trucy's.

[impheired]

Same to you. [He gives a curt sort of nod-bow in return.]

Ah, is that what you're doing over here? [Yeah now that he's actually looking at the table, that sure is a crystal ball and those weird fortune teller card things. Huh.] This seems like kind of a weird place to set up a fortune telling stand. Why the arcade of all places? [Does he want his fortune told or not, we just don't know. He's probably skeptical about it because supernatural things.]

[Why not...the gardens or the food stop? Also: why ice cream???]

C

[feytality]

[As fate would have it, Maya is indeed browsing the stores at just the right time. She's not as enthused about the ball as she would have been if it weren't for certain murder castles souring balls for everyone, but dressing up and looking at cute (or funny) dresses is never amiss.]

[And as fate would have it, she just happens to overhear that little bit. Or at least, she thinks she hears something.]

...What about me and Nick?

[WHAT NOW, GIRLS]

maya > pearl > trucy!

[spiritpearls]

[ Pearl jumps a bit when Maya approaches, not expecting one of the people they're gossiping about to appear. ]

Oh, Mystic Maya! Um... Trucy and I were just discussing who you and Mr Nick might be going to the ball with.

[ SUCH AS EACH OTHER, MAYBE. ]

[stagewright]

That's right! Daddy just said he'd escort us, but he should totally take a date.

[ how will she ever get a mom at this rate. ]

[feytality]

[...And that's her??]

[Huh, she seems kind of confused at that. Almost like she hasn't been treated to Pearl's shipper fantasies in her time yet]

That old fogey? No way! He'll never get a date on his own.... Do you guys think I should go with him out of pity or something?