littleladylord (littleladylord) wrote,
@ 2011-10-24 01:27:00

It Seems Crazy...
"So, everything okay in your room, Saishu? Need anything?" Cindy had been checking on everyone's being well-supplied, but she was willing to admit to herself that it was a little bit different with Saishu.

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	littleladylord 2011-10-24 05:36 am UTC (link)
	Cindy's almost speechless for a moment. She ignores the urge to reach up and pull her down into a kiss Right Now. She knows whose idea that is, deep down. "...thank you," she says softly. "So... so when would you like to see about clothes?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 05:42 am UTC (link)
	Saishu waits a few moments, noting the delay and odd expression. "We can do that any time you would like. I only have one change, currently. A couple of combs, my weapons... traveling light. I... do not have much money... and none for this country. Will that be a problem?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 05:45 am UTC (link)
	"Not at all. Shopping trip was My Idea; I'll cover it. I'll do my best not to weigh you down with stuff." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 05:47 am UTC (link)
	"I do not expect to be traveling a great deal for a while, and can leave things behind. It would not be the first time." Not very materialistic - which probably hurts the most orange bits of the smaller girl's brain, of course. "So we should get what you feel is necessary." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 05:49 am UTC (link)
	And Cindy's staring again, and she can't help it, and she's starting not to care. "Okay. So...would you like to go now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 05:54 am UTC (link)
	"Certainly, where are we going?" she asks, setting her blades aside, since she's been pretty firmly instructed that she shouldn't be out and about with most weapons. The particularly observant, or those highly interested in her legs might note she still has a concealed boot knife... but the casual observer wouldn't pick it up. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 05:59 am UTC (link)
	Cindy is quite aware of the boot knife, and thinks it can stay right where it is for now. "We can go to the mall," she says. "There's a shop where we can probably get you some tools, and plenty of clothing stores as well." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 06:03 am UTC (link)
	"A... collection of shops?" she guesses, putting the unfamiliar word together from context. "Good, let's go. Are we walking?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 06:11 am UTC (link)
	"I was thinking we could take a taxi, but we can walk if you'd be more comfortable with that." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 06:12 am UTC (link)
	"That is alright. A taxi would be fine. And likely easier for getting around in the city. There is... a lot to get used to." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 06:16 am UTC (link)
	"Great." Cindy flips her phone open and calls one. "Yeah, I'd bet." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 06:24 am UTC (link)
	"Have you lived here all of your life? You seem very familiar with the area." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 06:27 am UTC (link)
	"One of the other of my parents has a penthouse in at least six cities throughout the country, and a few in other countries. So I sort of get to be from everywhere." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 06:29 am UTC (link)
	"What other countries?" she starts with, then her eyes light up a bit. "Do you speak any other languages?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 06:42 am UTC (link)
	"France, Brazil, Italy, and India. I can get by in pretty much all the Romance languages and Japanese. I've been working a little on Arabic and German." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 06:46 am UTC (link)
	"I can help with the Arabic." she responds in French, still accented, but less halting and not as deeply accented as her English. "Do you mind, at least for a little bit? English is so... there aren't words." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 06:50 am UTC (link)
	"I don't mind at all," she answers, her on accent the 'understandable American businesswoman' type. "And I'd love the help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 06:53 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you." she replies with genuine gratitude. "French is close enough to Latin, I only forget a few words. You're being very helpful on many things... I appreciate your generosity. I know this must be as difficult for you as for any of the others." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

littleladylord
2011-10-24 07:01 am UTC (link)

Cindy shakes her head. "The others are in full-out Brave Little Tailor mode -- I mean, they had no idea what they were getting into. I've had a year of heroine-training, and Opie here and I have danced this dance before, kindasorta. So I've got resources, information, and a ridiculous proprietary instinct. I'm in the best position to look out for everybody. You're a real windfall aside from being great company; you're without a doubt the best fighter we've got with us."

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	godownswinging 2011-10-24 07:04 am UTC (link)
	"I was trained to fight and survive." she replies with a shrug. "It is what I do. It is... everything else that's proving hard." She blinks after a moment. "Did you say good company? I think I make the others nervous." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 07:08 am UTC (link)
	"They're understandably out of sorts from the circumstances, and most of them aren't used to being around people who can handle themselves in a fight. You've been very good company as far as I've seen." Right. Cab. Walk to it. Try to maybe take your eyes off her some, Cindy? ...Apparently not happening. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 07:14 am UTC (link)
	She seems to accept that for the moment, getting to the cab first and opening up the door for Cindy. Apparently some parts of etiquette, at least, have reached places she's been. "Yes, I get that impression... but worry they will have to learn. I will try to continue to be good company. Not always easy, but you help." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 07:21 am UTC (link)
	"Yeah. They will. We don't want to be sitting ducks here." And then she blushes again at the comment, and the manners. The next part isn't in French. Sure, it was more a thing one read a little of to get ready for the other romance languages than a language one spoke, but even Cindy could pronounce "Gratias." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	godownswinging 2011-10-24 07:28 am UTC (link)
	That draws a genuine smile as she slides into the cab beside her, needing to shift a little to fit her legs in, but getting adjusted before too long. "Welcome." she replies, likewise doing the courtesy of responding in a native tongue. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	littleladylord 2011-10-24 07:35 am UTC (link)
	Cindy smiles. "Are you hungry?" Cindy was hungry, but that was no surprise. She was almost always hungry now. The little fragment of the Tempter -- calling him Opie, strangely, helped make it easier to face -- was never really gone. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)