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Malik Window Shops
Character: Malik Caesar
Fandom: Tales of Graces f
Player Name: Genesplicer
[It’s his first time to the shopping district. Despite the extremely odd circumstances he’s found himself in, he’s beginning to relax a little and get his bearings. It’s time to get on with his life after being plucked from the one he was getting quite comfortable with. Time to get some essentials. He hadn’t packed with the intention to be whisked away to an underwater bubble ruled by a silent and ominous coral. Thank goodness he had his bladerang. That gave him some comfort. But what about the day to day stuff? As he walked down the path, he found himself in front of the store that was described to him. It was worse than he thought. Nothing but pink floral patterns adorned the windows and the smell of flowers floated out onto the street. He stopped and began rubbing his chin. Were those purses hanging on the racks? Was that women’s underwear on the walls? He continued to stand there a moment in the street deciding whether to go through with it or not.]
Fandom: Tales of Graces f
Player Name: Genesplicer
[It’s his first time to the shopping district. Despite the extremely odd circumstances he’s found himself in, he’s beginning to relax a little and get his bearings. It’s time to get on with his life after being plucked from the one he was getting quite comfortable with. Time to get some essentials. He hadn’t packed with the intention to be whisked away to an underwater bubble ruled by a silent and ominous coral. Thank goodness he had his bladerang. That gave him some comfort. But what about the day to day stuff? As he walked down the path, he found himself in front of the store that was described to him. It was worse than he thought. Nothing but pink floral patterns adorned the windows and the smell of flowers floated out onto the street. He stopped and began rubbing his chin. Were those purses hanging on the racks? Was that women’s underwear on the walls? He continued to stand there a moment in the street deciding whether to go through with it or not.]
Voice twin powers activate- Well, the voice suits Malik better...
... Those did not look like they served a purpose. Why would people want to wear that. He hadn't seen anything similar to that - which he was glad about -
... but he didn't even see anything like the more functional looking ones when he had been doing laundry for Zelda's household.
This may be why he walked right into Malik. A little hard to miss someone the same height, but he was distracted. ]
By our powers combined, I am Jamieson Price!
My apologies miss, I shouldn't have been standing in the middle of the path. Are you alright?
With the depth of my voice, the earth shall tremble!
.... how far would he continue?
Sometimes Duke was fairly certain his friend was right, saying he was too curious.
So instead of words, Duke shakes his head and gives a tiny attempt at a shrug. ]
All shall bow before its hypnotic manly tones...
I'll take that as a yes then.
[He glances back to the shop and then back to the 'woman' in front of him. Maybe she was going in? I can't go in by myself, but with a female companion it would be possible. He assumes she was going inside and moves to hold the shop door open for her.]
Don't let me interrupt your shopping.
/trying not to die laughing at this.
.... Why does a male want to go inside the shop of.... odd female undergarments.
... some of those handbags were rather sparkling. Why were they sparkling so.
Yup, he's a quiet type. For a reason. Don't mind Duke studying the purses. They're shining and distracting. ]
Dying is forbidden! Laughing isn't.
That one would look quite lovely with your outfit.
[ He nods his head towards a glittering one nearby. His eyes land on the shop counter deeper back amidst the trove of feminine products and his attention shifts to the assortment of small fragrance bottles near it.]
I shall have to convince my lungs of that then!
The main difference seems to be that Malik uses tones and some emotion to his voice, where as Duke just doesn't bother, and sounds a bit dull. ]
Purpose of adornment eludes. [ Even if it is sparkly. ]
I wonder what would happen if they spoke at the same time...
I'm sorry, but did you just sound like me? And are you a man?
Perhaps the earth shall split, unable to handle it.
Although ages are hard to guess. ]
.... Third to be confused on that, by words. [ Yes. He is. And yes, his voice matches yours in depth. Have fun.
He's going to see if he can discover the purpose to the sparkles on the purse. ]
.... problematic?
We should be careful then. It would be glorious... but you know... world ending.
No, it's not a problem. Sorry for the mistake. My name is Malik, by the way.
[He seems to be becoming more comfortable rather than less, despite their surroundings and the confusion.]
Definitely glorious. Something that should only be heard once, for obvious, world reasons...
No trouble; was corrected before assumed contact was welcome. [ Duke is pointedly ignoring the fact there is very odd underclothes along the walls to further study the purses. ]
Duke.
A tear in every eye before the terrible beauty rips it all asunder.
[He gets the main points of what Duke's saying if not the details.]
It's the hair probably. I have an old friend that would love to trade hair care tips with you. It's not nearly as long and flowing as yours, but he does seem to take pride in it.
And, if I may, I must say that you are the most attractive sounding man I have ever met.
... I can't figure out how to continue these. /sobs.
..... Sound can be considered a point of attraction? [ He didn't realize the feeling of "attraction" was this complicated. ]
No crying... let the mellow tones soothe your troubled soul
[Again he looks over at the display of small bottles for a fleeting moment.]
Smell too.
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Sir...?
Malik suggests you buy a thong
[Her clothing is far more detailed and opulent looking than what he is used to. If that wasn't enough, the tiara certainly makes a convincing argument. He bows slightly and becomes a bit more formal.]
your highness. I was just deciding whether this was the store I was looking for.
[He looks up a bit but the small bow is held until he finishes speaking.]
Perhaps you can assist me since you've just been inside.
Oh, if that's what he wants assistance with, Zelda will buy him a thong she supposes.
[She attempts a smile, mostly regaining her composure. What in the world could this man want with a lingerie store? Zelda's a little hesitant to help him, but her curiosity wins out for the moment.]
Perhaps. What is it you need?
It needs to have a life jacket with it
It's a pleasure to meet you Zelda.
[ Nope. Not doing that again. Queen? Princess? Dutchess? What about Lady? That should cover it well enough.]
I was looking to pick up some necessary items after I was transported here. I was told this place has some very nice fragrances, but now that I'm here, I realize I should have been more specific.
I'm sorry, I don't think this store sells fetish wear.
I fear someone might have played a joke on you, sir. This is a women's store, I don't think there's anything suited to you here. Unless you're particularly fond of floral fragrances? I think there might be some vanilla in there as well...
No latex swim cap then?
[ His eyes close as he lets the remembered smells and fantasies flow through his head. He seems quite particular about what he wants.]
Wow she doesn't want to know about your fetishes.
Something like sandalwood? I think there's a shop with bath products that carries that scent, but I'm afraid I don't know any men here that use cologne.
[There's Zelos, of course, but for the most part he just uses scented bath soap. Oh, and Atem, but it's unlikely that Malik wants to smell like a gay Egyptian pharaoh. She doesn't generally go around smelling people, either.]
I guess he'll ask where Hubert and Pascal get theirs
[ He bows his head while speaking the next part.]
Lady Zelda, I would be honored if you could direct me to the appropriate shop. You're welcome to join me and suggest any other scents that might be suitable.
[He stops bowing.]
It looks as though you may have some more shopping to do. You did leave this store empty handed.
Prodding into Hubert and Pascal's sex life is just asking for failure.
Oh.
Well.]
That is... there's not anything suitable in this store as far as I am concerned. It's all too...
[Moving right along without saying what exactly the items in the store are, Zelda starts walking away.]
Here, there's a shop with toiletries this way.
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Toiletries? I'm not looking for some some watered down weak stuff. What I want is real man's cologne!
[He raises a fist into the air.]
Just like they had back home in Ephinea. Mystical Allure... or Chivalrous Night... now those were colognes!
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[He's clearly not giving his name, so she'll have to lead him into it.]
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My name is Malik Caesar. I had to travel the world to find all the best colognes in Ephinea. I never found a single shop that dealt only in men's accessories. I had to collect them, sometimes from the oddest places.
[He gestures to the world around them.]
I was hoping this place might have something like that. It's a huge magical underwater bubble ruled by a giant all-powerful coral. A shop dedicated to male fragrances seems like child's play compared to that.
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Even if traveling the world to collect cologne is more than a little strange.]
I'm sure it's a simple enough matter, but there just hasn't been a demand before now. We are limited in space. Hopefully this will tide you over... or I can see if there are any stores from Ephinea in the Nostalgia Nook?
[Zelda checks to make sure she has her SFC on her. Good, she does!]
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[This isn't about my age is it?]
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[Zelda takes out the starfish shaped communicator and quickly looks up the shops currently present.]
Ephinea... no, I'm afraid I don't see anything from that world. I suppose the "watered down" version will have to tide you over.
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For how long? I can't go around smelling like sandalwood the entire time I'm here.
/crashes in here late
[The familiar voice would sound from behind Malik, Hubert standing with a small stack of papers and books in his arms as he stared at the man's back curiously.
What in the world was he doing in front of a store like that?]
/tosses a still cold beer
[He turns quickly and folds his arms across his chest.]
What are you doing here?
/catches/ Mmm cold beer
[He straightens a bit, looking over Malik's shoulder at the store with a questionable, judgmental gaze.]
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[As he finishes speaking he closes his eyes, content to stand there defiantly.]
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Haven't I said you should be more subtle with your lies, Captain? ... did Asbel put you up to this? I did hear you going on about your lack of cologne the other day...
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Shouldn't you know better than to question your superiors?
[He opens his eyes slowly.]
And even if I were looking for cologne, it certainly wouldn't be here.
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And why do you say that?
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[He gestures towards the window.]
I was simply passing by when I was distracted. How is Pascal doing by the way? I could hold onto that paperwork for you if you'd like to go inside and look around.
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[The question really shouldn't catch him off guard. Enough people ask it, of course. But Hubert still lets out an awkward cough at it and turns slightly, looking away from the shop.]
Wrapped up in her research as usual. Not that it makes any difference to me. [Then, after a slight pause] If that store does not have what you're looking for, then why even bother to enter?