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[glidinglight]

Sure, but I don't think they often give each other stuff like this. Not unless they're special friends.

[ She doesn't really mind, though. It's just another surprise--which Ayato seems to be full of lately. ]

Alright... so a gift for you.

[ She's thinking. ]

Do you want something classic, or something you probably haven't even heard of before?

[acquirement]

Oh. { well now he's confused. } Kaveh gifted me items after we left here before. Though I have no idea how much of that was due to how drunk he was, now I think about it.

{ and look--this is what happens when he's let loose on the world and isn't as tied down to customs. }

I think for today, I'll be sticking to what is probably more classic? Though there is at least a few items I have in mind to buy, I can't imagine them being anything like the same things I saw a couple of weeks ago.

[glidinglight]

Did he?

[ She hums thoughtfully as she begins browsing the store's wares, looking for something suitable for Ayato. ]

I'm sure the drinking was at least part of it. But Kaveh might just be a much more free-spirited soul....

[ She stops and grins. ]

Here we go.

[ She grabs a package off the shelf next to her and tosses it to him--inside the plastic wrapping he'll see what's advertised to be a collar, cuffs, and leash set. ]

Do you have anything like that already?

[acquirement]

He did. { though he doesn't elaborate on what it was. } Though that does seem to be the case.

{ honestly in this way... it may be why he'd been drawn to him. one of the reasons, anyway. hopefully lumine won't notice him grab a bunch of regular lube bottles and drop them into the basket before they step away.

he stays quiet as he follows her, curious to see what she'll pick. }

Ah, no. I do not. { he gives her a smile. } It was one of the items I had planned to pick out though actually.

{ though he will examine the package she tossed his way, thumbing at the edge of the leather, checking it's pliant enough. } It seems soft enough.

{ then just drops that in the basket as well. }

[glidinglight]

Of course it is. I can only assume Thoma's never done anything like that before. I wouldn't pick something that would be too rough on him.

[acquirement]

{ there's a sigh at that. }

Thankfully not. { thankfully?!?!?! } Though there are a few things we have discussed that would be... acceptable. At least as a starting point.

{ he clears his throat, but his face shows little sign of discomfort or embarrassment. }

I need to check the outfits section for something as well.

[glidinglight]

[ She arches an eyebrow. ]

Is that your way of saying you'd be jealous if he'd been doing rougher things with someone else?

[ Cute. ]

What kind of outfit are you looking for? Something to match that?

[acquirement]

{ there's no hesitation as he responds to that. }

I've very quickly learned I'm a rather possessive man, I won't deny that.

{ do you know how many marks thoma has had on his body skjgndsdg rip }

But no, likely not. I wouldn't want to overwhelm him, I'll save your choice for later. The outfit I want to find is one he's already aware of and agreed to: a maid outfit.

{ why does he look more proud than embarrassed about this? }

[glidinglight]

[ Okay, but now she has to laugh. ]

And did you have a thing for maid outfits before the fundraiser, or did that just awaken something in you?

[ Because.... because. ]

[acquirement]

{ lumine, please. }

Admittedly, I couldn't say for certain. Thoma's role does lend itself to it though. Besides, I wouldn't consider it a bad thing if the fundraiser was part of the reason it came to mind.

{ his eyes definitely dip for a moment, dragging down and back up her body before he looks back at the aisle. }

Though admittedly a certain someone I know did not have the temperament for it.

{ but is he just doing this to wind her up- }

[glidinglight]

[ She pauses, cocks her head to the side, and... smiles. ]

Funny, I don't remember you complaining about my temperament back then.... Maybe you just like your men sweet and your ladies sour.

[acquirement]

{ he smiles back at her for that. }

Perhaps so. Or are you just being hopeful?

[glidinglight]

What do you think?

[acquirement]

It's hard to say, you have complimented me on my looks before.

{ she can blame thoma for him bringing this up. do you know how many compliments he's had lately? it was only a matter of time he'd use it-

but at least he'll keep moving onto the outfits section to see if there is anything worthwhile or he'll have to pay a tailor. }

[glidinglight]

[ She can imagine. He is an attractive man! ]

What, am I supposed to pretend I'm blind?

[ She's looking through the apparel as well--but seeing as she keeps veering back and forth between men and women's sizing, it's hard to saywhat she might be looking for. ]

[acquirement]

No, I didn't say that. { but he does look a bit happy about it, smiling as he picks up something that may be a little too small, trying to work out if it would be possible to alter it. }

[glidinglight]

Then I should take that as a sign you don't mind.

[acquirement]

I would be a fool to be anything but flattered that a beautiful woman finds me attractive, Lumine.

{ he holds the item steady for a moment as he glances at her, then puts the item back, picking up another instead as though he hadn't just given out a big compliment. }

This one could work.

[glidinglight]

[ She's practically preening. ]

Oh, yeah? Let's see it.

[ She is of course referring to the item in his hand. But there's room for misunderstanding based on their conversation up until now. ]

[acquirement]

{ he'll hold it up against himself, pulling at the sides while looking down }

It at least has elastic so it should stretch out a bit more.

{ it is SHORT though }

[glidinglight]

[ She cocks her head to the side thoughtfully. ]

Is it for you to wear or Thoma?

[acquirement]

{ the question makes him pause. }

It was intended for Thoma, though I suppose if I can someone to tuck it in later I could try it as well.

[glidinglight]

Well, you know what they say; sharing is caring.

[ Thoma would probably appreciate being catered to at least every once and a while she imagines. ]

[acquirement]

{ he glances at her at that, before a smile forms on his lips. }

Very well, then. Should I also get a maid one for myself to wear or is there something else you think would suit me better?

[glidinglight]

Hmmm.

[ She pauses to think about this. She might be thinking about this too seriously. ]

Well, if it was may, I'd never not enjoy a partner dressed like a maid. But I'm also bossy. Maybe try feeling out how he feels about reversing the power dynamic in a smaller way first?