6th rhyme without reason

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[Princess Raimu is out on the town, dressing as she normally would have when her name was Raimu Bitou. There was no need for her to wear something so extravagant today, and to be honest, she wasn't in the mood to have attention drawn to her. It would be a hassle to go out to get drawing supplies and instead be constantly watched by those who did not have the same status. She felt awfully odd as she walked in her peasantry clothing, easily comparable to a boys' apparel, and with the way she looked, it would be normal to mistake her as a boy. But beyond her clothing, she was very rich, and a small smile appeared on her face. Maybe she could get something else for herself, too. Or something nice for Sir Tamaki, Sir Demyx, Lady Momo, Lady Shiki... she could buy something for all of them, though it would either become a late Christmas present or a New Years Gift. She was left to ponder upon this as she strolled through the town.]

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[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[Shiki is oftentimes less than subtle. It can sometimes take her a while to get hints... and while she's certainly not stupid, she's also not always the sharpet tool in the shed, especially when compared to someone like, say, Joshua. But she can pick up on others' emotions. So she sees Rhyme like this... and holds out her arms, offering her a hug.]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[She takes the offer, hugging her tightly and starting to shake.]

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[Shiki's slightly surprised by how tightly Rhyme holds on to her, but she hugs her back, and strokes her hair a little bit, just murmuring calming things and holding her as well.]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[Now she'll just start crying softly. Sister time?]

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[...Sister time. Shiki'll just continue to hold her, and just... keep doing what she's doing. Oh, Rhyme.]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[She'll settle after a while, but just sit there, quiet, not really saying anything.]

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[Shiki pulls her head back a little bit so she can look down at her.]

Hey. Feeling any better? Sometimes a good cry can help loads.

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

Yeah. [Sniff.]

Thanks, sorry that I made your shirt all wet with tears and stuff...

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

Hey. Don't worry about it. What are friends for, after all? Besides, I'm supposed to be like an older sister, right? What kind of sister would I be if I couldn't take a few tears now and then?

[She smiles kindly at her, and then looks in the bag at her waist, and pulls out a pack of tissues, offering them to Rhyme.]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[Sniff.]

I know. [Hey, there's a bit of a smile as she blows her nose.]

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

Hey, how about this- you're out shopping for clothes too, right? Let's go looking together! What kind of clothes were you looking for?

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

Just some dresses. A princess can't wear things like this, can they?

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[There's that princess thing again... Shiki's not entirely sure what to make of it, but maybe she won't bring it up just now?]

I... I guess not! Let's go dress shopping, then~

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

Okay. Let us go.

[She'll start walking around, trying to find a dress shop.]

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

Sure!

[She follows a little behind her, looking around for a dress shop as well... but if you were to look at her, her face would also be very puzzled as she considers this whole "princess" thing.]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[She looks back, and gives her the same puzzled look.]

Lady Shiki, is something wrong?

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[The time to tell Rhyme what she's thinking = not now. She shakes her head and lies quickly.]

Oh, n-no... I was just wondering where we might find a good dress shop here, you know?

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[And... she believes you. I mean, who wouldn't?]

Oh, yeah. Me too.

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

I-I mean, I don't know where they'd have any princess type things here...

[OVERLY SUBTLE HINT THAT NO ONE ELSE WOULD BE ABLE TO SEE, GET!]

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[Flies right over her head.]

They have to, somewhere. I won't give up!

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

Haha, alright! Well, I suppose we should just keep looking then, huh?

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

[Her eyes light up as she looks ahead.]

Look, Lady Shiki! Dresses!

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

[All of her concerns about Rhyme's princess things vanish as Rhyme points out the dress store, and Shiki looks on some of the prettiest dresses she's ever seen. Ever. Her eyes widen, she gasps a little, and then turns to Rhyme.]

Oh wow, they really DO have one! It's so pretty!!

[rhymebell.livejournal.com]

I know! I wonder if they'll have a size for me. What about you, Lady Shiki? Do you plan on buying a dress?

[stalkershiki.livejournal.com]

I... yes. [This is said very emphatically, before she turns back to Rhyme.] And don't worry about it- I'm sure they'll have something in your size!