04-24-2022, 02:04 AM
POLKA DOT: …I know enough about it to get by, I think.
POLKA DOT: Thanks for filling me in.
VINE: …don’t let it get to you if you can. Laurie’s is a safe place as much as we can make it.
VINE: You’re gonna be fine.
MARLOWE: Okay! We’re here at the Changing Room, the city’s biggest thrift store.
MARLOWE: They’ve got some deals with Featherweight to sell some discounted gear and outfits, so if you’re looking for something to wear to a party, you’re in luck. Just keep in mind that they might have tiny defects, hence the discount!
MARLOWE: Please do not leave the building without an escort- if you need to step outside, please let one of our staff know.
MARLOWE: Aside from that, have a great time! We’ll head out for the pawn shop after an hour and a half.
VINE: I’ll give you twenty five bucks to work with here, a little extra if you find something you just have to have.
VINE: We’re going to hit up the pawn shop after, and I’ll give you another twenty five to spend. You’re paying me back when you get your check, so I don’t mind.
VINE: Whatever you don’t spend here, you can go work with there.
VINE: Sound like a plan?
VINE: You all set, Timothy?
TIMOTHY: Huh? Oh!
TIMOTHY: Y-yeah, I already got my first check from work.
VINE: Alright, good.
VINE: I’m going off to look for some embroidered sweaters.
VINE: Stuff is usually one size fits all here- convenience by the narrative, I guess.
VINE: Come get me if you need me for anything, or if any trouble crops up.
POLKA DOT: Thanks for filling me in.
VINE: …don’t let it get to you if you can. Laurie’s is a safe place as much as we can make it.
VINE: You’re gonna be fine.
You nod, looking up at the snowflakes gently falling.
You’re not going to lie, you’re pretty freaked out by this. You could have gotten snatched up- so could Tim, for that matter. And somebody here at Laurie’s did go through that…
You really hope they’re okay now.
…getting here so early was something to be even more grateful of than you thought.
You’re not going to lie, you’re pretty freaked out by this. You could have gotten snatched up- so could Tim, for that matter. And somebody here at Laurie’s did go through that…
You really hope they’re okay now.
…getting here so early was something to be even more grateful of than you thought.
The group stops walking, almost making you stumble into the person in front of you.
Marlowe claps again, bringing everyone to attention.
Marlowe claps again, bringing everyone to attention.
MARLOWE: Okay! We’re here at the Changing Room, the city’s biggest thrift store.
MARLOWE: They’ve got some deals with Featherweight to sell some discounted gear and outfits, so if you’re looking for something to wear to a party, you’re in luck. Just keep in mind that they might have tiny defects, hence the discount!
MARLOWE: Please do not leave the building without an escort- if you need to step outside, please let one of our staff know.
MARLOWE: Aside from that, have a great time! We’ll head out for the pawn shop after an hour and a half.
The group files in, and you’re immediately met with a warm, pleasant smell- the place is huge, full of aisles upon aisles of clothes, and people seem to know exactly where they’re going- except for you and Tim, standing awkwardly there with Vine.
VINE: I’ll give you twenty five bucks to work with here, a little extra if you find something you just have to have.
VINE: We’re going to hit up the pawn shop after, and I’ll give you another twenty five to spend. You’re paying me back when you get your check, so I don’t mind.
VINE: Whatever you don’t spend here, you can go work with there.
VINE: Sound like a plan?
You nod, grateful for the help.
VINE: You all set, Timothy?
The dog next to you startles, clearly off in his own thoughts.
TIMOTHY: Huh? Oh!
TIMOTHY: Y-yeah, I already got my first check from work.
VINE: Alright, good.
VINE: I’m going off to look for some embroidered sweaters.
VINE: Stuff is usually one size fits all here- convenience by the narrative, I guess.
VINE: Come get me if you need me for anything, or if any trouble crops up.
You’re given one of Vine’s token back pats and off she goes.
You are once again struck with just how large the place is.
Vine’s off in the sweater section, and Devo and Roulette appear to be in the sleepwear aisle, the bear holding up some pants and appearing to ask for his friend’s opinion. Tim doesn’t move, still paralyzed by options.
You could go see how someone’s doing, help Tim find things, or go on your own clothing adventure. If the latter two, you can suggest any clothing, including “gear” or risque outfits.
You are once again struck with just how large the place is.
Vine’s off in the sweater section, and Devo and Roulette appear to be in the sleepwear aisle, the bear holding up some pants and appearing to ask for his friend’s opinion. Tim doesn’t move, still paralyzed by options.
You could go see how someone’s doing, help Tim find things, or go on your own clothing adventure. If the latter two, you can suggest any clothing, including “gear” or risque outfits.