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[Even though he's going, AND he has a date, all this prom stuff is giving Crowe a bit of a headache. He still has some prep work though. So today you'll find Crowe:

A: Picking his suit up from Abel's house. He had to have it resized a bit, as he's grown since coming to Mayfield. He's looking it over, smiling, as he walks home. It's a gorgeous

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C - ((and is it cheating to decide we're in front of the florist's shop?))

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[ At the frustrated sigh, Ilsa looks up from the map, on which she she's been taking notes. ]

Difficult decision?

nope, that works!

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[He looks up, blinking. He was in deep thought here.]

O-Oh! Um. Ha, I suppose so, yeah.

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[ She smiles, ] Prom or Mother's Day?

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Ah, prom. Mother's Day is coming up, yeah? My mother here is a drone again, has been for awhile... I suppose that means she'd be expecting something. I suppose I've got some time to worry about that, though.

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[ She nods, ] Lots of choices there. Do you know what your date will be wearing? Style or colour?

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N-Not yet, no. That's the issue. I thought I should wait, but I don't want to cut it too close... The dance is on Friday already.

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[ Ilsa gives a small frown, ] With all the talk around town, you might be leaving it too late. The florists will need a little time for the work.

So. Are you taking a long-time steady, a friend, or was it a date set-up by your friends?

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I-I don't even know if I should get flowers... Maybe you're right. It's, um, sort of a blind date, I-I guess.

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[ She cocks her head and asks, very quietly, ]

Dress or suit?

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[Fffffff]

Wh-what? Oh, I'll be-- I mean my-- It's not-- It's, um.

I-I suppose he'll be wearing a suit, yes.

[So embarrassed now.]

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[ She gives a small smile and pats him on the arm. ]

Good on you, hon. A simple boutineer will work. Classy, understated, but still shows you thought about it.

[ She glances around, ] If you can't get to one of the... awake florists, just ask for one.

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R-Right. That should work, yeah? I-I'm sure there's some non-drone workers in there...

Ah. Th-thank you, miss.

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Ilsa Higa.

[ She holds her hand out to shake. ]

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[Handshake!] Calleo Crowe. Nice to meet you.

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[ She smiles, ] A pleasure. I should continue with my errands, and leave you to yours.

[ Before she leaves, she leans in and murmurs quietly, ]

Still, be careful, yes?

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Right. Thanks again.

[Oh geez, there goes his face turning all red again.]

O-Oh, um, yes, of course.