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[ashesandpearls]

[And so! Her captain being returned safely, the temporary rain of plagues having ceased in this strange, strange town, Rangiku has decided to do what she should have done from the beginning of her time here.

Shopping.

That means that this afternoon, someone will be walking around loaded down with bags of all kinds. She doesn't need a helping hand,

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[likeafirework]

[Have an automatic response.] Shopping, Matsumoto?

[likeafirework]

... I didn't mean now.

[ashesandpearls]

[Pout] Mou.

...well. I'll just have to pick you out some outfits myself! Not to worry, Captain! I'm sure you'll like them - and they'll probably even fit!

[likeafirework]

[Oh. That's... not comforting. Not comforting in the least.]

Where are you? [Concession here would be the better part of valor. Maybe.]

[ashesandpearls]

[Oh no. Now it's not so easy.]

Oh, no. Don't worry about it! I'll bring them all back and you can try them on at home.

I wonder if that store still has that hat...

[likeafirework]

[Well, he'd hoped...]

You bring me anything stupid-looking and you'll be the one wearing it.

And no hats. I'm not wearing any hats.

[ashesandpearls]

But I wouldn't be able to fit!

[likeafirework]

I'd find a way. If you don't want to risk it, don't bring me stupid stuff.

[ashesandpearls]

But I wouldn't be able to fit. I'd break them all!

Besides, if you to choose what you're going to wear, there's only one way to go about it.

[likeafirework]

... I offered to come with you. [Never mind it was after she'd cornered him.]

[ashesandpearls]

Then I'll meet you by the fountain.

[likeafirework]

I'll be there in a few minutes. [He can't believe he's actually doing this, but going out with her has got to be better than waiting to see what she'd bring back. Maybe.]

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[ashesandpearls]

[By the time he makes it there, Rangiku already has two shopping bags. She is standing by the fountain impatiently. When she sees him, she bursts into a wide smile.]

Captain! [Sweeping in now. Prepare to be hurried along.]

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[likeafirework]

[Prepare to met with a balking captain. He eyes the shopping bags.]

How long have you been at this?

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[ashesandpearls]

[Rangiku shrugs.] Not too long. Just enough to get the lay of the land.

[She is moving behind you in order to start shooing you forward. Come on, Captain, hop-to.] The clothing stores are this way.

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[likeafirework]

[Those steps forward are a little reluctant, but it's better than letting her buy anything for him.]

And what's the land look like? [She's probably been in more shops here in one afternoon than all his time here.]