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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?

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[ashesandpearls]

Small. [It's said decisively. Oh look - are they at a store already?] But sufficient.

[A sly glance.] It will be just perfect for you, Captain.

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[likeafirework]

[So soon? His doom is imminent.]

What I'm wearing is perfect, thanks.

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[ashesandpearls]

[Yes, yes, moving right along here.]

Perfect for today, yes - but what about tomorrow?

[Have some more of that logic you're so fond of - and oh look, is that a door? LET'S GO INSIDE!]

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[likeafirework]

[There are no words for how much he really dislikes you right now. Going in the door, damn it.]

This had better not be stupid looking, Matsumoto.

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[ashesandpearls]

Maaa, would I do a thing like that? [In the door. Shut the door. Does the door have a lock? Yes? Good.

Ho-hum, to the nearest clothing rack she goes - is that a bright pink polo shirt? It is! Let's hold it up high with a big grin.]

What do you think?

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[likeafirework]

[Did she just lock the door behind him? Thank you for that show of confidence. He gives her and the shirt as blank a look as he could manage. (There's some twitching. He can't help it.)]

Maybe something a little less bright.

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[ashesandpearls]

[It is a test of will! Can she hold a straight face for long enough to pull this off?

Of course she can, she's Matsumoto Rangiku, darn it.] Mou. But it would go so well with your coloring! You should try it on!

[Camera. Darn it. She needs to find a camera.]

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[likeafirework]

[Stare. Twitch.]

No.

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[ashesandpearls]

[Just. Laughing.

So much.]

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[likeafirework]

[And that's why he dislikes you. Just staring.]

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[ashesandpearls]

Maaa, Captain. [She replaces the shirt to pick up a forest green one.] Just be glad it wasn't a dress.

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[likeafirework]

[He just gives her A Look and snatches the green shirt out of her hands. She would. She really would hand him a dress. At least green's a sight better than pink.]

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[ashesandpearls]

[La la, ho-hum, so amused.] If we can't match, we can at least have contrasting colors!

[She loads him up with a light blue T-shirt.] That should bring out your eyes.

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[likeafirework]

[She's amused. He's unamused. So unamused.]

It's a shirt. Who cares?

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[ashesandpearls]

It is not just a shirt! [Excuse her as she is picking out a pair of khaki shorts. And a yellow buttoned down shirt with that same blue running through it.

Here. Take them and like it.]

How you dress is important, Captain.