Hey Lucy~ Merah Comes a Calling!

[Vomica]

Merah blinks at Lucy, and umms a bit shyly "...sorry. But they didn't look like they'd fit me... or something... I mean..." She trails off, looking slightly confused.

[Blaze]

Lucy frowns and picks up one of the shirts.

"They're the same size as everything else. They should fit fine."

[Vomica]

Merah umms shyly, "...I... it is the right size. You're right. ...I just. ...I can't get the thought out of my head that it wouldn't fit over my head or something." The girl takes a step forward, and frowns...

...she adds in a murmur, "...that. ...must be another affect from the Red..."

[Blaze]

Lucy frowns and nods, putting a hand on Merah's shoulder.

"I understand. If you don't want to try them on, I won't force you. But remember, it's your mind. Don't let the Red take it from you."

[Vomica]

Merah blushes at Lucy a second, and suddenly drops the shirt she is holding -- so she can more easily glomp her friend tightly! She squeezes a second, and says "...thank you. ...and. ...I won't. ...Red might mess make me want to giggle a bit, or wear some dresses, or... you know..." She adds, "...but I'm still me."

[Blaze]

Lucy meeps and hugs Merah back, giving a gentle smile as she strokes her hair.

"That's the spirit! I'm proud of you Merah."

[Vomica]

Merah laughs bubbly at that! She says, "...really? Thank you Lucy!" She squeezes the other girl again, and then relaxes... keeping the embrace and just leaning in for a moment.

[Blaze]

"Thank me? For telling the truth?" Lucy asks, happy to just hold Merah close to her. She pecks the girl on the cheek and smiles.

"Should we go pay for these then?"

[Vomica]

Merah grins at Lucy, "Silly~! Thanks for being such a good friend!" She bundles everything up, and gives another nod "...right! We should get going."

[Blaze]

Lucy nods and gathers up her new clothes too, leading Merah to the counter and dumping her bundle on the counter.

[Vomica]

Merah follows along! She puts her stuff on the counter, and after a brief exchange with the cashier... hands over a credit card. The cashier looks at it for a moment, and frowns "...young lady? Who's card is this?" Merah umms shyly, and looks to the floor in a flustered manner. A second or two passes, and she peeks back up "...it's my older sister's. She's letting my friend and I borrow it for the day!" ...the cashier raises her eyebrow. Skeptically!

[Blaze]

Lucy watches the exchange and frowns, giving the woman a hard stare. She drums her fingers on the counter before exhaling through her nose.

"Is there a problem? Or should we take out money somewhere else?"

[Vomica]

Merah looks between the two! Her eyes go wide, and she bites her lower lip. The cashier leans forward, "...listen you little punk. Don't take that tone with me." She peers down at Lucy for a moment, and then rings the card up "...but. A sales a sale. And dealing with snot nosed kids isn't part of my job description." She presses a few buttons, and then hands the card back and the receipt. Forcing a smile, she says "Thanks for shopping with us! Please come again."

[Blaze]

Lucy takes her clothes and puts on a false grin.

"Oh, I'll be sure too~"

Turning away, she whispers so only Merah can hear.

"... when you're not, you old bat."

[Vomica]

Merah takes the remaining bags, and the credit card... ...and walks away. Sticking her tongue out at the cashier, before following along side Lucy. She says, "...well. Umm. That's done. We got a bunch of cute outfits though!" She smiles at that, "...now you wanna go get ice cream~?"