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The Louvre.

[ Elizabeth glances at his hand, then looks down at her dog, like she's asking his opinion. Her tilts his head and she sighs, glancing at her work. ]

I really do have to finish this, Silver... but I suppose a small break wouldn't hurt. [ Take her hand, she'll nudge Potato off and stand. ] You'll have to have me home before seven, though. That's my curfew.

If we get home a little late, I'll just have to help you with your homework.

[But that's permission if he's ever heard it. He holds out his other hand as well, although-]

Pick a hand. Each one will take you to a different journey.

[ Oh!! Choices, choices...

She'll take his right hand, how about that. ]

I hope it's a nice one. Well, it's with you, so I'm certain it'll be fun, at the very least.

[Hand get! He's going to eagerly scoot on out of her room and out the door, in that case.]

I think you'll have fun with it. I've never been there myself, so I can't say for sure.

[But there's a pretty high chance of fun where they're headed, because after a quick bus stop and short walk, they're right in front of the best place in the world. Namely, a build-a-bear, full of more cute stuffed animals and flashy outfits than the eye can see.]

[ ...A build-a-bear... How exciting. ]

I've never been here either, so I suppose it's a new experience for the both of us. [ She was sort of under the impression this is more for children, but she isn't going to turn down a chance to make a friend. ] Should we make one for Akechi as well? I'd feel bad if we left him out.

Nope. This is just for you and me. If Goro feels bad, we can always tease him about making one for Akira.

[This is some special alone time for bonding, just the two of them--! ...At a build-a-bear. Maybe he should have gone for something more mature, like the art museum...]

Come on.

[Let's go look at the... Absurdly large collection of not yet stuffed creatures they have.]

[ She went to the art museum with Akira, don't copy her... ]

They look so sad. [ All... not yet stuffed. She's looking at the dogs though, which one would be a good friend for her dog..? Since he's going to be excited about them when they get home anyway... ] Do you have any idea of which one you're going to choose, Silver? There's quite a lot, I'm actually rather impressed.

...I'm not sure. I thought they only had bears.

[This isn't build-a-bear, it's build-a-zoo... He picks up one of the nearest bunnies, however, and holds it up to Elizabeth.]

You looked like this back in August, didn't you?

[ build-a-menagerie... ]

I was a bit darker, but yes. I didn't get to see myself in a mirror or anything, but... Well, rabbits and similar species are always rather cute. [ So she supposes her hare form must have been, too. Was it commented on...? Maybe. It's been a while. ] It'd be nice to make one for everyone on my team that turned into an animal, however... I don't believe they'd have all of the animals.

[Some lady probably said something profound about rabbits once, about how if they can run from a conflict they can return to fight a second time, or something like that. Silver is not that someone, of course.]

What animals did you turn into? I remember Dave talking about turning into a cat...

[He'll hold onto the bunny for now, at least, while marveling at the variety in here. Beloved cartoon characters and superheroes, a variety of animals, dinosaurs... Is there anything they don't have in here?]

Let's see... Cat, fox, hare, swan, bear, and snake, for Dave, Souji, myself, Emil, Mr. Juzo, and Yato respectively.

[ Bernese mountain dog? Oh, it's cute... but would Potato like it... Well, he probably isn't too discerning, but she's moving on. ]

I rode on Emil, actually. Flying like that was quite an enjoyable experience. I'd like to do it again sometime, though I don't have anything that would allow me to quite yet... Well, [ let her backtrack, ] I suppose Thanatos can sort of do something similar, but it isn't the same as riding on a bird... Oh, but I suppose Minako mentioned she'd take me on a night ride if I asked...

[ ... ]

I should ask her. Evidently the city is beautiful from above.

It is. Even when it's full of monsters. The only thing better than the ocean.

[Flying in on a dragon's back was a real experience. Maybe he'll get to do that again someday with his own partners. He can't imagine multiple people fitting on Murkrow, but Gyarados? He fit four of Liz up there, maybe even more.]

You should ask her. Especially at night. I can lend you my goggles so you can zoom in on whatever you'd like.

[The ghost goggles that don't have a name, that is.]

Thank you for the offer, Silver. I'd love that. [ ...ah. ] Do you mind if I ask her now, while I'm thinking about it?

[ because it's impolite to just

text people

when you're hanging out with someone..... ]

[Silver doesn't really get the chance to look very pained, because there's buzzing on his own phone.]

Go ahead.

[While he. Goes to talk to Akira...]

Thank you.

[ Please excuse her then... it's only a quick message, she'll check back for a reply later.

...She is going to go back to trying to choose a dog then. Oh!! ]

Do you think Potato would like a shih tzu friend?

[ ...because she found the shih tzu one, yes. ]

[-He quickly texts before slamming his phone back into his pocket and giving Elizabeth his full, undivided attention. Dammit Akira, he was doing a perfectly good job keeping it together...]

I think Potato might eat a new shih tzu friend, but it's cute enough to be worth the risk.

[It looks like Silver's sticking with the bunny after all. That is much easier to focus on while trying to keep his cool.]

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[ Hmmmm... She's going to go with it then, it really is cute... ]

I'll teach him to be gentle with these sorts of things. [ It'd be nice if he could just. not tear whatever stuffed animals and plushes she gets to shreds, after all. ] I hope you're going with that, by the way. It suits you.

[It suits him? He looks at it for a moment longer, thinking it over, then holds it up to Liz and pokes her with the bunny ears.]

Maybe I'll name it after you. You think they have an outfit that can make it look like a mage?

[ Rabbits are smart and quick!! So yes, it suits him... Elizabeth smiles, waving the shih tzu's paw at him. ]

With luck. Let's go see, shall we?

I'm right behind you.

[Off they go to stuff their animals! ...Of course, before they're stuffed, you have to get a heart, make a wish, do an assortment of strange things designed to entertain and wow children... The lady doing the stuffing looks so tired. Silver does all of the weird hand gestures and says all the words with gusto; not out of any genuine enthusiasm but because you don't make a fuss when people are trying to do their damn job.

This sense of thieves' honor and solidarity just serves to make him look like a weirdo, of course, but their animals are stuffed and they're off to the clothes quickly enough...]

[ If it's any consolation, to no one's surprise Elizabeth's also happily going along with it; it's fun, and she's used to whatever looks she's getting. Besides, it's only polite, and... well. This is something she's never gotten to do. Something silly like this, with a friend. It's life enriching.

This clothes selection is a little less life-enriching. She's already picked out a denim hoodie just to spite the fuck out of various people in her life, so she's looking at the rest of this stuff...... ]

They have a surprising selection, don't they? [ ...Not surprisingly large, although it is that, but like. Surprising in general. ]

[...Why do they have underwear for the bears. Silver tries not to look at them, but then can't help but eventually grab one, wave it around, and say-]

Why didn't they name these underbear? They had a perfect opportunity and let it go by.

Perhaps they thought that it would be too crude. [ Though... isn't this already sort of.... ] I'm surprised they'd consider giving their bears satin underwear, however.

[ Even she doesn't have those? Like, these are some surprisingly fancy bears, apparently. ]

Furthermore, it's a bit speciesist to only give the bear some undergarments, wouldn't you say?

They're already speciesist as is. I don't think these are going to fit Potato's friend.

[But he'll pass her a pair of red ones anyway. Go on, give it a try. ...Would it be obscene to put underwear on a bunny that's supposed to be like Liz, or does that make them mandatory? Shit. Maybe he can slip on a pair while she's occupied.]

[ Red so isn't his color... But she'll try and fit it on him anyway. Go put on some underwear on your Elizabun, she'll be at this for a good bit before she gives up and decides he looks just fine with a hoodie.

He's a dog. He doesn't need underwear. It's fine. It'd only get in the way, and his tail is too cute to hide. ]

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