un: tikkunolam

[accidentallich]

Hello, this is Gershom. I could use some advice about clothes shopping?

I haven't had to dress for being around other people in a long time, so I'm not sure what people usually have in their wardrobes. I know I need casual clothes and formal clothes, but the specifics are a bit lost on me...?

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[accidentallich]

[She's very polite about it, but...]

Animals are good judges of the unnatural. I'm used to it.

[hemostat]

[yeah... that was what she thought]

I'm sorry. It must be tough. I don't know what you've gone through, but... I don't see you as bad or weird. If anything, you've been very kind, and thoughtful.

[accidentallich]

...Thank you. That's very nice of you to say.

[Not only giving advice, but accepting him as he is.]

Things like me aren't supposed to exist where I'm from, but - I do my best to be a good person, still.

[hemostat]

[she goes back to looking through the clothes, pushing hangers aside. Artina is curious about Gershom's home, now]

That's all anyone can do, whether they are human, or something else. I think it takes strength to be as good a person as one can, even if your back is up against the wall.

[accidentallich]

I don't know if I'd call myself that... but thank you.

...Are you an angel?

[Look, she could be a bird person or something, maybe.]

[hemostat]

[she looks over at him, nodding]

That's right.

[those wings flutter again. she doesn't have a halo, or anything, but that's fine. he could still tell!]

[accidentallich]

Going clothes shopping with an angel... This is stranger than even the time loop thing.

[But he's happy about it, as anyone with a faith as pure as Gershom's would be happy to meet an angel.]

[hemostat]

[oh, right. that whole time loop thing...]

Hmhm. It's not that strange, mister Gershom. [she grins] Though, I'll admit, I've never gone clothes-shopping before.

[accidentallich]

If I'd known it was that special I'd have dressed up for the occasion, nu.

[He can make jokes! Sometimes.]

[hemostat]

[ah! she laughs, getting the joke immediately]

Well, next time, you can!

[she pulls out a yokai mask haori, thinking it is also cat patterned]

[accidentallich]

[It's close enough that he can't say that they aren't cats. Into the shopping basket it goes.]

What about you, do you like any of the clothes here for yourself?

[hemostat]

I do! I'm thinking of getting a top with a pair of those nice pants. And maybe the small boots when I get some more money.

[that's the style she likes, gesturing to the mannequin. kimono top with gaucho pants... probably in pink]

[accidentallich]

Oh, that look nice. I'm sure you'll look very pretty in that.

[not that he would know, being Super Gay.]

[hemostat]

[she beams]

I'm glad we came out together! It's a lot more fun shopping with a friend.

[accidentallich]

We can be friends?

[He sounds equal parts surprised and hopeful.]

[hemostat]

[awww]

Silly, we are friends. Whenever you need something, you can count on me.

[accidentallich]

Oh - yes, yes I will!

[this is the best day of his life.]

A-and if there's anything I can ever do for you, just let me know and I'll help as much as I can.

[hemostat]

[she nods. even though she is in a strange new world, that's no reason to panic... yet]

Thank you, mister Gershom. I appreciate it.

[and soon they will both have appropriate clothes for the new world!]

[accidentallich]

Just 'Gershom' is fine, no need to stand on ceremony...

[He's pretty sure it's impossible for an angel to be rude to something like him, just because of what they are.]

[hemostat]

Oh, alright.

[she usually uses mister, or miss... so it'll be a tough habit to break]

If you insist.

[accidentallich]

Oh - or whatever you want is fine!

[he doesn't want her to be uncomfortable!!]

[hemostat]

[she'll be fine. very few things rattle her]

I'm sorry. I'm used to formalities. But, you have a point. Friends don't need to be so formal with each other. I'll try to remember that.

[accidentallich]

Is it very formal up in heaven...?

[wow gershom you can't just assume the angel is from heaven]

[hemostat]

[awww]

I don't know about "heaven," but almost all angels in Celestia are extremely polite. Though, I was polite as a human, as well, I think.

[accidentallich]

That makes sense.

[Assumes Celestia is some faith's name for Heaven. It sounds like that's what it should be.]

Do most humans become angels after they die...? Oh, um, you don't have to answer if this is nosy.