Central Park
Then head on home. This scene's not meant for kids.
-Violence Man turns, and starts to casually walk down a dirt path...-
City Streets -> Clothing shop
-Strollin' down the city streets, decked out in his orange armor, is Nephew-
-He picked a lousy time to take a nap on a bus, it seems, as now he's somewhere Completely Different-
-Not that he really minds all that much-
Hoo boy, ritzy place we got here.....Beats that shack, anyway....
...Hm?
-His eyes drift toward the clothing store, and the certain depressed display head out front-
......
-He squints-
....Ah!
-He walks on over, waving-
Well, well, what's this?...
Clothing Store
I know, right? Everything about this dress was designed to exemplify my best traits! I daresay it's my favorite work.
Now, I'm feeling grateful that you've chosen my establishment, so allow me to present you with some alternatives that are at least a quarter as good as mine!
(she picks out a dress from a display and just kinda, tosses it into a changing room)
(what the...?)
(after a moment, the curtain opens to reveal Sis [read: Cerva's body], wearing a blue, floofy number, one with not as much love put into it as its red equivalent)
(Sis struts her stuff, clearly putting her all into showing off this not-quite-as-nice dress)
Doesn't it suit her? This will make any prospective lady partygoer look... adequate!
(meanwhile, Cerva blinks upon realizing that the male customer approaching the store now is a familiar face)
Oh! Sir Nephew! Um...
(and just like that, she's blushing out of embarrassment for her current predicament)
I um... I can explain this.
Edited by LatverianBadger on Nov 27th 2018 at 1:38:54 AM
"Shake the dust." - Anis MojganiCentral Park
B-But... I don't know how to get home... I'm lost...
-She unintentionally raises Kirby up for comfort and extra sympathy points-
Clothing Store
.............
-shallow compliments aren't getting you anywhere it seems-
-He sighs as he watches her toss the... dress... in...?-
-The moment Sis walks out he doubles back in fright and horror-
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
IS THAT THE HEADLESS LADY'S BODY!?
Pizzeria
-As Pete shoos out Yip and tosses the pizza box out he realizes-
I'm note even working here...!
-He looks back to Xenos- They... they what??
mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's meanClothing Store
Yes, clearly you've connected the dots, so why the surprise, darling?
Now come on, doesn't it look ravishing on her? You have two answers, 'yes' or 'hell yes'! As the kids are wont to say.
(she's uh... kinda oblivious)
Edited by LatverianBadger on Nov 27th 2018 at 1:41:06 AM
"Shake the dust." - Anis MojganiCentral Park
-Violence Man STOPS-
...........
-He looks back at her-
...Did your folks bring you out here?
-Nephew smiles amusedly at her-
Oh, please do! I wanna hear this.
....?
-His ears suddenly perk up at the sounds of screaming from within, and he looks up through the window-
...Wait a second...That girlish shriek, it sounds familiar...
Pizzeria
That's... that's nuts... Did everyone make it out okay??
Clothing Store
IT LOOKS NICE, BUT IT'S ON SOMETHING TERRIFYING!
I CAN'T GIVE MY DAUGHTER CLOTHES A HEADLESS BODY WORE!
-Those needlessly flashy clothes... that aggressively stupid pompadour... oh god... HE'S finally here........-
Central Park
-Shakes her head-
I- I came with some other people... There used to be a way for me to go home, but now it's a little...
-She looks at Kirby gloomily-
mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's meanClothing Shop
......
-He watches him, then glances at the girl he's talking to-
....Hm.
-A sinister aura flares up in him....-
Gimmie a second, Cerva.
-He strides slowly into the store, approaching the man....-
-And SUH-LAPS him right on the back, grinning at the shopkeeper-
He'll take it!
Park
......
-He sighs, and closes his eyes-
{What kind of man would I be if I ignored a lost child?....I'd better help them out.}
-SUBSTORY ACCEPTED-
....Alright, kid. I can help you find your friends, at least.
Edited by MacDuffy on Nov 26th 2018 at 9:59:26 AM
Clothing Store
Oh come now! You're simply being judgmental! My work informs the value of those that wear it, not the other way around!
That being said, you two are fired. I've come to see the disadvantages of my decision.
(Cerva sighs)
Well, I guess I should've seen that coming. Sorry Sis.
(but that was when Nephew intervened)
(Nephew) I'm sorry? Will he take it? Or will you?
Edited by LatverianBadger on Nov 27th 2018 at 2:00:45 AM
"Shake the dust." - Anis MojganiClothing Store
-oof-
I'LL WHAT
-He looks back at Nephew-
-His expression immediately downshifts like a kid that got caught playing with something he shouldn't have-
............... -rumblegrumbletakesouthiscoinpouch-
Central Park
Really...!? Thank you!
-She just casually holds Kirby tighter, like he's a dog in her arms entirely out of reflex-
-She walks up closer to the scary man what's beaten up others-
I'm Makana!
Pizzeria
Oh man...
-He collapses into a seat and sighs-
That's a relief...
Edited by Rivux on Nov 26th 2018 at 10:03:45 AM
mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's meanClothing Store
(she claps her hands together excitedly)
Excellent! Ooh, my first proper sale!
You two? Consider yourselves re-hired as long as you keep this up! Clearly hiring you was the natural choice for my genius!
(Cerva sighs again as Sis picks her up and brushes that hat and sunglasses off)
Well, should've seen that coming too.
(she shoots Nephew a smile of thanks)
Anyway, that will be (an inordinately large amount of whatever currency we're using in this place)
And be sure to tell your daughter of the incomparably beautiful Sylph and her lovely little clothing store, would you? In case she would like to peruse my wares herself.
"Shake the dust." - Anis Mojgani

Central Park
-Makana takes another sweeping glance at all the beat up men and quickly shakes her head-
N-No! I just wanna get home...
Clothing Store
Nngh— -Pride takes 40 damage!-
-Prisoner was not deterred!-
Well... too bad it's not on sale. Its just as beautiful as the person wearing it.
-SLY SMILE-
Pizzeria
Aaaaah, quit it!
-He pushes through the door, gesturing for her to get out-
You shouldn't be in here anyway!
Edited by Rivux on Nov 26th 2018 at 9:24:21 AM
mario is red, i am green, i try my best, but everyone's mean