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G-geez, it's freezing...

[In the afternoon, those in the plaza may find this poor unfortunate new feather trudging toward it as he makes his way there in only pants. Needless to say, he's freezing, and he just wants some actual clothes and warm food...! And to know what the heck is going on. He had already glanced at his journal a bit before, so he knows where he is at least, but he's still awfully confused. Not like he really had the chance to read the journal's guide in depth yet since he's just trying to find a place to stay indoors for now.

Either way, care to help this kiddo out?]

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[Later on, once he's all settled and knows what he needs to know, he creates his first journal entry in order to address a Very Important Question.]

Hello everyone. My name is Jude Mathis. I'm what you all call a "new feather," and I just arrived earlier today. I've already read most of the guide, so don't worry about filling me in on where I am and all. I do, however, have one particular question...

What do you all do with your wings in regards to clothing? It's kind of uncomfortable to keep them underneath it all, but it'd be a shame if I had to cut up my favorite clothes just to fit my wings through a hole... So does anyone have any suggestions? I figure it's either one or the other, but it's worth asking what you all do, at least.

And also, is there anyone here from Rieze Maxia? Milla? Alvin? [On one hand, he hopes he's not the only one, but on the other, he really wouldn't want them to be stuck here like he apparently is...]

Anyway, thanks.

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[She just beamed in response. While she wasn't good with the cold, the desire to pull pranks was winning out over empathy at the moment.]

Oh come on, nobody likes a sore loser! [Wait, this was a competition now?] Besides, it's not my fault you've only got pants on.

[A sore loser. Right. It's not like he ever consented to this apparent competition, anyway...! He sighs.]

For whatever reason though, it's what I woke up in. So I'd sure hope it wasn't your fault... That doesn't mean it's nice to just randomly chuck snowballs at someone though.

[But... gah... why does he even have to explain this?! He just wants some warmth...]

Hey, it's got nothing to do with hope! There's no way I'd do something perverted like that! [pouts!!]

Here. [And now she was chucking her coat at him. It would be a little small, but it was still better than nothing.]

The only reason I'm giving you this is because the shops are close by, so don't get used to it.

[Something... perverted...] O-oh. I wasn't blaming you or anything! Especially not for something like that.

[He just meant it in terms of whoever brought him here to Luceti.But whatever, whatever! Moving on. Ahem...

He catches the coat, being careful not to drop his journal in the process.]

Oh. Thanks. [And so he pulls it on. Small, but yes, definitely better than nothing. Though the girl hardly made the favor seem sincere...] I'll be sure to give it back. You need a coat too, after all. So where are those shops? I'm assuming I can get something of my own at one of them.

They're this way, follow me! [In her mind it made sense to just take off at a run. They both wanted to make it out of the cold, so why not speed up the process?]

You can keep up with me, right?

[Unfortunately she was already starting to feel the effects of the cold. That...probably had a lot to do with coming from an almost-desert planet.]

[Running is probably not the best way to go about it, considering how that'll just give them both cold air blowing to their faces, but... too late to argue it now!]

Yeah, I can! [He calls out to her and follows quickly after noticing the girl had taken off. It doesn't take much for him to catch up either.]

Good, that's what I like to hear!

[Well, that was...slightly better? Either way, they reached their destination soon after that.]

Here's the place. Make it quick so I can have my jacket back, will you? [Brrrr.]

I will.

[He's about to set off to search for clothing of his own when he realizes something, however.]

...er. Actually, I don't have any Gald on me to pay...

[Ah. That got a tiny grin out of her.]

That's the best part. You don't need to pay because there's no money here! Just go ahead and take whatever you want.

[That's... really hard to believe. Which is why Jude doesn't, at first.]

Without paying? Really? Are you sure you're not just trying to pull my leg? I'd really hate to be new here and already committing crimes.

[been there done that (unintentionally). he'd rather it not happen again okay]

If you don't believe me then I'll prove it! [Although thankfully this time she wouldn't be putting him in the line of fire to prove her point. ...Which was kind of telling, really.

She entered the store and took a pair of earmuffs in plain sight, and to top it off she even waved to the person behind the counter as she left.]

See?

[He was hoping she wouldn't, so that's certainly relieving... though he's still surprised upon seeing the person at the counter not caring.]

Oh... Wow. That person didn't care about you taking it at all. So everything really is free?

That's what I've been saying! If everything wasn't free, at least one person would have tried to stop me, don't you think?

[Watch out Jude, she's going to try to put the earmuffs on you. Also they are neon pink.]

Yeah, definitely. But no one did so-- H-huh?

[Why are you suddenly putting earmuffs on him...! He reaches up to feel the fluffs of pink on his ears.]

These are really warm, but... I don't think pink is really my color.

[To get reactions like that out of him, of course ☆]

Aw, so you don't like them? How disappointing... [Oh boy.]

I guess I should go put them back, then.

[This girl is trouble...!]

I like them, just not the color. [He pulls the earmuffs off, handing them back to her.] If you pick out a different color I could just go with that, probably.

[She accepted the earmuffs with a carefree look before putting them on herself. Her ears were cold, okay.]

Oh? Am I going to have to pick out the rest of your clothes too?

[Jane, stahp.]

N-no, that's not necessary. I can pick out my own clothes. Though if you have a suggestion with any, I wouldn't mind hearing it.

Okay, but I'm more interested in getting my coat back than suggesting fashionable clothes for you. Just saying.

I know, I know. I'll hurry up and find something then so you can take this back. Sorry about that.

[Time to start looking around...!]

[She would just be wandering around the store and maybe glancing at a few winter dresses until he was ready.

At least it was warmer in here...]

[He's not particularly picky, so it doesn't take Jude very long to find some things he likes. Once he does, he swaps Jane's coat with one of the new ones before approaching her and holding it out.]

Here you go. Thanks for letting me borrow it. I hope you didn't get too cold without it.

[Jane just waved off his thanks and put her coat back on. Somehow she didn't think he would appreciate it if she elaborated on the reasoning behind that decision.]

Of course not, I'm made of tougher stuff than that! [Yup, that was a bad lie.]

If you've got any other questions then you'd better ask them now, because otherwise I'm going.

[Aaaand yet he's buying that lie...]

I think I should be okay. Thanks for all the help. [A beat, as he realizes that introductions have yet to have happened...] My name's Jude, by the way. Jude Mathis.

Things like that are supposed to come first, aren't they? Well, whatever. [a nonchalant shrug.] I'm Jane Maxwell!

[DUN DUN DUNNNNN.]

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