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That's right- prom princess. West was never going to let that memory escape her. Levi felt it hindered her as a fighter to have her opponent see her dancing and gain such a ghouly title. At the same time, the tatzel ghoul was reminded that West sought her for a mate now. That was why you became boilfriend and ghoulfriend. She just shook her head in response, a smile unable to be withheld. It didn't last- but it was there, closely followed up by a glare for good measure. Would she ever do that again? If there was another dance, and there always seemed to be, would they be able to go together? They did at Scarentin- ... no, that couldn't have been how it happened. Denial was still forcibly telling the tatzel that she had gone it alone, surely.

West was something she imagined at her side that night. Levi had beaten that gnome good and gotten the Vampire Teddy for herself. Maybe she shoved it in his face a little bit because she could recall feeling her adrenaline pumping at some point that night, remembering what he looked like in detail. There was something sad about that night just as equally as she had felt that rush of anger. As the ghoul reasoned with herself internally, the question arose: Did she miss him perhaps back then? If there was a dance ... Levi was going to bite the bullet and see what it felt like. It had done well for her at the gym.

Hmm~! Her attention to the present returned when they entered the store. The attendant scratched at a shoulder, rotating it for comfort while a spider crawled out from between two stitches. If they wanted assistance, the two students would have to ask.

Levi's eyes widened. Reckon I can find one 'ere. Geeze, look it all'a 'em things. Walking about one wall, crouching to see the bottom-most row, Levi analyzed the bricks of technology. So... what's good one? Was there even a difference? They all were the same thing it looked like. She arose from her position, scanning each row and taking into account the colors. It was really the only defining element she could distinguish. A brick that was mobile waddled up to her ankle, flopping onto her foot and jumping off without any consideration of her even being there. Levi blinked, baffled that technology was also like some sort of infestation in this place. Eh... don't think one'a these sorts would be good fer keepin' in ma'pocket none. She didn't wanna let something she paid good silver for wander away on her.

Oh- so they could be removed from their stands too. Levi looked from the attendant, who didn't move a muscle after West's retort, back to the demon boil's offered contraption. Thanks. The brick was a nice color, but as for where it held solitaire, the ghoul hadn't the foggiest idea. So it's got'a camera like yers. The interface of the touch screen had at least one icon that was known to her and she pointed to it rather intrigued by the familiarity. She was knowledgeable enough to recognize something on an eyephone like city folk. The tatzels back home would be amazed, she was sure of this. Buying an eyephone? Levi was going to be considered downright city herself.

Immediately after handling it and pressing at the volume buttons wondering what they did, Levi looked for a tag on it. So... this one is- Back at the stand, there was a whole bunch of technical stuff written out in point form, but there were different prices. Most with a red line over them; sale price? This was promising! She turned the yellow brick around and belatedly registered the pricing. Her error? Thinking the price was per use. Well Jack dang, boil. If'I knew them things were so expensive, wouldn't 'a used yer phone! The third time was the charm; Levi looked back at the information on this model and the annual plans finally having it click in: the prices were for years of use! No, wait- that couldn't be right either.

Turning it back up to its face, Levi saw her silhouette as well as West's in the shiny surface when the screen went black. Right- this was a way of communicating with West and, well, everyone of her friends. Somehow, this had to be a price she could pay. In an envelope in her pocket was a sum of seeds given to the ghoul to last her for quite a time at school. It was hidden in a care package from home ... which they undoubtedly suspected she'd use sparingly.
Bitting her lower lip, Levi's face clearly displayed the range of thoughts and analysis of what she was thinking of doing.

"You're buying that one?" The attendant piped in then, acknowledging her contemplation of a potential purchase, but not really getting up to assist just yet. His tone was also a little disappointed that she had chosen an older model rather than something new and more costly. "Don't have too many of those left in stock. Old model, you know? That's the only color there is too." Scratching the back of his flaking flesh at his neck, the undead boil half heartedly nodded his chin at the stand with the info. "It's all right there, just let me know when you want me to go grab one for you."

Levi raised a brow. This ain't what'I'm buyin'? This both confirmed she was indeed going to make the purchase and that she had thought that the demo was up for sale. The ghoul still had much to learn about shopping in the city.

Oh. I'see. Levi held onto the phone tightly until West mentioned it was only a demo of the real thing. Okay- no need to guard it with her life. The real box she'd receive in her hands from the storage, though, was immediately clutched to her chest within her claws.

Nothing was getting this box out of her hands.

Payin' in seeds. Levi took out the envelope stuffed with seeds in a rather comically bloated manner.

In an act of exchange, a swift hand placed the toppling envelope on the counter while it took away West's card. Nuh-uh, no it'ain't. 'ERE... this'is how I'm payin'. Placing the card into her shirt where she kept her tiny candy corn pouch for safe keeping, Levi figured he'd have to be insane to try and retrieve it for use. Ya'already owe me fer somethin' else, boil. A straight exchange was what their deal required. This was not equal to that dress; West owed her a dress.

As this went on, the undead boil stood watching from the register, not sure what to make of what was going on. He was waiting for payment and a whole bunch of seeds had just been placed before him. The undead began to count them out with a sigh.

Her tail swayed back and forth with enthusiasm at her triumphant capture of his card. Don'tcha worry, you'll get it back. kekeke~ His frowning phase was delightful; it reminded her of when they fought through sparring and the tatzel gained the upper hand on him. Tease? Maybe just a little.

West had forgotten about his owing her a dress? Aye, just 'cus we're-- ...uh... it don't change tha'fact that ya'killed ma dress, West. Dress fer'a dress. She kinda needed him to go with her if it was shopping that they were doing. There was no way in Jack's name she would know what to get on her own. Could use 'nother pair'a eyes too.

The boil at the register glanced up before gathering all the seeds. "Finally." With a clink and some strips of paper coming out of a machine, Levi was handed the receipt along with a warranty. "If anything happens within your year of purchase, although this one shouldn't run away, just print this back with the receipt and we'll...do something."

Nodding, the ghoul rolled up the two strips of paper and tucked them into her pocket. Thanks, boil!

"You're welcome... ghoul." As if beat by all that counting, the undead boil lazily sat back down on a stool behind the counter.

Levi tucked the eye phone box under one arm, turning to face West on their way out. So nothin' ya'll need ta'pick up? Oh! Right- She fished out the credit card again, flipping it at West through two fingers. Yer card, ya'sneaky demon yew. It was somewhat complimentary given Levi strived to excel in sneakiness.

She brushed her tail purposefully against his while opening the door. Doors had always been tricky; one too many times as a scarling, the tatzel got a door slammed on her tail. Such was a skill she and all her other tatzel kin had to learn. Being particularly careful about where she was in relation to West behind her, Levi flickered in such a way that the fuzzy white tendril retreated quickly in front of her as if hiding. A suspiciously enthralled smirk was what West would see when she turned to him back on the street. Oh sorry'bout that, did'I get'cha?

Levi hadn't even thought about doing it on purpose before but, after seeing West's reaction earlier, she just couldn't help herself. Just lil'ol me. There was that obvious fake innocence again ; Levi knew she did it. She would just never openly admit to showing an sort of obvious affection for the wrath demon in public. It was SO a mistake.

Gotta be doin' that sooner now than later. Prom seemed like it had just been the other day when in fact they were already off by just a months. Lizzy was an expert with this stuff; shopping with west might need to be done in advance if possible. Reckon yer- well, judgin' from yer dancin'- Yep, she saw him win that dance competition with Jericho. Ya'know how ta'pick somethin' ta move in.

Why was he walking so closely? Proximity seemed to be a highlight as they walked this time. Levi thought of all the little things she could be doing right now: whipping West in the back of the knees with her tail, jabbing him in the back with a thumb, whacking him in the back of the head with the phone box...

No, the phone had been quite costly. It was probably for the best she didn't use that on the wrath demon's hard head.

I thought we were talkin' 'bout ya. Or at least, they'd been talking about how he owed her. Ya'know, when we get back, should make a date. I need yer number too, right? Make a date, make a date... the phasing sound so familiar, but Levi applied it to their going to the maul before prom arrived.

A few close calls were made as Levi's hips swayed to the movement of her tail, nearly hip-checking West. If he did get bumped, it was likely a light one caused by tail momentum. The unstoppable limb was as active as a snake lunging after some prey.

Something both new and intriguing was going on right now that the tatzel wasn't able to grasp. She wanted to do something to interact with West but didn't know what to do. Was she supposed to kiss him when they first met up today? Or did she do that after? Did they have to kiss each time they met? From what she could remember about newly mated kin, greetings with tails were sometimes followed by this action her mother explained. She'd try it again with West but- ...not today. Today she'd gone from one side of the emotional spectrum and back again. This could have been her reason. It could also have been that the tatzel ghoul was actually nervous about doing it again. Jack be damned if she showed it though.

Levi turned the box in her hands now, fidgeting.