Welcome to Gaia! ::

"A baby would be troublesome too if we each got our own." he mused, glancing at the jewelry store as Nix continued to throw out ideas. "We could always wear a ring on our little finger, no one wears rings on their little fingers. But that would also be a very costly item to give to group members, and everyone has different ring sizes.' He looked at his own little finger before turning to look at the stores. "Aha!" He picked up the girl and moved across the street, placing her in front of a store that sold nothing but various types of ribbons. "We can wear ribbons in our hair or around our necks! They are cheap as well and can be cut to any length!"

"One moment?" He pouted, looking at the tailor behind the counter, a slender man who looked ready to enter his old age any moment. "Lily, we can do this another time." But he was dragged to the clothes, ears lowering. "They are nice." he murmured, running his fingers over the trim. "A few more shirts will be needed." and let Leo walk away as he continued to browse, mind going through his previous wardrobe before grabbing clothes of similar styles, colors and trim. He only grabbed enough for a week, truth be told he had clothes for much longer but that could be dealt with later, moving them to the counter as well. "And these."

The man looked at the odd pair before looking back down. "All right, and these are for you, sir? Please step this way." Elliot, not knowing any better, moved to stand on the stool where the man proceeded to measure him. "These could take a day or two to be tailored, will you be staying for that long or moving on."

Elliot looked down as the man measured his inseam. "Oh, no you can send them to the capital." He explained, the tape soon around his waist.

"And where, in the capital"

"The... prince?" Elliot wasn't really sure what to say the tape now around his chest. Really this was the oddest procedure he'd ever gone through. Though when the man stopped to look at his face the said prince gave a curious stare back.

"I lost my son in the revolts toward the east." The tape was removed and the measurements written down. "I am angry, however I cannot be angry at you, or at him. It is a very sad thing to bury your own child." Writing down the prices on the receipt he continued. "I do ask, my prince, that the armor is stronger, so other parents do not have to suffer the same fate I have."

Elliot nodded, looking at the receipt, paying the fee. "I shall speak of it to my father. I am terribly sorry for your loss."

"Thank you, my prince. You are truly kind." He gave a bow, Elliot bowing back. "These clothes are ready, these others I will have tailored and ready by tomorrow morning."

"Take all the time you need. Thank you for your hard work." Elliot bowed again, taking the paper wrapped clothes and walked out, looking at the people in the street. "I forget that there is death in the east." he murmured. "A revolt against the monarch. It is but a few towns, but such thoughts spread like wildfire and we are doing our best to stop it before it reaches to other villages and towns." He looked down. "Perhaps... I should visit the families of those who have lost their sons, brothers, fathers and husbands." he murmured. He had been living so carefree that this revolt, this sudden mention of death, quickly reminded the prince of what went on in his country.

The smiles and lightheartedness had faded, Silver eyes looking away. "I will need to research this when we get back. I will have to speak to the four-star general."

"Ah! You're right that's the perfect ribbon!" he exclaimed, pulling out the large roll itself and looking at the design. "This can be our group's symbol! If you do not mind, Nix, can this be the group's ribbon? I only ask because you chose it and if you'd like it for personal reasons I'll choose another." and took a gasp of air, having said all that in one go. "But this is a lovely choice regardless, and it looks beautiful on you! Like the most beautiful iris."

"All I am aware of is that farmers think the monarch is oppressive, we have done many things for farmers, from the land to their rights, but they still revolt and I cannot comprehend why." he sighed. "I have thought about hiding myself and working as one for a while, to try and understand. Of course everyone is against the idea, and when you ask they always speak properly or yell accusations." but warm lips brushed his fingers and he looked at the prince, smiling and stroking his face. "That sounds like a lovely idea, though that is many families to track down, many scattered and small villages for me to visit." would Leo travel with him to each and every one? Or would he stay in Nalenyr or visit Falia once again while Elliot did those things?

Leaning forward he gently kissed the other, looking into the blue eyes he loved so much. "We have a free day, today. What would you like to do? There re many stores and shops for you to look at. Or would you like to visit the library and look through history again?"

"Exactly what I was thinking!" Ipo said, rolling the loose ribbon back up and looking at the money. Oh thank goodness she ahd money. If she hadn't Ipo was going to buy it himself with whatever pay he'd been saving up. Truth be told he was saving for Christmas to buy something nice for Kashi, but she had money, so it was all good. "Well I can count!" and walked to the counter where the old lady was standing. "How much is this?"

"The entire roll? 22 silver and 4 bronze total."

Of course, Elliot had mostly gold and silver. "Well if it's thirty pieces of silver per gold, and five pieces of bronze to equal a silver, here's three gold pieces!" and slapped them down, happily taking the ribbon. "Good Job, Nix! Now our group shall be complete! I wonder who else would like to join." The hare looked at the puppy Ludwig. "He does!"

Elliot was surprised at how quick Leo shot up from his shoulder, moving this way and that like a beagle looking for a rabbit. "Smells good?" he sniffed the air, smelling something faintly sweet, but Leo pointed it out some ways down the road. "Of course, come on. You've been having so many cravings." he said with a chuckle. "I don't mind, though, so don't apologize." And reached the stand, looking at the roasted nuts and he had to admit, they smelled wonderful. "We should get some to last us on the road tomorrow as well."

Ipo took the scissors, cutting off a medium length piece before removing the black ribbon in his hair and replacing it. "I shall wear it in my hair! It's subtle and not very easy to notice! Sort of. Where to next?" He asked, allowing Nix to hold the ribbon as they walked out. "I know the prince wanted to do some shopping, and I would shop for him but he never told me what he was looking for." He opened his small bag, taking out another pretzel and offered the large knotted bread to Nix.

Elliot took the second bag, feeling the warmth and found himself holding it close. It was so warm. "They smell good." And glanced at the stores again before a nut was presented to him. "Thank you." and gently took it, licking the other's fingers clean of the cinnamon. "These are good."

Ipo took the other half with a smile, taking a bite and listening, ears perking. "You would want to shop for my brother, Nix? You're so amazing! You hardly know him! Oh my brother will be so pleased, but what to get him." the hare skipped in a circle, looking at all the stores. "He never tells me what he likes, he's so quiet but he's so very lovable. Maybe he wants a book, or a new coat? Oh I was going to ask because I've been saving up my pay for something amazing!" he exclaimed. "It will be beautiful and innovative and as awesome as my brother is! But yes he's my little brother and I love him dearly." he sighed happily before frowning. "I just wish he'd get over his love for the Prince, and I have a plan for that when we get back! it'll hurt, but a little tough love is what my brother needs!" and started to look around the shops, peering through the windows and fogging up the glass. "But I am unaware what to get for my brother, we both have the same room, but my have of the room is full of things, but he has little to nothing." Aside from the things he stole from Elliot, majority of the time which were forced to be returned. "We still have a few months until Christmas so I have time to think on what to buy him. Maybe he likes jewelry?" and peered through the glass at the gold and silver pieces. "Hm, what should I get him? maybe we should make him something!"

Elliot laughed, stealing a few more nuts and munching on them. "We should, after all my sisters will be pleased that we're back and your sister is just ecstatic to see a culture completely different from her own." More sweet roasted nuts were eaten as Leo pointed another shop. "Seems like a good idea, you can't really go wrong with anything in Loslith." and led the way, opening the door for the Falian before looking around at the large selection. "Oh my, where do I begin?"

"But the prince doesn't have very long hair to begin with, so I'm not sure he'll appreciate us cutting off a decent sized chunk." he mused, continuing to walk the streets. "But I'm trying to get him to stop loving the prince! After all Elliot and Leo are mates now, and I don't know about Falia but in Nalenyr multiple partners are frowned upon! Well, they can have multiple partners but the others must be kept in secret." He explained before laughing. "No, it's just a good punishment for Tsume to be with my brother! He's so kind and loving you can't hate him! Whether they end up together or not is not my concern, and if it does happen I love my brother so much I'll push aside my hatred for Tsume." and looked at the antique shop she pointed out, opening the door and looking around curiously. "I've never been in a shop like this before." Hell, the old guy at the counter looked like he should be apart of the antiques.

Elliot was looking at the dolls, noticing they were made of a rather durable fabric instead of the normal porcelain and glass, but they had a lot of dolls, perhaps a toy bear? "Martha would definitely enjoy those. I always feel terrible, it is easy to buy her stuff but so much more difficult for the other two. Hm, a rabbit doll of Annabelle? I think it's fitting." and held it out for Leo to look at, silver eyes scanning the rest of the store for Emily and Nix.

"Perhaps but he's always so rude to me and the prince! I don't appreciate it whatsoever!" and grumbled to himself, looking around before following the small princess. "I'm not sure, I think my brother lives life as a priest. He's so in love with Elliot he wants little else." and then looked at the mirror before looking at his own reflection. "I don't think I've ever seen my brother look in a mirror." he pointed out. "I don't think it's feminine at all, good choice! I'm sure he'll love it because it's from you!"

The prince soon started to look for something for Emily, browsing the toys and dolls. He should get her a doll as well, perhaps a rabbit of a different color would suffice? However he saw a tiger instead, pulling it off the shelf and smiling at it. Emily would definitely love something like this, but Leo drew his attention toward him and he willingly walked over. A small music box, the inside of the lid having a pair of dancers dancing engraved. "Do you like it?" Elliot asked with a smile. "I'll buy it for you if you enjoy it that much. I don't mind. It's a lovely box." and stole a few more nuts.

"But it's so lovely!" Ipo exclaimed, looking at the mirror. He could understand why his brother never looked in the mirror, even in reality Kashi and himself were mirroring images, so looking in the mirror you'd just see the other twin. "Oh well, I thought it was nice. Oh what about this?" and held up a black and brown pot. The pattern of triangles around the center seemed simple enough, but the pot itself was made of wood. "Hm? No? What do you have?" and peered over her shoulder, looking at the figurine. "It looks a lot like you, Nix." He said before giving a smile. "He'll be really thankful, and he'll always remembered who gave it to him." he slid the pot back where he found it before looking at the other trinkets.

Elliot looked at the music boxes with Leo, enjoying their small tunes and deciding to get the one with a dragon engraving along with a rather soft tune. The smallest voice came from his lover and he only slid his eyes over, closing the music box in his hands to listen to the other one. "Leo?" he asked upon noticing the tears in his eyes. "Leo," and used his scarf to wipe away the tears, kissing the other's cheeks and nodding. "We shall buy it for Nix, do not worry. Please, you will melt yourself." he murmured, kissing the tear-streaked cheek again.