Thirtieth Spool of Thread

[so_shik]

[Determined to return Minato's jacket that he let her borrow to get home, Shiki's out walking through town carrying the jacket. It's been cleaned and all, but she's got it folded up instead of wearing it.

What is she wearing? Her boots, her hat...and that's just about it. Shiki's decided that leading a fashion protest is in her best interests. People should recognize inner beauty before clothes after all.

For the love of everything, please stop her and make her put clothes on.]

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[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

To cover yourself, no doubt.

[so_shik]

...yeah, something like that.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

[She glances at the folded-up jacket.]

It does not seem like you used it.

[so_shik]

I did, but then I cleaned it so I'm returning it.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

Maybe you should think about returning it a bit later.

[so_shik]

But I'm already halfway there, so there's no point in stopping now.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

...Maybe I should accompany you.

[Who knows what could happen to a naked girl out on the streets.]

[so_shik]

...you can if you want, but I mean it, I'm okay.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

I need to see Arisato anyway.

[so_shik]

Then I guess you can come with me.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

[She nods, walking beside Shiki but keeping a considerable distance away from her.]

[so_shik]

...what are you doing out here anyway?

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

I'm a gangster.

[As if that explains everything.]

[so_shik]

...excuse me?

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

[She is actually wearing something that looks like this (http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/27218.jpg).]

The village is under my control, so I'm observing the various properties within it.

[so_shik]

...you're joking, right? Tell me you're joking.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

A gangster does not "joke".

[so_shik]

Why would you even...

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

Why would I even what?

[so_shik]

There's no way.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

[She raises an eyebrow.]

Are you doubting me, Misaki?

[so_shik]

Yeah, maybe just a little.

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

In fact, I should probably do an investigation of your clothing establishment.

[so_shik]

Uh, for what?

[amazingasa1ways.livejournal.com]

All establishments are also under my protection, in exchange for certain...fees. I need to make sure that All Passions does not have any security breaches.