Phoenix was actually impressed when both boys went outside as Rose asked. They were both easily much more powerful than Rose. She listened intently trying to hear what was going on but if they were talking she couldn't hear it. There were no sounds of things breaking so she assumed they were being civilized. Reaching across the link she had with Gale she found it was blocked. If she pushed she knew she could get past it but it had been put there or a reason she would respect that. Riptide had tried to sneak a peek out a window but Rose gave him a warning look and told him in a very stern voice,

"Leave them to sort out their tiny male problems. Having watchers will not help." Snow snorted smothering her laughter in her now refilled cup of hot chocolate. Riptide slid back into to his chair and watched Rose with renewed respect.

"How do you do that?" Riptide asked in a hushed voice. Rose picked up her coffee and sipped it. She raised her eyebrows at him questioningly.

"Do what?" Riptide leaned closer and whispered,

"Make them do what you say?" Rose smiled and sipped her coffee before answering seriously,

"Woman's magic." Riptide's grew to the size of saucers. He glanced at Snow and me a little horrified. "Can you guys do that?" I managed to hide my smile and Snow kept a completely straight face before answering,

"No, I need more practice." I could have hugged her when Riptide sighed in relief and slumped down in his chair. Rose chuckled darkly. She then went about cleaning up the dishes from breakfast. Riptide brought his empty syrup soaked plate to her and Rose directed him to the soap and sponge. He quickly scrubbed his dishes clean then showed them to her. Rose then directed him how to put his dishes away in the dishwasher properly. When Snow and I came up she directed us to do the same as Riptide. Once that was done she looked the three of us over.

"Clothes." All of us exchanged confused looks. Rose then elaborated. "It gets cold up here, you'll all want warm clothes." I blinked and pointed out what I thought was the obvious problem with this.

"Um, we have no money and there's no stores open right now. How are we going to get new clothes." Rose smiled gently.

"I have plenty of money that I can't hope to use, besides I have a friend that works in a clothing store. I can place an order and she can have it delivered by tomorrow night." She waved for us to follow as she went into the living room and pulled out a thin laptop. her fingers flew across the keyboard before turning it to face us. "Lady's first" I gestured for Snow to go. Snow stepped up and knelt down in front of the computer. She picked out a pair of boots two new winter coats, a brightly colored scarf, two pairs of thick blue jeans, and a pair of water resisted pants, she also got several long sleeve shirts. "Something's missing. Ah yes underwear." Snow looked at me with fear. Rose smiled gently at her. She shooed Riptide from the room and pulled up the underwear page. Brightly colored undergarments covered the page including very lacey things. Snow tentatively choose a four more plain ones and two more lacey ones. Each in different colors. Satisfied Rose went digging around in a basket of kitting stuff and pulled out a long ribbon ruler. "I need to take measurements so we can get the right sizes. If at any point you're uncomfortable tell me to stop and I will." Snow nodded.

"Go ahead." Rose swiftly wrapped the ribbon around her waist once she had the number she went to the computer and ordered the pants. Next she had Snow hold her arms , measuring the length of her arms, and around her chest.

"How old are you Snow?" Snow hesitated,

"Fifteen." she had to think about that. We hadn't really anyway to gage time on the streets. My cheeks flushed with guilt about that. Rose must have seen it because she looked me in the eyes and asked,

"How long have you guys been living on your own?" I scuffed my foot on the and muttered.

"A couple years."

"That is impressive. You kept these two alive. Now you stand before after fighting against a vampire and his minions. Even skilled hunters would have died. Yet here you are. Shame is the last thing you should feel. Now it's your turn." I approached the computer cautiously. There were pages of picture of different clothes. I saw a thick coat that looked soft and I pointed to it. Rose made note of it. It was the I noticed the price and opened my mouth to protest. "Don't worry." I swallowed and glanced through the rest. It took only a few moments to find the things I needed. Rose then whipped the ribbon around me in quick succession.

Then I noticed a long silver dress that sparkled. I glanced at Snow who was looking at one of the murals on the wall. I pointed to it then pointed to Snow. Rose looked at the dress and smiled. Then she choose a small white pendant shaped like a snow flake and added it to the purchase. A note popped up on the screen that said there was a matching hair pin to match the necklace; it joined the slowly growing list of things. It took only a few seconds to find a pair short strappy silver heels to complete the outfit. After placing the order for my clothes she then looked to Riptide. He was all too eager and plopped down in front of the laptop. Five pairs of pants, a pair of warm boots, two coats, five long sleeve shirts, and six pairs of silk boxers later Rose added Riptides stuff to the order. The number on the bottom was enough to have me dizzy.

Rose smiled cheerfully at me and said, "I forgot how much shopping with other people could be." She glanced at the door. "Riptide can you send Daisuke in. I think he needs a new outfit too." Riptide nodded and walked outside. She then waved me over and pointed to a nice light gray suit with a soft purple tie, and black dress shoes. "What do you think?" I looked and nodded, Rose had good taste. She added that to the purchase. Riptide came back in with a wary looking Daisuke and smug Gale. His attention was instantly on me.

You were civil? His laughter curled around me sending warmth shooting through my body.

Yes, we both had to clear some things up before we could trust the other.

And you trust him?

Yes.

I sense a but. He shrugged.

Everyone has their secrets and he has a big one. A groan from Daisuke made drew my attention to them. Rose snorted,

"Grow up you big baby." Daisuke was outfitted with much the same as Riptide. He grumbled the whole time about the extra stuff to carry. Rose snapped at him. "You wanna freeze up here?" That silenced the grumbling. Rose smirked and made the final purchase.