I don't own Fire Emblem.

Summary: We have some talking and reach the mall.

Log 37: Shop till you drop 2: Taking a walk

"Any stores that you want to start out with?" Dorothea inquired, watching Byleth's gaze return to her. The transition from Gareg Mach to the town below was quite gentle as hills go, providing a perfect opportunity for small talk and conversations.

"Uh…" Byleth started, looking around for something to give her an idea. Hubert had already grabbed the costumes for their next mission. Which probably included the shoes and accessories. What else could she need right now? "Probably should swing by the book store for some psychology and therapy books."

Dorothea looked over to her girlfriend, gaze shifting to the legs. Day after day, always the same stockings.

"I was thinking more along the line of clothing stores - maybe to get you some pants."

Byleth looked over to her father. Glad as she was of his acceptance of her choice, the question of attire was something that could go any which way.

"She does have a point, kid." Jeralt remarked and got a look in return. "Though, at least you make an effort to dress like an actual person, unlike a certain child here."

Both Byleth and Dorothea's gaze turned to Sothis. While not knee-deep in her 3DS, I can see where he's coming from. I'm just going to ignore the look I'm getting from my wife for the moment. When your age sits in the couple of hundreds, you quickly learn what flies as normal to most people. Though, I could show you the outfits that flew as normal back then.

"Mgrgrgr... You probably thought of wearing this at some point because of me." Sothis countered, Dorothea's face turning crimson of all colors for the moment. Uh… that's not an image that I needed in my head for the moment. Mozu, slap it out of me. Ow. I didn't mean that literally!

"Do I look bad in it?" Byleth inquired, Dorothea shaking her head at the moment. Though, I do thing she noticed the professor's rosy red cheeks.

The outskirts of the city came into view, bringing with it actual proper sidewalks and streets. And you know, buildings. Though, you can sort of see the mall.

"Any that you need, dad?"

Jeralt held a finger to his chin, only for that to turn into a quick look behind himself. Wonder what that's about. Sure, we haven't really seen much of him since we've gotten to Gareg Mach. Sure, he's around and all, but what does Rhea have him doing?

"I've got nothing." he remarked, Dorothea's gaze on him. "Is there something that you would like to ask me?"

The opera singer took a deep breath. As rude as it might be to pry, this was kind of like a date, right? Getting to know the person you care is just a normal part of the process.

"So where have you been in Fodlan, Byleth?" she inquired, the professor looking away. Huh… You would think that such a question would at least register some sort of response.

"Uh…" Byleth muttered, closing her eyes of all actions. The professor was certain that she and her father had traveled in the past. But try as she might, nothing came to her head.

"I can't really think of any place in particular."

Jeralt took a deep breath, looking off to the side. Then he's over to Dorothea. Oh my, this is going to be

"She's always been like this." Jeralt remarked, getting a look from her own daughter. Dude, that's not the sort of thing you discuss with your daughter's date. At all. Especially if you want her to get you anything from this mall place. Especially since you're all the way there. "If anything, Gareg Mach has done some good for her."

Byleth looked away, grabbing hold of Sothis's hand. Pushing the door open, she watches the trio pass on through. Then it's her turn.

Inside, it looks like a mall. You know, those places people would go to in the hopes of getting everything they needed except groceries or a car. Not entirely sure why no one thought of that. Oh, Mozu tells me that's what grocery stores and car dealerships are for. True, but I do think that those are perfect fits for these abandoned places.

"Ravine should be around here som-." Dorothea started, only to find herself having to grab hold of Sothis. Mostly so she couldn't pull her girlfriend away. "Was there something in particular you wanted, Sothis?"

Sothis pointed to the nearby TB Games. There, a large cardboard cutout for something called Bravely Default II stood. Though, it's coming for something called... the Nintendo Switch.

"Please?"

Byleth took a deep breath, turning to her child.

"No more throwing swords at people." the professor barked, only for Dorothea to pull out her wallet.

"I can pay." she explained, heading into the store.

Notes:

TB games is a play on EB Games.