"This is soooo cute!" cried Selphie, running into the store. The sales assistant caught on her enthusiasm and went over to her.
"This dress is on sale." She said. "30% off, and its returnable if you don't like it."
"Well, then I'm definitely buying it." said Selphie.
Eek, Amber to the rescue thought Amber and quickly went over to the sales assistant, who was starting to take the dress off the rack.
"Excuse me. My friend wasn't serious about buying this dress…" she said.
"But I was -" Selphie started to say before Amber covered her mouth with her hand.
"Umm, we have to go now." Said Amber, nodding thanks to the assistant and leading Selphie out to the waiting group.
"Er, what was that about?" asked Zell.
"She went hyper." Replied Amber. "Now, I want you to act normal."
"What is classified as normal here?" asked Squall.
"Just act normal." Said Amber. "You'll figure it out."
"Why are we even doing here?" asked Rinoa.
"Because, you don't look normal." Snapped Amber.
"Did you see that dress? It was GORGEOUS!" cried Selphie.
"Yes, yes." Said Amber, reassuringly. "I'm sure your beloved Irvine will buy it for you."
Selphie looked at her strangely. "How do you know about Irvine and me?"
Amber shook her head. "We didn't come here to talk about how you came to be here."
"Yeah," nodded Zell. "We came here to find clothes. I, for one, don't wanna look like a member of the Gradi Mars."
"Mardi Gras." Amber corrected him, shrugging. "Fine, we'll go to General Pants Co." She began to lead the group through the QVB.
"Cool." Responded Zell as they walked. His face took on a confused look. "Uh, what's that?"
"Men's store." Replied Squall as they came to a stop in front of a funky store.
"And women's." Replied Rinoa.
"Okay, you," said Amber, pointing to Rinoa and Selphie. "Sit here and wait, while I take these dudes to get some proper clothing."
"What do you call proper?" asked Squall.
"Cargos and funky tops. Come on." She took the hand of Squall and Zell and began to lead them into the store.

"Okay, where to first?" asked Seifer as put his arm around Cassy's shoulders.
"This is a very big building." Said Quistis looking around as they walked.
"You haven't seen the half of it," replied Cassy. "Hmm, where to go…" She said thoughtfully.
"Oh yeah, we'll check out Jag. They always have cool clothes there."
"Lead the way, ma'am." Said Irvine. Cassy shot him a look and shrugged. Seifer, on the other hand, glared at him.
"What? I didn't do anything." Said Irvine, looking innocent.
"Stop it, Irvine." Scolded Quistis as they walked. They soon came to a stop in front of a classy store.
"Hmm, who wants to go first?" asked Cassy.
"I will, babe." Said Seifer. Cassy smiled.
"Cool, come on then." She took his hand and guided him into the store.
"Okay, what's your style?" Cassy asked him as they wandered in between the racks of clothes.
"Black." He replied, simply, with an amusing smile on his face.
Cassy looked thoughtful. "Okay, hmm…" She went around the store and began picking up black clothes. Seifer followed her; inquisitive with what she was doing.
"Okay," said Cassy, finally stopping and dumping a heap of clothes into Seifer's arms. "Change rooms are that way. Put the shirt on first, then the jeans, the coat and…" she reached over to a stand and pick up a pair of sunglasses. "These." She finished. "Go," she pushed him toward the change rooms and into an empty stall.
"Don't take long." Cassy said to him, with a twinkle in her eye.
Seifer watched as she closed the door and turned. Slowly, he began to change. His mind was filled with thoughts as he changed. She's very dominating he thought as he pulled the shirt over his head. That's gonna work well

His taking a while thought Cassy. Wonder what his doing in there She laughed silently as her mind was filled with funky thoughts. At last the door opened and Seifer stepped out. Cassy felt she was barely there when Seifer spoke.
"Well?" he asked.
Cassy looked him up and down. "Hot." She said simply.
Seifer smiled. "So, I'm guessing we're buying these?"
Cassy nodded. "Yes, definitely."
"Cool." Seifer smiled at her and turned back into the change room. It wasn't long before they were at the counter and paying for their newly bought products.
"That'll be $247.85, please." Said the girl behind the counter.
Cassy dug into her bag for the right amount of money. The girl raised her eyebrows as Cassy produced three crisp green notes from her bag and handed it to her. Cassy saw the surprised expression on her face and asked nervously, "Is there something wrong?"
"No, no." said the girl quickly, as she fumbled with the register for the correct change. She quickly handed Cassy the money and said, "Thank you. Have a nice day."
"Have a nice day?" repeated Seifer as they walked out of the store.
"It's an expression." Replied Cassy she met with the others.
"About time." Said Irvine, standing up. "What'd you guys get up to?" He had a mischievous smile on his face.
"You can think what you want, Irvine." Scolded Cassy.
"Very well then, ma'am." Said Irvine as they walked down through the building.
"Okay, Quistis. I'm taking you next." Said Cassy.
"Huh? What? Ohhh…" said Quistis, finally registering what she was saying. "We're attracting major attention, you realize?" she said, indicating the people who turned to look at them.
"Probably because of the fact that I'm so good looking." Responded Irvine, who tipped his hat at the various girls nearby.
"Good looking, my ass." Smirked Seifer, slinging his new jacket over his shoulder.
"What about you?" challenged Irvine.
"Quit it, guys." Said Quistis.
"Yay, Quisty." Said Cassy, clapping. Quistis smiled at her.
"Okay, come on Quistis. I'll fix you up." Said Cassy, taking her hand and leading her into the shop that they had stopped in front of.
"You guys sit and wait." She called behind her shoulder. "And tried not to kill each other."
Cassy dragged Quistis in between the various clothes rack and picked up a few white items of clothing.
"Hmm, what do you think of this?" asked Cassy, holding up a white vinyl leather jacket that tied around the waist.
Quistis nodded in approval. "I like it." she said.
"Cool, then you'll like these too." Said Cassy, producing a white-flared pants and a soft pink stringy halter.
"Uh, I don't know about the top." Said Quistis, nervously.
"Don't worry," assured Cassy, pushing her toward the change rooms.
"Change in there, and don't take long. We still have yukky Irvine to do." Called Cassy through the door.
Quistis smiled. "Okay…" she replied.

"What are you doing in there?" called Amber through the change room.
"Ow! I'm fine." Said Selphie quickly as there was the sound of a stumble.
Amber giggled. "Okay then." She replied.
Zell stood beside her, already dressed in his new clothes. A pair of dark beige cargo pants, a t-shirt with a funky design in the middle of it, a silver chain around his neck, and sunnies. Obviously, he was desperate to keep from looking like a member of the Mardi Gras.
"Okay, I'm done. Don't laugh." Said Selphie as the curtain opened. Selphie stood in front of them wearing a cute yellow peasant top and black hipster pants.
"It's cute." Said Amber. "Slick and cute."
Selphie's face lit up with a smile. "Yay! I'll just get changed back." She said and turned back to the change room.
"Can I help you?" asked a guy, who just came over.
"Oh yeah, can we buy these?" asked Amber, dragging Selphie back out before she could change.
"Yeah, just come to the register. You planning to wear that now?" he asked, indicating Selphie.
Amber looked at Selphie. Selphie looked back at Amber. "Can I?" she asked.
"Yeah, just get your clothes and come to the counter." He said and began to lead them to the register.
"This is so cool." Said Selphie as she, Amber and Zell made their way to the register.
"Hmm…" said the guy and began typing in a few numbers. "That'll be $125."
Amber quickly dug out 200 out of her pocket and handed it to the man. The man was oblivious to the fact that she carried a lot of money and handed her the change.
"Have a nice day." He said and quickly ran to help another customer.
"Okay, we have Rinoa to deal with next." Said Amber as they walked out of the store.
"Wow. Cute." Said Rinoa as Selphie walked toward them.
"Thanks." Said Selphie grinning. "Amber says she's doing you next."
"Yep. Come on peoples. We're going to Tightrope." She said and led the way. Squall groaning silently as they walked.
"Okay, hmm, two down, two to go." Amber stood back and looked at them thoughtfully as they approached the store. She grabbed Rinoa's hand and began to lead her into the store.
"Don't miss your girlfriend too much, Squall." Amber called over her shoulder. "She'll be right back."
"Wait, what are you going to make me wear?" asked Rinoa as Amber dragged her in between different clothes racks. "I still -"
"Don't see the point." Amber finished for her, as she riffled through various clothes. "Yes, yes, I know you're desperate to get back, but we haven't found a way to GET you back, so bear with me until we can find a way. Okay?"
Rinoa was mildly shocked. "Okay, fine." She said, finally.

Squall sat on the bench, his head in his hands. "What's taking them so long?" he asked.
"Hey, they haven't been in there that long. Chill man." Said Zell, leaning back into the seat.
"Yeah, you shouldn't be too worried." Said Selphie. "Amber's not very psychotic."
"I reckon she can be." Said Zell, smirking.
Squall looked at him. "I guess you're right." He said.
"Yay, Squall." Cheered Selphie. "Chill. You chilled before, you can do it again."
"Yeah, and this is one of the only chances you'll get to diss your girlfriend." Laughed Zell.
"Don't say that. It's not nice." Said Selphie. Squall shrugged.
"I guess." He said. "But I'm not gonna tease my girlfriend."
"Why not. You did it before." Said Zell.
"You DID?" repeated Selphie in shock.
"No, no." Squall said quickly. "I didn't. Zell's being paranoid."
"But you -" Squall kicked Zell in the shins, which made him shut up.
"Now be quiet. You're delirious." Said Squall.
"I'm not…" Zell trailed off as Rinoa and Amber came back out of the store.
Squall's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw his girlfriend.
"She's street worthy now, Squall." Said Amber, in triumph.
Rinoa stood there awkwardly, a little embarrassed with what she was wearing. Squall could see that she was wearing tight-ish dark blue hooded elbow top that showed off her figure, a beige cord skirt and on her feet were red high top sneakers. She held a black cotton jacket in her arms, which were folded over her boobs.
"The streetwise look." Announced Amber. "The skater dudes'll dig her now." She said, smiling.
"Gee, Rinoa, you look…" Squall struggled to find the right words.
"Half naked." Finished Rinoa. "Least that's how I'm feeling."
"No, you look great." Said Squall, quickly. "You look fine."
Amber laughed, shaking her head. "I don't know how you guys mesh together, but you mesh."
She cleared her throat and looked toward Squall interestingly. "Your turn." She said and led the group through the building. Squall couldn't help thinking the worst as they walked.

"Argh, where's Amber?" cried Cassy, as she sat at a café with Seifer, Quistis and Irvine.
"She'll be here." Assured Irvine as he sipped at his cup. "She knows we're meeting here right?"
"Well, I guess." Cassy said slowly. "But then again." She looked toward Irvine. She had tried her best not to pick Irvine the crappiest outfits, and had managed to get him a simple Giordano long sleeved shirt, dark blue rolled up jeans, and Colarado sandals. His not worth much she thought. His outfit only cost me $57 Cassy bit her lip to keep from laughing and quickly looked back up the corridors of the building.
"Ooh, there she is." Said Cassy and furiously waved her arm, trying to gain her friend's attention.
Irvine cupped his hands over his mouth and shouted, "SELPHIE!! OVER HERE!!" Several people turned to look at him, but he just smiled charmingly at them and watched as Amber's group approached the tiny table.
"Okay, what'd you do? What'd you buy?" asked Amber. She looked over Seifer and Quistis.
"You look cool." She said simply.
"Thank you." Replied Quistis.
"You went shopping too?" Cassy asked as she observed her friend. Amber wore a red mini t-shirt with the word 'Phoenix' scripted across the chest and a black trench coat.
"Yep. Been trying to get a bloody trench coat since April." Amber replied. Cassy smiled and nodded. She looked over to Squall and nodded approvingly.
"Good work, Amber." said Cassy. Squall managed a small awkward smile. He was wearing a white button down blouse and black jeans. His hair was tousled and added to the hot look.
"You look good, Squall." Said Cassy, casually. Squall smiled in thanks.
"Pull up a chair." Said Irvine. The group nodded and grabbed chairs from empty tables and sat down. A waiter rushed over to them and began taking their orders.
"So, where're we gonna go next?" asked Quistis.
"Well, I was thinking we get back to my place." Began Cassy. "And sleep."
"Sleep?" exclaimed Amber. "What are you thinking? We need to show them the sights!"
"I agree with Cassy," Rinoa cut in. "I think we should get back and work out what we should do next."
"No, no. I was only joking." Said Cassy. "We'll show them around. Take the monorail. Chill."
"Love that word." Said Zell. "Chiiiill."
The group laughed. 'Okay then Zell." Said Amber.
"Amber!" called a voice.
Amber whirled around to see who it was. "What do you want, Ashton?" she asked, coolly.
"I want -" Ashton trailed off as his eyes trailed over the group. "Can I talk to you alone?"
"What you can say in front of Amber, you can say in front of me." Said Cassy, standing up.
"Okay, fine." Said Ashton, looking to the ground.
"Amber… I was wondering," he screwed up his courage and looked at her.
"What?" pressed Amber.
"Can we get back together?" he looked at her, waiting for an answer.