(A/N Another attempt to get my creative juices going, what little there is of it. *sigh*.)

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The Sequel With No Title

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One would think that having a six-foot plus, dark haired, handsome, ethereal man walking around a mall in eccentric clothing would have attracted more attention, but it didn't and Paullina was very thankful. Granted she avoided the flocks of teenage girls and boys that frequented the mall this time of day, but it says something about the day and age we live in; people can pretty unobservant.

Once Paullina had backed out of the driveway and got going at a reasonable clip Beleg managed to relax and began to look intensely at the scenery as it drifted by. Paullina couldn't help but cringe inwardly at the drastic difference between Middle-earth and her earth. Beleg had gone from pristine to marred and polluted. She waited for him to mention something, but he kept silent.

Beleg admired the exterior of the mall for a moment, but he was truly unprepared for what it was like inside. If an elf can gape, he was. Going as quickly as possible without being conspicuous Paullina guided Beleg into the men's section of Sears. Not having much cash and not wanting to rack up a huge bill on her parent's credit card she had to be conservative.

After an hour of searching Paullina and Beleg had an armful of clothes and were heading to the changing rooms. Just as they reached them a middle-aged female clerk darted out.

"How may I help you?" Her voice was pitched high and her tone was simpering and flirty. It was disgusting. The woman was in her mid 50s at least. Beleg was a lot older to be truthful, but he sure didn't look it.

Beleg darted Paullina a look before responding, "I have all I need Madame, thank you". He bowed slightly and entered the alcove. The woman gazed at him a moment before turning to Paullina. She gave her a sharp look and practically marched to the counter and pretended to work. Paullina stood staring at the back of the woman's head for a moment before remembering Beleg. She walked into the alcove; he was standing there with the clothes waiting for her. He gave her a confused, concerned look, glancing in the direction of the woman. Paullina just sighed and shook her head.

She led him into one of the rooms, deposited her armful of clothes, closed the door and left him to his own devices. Paullina sat down on a chair in the alcove and waited. She could feel the woman staring at her, but tried to ignore it. After a moment she got up and wandered to one of the racks of clothes and pretended to be interested in them.  She was not waiting for very long before Beleg called out.

"Paullina, how do I fasten these trousers? I recognize this toggle, but this other device is past my understanding". Paullina had a hard time not laughing out loud. Beleg had of course never seen a zipper before. Before coming to his rescue Paullina glanced at the woman. She was gaping at the entrance to the alcove. Paullina turned to the alcove to see…

Imagine: Topless elf in black slacks with fly open and you'll get the idea of what Paullina and the clerk saw. Modesty must not be an elven trait.

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(A/N Man that must be the unfunniest chapter I've ever written. To be expected, I haven't written in months and for the life of me I couldn't think up any witty dialogue or situations. So this chapter is mostly exposition. My apologies. I'll try to come up with something better for the next chapter. And for once I'll say I'm open to any ideas.)

P.S. I know it's a stretch for Beleg not to be able to figure out a zipper, but it's so much funnier that way ^_~