Now, afternoon. Marinette said bye to her mother. To go and shop for decorations. That is going to be in Damian's room.
Now the first order of business is to find a store. Then she realized that she didn't know what Damian's likes and dislikes were.
'How could I be so stupid!? I decided to go out and get things for Damian. But I don't know what he would like!' Panicked Marinette. She then started another internal debate in her mind. She really wanted Damian to be comfortable in his new room. But she couldn't do that without knowing his dislikes or likes. She continued to have an internal debate in her head. That sometimes slipped out of her mouth. It also showed her body language. Damian didn't fail to notice it. In fact, he was starting to think that it was normal for Marinette to have many internal debates. He was starting to wonder why they even met in the first place.
Marinette continued with her internal debate. While walking they were about to pass a thrift store. Marinette liked thrift stores. There were many things that could be found in the place. Every visit. You wouldn't know what you could come out with.
They were about to pass said shop. But Marinette noticed that Damian stopped to stare at the place. Wondering what he could be staring at. She followed his gaze towards a katana that was on display. 'Maybe he likes swords.' Thought Marinette. Deciding that it wouldn't hurt to take a look inside. She gestured to Damian to follow her inside. And he followed in after her.
When they entered. They were greeted by an old lady. She told them to call out to her when they were ready to pay. Mari nodded. Telling Damian that he could go around the store to look for something he's interested in. Even though she knows what he really wanted. The Katana is currently being hung on the wall. Well, at least she founded one of Damian's interests.
Putting it in the back of her head. She too wondered around the place to see if she wanted something. The place looked amazing in Marinette's book. If she had her sketchbook with her right now. She could sketch out an outfit inspired by this shop. The place is really beautiful. The place had so many things. Despite the place being fairly small. She had found a few things that she had been interested in. Like the glass jars to the left of her. To the nicely made mugs to the right of her. There were also some paintings of Paris displayed on the walls. She had also found some hats. Trying them on to then posing in front of the mirror.
"What are you doing?" Asked an amused Damian. Marinette jumped back a little. She was a bit surprised at the fact that Damian came out of nowhere. Much less. When did he sneak up on her? You know what? She didn't want to know.
Marinette lets out a nervous laugh as she took off the hat she wore. Placing it back on the hat rack. Clearing her throat. She asked Damian if he found anything that he is interested in. Of course, she expected him to say the Katana that is hung on the wall. But what was unexpected was that he liked the paintings in the store.
'Maybe he could try out art?' Thought Marinette. She made a mental note to herself to have Damian try out beginner art courses. And if he did like it. She could see how far he would take it. Either if he likes it as a side hobby or decides to put it as his full-on career. It would really depend on how he sees it. She could buy him sketchbooks. And change the vacant room into his personal art studio. But it is his decision. Whether or not he wants to convert the vacant room into an art studio or not. She will respect his decision.
After a few more minutes of looking around. There was nothing else of interest. Deciding that there was nothing else in the store to look at. They went to the front desk. Marinette had asked the old lady. To which she said that her name is Salomé Sauvageot. Well, Marinette asked Mlle Sauvageot if she can send the katana on the wall to her address. That she gratefully writes down for the lady. She smiled at her.
"What a nice eye you got there," said Mlle Sauvageot. Marinette denied her accusation. And told her that it was Damian that wanted it. Not her. He took offense to that. And made a cowl on his face.
"Well, then young one. You have a keen eye," started Mlle Sauvageot as she observed Damian. He glared at the lady. "For someone of your age. You are going to experience memories to come. For happiness is a virtue. And sadness will be bestowed upon you as time passes," recited Mlle Sauvageot. She gave a smile towards the young one. For her wisdom comes with age. And with age comes loss. Those losses help move you forward into the world. Whether you hold on to those losses. Or continue to go on with the lingering memory of those you saw die. This all depends on the bond you have with the person. The bonds you form don't last forever. They are like a string. You tie the knot to connect them together. Like a friendship. The longer it is tied the longer the bond grows and the two are inseparable. But outside interference can sever the bond the two will have. You can always try to salvage the bond. But if one denies it. And the other is desperate. The bond will forever remain apart and never join together. For a bond needs people's trust. And trust is when one relies on one another. Trust helps aid in bonding. For the trust of each other. Could and will make the bond of two individuals inseparable.
Translations:
Salomé - Peaceful
Mlle; Mademoiselle - Miss