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Who: Kimberly and Sansa
What: Shopping and hanging out
When: Days 404
Where: Freya most likely, possibly the neighboring districts if the mood tags
Rating: TBD, but probably no higher than pg 13

[So a day of R&R still didn't take her up to full pare, between the message of the ruins, everyone's power going haywire -and just being in this crazy city period, Kimberly was going to have a day to do some shopping whether people liked it or not. She had a job, she could afford to, and it was a fun chance to get Sansa to explore some more modern fashions.

She still did some working out of course, point being not to slack off, but after a shower, change into some fresh clothes, and breakfast, she was as ready as she would ever be.

"Hey, Sansa..you ready?"

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Assigned color? For your House?

[Sansa tries on the dress and looks in the mirror. With the skirt shorter than she's used to, her legs look a lot longer. She blushes a bit and self-consciously walks out of the dressing room.]

It is pretty, but very different than what I'm used to...

[It took Kim a moment to remember that when Sansa mentioned 'house' she wasn't talking about the actual building.] Not exactly. You know I told you my world keeps getting attacked by monsters-well, me and some of my friends were chosen to become a fighting squad to fend them off and each given powers. As it happened, the color of my power was pink.

[She said it so non chalantly, like it could happen to any girl.]

[She looked at the dress again, thinking.] Yeah, looks much better. I think you'll feel a little better about if if you pair it with some black tights.

[She could tell when someone was a little uncomfortable and she did have to give Sansa kudos for going out of her comfort zone.]

[She looks at her with admiration.] You and your friends must be very brave and strong to have received that honorable duty. It must not be easy... But you have a very pretty color to represent you.

[Sansa blushes a bit.] You think I should buy it?

Change back and hold onto it for now We already have clothes at the house, this is just for things that we need to have. [She emphasized the word 'need'.

Honestly, I thought it was crazy at first. [She went back into dressing room to change into her regular clothes.] I was into fashion and gymnastics, hardly the sort to get into saving the world sort of deal, but then I saw how serious the enemy was and with my friends backing me up-how could I say no.

[She goes to change back into her clothes as well and carefully hangs the dress again, but it keeps it with her once she's dressed.]

Were you scared when you knew what you were facing?

[She waited until she was done dressing, taking her dress over her arm before looking for anything else that caught her eye. They didn't have to just remain in this one shop after all.]

[Her question actually made her blush a little. Not really, not at first. When we summoned the power, I just got this instant rush and felt so strong and powerful than normal. Our first fight was rough but at the same time it didn't really register with me to be scared. Some of the fights are scary, especially when it's just me and the monster, but my friends and mentor count on me to be a ranger and that means not giving up.

[They were a team after all-she's not sure if she could be one if it wasn't for them. Not really.]

[Sansa stares at Kim with admiration as she follows her.]

I wish I could be as brave and feel powerful like you.

[She was debating on a jacket when Sansa next spoke, making her actually blush and look down a little as she stopped from taking the jacket.]

Well, the power doesn't work here, so I guess we're even for that. [She thought back to what Sansa told her about her own world, wondered if she could go through what she did without getting herself killed.] Maybe there's more than one sort of bravery. After all, I was told that being brave has nothing to do with being fearless, but it's being afraid and not buckling under it.

[She quickly pulled out the jacket and held it up.] What'd you think? Might be too severe for me, but it'd look awesome for you when we get your hair back to its real color.

We have different powers here, though... Well, I do not have any back home... [She ponders for a moment.] Maybe you are right... Though my sister always made fun of me for not being as fearless as her...

[She looks at the jacket questioningly.] You think? What should I wear it with?

[She'd met Ayra a few weeks ago when she first arrived, and Kim would agree that she was definitely the more tomboyish of the two: but she'd also say that the girl looked like she'd been through hell and back.] I don't know. I think a case like that is more personal, and then I don't know what experiences either of you have to go by.

[She gave it to her to try.] With whatever you feel like wearing. It's a classic investment piece so you could wear it to sharpen up a simple dress or blouse and skirt-or a blouse and pants if you're feeling adventurous. [She gave her a playful nudge.] White's a neutral color so it goes well with everything.

[Well, it's been months, or is it years?, since they had last seen each other. Sansa can't remember. But she can tell Arya has not had it easy.] I guess we are just very different... I never thought it was wrong to be a proper Lady... But Arya was always more interested in fighting.

Ohhh... [She takes the jacket and looks at it.] White is one of the Stark colors... I should indeed try it.

I don't think there's anything wrong with it. [Hello, she loved girlish things as much as the next one.] I think it's just important to remember to be a lady on the inside as well as out-to treat others with respect and not just..[She looked down and smiled a little, feeling embarressed.] Well, I still love clothes and fashion, but since being a ranger I just learned that not everything's the same as it is on the outside. These two boys at school, they're always usually sloppy and rude, but just recently they've actually been trying to do good to the town by becoming junior police-they're still bumblers of course, but their hearts are in the right place.

[Alright, she over heard one of them saying that they went to meet girls, but that still meant they had to go through the tests and she could see that they were trying, that was the main thing.]

[She nodded at her suggestion. Go on, then we can move onto the next store if you want.

[Sansa nods.] Yes, my mother taught me that as well... [She does feel bad she was rather rude with her Septa and father before they died.] I regret the times where I was not as respectful as I should be...

[That's sort of a good life lesson, right?]

Alright, thank you. [And she goes to try the jacket.]

[She made a face, fully getting at what she was saying.] Yeah, I think we all have those moments, but..the point is trying to get better, right?

[Yet another good life lesson.]

[She waits as for her to try on the jacket and whatever else she'd like, also looking through a few jackets for herself-wishful thinking for warmer weather that permitted jackets.

[She nods, at least she can now make it up to her mother.] Yes, we sometimes say things we don't mean when we are angry...

[Yay?

Sansa shows Kim the jacket.] What do you think?

Let's buy it and see if any of the other shops have something to wear with it. [Really, it looked like it would fit Sansa to a tee if she could get her into something more modern, but that would be slow coming. Of course if we don't, the laundry room back home should have something. A jacket like that's enough to make a statement on its own.

[She took the dress she picked out as well as Sansa's own selections and headed to the register.] So after this, you want to see if we can find a place to get your hair colored, or should we browse another shop first?

[Oh ewww, no tees for her pls.] I will trust you on this, thank you, Kimberly!

[Sansa follows the other girl.] Maybe we could see about my hair?

[Baby steps, least she's trying.]

She nods and pays for the clothes, working a deal with the clerk on a discount because this is Sansa's first time trying on modern clothing. It's normally not done back home, but it's done here and she's willing to milk it for all its worth-she's able to talk them down to a 25 percent discount.]

Sure, lets see about making an appoint. [She hands Sansa the bag with her dress and jacket and heads with her out the door of the shop and towards the salon.]

[Yes, baby steps are good.

Sansa blushes just a bit when Kim pays. She'll think of something nice to do for her.]

Oh, yes. Is that how it works here?

[Kim suppresses a smile until they two of them are outside, then it's just suppressed giggling.] Sometimes, usually shops will have some sales around holidays, or at the start of the new year when they're trying to get rid of old inventory. Many places do give ten or twenty percent discount for those in the military and, well since we are fighting a war-I just sort of spun it that way to get in a discount.

[Hey, that's why they were here in the first place after all. Might as well get in some good deals.]

[She finds them to a hair salon, but it looks fairly busy. This usually means that the stylists know what they're doing, but it could mean a wait. When she steps inside to ask about getting an all color job for Sansa, there's about a forty-five minute wait.] You alright waiting? Or shall we try some place else?

[Sansa looks at Kim in admiration.] You are a very skilled shopper, Kimberly. I must say shops here are very different than in Westeros. I am not sure they have much 'sales'...

[The younger girl follows, peeking inside with Kim.] Is 45 minutes too long?

Imagine not, but you probably don't have fixed prices either, so it's an even score really. [She wasn't sure she was ready to only have enough clothes as could be sewn though.]

[She turned to take a look outside, before talking with the lady at the desk.] You mind if we head across the street while we wait? [The faceless lady nodded.] It's for Sansa.

[She turns.] Lets go for smoothies then, we've time.

No... I have seen my mother in the market, and sometimes she bargains to get something cheaper, but not often. [Probably only when the merchant wants to outsmart them.]

That sounds good. Smoothies... are they to be eaten or drunk?

Bargains are tricky business. [She smiles at the pun.] Sometimes clerks and merchants will make something look like a bargain when it's not, but you don't realize this until you're already home.

[Her mom's an art dealer after all. She has to be able to pick the value of a piece or not at the right price and that comes with experience.]

They're to be drunk. It's mostly fruit blended with ice, but some recipes call for vegetables like carrots or spinach and just hide the taste.

[The place they find is small, with a few booths and bar area right by where the drinks are made. Along with smoothies are also milkshakes, frozen yogurt with toppings, and a counter with some baked goods.] Most of these places, you order at the bar and just take your drink with you.

[Sansa nods seriously at this, because though her family is not lavish like the nobles in King's Landing, they never lacked for money and goods either.]

Ohhh... That sounds like an interesting drink.

[Though instead, she looks with curiosity at the frozen yogurt.]