5932/Mall Raid 1

Mall Raid 1
Date of Scene:	12 June 2016
Location:	La-Mulana Mall
Synopsis:	Shopping day at the mall!
Cast of Characters:	6384, Sarracenia, Touta Konoe, Leyanne Mace, Kotone Yamakawa

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Orchid (6384) has posed:
     While it is in the same world as the maze of temple/ruins/etc. known as La-Mulana, this mall isn't near the Village of Departure. As a result, the area is more blatantly modern. Which is probably a good thing, as it means there might be enough resources to respond to the hoard descending on the mall. It's a relatively fancy mall, in a big city, with three stories of floors around a central atrium, food court on the first floor.

     Among those descending on the mall is Orchid, the Reploid finding that her efforts to experience all the multiverse has in terms of fashion and technology has been too slow. She's also brought along Kotone, hauling the cyborg along for a much needed injection of style. "I'm telling you, this place will have something nice for you."

Sarracenia has posed:
     Fancy malls are sure to attract other fancy things, and so as Orchid and Kotone enter the mall they are very likely to notice a tall, statuesque woman who if her clothes are any indication is a princess. Whether it is the small crown, the billowing gown, or the haughty way she carries herself. Or perhaps the piranha plant servant wearing a little tuxedo who is pushing a cart around behind her. It looks like they haven't actually visited any stores yet since the cart is currently empty. The princess is currently looking at one of those 'YOU ARE HERE--->' maps to try and plan out her shopping route. "This is going to be amazing, Gregory!" she is saying in a high pitched, spoiled brat kind of voice. "Yes, princess..." Gregory the piranha plant says in a somewhat bored tone, although it might be hard to tell with the gravelly, raspy voice he has.

Touta Konoe has posed:
     Touta like Orchid is one who has expressed his desire time and time again to enjoy the sandbox to that which is the Multiverse. He's explored unaccessible towers. Gone to highschools where they train people to fight using robo exo-skeletons. He's learned about Servants and Masters along with the Holy Grail War. So it sorta begs the question...How does one who does adventures into the unknown end up lingering in a mall in some random part of the Multiverse. The answer is he wanted a break.

    It's not all about fighting monsters and exploring dungeons. Sometimes you just want to go somewhere and grab a peace of pizza or something. So with that endeavor he hear about a certain mall that had been garnering popularity so he thought he should definitely check it out.

    Sadly though, he did not take into consideration how many windows there were to window shop from, and how he has no reflection appearing compared to some of the others who have decided to enjoy this day at the mall. Someone should probably bring this to his attention before anyone notices that there might be something off with the teenager in the black and red attire.

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne, on the other hand, is here because one of her sponsors, a snowboard clothing manufacturer for unusually-sized people, is holding a launch event and Tiny's got to attend. By the time the others appear, she's finished signign snowboards - breaking one over her head on-camera as part of a stunt - and she's just wandering around the mall, looking at clothing. She's not finding much in her size, other than the extreme sports shop.

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone Yamakawa thought her style was fine she didn't fall into the ahem somewhat trashy certain other full conversion cyborgs worse. She had some standards till in terms of what she wore on her off hours. There was no helping with thermoptic cameo gear though. she followed along after Orichid with a not so sure look on her face. "Really? I already own smart clothing, you know." She notes s follwos along her jacket swaying in time with her steps.

"We'll see though, Orchid."

She takes note Serra but doesn't say thing, Touta does get a notices as well and he gets awave at the very least. She also takes note of Tiny, it's hard to miss the Martian cyborg after all.

Orchid (6384) has posed:
     The store Orchid is heading to does boast clothing to fit taller forms, and the route brings her and Kotone past Sarra and Touta. "Smart clothing is a good start, but there are limits," she comments, looking around the store. "Now, with your hair and complexion, a dark blue, maybe?" she hums to herself. "Besides, you need to go to places like this to find new ideas."

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone Yamakawa tils hte head a bit. "My wardrobe is fine. If I'm out in the multiverse I'm not going to wear something that will not surive." She makes a face at Orchid but she does follow her for now.

Sarracenia has posed:
     Sarracenia stares at the map for a few more moments, then huffs and throws her arms up. "This mall is simply too large to plan from this map. I need someone who knows this mall." she says, then gives her hair a flip as she turns to look around. Orchid seems to know where she is going so she and Kotone soon find themselves accompanied by the princess. "Pardon me, but I require assistance. I am Princess Sarracenia Sundew, crown princess of the Sundew Kingdom. And I am looking for a guide through this magnificent mall. I intend to visit clothing stores, jewelry stores, and other stores that said guide might suggest. You seem to know where you are going, so if you are not too busy I would like to hire you as my guide for the day." she says. Her tone suggests she is certain that Orchid will accept.

     Sarra is far too preoccupied to realize that Touta has no reflection as they pass him, but a big mouse person is certainly going to draw her attention. She blinks a few times. "My my. If I didn't know better I would think that Wart had sent one of his Mousers here." It isn't quite clear if that is some kind of insult or not.

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne eventually meanders to the same store as Orchid, her tail swishing behind her. She looks over the clothes present, specifically the work clothing - it's really hard to find good, hard-wearing workshop wear when you're eight and a half feet tall. She's not actually looking where she's going, and therefore it's quite easy for her to tumble over poor little Orchid, the pair of them ending up in a tangle of limbs.

"I am so sorry!" Leyanne blushes, disentangling herself from Orchid, standing, and very carefully setting Orchid back on her feet. "I haven't... I'm so sorry I haven't tripped over anyone since 1988..." The mouse says, mortified.

She stiffens when she hears Sarra behind her. "Uh? Only dude I know called Wart runs a bar in Marineris City." She says, looking down at the princess. She stays quiet, for the moment - waiting warily to see if that 'Mouser' comment was an insult or not.

Touta Konoe has posed:
     Touta picks up on the wave if ever so slightly, and happily waves back. He can't recall if the two have met before though. Though with just a wave it's hard to tell, especially if it was the case they had just talked over the comms once or twice. That being said he definitely has his interested sparked by a few things that he sees. One being Gregory, the Piranha plant that was pushing the cart beside Sarracia. Watching the little guy go he couldn't help but have a certain thought pop up.

     <"Wonder if this is a relative of Bite Blade's or something...">

     From there he begins sorta tailing the plant who tags along behind the princess. Which eventually brings him amongst the crowd that has surrounded the ever so popular Leyanne. At first he thought it might have possibly been the same one he's talked to on the radio recently. The mouse one that had to deal with Mitsu like he did, but that was making an assumption he we all know how that goes. But as he kept walking he notices snowboards and people talking about having their stuff signed by a certain mouse which sorta removes a bit more of the assuming aspect.

     Just as he's about to approach her though, she and someone else look like they just had a crash!

     "Hey, you guys alright?" Out of nowhere the young man pops into the store following the rest offerring a hand to the both of them.

Orchid (6384) has posed:
     "The Sundew Kingdom? I'm afraid that doesn't ring any bells, but I'll be glad to help out. We're heading to one of the clothing stores now," Orchid replies to Sarra. Alas, turning to talk with the Princess means Orchid doesn't see Leyanne soon enough to avoid the encounter.

     *CRASH*

     She accepts Leyanne and Touta's help getting back up, turning to the store.

     And what a store it is! The stores is distinctly ancient-themed, featuring a lineup of clothing distinctly reminiscent of the outfits worn by the residents of La-Mulana. Many of the outfits were simple white robes, with designs for both male and female body types, both with bands of solidly-colored fabric running from the shoulders to the bottom hem by the ankles.

     On display further down the racks are an assortment of much more revealing women's outfits - the posted sign says "Mulana Fairy Clothes", and the clothing on display is an assortment of brightly-colored leotards and short sundresses, with a couple tops that are shaped to cover only what they must in order to remain tasteful. In the center of those racks, a mannequin features a multi-layer regal queen's dress done in bright pink and purple, much more formal and suitable for the cultured fairy of royalty. Or anyone willing to pay to have a custom version tailored, really.

     Off in another section, labeled "Philosopher Vestments", are exactly that. Ornate priestly-looking robes sit on display, some racked, with four of them presented neatly on their own mannequins. They're close in style to the simple robes from earlier, but all are distinctly designed for men, and each has its unique embroidered pattern across the white portions. Further, each robe on mannequin display comes with a silver necklace, inlaid with a glowing jewel. Clearly, these are for the more discerning shoppers.

     Huh, there's a swimwear section too. Interesting. And there's only one option: a sky-blue slingshot bikini, revealing quite a bit, and clearly designed for women instead of the male model showing off its seductive design. Not a mannequin, but an actual male employee, posing in a women's swimsuit for a paycheck. Why the manager didn't think to hire a woman for the job is anyone's guess.

Sarracenia has posed:
     ...oh wow. Sarracenia bursts out laughing when Leyanne trips over Orchid and both end up in a tangle on the floor. She is still giggling when Leyanne speaks to her, but the stern look makes the princess pause. This mouse looks much bigger when she is looking down on you like this. But, Sarracenia is unaware she may have said something insulting, and so she stands tall and gives her hair a flip. "That is not surprising. Wart is hardly known in my own land, much less in other worlds. But, one of his burly Mousers made it out to Sundew kingdom once. Rather nasty creature. They are large rats who have a bit of an obsession with explosives. It liked them almost as much as me! We might have even gotten along if he didn't insist on using them on my buildings. But, with a toss of a Bob-omb I sent him flying back to the mountain from which he escaped." She seems quite proud of that.

     The princess takes a step back after that and curtsies to Leyanne. "I am Princess Sarracenia Sundew, crown princess of the Sundew Kingdom. Charmed, I'm sure." She stands up straight again and smiles to Orchid. "I am glad to see you are unharmed, and thank you for your assistance." she says. But...when she looks around the store Sarracenia hardly seems impressed. Robes? Who wears robes outside of temples? However, the women's clothing turns out to be quite acceptable! While most is much more revealing than Sarracenia would ever wear in public, the queen's dress catches her attention. A bit heavy for daily use, but it would be a nice addition to her wardrobe nonetheless. She steers clear of those swimsuits, in part because why is a man wearing the women's swimsuit.

     Gregory continues following after Sarracenia, though he leaves the cart at the door of the shop, and keeps his large leaves that serve as his arms folded behind his back like any proper manservant.

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone Yamakawa has been dragged into some sort of misadventure now, she can tell with Saracenita turning her attnetion to her and Orchid. "Princess Sundew." Kotone looks fo her for a moment "What do you need help with and really?? I'm just here shopping. Never been here before myself." She admits as she also takes note of Touta for a moment and then back to Orchid she moves to act but she';s already getting help to get back up she looks at what the store is carrying she notcies the various types of clothing here. With ORchid helepd for the moment she looks at the various sort of clothing for a moment.

"This is getting a bit tribal..."

the Swimwear section she does notice grins "Huh is this where Alexis got that gift for me from?"

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne tenses as the R-word is mentioned. In fact it looks like she's barely managing to keep herself from taking a swing at the poor princess; it's only the fact that she doesn't appear to be saying it with any malice that holds her back. "I'm a -muouse- not a rat." she says, in a very level tone. "Not a Mouse/r/ either. Please remember that, in the future." She says, taking a breath to try and calm herself down. She steps back a little, looking around. She looks at the store to distract herself, imagining how she might look in some of the clothing... though she double-takes at the dude in the swimsuit... and how much he appears to be /enjoying/ wearing it.

Touta Konoe has posed:
     After helping the two up, Touta takes notice of the store he's in. Robes all over the place, gowns, women's swimwear...

     "Uhm...Did I end up in the women's deparment or something?"

     That's the only immediate conclusion he can derive from this store. Is he even allowed to be here? People aren't giving him a dirty look right? That'd be awkward. Well it's not like he had been buying anything at least.

     Once Leyanne starts talking about being compared to a rat though he know he's got the right one. "I thought you sounded familiar. You're Leyanne from the comms right? Not sure if you remember me but I was on there when that rabbit was trying to cause problems. So this is what you're like in person."

     It's at this moment he can't help but look up at Leyanne's eight and a half foot stature with awe. He was pretty impressed.

     "Wow you're so tall! I'm kinda jealous..."

     Meanwhile, Touta's height was pretty much that of a middle-schooler. Not even 5'5" in height.

Orchid (6384) has posed:
     So Orchid is the shortest one here. This is actually typical for her, unless one of the rodent-themed Hunters is around. Okay, to recap. In an interesting looking store with people that need better outfits. She looks around the store, taking things in. "Hmm, maybe you'd look good in one of those," she suggests to Touta with a grin. "And tribal can be good. I like those sundresses, they'd look good on you Kotone." As for the princess... "Hmm. I think you've got the figure for a leotard."

Sarracenia has posed:
     Sarracenia blinks at Kotone. "Not you, dear. Her." She motions to Orchid. "You seem even more lost than I." she adds before handwaving at Leyanne. "Yes yes, a mouse. It is not as though there are huge differences between mice and rats. Just size and tail fur, really. But, you are definitely not a Mouser. You have yet to destroy anything with explosives. That I have seen, at least."

     Sarracenia giggles and handwaves at Orchid's suggestion. "Of course I do, sweetie. But, a princess would never wear such a garish outfit in public." Of course, if not for the frills and long skirt her dress is so tight it could almost pass as a leotard. "Perhaps if I were attending my ballet class or my gymnastics class." She is considering those leotards now, though.

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne blinks and smiles at Touta, nodding. "I am." She agrees. "And yes, I am... even for my species. Mars is low gravity, around a third of what most species seem to have in the 'verse." She chuckles. "Most folks call me Tiny, it's my callsign from the Freedom Fighters, it's kinda stuck with me, y' know?"

And then Sarracenia digs the hole deeper. There's a growl from Leyanne, who looks to Touta. "One moment." She says, before turning to Sarracenia. The princess will suddenly find a plastic hand closing on the front of her clothing, before she's lifted up to eye level. Leyanne's eye level. Leyanne is being very careful not to actually /hurt/ her - just scare her. "There is a very big difference between mice and rats." she enunciates, very carefully, and very quietly through gritted teeth. "Skull shape, and as you mentioned, the fur on the tail. There are many other physiological and psychological differences. I advise you spend time learning them, is that clear?" And then the mouse sets her back down, considering the point made.

Touta Konoe has posed:
     "You're from Mars?! That's so cool! I mean, I know people from outer space but they don't seem to get that tall. Well, there is that one guy with the goat skull for a head but I don't know if that's the same!"

     He was overjoyed to hear about her being some sort of martian mouse for some apparent reason. As for what that reason was mostly just some sort of association. Though the joy ceases the moment he realizes just how powerful an 8 and a half mouse can be. Thankfully it seems that she has much better self control than a certain rabbit acquaintence they were familiar with.

     It's also at this moment Touta hears Orchid's suggestion. "Huh, I thought this was a girl's only store. Alright, yeah I'll give that try. Looks pretty weird though. Must be a speedo or something." And with that little tidbit the young man finds a pair in his size before walking into one of the changing rooms...

     Is Orchid proud of what she's about to cause?

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone Yamakawa is yes towering over Orchid for a moment "Maybe on the trible bit and Sundresses?" She'll go to take a look at them and see if she cna find one she likes. Kotone smirk a bit at the metion of a Leotard sort of outfit, but hey she can't throw stones. After all if anyone's seen how the stealth armour from her world is.. She nods in undertand to the Princess as she now ges it wasn't to her.

"Lets not get into trouble here? We're all here to shop right?"

She also tkaes note to Touta for a moment. "...wait what?"

Orchid (6384) has posed:
     Muahahahaha.

     Okay, so Orchid also enjoys the male form in skimpy attire. Now, she's a bit conflicted on what she should do here. Watch the possible fight? Intervene? Or try and get these two into outfits. "I dunno, I heard that there was a princess that ran around the multiverse wearing a leotard," she comments to Sarracenia, then adds to Leyanne. "And you, my dear, would look rather regal in some of those long flowing robes."

Sarracenia has posed:
     Sarracenia might have forgiven the tone. She might even have forgiven the threatening command given. But...when she is picked up by the front of her dress, she flails. "What are you-?!" And then Leyanne gives her speech before setting the princess down. Those good-natured princesses would probably apologize to Leyanne and let the matter pass.

     Sarracenia is not one of those. She lets out a growly 'nnnng?!' before despite her smaller stature she gets as much in Leyanne's face as she can. "How dare you lay a hand on me! You do realize who I am, right?! I am -Princess- -Sarracenia-!" She makes sure to clearly enunciate each of those two words just as Leyanne did mice and rats. "Perhaps you -are- a Mouser after all! Your manners and temperment seem the type! All you have to do is throw an explosive and it shall be confirmed! I do not know how royalty is treated where you come from, but where I come from you could be imprisoned for treating me in such a way!"

     Gregory, her piranha plant servant, really doesn't seem at all upset about either Leyanne's treatment of Sarracenia or Sarracenia's reaction. He is just silent with that sort of look like he is tired of dealing with such things. He doesn't even look toward the pair. He just stares at the back wall of the store impassively. When Orchid mentions hearing that a princess supposedly goes about the multiverse in a leotard it distracts Sarra somewhat. "In -only- a leotard?" she asks skeptically. Unfortunately, Kotone's plea is not quite enough to keep Sarra from continuing to glare at the very rude mouse who manhandled her completely without provocation. "Yes. It would be quite unladylike to get in a fight during a shopping trip." she agrees, even though she never looks away from Leyanne.

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne growls "I don't care if you're the Queen of Sheba." She growls to Sarracenia. Her hand comes up for -just- a moment, but Kotone's words get through to her. "Imagine, just for a moment... someone mistook you for a commoner, eh? Didn't accord you /any/ of the courtesies you're being given... no bodyguards, none of that... biggest insult you could take, right? Then consider you've basically just done that to me by inferring I'm a rat. Last person who did that... well... it got ugly. Big argument, will probably come to blows one day. Princess, if we ever got into a real fight, I don't mean any offense but I would break you. Think of others a little, the sun doesn't shine out of your arse."

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne doesn't appear to have noticed Orchid's dress suggestions, unfortunately. She's too wrapped up in attempting to stay calm.

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone will pick out one of the sundresses sure it might be useful to have one but it's not something she'd wear traveling off her home world. She picks one out well enough but she now looks to see the trouble that's brewing. "Hey I seen people wering battle thongs and bikinis like it was nothing out here."

She notes for a moment she however looks back to the pair gauging if she needs to act, anyone with senor might pick up a power spike from Kotone's cyborg body for a moment, but then it powers down.

Orchid (6384) has posed:
     Orchid sliiiides over to Kotone. "I hope you have some way of bringing these two down without causing too much damage," she whispers to her friend.

Sarracenia has posed:
     Sarracenia takes a step back and reaches for her purse when Leyanne raises a hand, but as it is lowered again she just huffs. "Oh, you mean like you just did? Just like everyone does almost EVERY DAY?! If I did not have this crown no one would even know I'm a princess! Do YOU know how it feels to be an obscure princess?! No one knows the Sundew Kingdom! No one knows me! I may as well be a commoner for all the good it does me! And I did not infer that you were a rat! You are obviously a mouse! Nor did I mean to imply you are a rat! If you are so sensitive about being compared to a rat then wear a hat that says 'Not a Rat!' or something!" She huffs after that and crosses her arms, a confident smirk appearing on her face. "If you think I am a pushover in a fight merely because I am a princess, then it is -you- who are inferring incorrectly about others. If you wish to compare abilities some day, I have one thing to say." She gives her hair a flip and grins. "Bring it on. I do not fear a ham-handed mouse who is overly sensitive about minor racial differences."

     Gregory the piranha plant continues to stare tiredly at the wall.

Touta Konoe has posed:
     "Hey what's all the commotion about?!"

     And that's when it happened. This was all Orchid's fault by the way. The young man appears from out of the changing room for all to see. Taken from his usual attire the young man would be wearing what was female's attire. Though, whether by luck or compassion the sales clerk hadn't provided him with the top piece for the ensemble. Truthfully the middle-schooler looked like he had put on some sort of speedo. But apparently it was enough to draw the attention of many of those in the store. Whether he looked good in it or not though...Well, that was up for the viewer to decide.

     At least Touta works out enough that he looks really...Toned in that swimsuit.

     "Seriously, come on guys. This is a mall, you can't just start fights. People are staring at you..."

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne folds her arms. "If you weren't a princess, darling, I'd already have bent you into a pretzel." She says, calmly. Touta's words help. "Mainly the fact that you didn't keep on insisting I was one... has done you some favours. Look... it's a sensitive topic amongst my people. Bad blood, old wars... old hate that we as a species should probably try and learn to spit out and..."

She trails off as she catches sight of Touta. "...I'm sorry, what was I saying? Oh! Yeah. Listen. Didn't mean to... get so touchy."

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone Yamakawa replies very quitely. "Yes." She wtches now looking to see how this pans out. She keeps ready watching both for a moment she seem like she expect something to go bad and to go bad here. Still she's waiting she's watching. She relaxes a little bit but does keep primed for trouble. "Old blood causes people to hate the other side more than they love their children."

Orchid (6384) has posed:
     Well, one side has backed down, now Orchid watches the princess, to see if she'll also deescalate. Then again, what does Orchid know about princesses. "Well, I'm glad we have a backup, and I'm glad the jumbo mouse backed down, but let's see how her highness acts."

Sarracenia has posed:
     Sarracenia looks skeptical despite Leyanne's obvious strength and size when it comes to the pretzel comment, but the mouse's de-escalation combined with the comments from everyone else and...

     Sarracenia blinks a few times as Touta emerges in that almost speedo. "Uh...sure. All is forgiven." Sarracenia says distractedly, flabbergasted by Touta's current appearance. Not only are young children not supposed to wear such things, but they also aren't supposed to be so buff. It's weird enough to make her forget the argument. She giggles a bit, but even she isn't so cruel as to make a kid feel self-conscious. "It..um..looks good!" she says to Touta, trying hard not to laugh and to look sincere. She is barely succeeding, if at all. "P-perhaps we should try another store now." she manages, her words broken by barely stifled giggles. "Perhaps a hat store!" she lightly teases Leyanne. "B-but first...Gregory, be sure to secure on of those queen's dresses in the proper colors. If it has pink..." She glares at him. He doesn't really have eyes so he can't roll them, but the small plant creature obviously would if he had them. He bows to the princess then waddles to the counter to put in the princess's custom order. "Miss..." She pauses, finger tapping to her lips. "Did you introduce yourself? Well, anyway, which store would you suggest next?"

Leyanne Mace has posed:
Leyanne gapes a few times at Touta and his current appearance, before nodding a little. "If you're still up for a sparring match, though, I know a great place for it." She suggests.

"Wait..." SHe looks at Orchid. "Did you say something about robes? I've never tried robes..."

Kotone Yamakawa has posed:
Kotone Yamakawa is going to go buy hte dress and pay for it, while she leavs the others for the moment she does keep an eye on the princess for a moment maybe she should talk ot hte Grandmaster about this incident. Even though Greg can't see it, the plant thing gets a symathic look from Kotone as she goes to pay.

Sarracenia has posed:
     Sarracenia smirks confidently at Leyanne's suggestion. "It would be fun, I think. Just name a time and place, and I will be happy to show you my magnificent fighting style." she says, full of arrogance but not malice. At the mention of robes Sarracenia giggles. "Sweetie, there are robes all around us. Half this store is robes. Perhaps more!"

     Gregory finishes placing the order for the princess and returns to her side.