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Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli was standing outside a store, her little fists clenched, glaring at it with ALL OF HER RAGE! To imagine, them talking to her in such a way! Calling her a THIEF! She was no thief!

Well, okay, she and Peridot had stolen a few things over the years, but that was because the entire concept of money was just stupid. Why would people steal? They wouldn't take something if they didn't need it. This is why the world needed diamonds and overlords to keep an eye on them. Still, she supposed it was just their way. And after a few moments to calm down, the waves of the ocean calmed down a bit. No, Steven would not like the idea of her purging a shop from the earth. No matter HOW much they deserved it. She huffed and headed towards the next store. A large shop.

All she required was a taser, how could it be so difficult?
Jeannette Thompson New York was a large city, with many, many shops. Perhaps it was something of fate, of coincedience... or maybe it was simply because the way shops seemed to colasce into big box stores these days, someone who was looking for a good local bit of alcohol might be in the same place as someone looking for a bit of lightening in a tiny little gun. Whatever the reason, the large shop that Lapis walks into, off to one side, has a woman, dressed in fashionable yet casual clothes, agonizing over the shelf containing the store's selection of red wine. She does turn her head slightly, as the new person enters, cocking her head slightly at the strange look of her, but certainly doesn't want to be rude.

The man near her, at the end of the aisle, seems less inclined to mind his own business. Short hair cut, excellent posture, hands tightly behind his back, eyes following the strange blue lady with an obvious... concerned look.
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli walked in and then... she seemed confused. She walked up to the wine, cocking her head to the side. How strange. This was juice, wasn't it? But why was it in such weird bottles? She had seen them before, too. She'd asked Greg about them once, but he'd just coughed and said he'd explain it when she was older. Please, she was millenia old. She was sure she could figure it out.

She reached up and plucked down a bottle.

And then -opened- it. Now, opening it by hand would normally be impossible. Except she just waved her hand and the fluid within popped the cork off(sending it FLYING across the store, cause that's safe). She then gestured with her fingers and some of the liquid flowed up, hovering in front of her face as she cocked her head to the side. "..."

One of the stock people looked like she wanted to say something. But, well, blue alien girl. With magic powers. Minimum wage employee. Nope! And then... "I... think this fruit juice has gone bad." And then drank some. And her eyes went wide and she dropped the bottle, shattering it on the ground before falling to her knees, hacking and coughing, tears in her eyes. The liquid came back out of her throat and spread across the floor as the gem clawed at her tongue, trying to get the taste off.
Jeannette Thompson The man at the front of the aisle seems to just grow more and more rigid as Lapis approches, but doesn't block the aisle to the wine itself. It's not like he /owned/ the place, or even worked there, and it looks like he didn't want to cause an incident, if he could help it. Operative word 'he could help it.' The woman next to him have the woman a longer look, of course, as they both seemed to have the same hobby. And the blue girl /must/ have excellent taste. Picking up one of the better wines, the type that was /just/ below the level it needed to be locked up, but not very. Certainly she would be someone to strike a conversation with and she just opened the bottle with what looked magic powers.

The cork popping off causes the gentleman besides the woman to reflexivly move in front of her, stopped only wit a quickly raised hand by said woman. "Well, that's because it's not-" She starts.

And then retching, shattering glass and wine that had the woman step back and the man step forward. "Ma'am." He says to Lapis. "Please step away from this aisle." In a tone that was accented, polite, and probably menacing.
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli did probably the worst thing she could at that time. She completely and utterly ignored the man. She shook her head, bleging a bit and trying to get the taste away. "Ugh ugh ugh. Silly humans. Selling rotten juice." Oh gosh, she still had no idea.

She stared up at it again, getting a bit of a huffy look to her features, before she reached out and grabbed a second bottle and... oh dear. Moments later there was more hacking and coughing and then... then she finally seemed to notice the man. And then... she grabbed a bottle and held it out to him.

"Sir, um, I think your juice has gone bad. I will admit that some of the things you humans have eaten taste quite odd, but this is nothing like them. It does not have the delightful fizzle and pop that makes it tickle as it goes down your throat. On top of that, it appears to have gone rotten! It..." Then... "Oh dear. I've made a mess, haven't I? I'm sorry. Give me a moment."

She flicked out her wrist and the wine gathered up, the shards of glass within it, flowing up to form an orb of wine. Filled with jagged shards of ice. Which then froze into a solid orb of wine and glass. Which she held out to the man. "Here!" she said helpfully, with a big, cheerful grin on her face.

She... thought he worked here. And wow, that shelf stocker was gooooone. Likely to quit.
Jeannette Thompson Her leaving would have probably been the very best outcome the man could have wished for. The /worst/ thing she could have done is perhaps attempt to smack him aganist the wall. As it was, he was stuck in a bit of a quandry. Lapis wasn't intimidated. Wasn't moving away... but wasn't acting /particularly/ threatening. Just odd. He didn't get paid for expressions of bemusement, however, so it was just hard, stoic glances as Lapis went on to herself and then attempting to drink a /second/ bottle of wine. Another expensive one, from the look of it, smashed on the ground... and then with that look of utter helpfulness. It's probably why the woman was smirking behind him, seeming rather delighted at the turn of events. Of course, she doesn't say anything for the moment. Just lets the blue lady pour her heart out on what's so /odd/ about those bottlers, using more magic to make that ice ball of glass and fermented grapes, and then offering it to the man. Who only /then/ says:

"I don't work here."

Luckily the woman lets out a guffaw. "Oh, my, my, my, the type of characters you get in large cities! Not a candle to Raletza, of course, but what's the saying? 'Only in New York'?" A smile and a shake of her head. "I am afraid my companion here is right. We have the same employer. He is simply accompanying me wine shopping, which you seem to be having a bit of trouble with. Though I think the issue is in communication."
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli looked very confused. "You do not work here? Are you sure? You have that same look on your face that many people seem to. Oh. Wait. Is this a..." And then she looked shocked. "Oh dear. Are you going to start yelling at me, too? I'm sorry..." she mumbled, her arms wrapping slightly around herself and her taking a small step back.

"I... I didn't mean to cause any problems. A-and I was not whining!" she said quickly, shaking her head. "I-I just... merely believed that your juice may have gone bad." Now she was shaking a bit, her arms around herself, her head lowered. She'd gone a complete 180, from kind of cheerful and carefree, to abused puppy trying to avoid notice.
Kotone Yamakawa Kotone Yamakawa had just been out looking to pick up a few bottles of good whine, off world too for thos fussy clients. While Kotone was an Paladin she did maintance her mechanic and restoration business after all. She knew she'd not be a cop forever but she was very clear to keep her business on the level and away from conflicts of intrest but shge did not expect to come to this. She pauyses for a moment trying to not giggle a little.

"It's not gone bad it's fermented."
Jeannette Thompson The man is not /also/ paid to show compassion, but one can't look at that quick display of sadness and confusion and not feel just a /bit/ like a heel. The woman seems to be a bit more tactiful about it. "Mr. Nelson, I understand your station, but I do believe I might be able to handle any incidents. Could I trouble you to post at the entrance?" And the man just gives a nod, and a quick last look to Lapis. "Yes, ma'am." He notes, before moving off to where he was ordered. Of course, he does give Kotone a bit of a look as he moves over to his post. She was an unknown, and it was his job to be nervous.

"I won't lie and say that this wouldn't be a problem, but it's certainly noting to get yelled at over, given that you didn't know. You don't look as if you're from here, after all. I have some small money, and I should be able to take care of this. But! I should expect you might stay here for a bit of education on the proper position of wine snob." She says, attempting to add just a bit of levity to the proceedings. When Kotone walks up, she gives a quick, appraising scan, before snapping her fingers. "Correct, fermented! Similar to going bad, but with the by product of releasing quite a few flavors to the taste of some. And a healthy amount of an ixtoxicant, as well."
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli looked even sadder, then. "I-I'm not whining and I'm not a snob," she moped, her eyes lowered and looking like she might start crying at any moment. "I-I'm sorry. I... am not from around here. I am Lapis Lazuli, a lapis lazuli, from homeworld. A gem. I am an associate of the crystal gems," she said, all dejected like.

"Oh. It... tastes like that on purpose? I... do not understand why someone would like to put that in their body." She paused and then held up the orb with her magic. "Would you like this?"

... Ew. No. "I didn't come here for juice, however. I merely wished to acquire an item known as a tazer. I was told it is a means by which one can protect themselves without causing direct harm."
Kotone Yamakawa Kotone Yamakawa says "IT's a biological thing Wine and other drinks like it ... have certain effects on organic beings. It's the taste and the effect we're afte rhonestly no it's not logical honesly. Ah.... you came looking for a taser this is the wrong place I think to buy one."
Jeannette Thompson The woman was feeling rather... well, embarassed that her efforts to defuse the situation causes more tears from the strange woman. Well! Best way to tackle it was head on. "It's quite all right. There are certain times being a snob is a good thing. A professional hobbist, I might imagine. And she is correct, of course. Drinking it does provide something of a pleasent buzz to... well. Members of the species. YOu said you were a... Lapis? I am not a geologist, but that does sound like a gem. Which you... are?" She says, pacing around Lapis, until her eye settle on her back. "Ahhh, I see. That makes a bit more sense. A part of you?" She knows better than to actually touch it, of course. How rude!

She gingerly takes the orb that's offered. "I'm afraid the glass mixed in with it would be quite damaging. We best dispose of it, but... a... taser, you say?" She pauses, looking into space of a moment. "Oh! Yes, yes,, of course. Our friend has it right. It simply is the wrong section, but I /beleive/ I did see one in home security." She says. "Come on, then!" She notes, gracefully walking out of the aisle. "Let's be about it! Though I don't know of it's efficacy. I think the ones you can buy here are one shot weapons. Hit the target, /ZAP/, and they go down as you run."
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli nodded. "Humans are very illogical creatures. But... I imagine that is the appeal! I would never have imagined a creature like Steven would be so amazing." She then hummed. "Or the others, I suppose."

And then she did dispose of it. In the trash. Oh dear. Well, at least it'll be fine. Those poor workers.

"I see. That should be sufficient. Many of the people in these realms have told me I should acquire a weapon. But I have no desire to wield a weapon. I am -not- a warrior. I will never be a warrior. I do not desire to hurt. I... have caused enough damage and destruction. I have hurt... enough people. But... a tazer does not hurt. I am told. So it is fine."

She seemed a little perkier, then. "Also, they tell me that throwing a lake at something I consider dangerous is not a proper response and a tazer would be less destructive."
Jeannette Thompson "Oh, you don't know the half of it. Incredibly illogical. But we have our moments, and we're clawing our way up from it. Accomplished quite a bit, too, though I should say it's more prominant where /I'm/ from. BIt of personal pride, there, and there was now not even a mess on the floor! Those workers should feel thankful someone did their jobs for them.... hah, no, they've probably already found jobs that don't deal with magical aliens.

"A... sad state of affairs, I must admit, for a weapon to be nessecary at all, but these worlds are dangerous. And skill with on is... satisfying in it's own right. I can understand stepping back from... well. Whatever it is you've done. It's not my place to pry in these matters."

She pauses for a moment at the last sentence. "And... No. No, a lake being thrown at someone is, dare I say, /overkill/. But I would say that a taser also hurts. It sends a large amount of voltage through someone disables them through pain and seizing the central nervous system." She sound grumpy. "Send it through cybernetics and it's a goddamn bloody inconvient thing, is what it is. But it is /much/ less likely to kill, and that is an advantage.
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli nodded, then sighed. "Yeah. I used to try throwing the ocean but... ummm... I've been told that is beyond over kill and likely to do more damage than good. To everything, not just the thing I'm attacking. Oh, yes! I do not desire to kill or permanently hurt anyone! I accidentally broke Greg's leg when I stole their world's ocean and I still feel really bad about that. He says it's fine, but I feel I should learn a less destructive method of self defense," she said with a nod.

"I have seen a few. But the other stores all demanded money. I still do not quite understand the concept. If someone needs something, why do they not just give it to them? Someone wouldn't ask for something if they did not require it. Humans are so silly about such things." OH JOY!
Jeannette Thompson Jeannette freezes for a moment, and turns around. "Wine bottles, lakes, then oceans. I should be a bit concerned about that power of yours. You might end up putting me out of the job. Not that that would be a good idea for anyone here, you understand, as I do love my job... and we wouldn't want to, ahh... break any more legs from any more Gregs." Who steals an ocean and just breaks one leg? Maybe not best to mention that. "Self defense is something everyone should know. If you can't afford a weapon, there is always what you have with you."

She pauses for a moment. "ANd that is... a tough one. Well. How to explain. In this world, things are... scarce, and take effort and time to create, or farm, or make. This time and effort adds value to them. Now, when someone normally makes something, they may want to trade it for something else. However, if I have one item, and I want to trade it for another, there is no guarantee anyone will wish to trade their item for mine, or vice versa. So we developed an intermediary concept, this... money. One can trade their item for money, and then trade the money for another item."
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli nodded. "My powers? Oh, I'm not really powerful. I was merely a decoration before the war." ... Oh, wonderful. "And... I do not wish to fight any more than I must to flee. I am not a warrior. The others are. I merely wish to travel and see more things. To learn of these worlds!"

"... But that seems so silly. Should they not all work for each other? That is what gems do. We follow the direction of the diamonds and do as they say, and all are taken care of. Or... we did. I suppose now that I'm a... no longer of them, it changes things."
Jeannette Thompson The war was something concerning. Maybe she should have called her fellow employee back in here. "I should wonder why a decoration would have some excessive power like that. I don't think the moniker suits you. But, yes, a Taser would be useful for that. Shoot someone with it, and then run when they start convulsing. And... well. If you would like to see new worlds, perhaps I could entice you to visit a wonderful city I know of? Excellent seafood, some of the oldest vineyard in the nation..."

Oh, boy. She may have stepped deep into it this time. "Humanity works for each other and themselves. Money is a way to do that. I don't know who these diamonds are, but humans follow many different people every day. Or do the leading. It depends where one is positioned."
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli glanced over. "Well...to be honest, I never was strong before I came to earth. Our species has little use for water, and while my control over it is strong, it was rarely, if ever used. But these planets have so much water, it has allowed me more power than I'd ever imagined. Mostly all I'd ever used water for was to display images for the diamonds." She perked up. "Oh, that sounds delightful! I'd love to visit this city!"

She then nodded. "Indeed. This... following the orders you wish to. Following your own orders is... strange. But Steven has helped me grow and learn quite a bit and I feel confident I am getting the hang of it."
Jeannette Thompson "Oh, you don't always get to follow the orders you wish to. But you should always follow the /ideals/ you wish to. Though, that can be complicated... sometimes." She frowns for a moment, lost in thought for just a second, before shaking herself. "Well, I would love to have you." She says, reaching into her pocket, and flicking out a thin card, the RFID chip underneath it clearly visable and suprisingly sturdy. "Please, if you should need to contact me for a visit. I would prefer to prepare, if you do. Sadly, though, it seems I am needed elsewhere, at the harbour." She says, scanning the shelves, before giving an ahah sound, and tapping on a package in a clamshell. "This should be it, right here. I'll arrange for my information to be used to pay for it on the way out, and that shall be that. Do be safe, please?"
Lapis Lazuli Lapis Lazuli blinked as she took the tazer, staring at it. She had no idea how this thing worked. Eh, she'd figured it out. Besides, Steven wanted to play with it, too. It should be fine. "Thank you!" she said happily. "I will come to visit you soon. Okay?" she said before making her way towards the exit...

... Fortunately Jean would likely be able to explain away. Aliens with the power to destroy entire worlds, what could you do?