Demon Marcus, Sunday

[myownface]

Sparkle was antsy today. For a few reasons, really, not the least of which being that he was going to be heading to Coruscant tonight, partly to play buffer between Atton and Mical, partly because he actually found himself missing the place, and partly just because he was telling himself that he could. It had been almost two years since that thing with the Iridonic Horn, and if two years wasn't enough time to get his head around something that he knew, logically, probably wouldn't happen again, then he never would.

And he couldn't afford to keep writing off even those places that had been good to him up until some fluke caught him off-guard.

The other reason, and this wasn't a small one either, was the stupid holiday today. Which he'd forgotten about until he came in and some little kid wandered in looking for something nice for a gift, and he wound up spending twenty minutes going through cute scarves, kind of resenting everything. It wasn't the kid's fault, and so he'd been polite and helpful the whole time, but if any of his customers came in and asked him what he was planning for Mothers Day, he was going to lose it.

Anyway, Demon Marcus was open, and the end of Sparkle's shift couldn't possibly come quickly enough. Shit.

[OOC: Open!]

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[1000yearstoolate]

Spring was here. Most of Seivarden's clothes were more suited to colder seasons. That was the reason why she was now entering the shop.

Sparkle didn't have to worry, though, Seivarden wouldn't be looking for a gift for anyone. Especially not for someone a thousand years dead. She might be trying to distract herself from thinking about that. That might be another reason to go shopping today.

[myownface]

"Seivarden," Sparkle greeted, nodding her way. "About time for a wardrobe update, is it?"

[1000yearstoolate]

"How did you guess?" Seivarden asked, completely unsurprised at Sparkle's conclusion. "I will get warmer, won't it?"

She glanced around the shop, less dismissive now than the first time she had visited.

[myownface]

"Yeah, we're barely even into the summer weather yet," Sparkle agreed. "So, what do you need? Little bit of everything, or anything in particular?"

[1000yearstoolate]

"A little bit of everything. Thinner gloves if you have."

She didn't count of that. She could see a few nice shirts though.

"What's that?" she asked when her gaze fell on the nail polish bottles. There were some nice colours.

[myownface]

Sparkle raised his eyebrows a little at that question.

"I'd tell you, but you'll be totally scandalized," he warned.

[1000yearstoolate]

She probably would.

"Really?" Seivarden said. "Don't you think I'm used to scandalous things by now?"

She knew better than to say 'uncivilized'.

[myownface]

"Used to, sure. Doesn't mean I want to hear how disgusting it is when I hold up my hand to show you..."

His sparkly purple fingernails!

Neatly manicured and being proudly displayed for her to see.

[1000yearstoolate]

Seivarden flinched just a little at the gesture.

"You... paint your nails?" she asked.

"Actually, that sounds like something someone would do in the kind of entertainments from my universe that the island has decided I can't watch. Please don't tell me you do that in public."

[myownface]

"Riiight here," Sparkle drawled, barely containing his glee. "Right behind this counter."

Because there was one person on the island who was bothered by it, and frankly, he didn't give a shit about what Seivarden thought about it.

[1000yearstoolate]

"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" Seivarden snorted, not terribly upset. "I'm sure you have places on your body you wouldn't apply paint to in public."

[myownface]

"Sure," Sparkle replied, "but that's just 'cause I don't see any reason to put paint on my dick."

Seriously, Seivarden.

"If somebody else wants to, that's their issue, not mine."

[1000yearstoolate]

"Yes, it was the in public part that was important. I'm sure some people get of on nail painting in the Radch, but it's not like you'd do it in a shop. Or if you did you'd probably be sent to medical."

Actually, Seivarden was a little curious what it would be like to paint someone's nails in an intimate situation. Not that she had anyone to suggest this to.

[notconflicted]

So sue her, she worried, and she didn't count on knowing anything unless she asked, so.

Have you heard anything yet?

[myownface]

Sparkle blew out a little breath. Ah, jeeze, he hadn't told Sia. Of course not.

Planet liberated, he's staying at the temple for a while. I'm joining him at least for some of the summer.

[notconflicted]

Glad to hear it. And at least you won't have to worry.

[myownface]

I know, right? I can keep you updated from here, but I'm hoping it's going to be less dire than that, from now on.

Sparkle knew better, yes. But a guy could hope.

[notconflicted]

Only the big things, I'd say. Just as long as I know you're both all right.

She had easy needs.

[myownface]

Of course! Let you know when there's trouble or whatever. I can do that, sure.

He liked easy needs.

[notconflicted]

Thank you. When do you leave?

[myownface]

Tonight after work. Just gotta throw some clothes into a bag and collect the fish. The fish gets to come with me, dammit.

[notconflicted]

Probably for the best. Did I know you had fish?

It wasn't like she'd ever been over.

[myownface]

I probably don't mention him much. He's just one fish, I keep him at Demon Marcus mostly because my one employee misses him when he's gone. But she's taking off for the summer, so I might as well.

He leaned over and snapped a photo, and then sent it to Sia.

She named him Milady. I didn't have the heart to tell her he's a boy fish.

[notconflicted]

I'm sure that name can be unisex. Yes, definitely make sure he gets fed.

Otherwise his name would be the least of the issue.

[myownface]

That's why he's coming with me! I might bring a few of my houseplants too, but they can usually survive a week or so between waterings, so if I leave them here at work I can just handle that when I portal back for my Sunday shifts.

Did this officially make him a commuter? Sparkle was pretty sure this made him a commuter.