The bell above the shop door jingled as Layla stepped in behind Electra.
Layla tugged Electra's arm. "This place is... really fancy," She whispered as she looked around, admiring all the fancy clothes, tho there was uncertainty on her face. "But are you sure you want to buy me clothes... I don't even know you... Lady Electra..."
"You're not getting out of here without at least three sets, " Electra looked at her over her shoulder, smirking widely. "And no 'Lady' bullshit with me. Just call me Ellie!"
Layla puffed her cheeks out. "Sure... Ellie..."
Electra poked her nose. "A lot better!"
Layla followed Electra throughout the shop, looking at everything they passed in amazement, but also feeling like she shouldn't be here. "So many... beautiful dresses on the mannequins... It's amazing." She said, her voice low.
"Try this one," Electra said, holding up a short black tunic, violet high-waisted skirt, and soft darkening leggings. "I think that it will fit you."
Layla blinked, crossing her arms over her chest in embarrassment. "You know my size from looking at me?"
Electra giggled softly. "I've been adventuring for a very, very long time. The skill comes with the job. Now go try it on." She handed her the clothes, including something with white lace.
"Wait, is this underwear?!" Layla blushed furiously.
Electra rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Yes, it is. Surprised? Because you shouldn't be, as you really need some. Really, really badly."
Layla hesitated for a moment, but in the end, she took the clothes and entered the changing room.
Inside, she took off her old clothes with relief, replacing them with the tunic and the skirt.
Layla looked at the mirror, spinning around. "Is... is that me?" She cupped her cheeks. "I'm... cute..."
She took the leggings, slowly sliding them onto her legs.
Electra knocked at the door from the other side. "How's it going, blackhead?" She asked loudly.
Layla softly squeezed the fabric of the skirt. "Uh... good! It's weird and soft, b-but in a good way," She blushed. "Wait! What do you mean by 'blackhead'?!"
"Just a nickname I made up for you, blackhead~!" Electra laughed.
Layla sighed softly, leaning against the door in hesitation. "Ellie...?" She asked quietly.
"What? Why so quiet?" Electra asked.
Layla bit her lip softly. "Did you ever... ummm... do anything with Orion? I mean... when I was gone."
Electra smirked. "Depends on what kind of anything we're talking about?"
Layla's blush intensified. "Y-you know! Anything... Anything! Like... uhh... hugging... kissing... Or something more."
Electra fought the laughter she was holding with all her might. "Jealous, are you, huh?"
"No!" Layla squeaked loudly, hitting the door softly. "Maybe! I don't know! Just answer the question!"
Electra groaned, rolling her eyes. "No way in hell that I'd do anything with him! Never, never, and never! He's annoying and weak! I hate his guts so much!"
Layla smiled softly with satisfaction. "What?!" She feigned anger.
"I know that you're grinning like an idiot behind that door," Electra rolled her eyes again. "If you want him, take him! That dog is not running away, no matter what you do, girl!"
Layla opened the door, peeking her head out of the changing room. "You're messing with me... I don't think that... he feels anything... special towards me..." She looked away, clenching her fists.
"I don't mess with kids," Electra smirked. "Not much, at least."
Layla scowled, looking straight into Electra's eyes. "Ugh! You're the worst."
"And you're welcome for the underwear!" Electra yelled as Layla closed the door.
"Hmph... Thanks..." Layla pouted under her nose.
Electra tapped the door with her boot softly. "Just come out when you're done. I want to see ya."
After a moment, Layla stepped out from the changing room, holding the hem of her skirt tightly.
Electra whistled. "Woah! Now, that's an adventurer." She said proudly, smiling widely. "We look like sisters now!"
Layla smiled softly. "I feel like I actually belong somewhere... It's nice..."
Electra smirked. "Well, you should be, blackhead!"
Layla blinked a couple of times, looking away, her hands gripping her sleeves. "So... what did Orion say about me when I was... asleep?"
"Hmmm~? You expecting to hear some juicy, very juicy things?" Electra teased her.
Layla tried to give her a glare, obviously failing.
"Fine, fine!" She sighed. "Hatchling didn't really mention you when I tried to bother him, but he was making food for you three times a day in case you woke up." She then giggled cruelly. "Sometimes he was even crying so pitifully~!"
Layla's eyes widened. "He what?"
"Relax," Electra said. "I'm just kidding... tho he really was crying, and not just once. He's a very weak man."
Layla stuck out her tongue. "Rude!" She pouted.
Electra smirked, tossing her a pouch. "Go pay. You're not getting out of learning how to manage coins either."
Layla looked at the pouch with a mix of happiness and frustration, and then she walked to the counter.
Layla paid for the clothes and the two left the shop.
She looked at Electra with joy, a wide smile on her face.
"Whatchu lookin' at, blackhead?" Electra smirked.
Layla hugged her tightly. "You didn't have any responsibility... and no one asked you for this... but you offered it to me... thank you... Thank you, Ellie!"
Electra's eyes widened. She was so stunned that she didn't know what to do, but in the end, she hugged her back. "N-No, problem?" She uttered.