Rose had taken apart in all the foods she was able to. Her judgement on what did and didn't have salt was a lot better than Isha's, who did accidentally get some. Sadly, for Isha, he was unable to show her the mirical that was icecream as the machine was down. However, before leaving he gave the waitress a larger tip feeling bad about his thoughts, not too much though of course. He was still tight on funds after all.
Leaving the restaurant, Isha put Rose back onto his shoulders, heading down the sidewalk. They had just hit main street, walking down it.
"First let's find a show store. I remember passing by a few before, do you have any in mind." Rose shook her head as Isha spoke, looking around the store windows. "Got it, the let's go into that one up there." He stated, going into a shoe store.
"Good afternoon! Buying for this young lady?" A shop assistant asked as they walked into the door. Isha gave her a nod. "Alright, it's alright to set her down.�� Isha nodded and proceeded to do so, [at ting her head as she stretched.
"I can walk about five feet away from you since last night." Rose whispered quietly to him. Isha nodded and looked down at the floor for a moment as she headed off to the shop assistant, Isha following behind.
The shop assistant started by sizing her feet and going from there, having her try on multiple styles, after providing with socks of course.
"May I ask why you don't have shoes? Or seemingly your own clothes…." The assistant asked Rose, tilting her head. This was a little expected as this situation was a little odd to be looking at. Rose looked down at her hands and adjusted a bit. "It's okay to not tell me if you're uncomfortable! Or if it's him…"
Isha presumed she was whispered the last part, but that didn't stop him from hearing. Presumably from being possessed, but he couldn't say for sure. Rose quickly shook her head, waving her hands.
"Oh! No… He's actually my older brother…" She started, going by the lie we told the manager from the supermarket. "You see, one day when I was six, our parents took me somewhere to celebrate my birthday. But while we were walking back to the car, a group of men came from nowhere… they killed our parents… and then I…" She trailed off.
Isha was a little impressed at how good of an on-spot actress she was as he eavesdropped. The store assistant had a hand on her mouth, a shocked expression.
"A few days ago, I was finally rescued… and yesterday my brother was able to get me. He got paid today, so we're getting me clothes." The woman wiped her tears and gave Rose a hug.
"I understand. Wait, then does that mean you don't have any clothes for you?" Rose shook her head at the question. "Must have been a rough shoulder ride then…" The woman commented. Isha widened his eyes and pursed his lips at her statement, not even thinking of that. However, Rose didn't seem to understand, tilting her head.
"Oh, it's nothing!" The woman added. "Let's proceed with the shoe trying." Rose nodded with a confused expression as they proceeded to try shoes, boots, and other footwear. Soon Rose decided on a pair of red boots with two buckles on them and a slight heel.
"Nice choice just remember to find something suitable. Keep these socks for now." The store assistant smiled at Rose, taking the tag off the boots and bringing it to the register. Rose stood a bit taller with the boots, smiling up at Isha as he paid.
"Have a nice day, thank you!" Rose called to the store assistant, waving.
"Anytime! Feel free to comeback for shoes or anything else I can help with!" The woman replied, waving.
As they left the store, Rose grabbed a hold of Isha's hand.
"What, we're brother and sister, isn't this normal?" She stated to his head tilt and narrowed eyes that were directed at her.
"Uh yeah, that's what we've been saying." He replied, letting her hold his hand as the walked side by side. After a bit of walking they came across a woman's clothing store. "Well, here we go." Isha told her, walking in.
Rose's eyes sparkled a bit as she looked around, seeming to like clothing. Another employee came to great us, leading Rose deeper in as Isha followed.
"Do you know any of your sizes?" The woman asked her, smiling softly at Rose.
"No? Not really. Well my foot size now." Rose replied, looking down at her boots. The woman nodded in response.
"Understood, then let's get you measured." The woman looked over at Isha. "I'll have to aske you to stay in the front at a bench." She informed him with a slight smile.
"W-wait! I would like him nearby please…" Rose held onto the hem of Isha's shirt as he went to turn around. The woman nodded a bit.
"I suppose if you're okay with it young lady." She led them into a fitting area, taking out a tape measure. "Please remove you're clothing, you're allowed to keep your undergarments on, don't worry." The woman informed her with a soft smile. Rose just shook her head a bit.
"It's okay, I don't have any undergarments." She replied. The woman froze a bit and shot Isha a glare, causing him to nervously itch his cheek. Did he really look that sketchy? Rose waved her hand.
"Nono, it's not like that," She started, proceeding to tell what she told the show lady. At the end the woman nodded, wiping her eyes.
"That must have been very rough for you. I understand, let's get you measured and then get undergarment then some clothes. I think I know what will suit those boots." She told Rose with a smile. Rose nodded, taking the boots off and then removing her clothing, requesting some help from Isha.
After the measuring she left the clothes off as the lady went to get her things to try on.
"You're lucky young man." Isha tilted his head as the woman stated this. "If you'd been a bad person… I'd handle you personally. But not only that, thanks to your sisters age and size, some things are going to be cheaper for you." She told to him with a partial smile while Rose was trying on some undergarments, seeming to like the design.
"How do you mean?" Isha asked her, tilting his head a bit as he furrowed his brow.
"Well, certain undergarments get rather pricey due to the materials and sizes. And no offense, but judging by your clothes, you don't look exactly well off…" Isha frowned at her as she said that. "My apologies for being rude!" She waved her hands. "I'm really just trying to say thanks. You're pampering this girl despite you're lack of funds. You could have easily just sent her to an orphanage despite her being your sister… so I thank you on her behalf."
She gave Isha a smile and returned to assist Rose, teaching her how to put a bra on. Isha didn't really think that any of what she said was needed. It felt like she was berating him a bit, but he decided to let it slide. Him of all people had no right in judging people's social awkwardness.
After a bit of waiting, Rose had made her choice of clothing. It was a dress with white around the neck, white arms, a red chest, white torso with four red ribbons, the skirt part was red, and completed with white thigh highs. She also had a red collar with a white ribbon. On top of her head sat a hairpiece, offsetting the white a bit.
"What do you think?" Rose asked, looking up at Isha with a smile.
"It looks cute." He nodded. She also had several undergarments. It seems she had a discussion with the lady about purchasing more clothes but turning the lady down.
Isha pursed his lips when they got t the register, shaking a bit as he pulled his wallet out. Rose sure did look cute in the clothes, but the pricing of it all definitely didn't. it felt like his heart were wrenched from his chest as he paid, but he proceeded, thanking the lady and heading out, Rose happily walking alongside him and holding his hand again.
"We'll go home and take care of the undergarments you got. Then we'll go to the café, sound good?" Rose nodded at Isha's suggestion.
"Mhm! It sounds good!" She replied, beaming up at him.