[After all the excitement of speaking with the council and the announcement of the tiny place for tiny people, there's one thing Labubu doesn't understand.
She rolls off of her beanbag chair and totters over to Kaiba, giving his pant leg a light tug, her Glimmer in her other hand.]
Seto-mo, Council say next month a ball. You think it gonna be shaped like a moon, labu? It gonna be big? Will everyone be able to play with it, bubu?
[ Seto crouches down and reads over the discussion, taking note of things...so he can ask to rescind his paperwork to leave, to stay with Labubu. He's definitely doing that too.
But he refocuses on her question. ]
That's not the kind of ball they mean. It's a formal party, where everyone wears fancy clothes and dances all night.
Okay. We'll get yours first, since it'll be easier for me to match you.
[ With that he'll take her near the entrance, waiting until they're nearby to take the Ungrow Gumdrop. It's...an unsettling experience, staring up at the wide world around them. He's even smaller than Labubu, coming up to about her nose. ]
So...we're off to find a dress. I have to be back here in 2 hours, so we can't delay.
[Labubu isn't sure what to make of tiny Kaiba when they arrive and he takes the candy. She blinks, puttering around him a couple of times and tilting her head this way and that.
He's so small. It doesn't seem right! Kaiba is meant to be big like a dragon! Not the size of very young Labubus!
But they have a time limit! Gotta lock on and go, go, go!]
Okie. Labubu protect Seto-mo now, labu!
[Not that there's really anything to protect him from but still. With Kaiba along, she looks around at the various stores until she finds one that specializes in fancier clothes.]
We try that one, bubu? Labubu wanna wear blue and white like Seto-mo!
[ Undeterred, Seto takes her (bigger) hand and starts down the street, nodding when Labubu finds the shop. ]
All right. We'll pick something nice.
[ Once inside, he addresses the pixie shopkeeper with a brief bow. ]
My sister Labubu needs an outfit for the ball next month. She's never worn anything like these before, so we'd like a few choices. Anything else you want to suggest, Labubu?
[Once inside the shop, she's a little distracted by all of the choices, having to take a moment before she chimes on to help.]
Labubu want blue and white, bubu!
[The pixie smiles and looks to the elf.
"We have a number of dresses of that color scheme! We can try a couple of different styles and see which she likes best!"
Another pixie comes out to lead them through the various aisles, picking out three dresses for her to try on to get a better feel for what Labubu might like.
After about a half hour of trying on number of outfits and narrowing down the look, they're left with four choices.
[ Seto takes one last stroll between the dresses, contemplating his options seriously. After a bit, he lands on the navy sailor dress. It's cute, but not overwhelmingly fluffy or fancy for a first time ball-goer. ]
This one. You look wonderful in it. Now let's get this paid for and see if we can grab anything else for you before I grow back, okay?
[ With that, he'll step over to the pixie at the front desk to pay. ]
[Labubu smiles and nods sheepishly, very happy with the choice. Honestly, that was the easiest one to walk in for her anyways and nicely layered to keep her warm but not too much!
Mokoko is the girly one with all of the dresses. It's a little strange to be buying one for herself. Labubu wonders if Mokoko would be excited to see her sister dressing up like her.
It's a simple handshake with the pixie, her letting them know she's very happy to have helped them decide and how cute Labubu looks in the dress! Once the stardust is exchanged, the two leave the store.
Labubu fiddles with her mittens, still seemingly quite shy about the whole thing.]
Um... um... Seto-mo. Thankuu... for helping with the dress, labu. Labubu not used to... being all fancy... It mean a lot that you take care of her, bubu...
[ He's excited for what they got accomplished today! Once he's back to his usual size he'll have to get his own suit, but for now...
He looks up at her (that's still weird) and smiles. ]
You're welcome. I want you to have a nice first ball.
I've...never really gone to one for fun like other people do. Where I come from, I have to go to work. It's not about having fun dancing, it's about getting other people to like me so I can do business with them.
This'll be the first time I'm not concerned with that.
[Always busy working, taking care of his family. He really is like Zimomo. Which makes her feel so happy. It's like she's still home. And she can be uncertain about things and ask questions and Kaiba will be there for her.
Labubu nods and manages a shy smile.]
Is first ball we have fun together, bubu. Labubu glad she going with Seto-mo. She want you to be happy too, labu.
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Jan 16th, after the council post;
She rolls off of her beanbag chair and totters over to Kaiba, giving his pant leg a light tug, her Glimmer in her other hand.]
Seto-mo, Council say next month a ball. You think it gonna be shaped like a moon, labu? It gonna be big? Will everyone be able to play with it, bubu?
[She's thinking a literal ball...]
Re: Jan 16th, after the council post;
[ Seto crouches down and reads over the discussion, taking note of things...so he can ask to rescind his paperwork to leave, to stay with Labubu. He's definitely doing that too.
But he refocuses on her question. ]
That's not the kind of ball they mean. It's a formal party, where everyone wears fancy clothes and dances all night.
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Formal party. Labubu obviously knows what a party is but... fancy clothes?]
Why though, bubu?
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[ He smiles a little. ]
I can get a dress made for you, if you want to go.
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[She tilts her head.]
A dress... for Labubu?
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[ He nods ]
If you want. I can have a suit made if you want that instead, or if there's some kind of formal clothing your tribe wears we can make that too.
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[Hmmm. Labubu rubs her chin.]
She dunno what to wear, labu! Mokoko always wear dresses. Labubu never dress fancy before like her.
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I wonder if that new small shopping district has things in your size.
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Lessgo lessgo bubu! Labubu wanna find an outfit to match Seto-mo!
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[ With that he'll take her near the entrance, waiting until they're nearby to take the Ungrow Gumdrop. It's...an unsettling experience, staring up at the wide world around them. He's even smaller than Labubu, coming up to about her nose. ]
So...we're off to find a dress. I have to be back here in 2 hours, so we can't delay.
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He's so small. It doesn't seem right! Kaiba is meant to be big like a dragon! Not the size of very young Labubus!
But they have a time limit! Gotta lock on and go, go, go!]
Okie. Labubu protect Seto-mo now, labu!
[Not that there's really anything to protect him from but still. With Kaiba along, she looks around at the various stores until she finds one that specializes in fancier clothes.]
We try that one, bubu? Labubu wanna wear blue and white like Seto-mo!
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All right. We'll pick something nice.
[ Once inside, he addresses the pixie shopkeeper with a brief bow. ]
My sister Labubu needs an outfit for the ball next month. She's never worn anything like these before, so we'd like a few choices. Anything else you want to suggest, Labubu?
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Labubu want blue and white, bubu!
[The pixie smiles and looks to the elf.
"We have a number of dresses of that color scheme! We can try a couple of different styles and see which she likes best!"
Another pixie comes out to lead them through the various aisles, picking out three dresses for her to try on to get a better feel for what Labubu might like.
After about a half hour of trying on number of outfits and narrowing down the look, they're left with four choices.
One, two, three, four.
Labubu looks to Kaiba, still uncertain which to choose.]
Which you think is best, labu?
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This one. You look wonderful in it. Now let's get this paid for and see if we can grab anything else for you before I grow back, okay?
[ With that, he'll step over to the pixie at the front desk to pay. ]
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Mokoko is the girly one with all of the dresses. It's a little strange to be buying one for herself. Labubu wonders if Mokoko would be excited to see her sister dressing up like her.
It's a simple handshake with the pixie, her letting them know she's very happy to have helped them decide and how cute Labubu looks in the dress! Once the stardust is exchanged, the two leave the store.
Labubu fiddles with her mittens, still seemingly quite shy about the whole thing.]
Um... um... Seto-mo. Thankuu... for helping with the dress, labu. Labubu not used to... being all fancy... It mean a lot that you take care of her, bubu...
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He looks up at her (that's still weird) and smiles. ]
You're welcome. I want you to have a nice first ball.
I've...never really gone to one for fun like other people do. Where I come from, I have to go to work. It's not about having fun dancing, it's about getting other people to like me so I can do business with them.
This'll be the first time I'm not concerned with that.
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Labubu nods and manages a shy smile.]
Is first ball we have fun together, bubu. Labubu glad she going with Seto-mo. She want you to be happy too, labu.
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[ He gently squeezes her hand...as best he can, given his is smaller now. ]
I won't be big for a little while, if you want to look for other things.
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Meybe furniture, bubu? Just to see!