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What did you have in mind?

[That sounds suspicious and dangerous and he should stop him, but he has to ask...]

[He shifts the little box into his left hand to hold up his obnoxious one, which should be enough to stop him already, but-]

I will show them the error of their ways in stocking overripe fruit.

[KIJA... Jae-Ha reaches to grab his shoulder in an effort to encourage that hand to drop out of the way.]

That's definitely overdoing it. [Don't...] Why don't we just stand at a cashier and drop our items down so they have to notice us?

[But?? Hand????? There's a definitely-too-long pause before he lowers his arm, like it really took that long to consider other options. Hand...]

That is a fine plan... [nnnnehh] You could have left it to me.

[How does he properly say "not everyone will view your hand as a good thing and you might be seen as a monster" to this pure, innocent child. Hmm. Maybe he just won't, right now...]

Don't get me wrong. I'll rely on you when it's called for, but it's best to do this as calmly as possible. We're not meant to gather their attention too much.

[Ah... he'll rely on him... That's one quick and easy way to get Kija to calm down from his big hand thirst, judging by the way he perks up at those words.

But also-] I would have done it calmly.

[Just wheel him to the register please.]

Let me be of some use today.

[He's sure Kija would have calmly waved his hand all over, yes, but that's not quite the issue... So he'll say it like this. But he grabs the cart and tugs it along towards the register, taking out the first package of meat (that seems like you can drop it and have it not ruined) and drops it onto the counter, smiling as the cashier jumps out of their skin.]

Good afternoon!

[He'll ignore how startled they are at his very presence and just start unloading things nicely, now.]

[Ugh, fiiine, he'll keep his hand to himself. He dutifully pushes the cart along after Jae-Ha's pulling, and then just stands there in the line watching the cashier, who has only half-registered that he's there since he's not throwing meat around.

He leans forward over the cart's handlebar to fake-whisper at Jae-Ha,] They are not calm now.

[You can't just!! Scare the populace!! Only if they earned it!]

You have to be a little harsh at first to earn their attention. If something pleasantly surprising were enough to work, my beauty would leave me visible at all times...!

[He whispers that back, and do his robes slip a little off his shoulder there as he blushes? Maybe. But it's fine, it barely lasts a second before he's straightening himself and continuing to unload groceries. Aka their ten tons of milk.]

[This shameless hussy... Kija gives him a flat look, then stands back to continue looking around and not helping to unload the cart at all. He's keeping watch, or something... Maybe he's considered what would happen if the cashier saw his big hand hoisting three gallons of milk onto the belt at once?

No, probably not, but anyway he's not helping. This little prince.]

Is that true, about being harsh? [Still thinking about it...] At that school, one of the gods took physical action against the nurse to get her attention.

[He really won't be chill with it if that's the only way!!]

Physical action? What exactly did that god do?

[Maybe he shouldn't be whispering questions about gods when this cashier thinks he's talking to himself, but it's fine. He's nearly done unloading the cart, so he can put up with it in the meantime.]

A shock is necessary, but you never have to lay your hands on them.

He touched her neck! [Okay, Kija... In his defense-] His arm transformed and he used claws to keep her attentive!

[As someone with a weird claw hand, this is offensive.]

I can't condone such a misuse of power!

It transformed?

[There was someone out there who could transform just their arm to have claws? That gives Jae-Ha a pause as he unloads the last of the groceries. Well, it wasn't punching, but claws on a neck still sounds... hmm.]

That's not necessary. As you saw just now, I didn't touch this poor man at all. [The cashier looks nervous, but that's probably because Jae-Ha is talking to himself about strange things. He's still checking out their purchases and bagging them.] You don't ever have to do something like that. Who was this person?

[For a brief, shining moment, they had a same hand bond... not really, and Kija didn't really like the look of it after the poking incident anyway, but yes it did transform and he is nodding emphatically to confirm this.]

He claimed his name is Ankh. ["claimed" ok kija] He insisted it didn't hurt her, but he also didn't ask...

If she had moved a way he didn't expect, wouldn't she have been hurt?

[Well, even if not, he doesn't like the idea of using any abilities at the expense of others unless it's due to a threat. Using his claws on his own for whatever, like cutting fruit? Sure, whatever. But bringing them to other people... well, maybe he's being sensitive, but it feels like it goes against his beliefs here. He passes over some money to the cashier as he moves the bags back to their cart.]

It works just as well to make a loud noise.

She might have been, I don't recall... [He shakes his head, clearly frustrated that he can't remember the exact!! position!! of the nurse and this Ankh guy's actual claws. He should have paid closer attention, but he was distracted with the school's mission...

also, where did jae-ha get money,]

He insisted his way was quicker. That may be the case, but these are still people, even if they cannot see us!

[maybe he sold his body]

I will always treat women with the utmost kindness. [And men, basically, but shut up.] There's no need to rush a few extra seconds in making noise.

If you think about it, it's uncomfortable for us to appear so suddenly no matter what. It's unfair if we abuse that too much.

[This cashier is so weirded out by Jae-Ha that he doesn't even question all of the milk. He just hands back the change and watches as Jae-Ha starts to tug the cart away.]

[jae-ha you don't have to wear that dress tonight

It is definitely startling for them to just appear, which Kija demonstrates by casually tapping on the counter as they start to leave to give the cashier a simple nod of thanks, which is quite jarring because where did that one come from?? But finally, they are on their way.]

Perhaps it was because he's a god... Most I've met have been kind, but a weaker person may let the status go to his head.

[A self-important loser, Kija has decided. Anyway...]

We have to find a big straw.

Maybe...

[He hums as they move outside of the store, stopping the cart just short as he glances to Kija.]

A big straw? For... the milk?

Yes.

[YES]

I think that's optional.

[Do they really need a big straw...] Where would we find one? We can't take this cart any further, so maybe we should take these to the temple, first...

I will need one to drink the leftover milk.

[Listen, he was (not) challenged.] Apparently we can find one in any "konbini."

Oh. It seems there's one right there.

[In the same parking lot! How konbinient. Jae-Ha supposes there's no harm in letting him buy a giant straw, so he passes over the remainder of his money.] You'll have to go in without me. Don't get too distracted.

[Oh... a Task...]

I will be swift!

[

so ten minutes later, Kija is still in the store.]

[Ten minutes feels like ten years when you're standing in the sun with a shopping cart full of perishables. Jae-Ha paces in front of the convenience store about twenty times before he finally rolls a cart up to one of the windows and shoves his face up against it to peer inside.

HE CAN FEEL YOU IN THERE, NOT BEING SWIFT.]

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