PROMPTS FROM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ( Still Accepting! )
@magitekelite / @runicblade asked: " has to be something very special. something that sparks her interest." ( celes & wol shopping for a gift for terra ? soft vibes we're all right again -- from runicblade ! )
The Warrior followed behind the former general, his longer strides able to keep up easily with the quick and prompt fall of her heels as he and Celes wove through the crowd of the ... what was it called? Chii...kawa? Chiikawa Park? Something along the lines of that. While a little far from their usual area of haunts, which a majority was in the Tokyo city district, this particular task they had set about was all the way in Toshima.
It was a bit of a journey, but for this particular task, the trip would be worth it.
For they were looking for a gift for Terra.
Not just any gift, but the perfect gift.
At least, according to Celes.
Celes had specifically chosen the Warrior to come along on this particular endeavor because she stated how the Captain would be less likely to be distracted and wander off due to sheer boredom. While he appreciates the faith she has in his abilities to stay on task, he's not so certain everyone else would agree on the other statements, not that he will name names.
He gives a small apologetic nod towards the mother and her child that he had nearly bumped into, the woman smiling kindly and the child -- no older than seven from his estimates, merely started up at the towering knight, though it didn't bother him too much. He often gets looks of that nature due to his towering stature but it did come in handy when it came to parting crowds, which Celes used to their advantage as the weaved through the character theme park. Her sights set on reaching the end of the park and getting to the real prize -- the merchandise store.
The droll of the "u u wa wa uwa~" in the background of the indoor park made this task feel quite daunting, as the Warrior isn't one for big crowds for long periods of time but if it is for Terra's sake, he will go through hell and high water.
Besides, the little life size statues of the characters were rather adorable, if a little goofy. He supposed that's why they're so popular to constitute their own theme park
Perhaps next time they should merely opt to bring Terra along to this place, maybe Krile and some of the other younger Ghosts would have a grand time here as well. Though he can't help but stifle a chuckle, as he suddenly imagined Kain trying to enjoy this place-- the dragoon would surely stick out like a sore thumb with his serious disposition and broad hat.
'Which one was her favorite? The little fat one?' he hears Celes ask and Light could not help but arch an eyebrow at that --
"I'm afraid that doesn't quite narrow it down much." he replies, though he had a difficult time hiding the chuckle in his voice, which prompted a small glare from the golden haired woman. Despite his amusement, he allowed his eyes to roam about, taking in each of the characters and their features before landing on the pure white one, which he recalled, was the titular character.
"I believe it is that one, with the little pink bag." he points out, motioning with his head towards one of the statues of said character, which Celes studied for a moment and then nodding her head in affirmation before walking again.
After a few more agonizing minutes of walking through the crowd and enduring the attractions and the apparent mascot meet and greet ( the rabbit one got a little too close for his liking but Celes had found it amusing enough to snap a picture of it with her phone ), they finally make it to the shop.
After being informed that there were limits to how much a customer can purchase, it made them all the more determined to pick out one perfect gift for Terra.
The Warrior had been looking through the the rather well made keychains where the little creatures were dressed as...what was it called? Magical girls? While they were indeed cute and something the young esper would enjoy, he personally didn't think they constituted for the perfect gift for Terra, as he and Celes were set on something more grand ( no matter the price ) though he was considering on buying them regardless for Krile, Rinoa and Rikku before he heard Celes' call of --
'Captain! I found it!'.
Shifting his attention away from the keychains, the Warrior did not anticipate suddenly being met with a face full of white fluff, a grunt of surprise even being pulled out of him before he managed to step back and gather his wits. What greeted his eyes was Celes, as proud as a treasure hunter who found the sacred loot, holding up a giant plush of the titular Chiikawa, it's little face adored with a smile and pink blush and on its side is its little pink bag. It nearly swallowed Celes whole but she held it up with pride.
'This is the one!' she exclaims, nodding her head vigorously, the movement causing the plush in her arms to wiggle along with her movements.
It was then that the Warrior finally allowed himself a laugh, warm and amused beyond belief.
"She will love it." for who was he to disagree when the other was so determined to acquire such a monumental find for her dear friend?
After purchasing the giant plush, Celes had given him the task of carrying their spoils, the cashier was doing her best not to giggle as the sterling Warrior had this fat little creature under his arm. No doubt he made for quite the sight.
"Looks like it is time for the journey home my fine and furry friend." Light sighs, patting the stuffy on its giant head as he makes to follow Celes out of the park and to its new home.
