SkullsandSlippers
Ashton Griffone || Shopping >>> City Hall|| Sunday 6:00 PM >>> Approx. 7:30 PM
Victoria @PrinceAlexus, Kriss @Mattchstick, Siobhan @Almalthia, Joel @Pilatus
After the event, Ashton had informed Marine of wishing to go to the party at city hall later in the evening, in which case Marine and a few of her coworkers seemed intrigued. The Chief allowed Ashton, Marine, and a fellow firefighter Ein to attend the festivities. However, as per usual for a firefighter, if they were needed, they would be called in. Currently, they were out shopping for attire for the event. Ashton and Ein were just going to go in their current attire but Marine wouldn't have it.
"This is a fancy party! We can't just go in our uniforms! Number one, we always get them filthy! Number two, I don't want to have to wear such heavy clothing while trying to have fun. And number three, I'm less likely to get a date from a guy with some dolla bills if I'm not at my best! SO WE ARE FUCKING SHOPPING AND YOU TWO ARE DRESSING UP TOO!" Marine growled, the crimson red glaring at the towering blonde and the black haired man who was a head shorter than Ashton.
With a groan, Ein rolled his golden gaze boredly, his arms crossed over his muscled chest. "Ugh, fine. Can we please just move it along? We've been here for hours. I just want to go to get some drinks and check some chicks." he grumbled irritably. Next to him, Ashton just blinked her amethyst eyes dumbly and gave a slight awkward smile.
Watching Marine pick some clothes off the racks, the red head gave a hum before turning to Ashton before waving upward. "Arms up!" Marine commanded, causing the giant to blink before raising her arms up straight up evenly from the sides to form a giant T shape. Immediately, Marine started sticking the hangers onto Ashton's arms like a clothing rack as she continued on her way.
Ein snickered a little as the mass of clothes kept piling on Ashton which eventually covered both arms and caused the blonde to start to struggle a little. After Marine changing a bunch of times before finally being satisfied with a red dress and fitting Ein in a suit. The red head turned to Ashton and held up a dress to get a good idea of what it would look like, however the tall blonde was soon hiding behind Ein and peering at Marine nervously who scoffed.
"Oh for goodness sakes Ash! You could at least try on a dress! You wouldn't look that terrible with the right one!" Marine grumbled.
"Not like it be that easy to find one either." Ein scoffed before yelping as Marine stomped a red ruby heel against his foot.
"Oh shut up! You already know she doesn't think she's pretty at all. Don't make it worse." Marine snarled like a savage lioness with raging blue eyes. Ein grumbled and simply sulked with a muttered apology as he glanced at Ashton, whom just smiled and waved it the insult off like no big deal.
Giving a groan and rubbing her temples, Marine glanced around the store, working her brain. "Well you can't go in your usual ratty attire like usual. I won't allow it. Not this time. So we'll find you something your more comfortable with then." she said with a determined huff.
It takes about a hour but eventually, Marine manages to shove Ashton in a fitting suit with some snazzy sunglasses upon her scarred face. Brushed and combed out the blonde mop hair and Marine was done. Her friend seemed quite proud of herself and Ashton was more or less satisfied with the outcome considering she wasn't in a dress or anything. The tightness of the collar bothered her however, so Ashton constantly messed with it and unbuttoned the top a bit while Marine fixed it until she got tired of it.
"Ah made it! Now it's time to party, drink, and meet some cute guys!" Marine chirped gleefully as she walked in front. Despite being the shortest of the three, she probably illuminated the most confidence and absolute power.
Ein gave a sigh and roll of his eyes. "As long as this place has some decent drinks, I'll be satisfied." he grumbled.
Ashton just gave a amused smile, slightly adjusting the sunglasses as they walked along before perking up as they passed by a semi-familiar face by the door. Marine and Ein didn't pay the fellow any mind, but Ashton gave a bright cheerful and friendly smile and gave a cheerful wave in greeting as they walked inside City Hall. Amethyst eyes widening in awe, Ashton glanced around the place as she found herself a bit impressed. Glancing at one of the posters that had the flag of her country, she couldn't help but smile a little as she remembered her time on the force. Despite some mishaps, she was proud to do her best during that time. Even if in the end, it just wasn't for her.
"Well I'm hitting the bar! Try not to have too much fun you two!" Marine said before quickly disappearing in the crowd.
Ein and Ashton watched her before looking at one another. "Same here. Need a strong drink." he said before walking off as well in a cool manner.
Ashton blinked and rubbed the back of her head with her right hand as she watched her teammates. She'll have to keep a eye on them. After all, the tall blonde will have to be the designated driver. Usually ended up that way since this is a common occurrence so Ashton felt she had to be a bit more responsible and look after her friends. She wanted them to have as much as they could and if it helped if she looked out for them, then it was worth it.
Glancing around, her tall figure spotted Allison in a pretty dress and the dirty blonde smiled before spotting another pair of familiar faces. Victoria and Siobhan. However the two looked a bit tense which caused concern to well up inside her. There seemed to be quite a few people there but the boys seemed just as dumbfounded on what to do with such a tense situation. Well, Ashton didn't like the thought of her friends not having a good time so the dirty blonde gave the brightest smile before striding over to the group. Hands gingerly patting the top of both of the girl's heads gently before waving them both in a greeting before waving towards the winner of the race and gave a thumbs up in congragulations with his victory. Turning her amethyst gaze to the two, they shined with a curiosity with a soft concern, though her smile was still crystal clear.
Thinking for a moment she decided to draw on her boogie board that was strapped around her neck and scribbled upon it before turning it around. 'Nice to see you two again, how are you both doing?' was written upon it. It wasn't the most calligraphy type of writing, but average at best. Still readable.
