Finding a disguise.

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The mall....wow...just wow...

"So this is what its like...?" Hiro thought aloud, with a tone of barely above a whisper. It was HUGE. The mall had many stores lined inside of it filled with many different assortments of items. She turned her head every which way like a tourist as she stared in amazement at everything that was in sight. This was an entirely new concept for Hiro, yet, it brought her such enjoyment and wonder that she even forgot the reason they came in the first place.

"What do we do now?" Hiro asked, still looking at the food court where they sold many culturous foods.

[Hyuuga Hanabi]

Hanabi catiously glanced at everything an everyone. When Hiro had asked what were they to do now, she almost slapped her forehead. "We are to find clothes that I would NEVER wear."Hanabi said. Her shoulders sagged slightly. She had never been to malle. Only once or twice. But being the kind of person Hanabi was, she wasn`t willing to look lost.

"Um... that way!"Hanabi pointed to a random store. It was one of those stores that had one of the latest songs on. Hanabi picked up a black shirt with 3 stars in the left corner, jeans, and brown beaded necklace. Once she tried them on, she almost gasped. She didn`t look anything like herself. But anyone could tell who she was by her eyes. She frowned at the thought.

[gotmilk]

While Hanabi had picked out and tried on a couple of outfits, Hiro was still busy examining everything in the store and gasping to almost anything. She found it extraordinarily amazing that such a place existed. It was like a grocery store only with clothes instead or fruits and vegetables....astounding. If only she had known of such a place before, she probably wouldn't have let Heiji pick the clothes. As amazing as it was to look at everything though, Hiro had to refrain from buying anything. This is easier than expected for her, since she only has a couple hundred ryou at the moment. Their priority at the moment was to find Hanabi a suitable disguise from the kidnappers.

Turning back to Hanabi, Hiro saw what she was wearing and in an instant, a grin plastered itself on her face. She almost didn't recognize the Hyuuga girl at all! Sincerely, she was impressed. The disuise was working better than expected...or it was just her. But really, she was really amazed by it. Hiro placed a hand on her chin as she scrutinized Hanabi's new look. She didn't look too happy about it as she had hoped. It was probably the eyes, she thought. Hiro thought of an idea and recalled to a moment only minutes ago when she saw it. She trotted back to the last place they past and brought back two black contact lenses and handed it to Hanabi. She didn't know whether or not it was what she had wanted, but black looked like a good color for her.

"Here you are!" Hiro smiled widely, handing it carefully to her. She felt oddly proud of herself for remembering where they were considering she enherited her mother's forgetfulness. "I think you look very pretty!" she said.

It was not only a compliment though. Hiro really thought so. Hanabi was physically fit and still had an essence of her youth on her. The clothes brought out her eyes and made her look daring and adveanturous. People could hardly tell it was her without her lavender colored eyes.

Oh great.......................

"Ano, Hanabi-san..." Hiro whispered a little bit quietly so people other than them couldn't hear. "Where will you be hiding? You need a place to live, don't you?" Finding a disguise was only part of the trouble she guessed.

[Hyuuga Hanabi]

Hanabi didn`t know what to say about her new look. Only that it wasn`t herself. But what choice did Hanabi have exactly? None. She could only buy this. She looked at the contacts she was given. How was she supposed to put them on? She held her eye wide opened and stuck the contact in there quickly. She then repeated the routine. She blinked as she looked into the mirror. Ok. This was good. But Hanabi wasn`t satisfacted. She`d need a wig.

"Where will you be hiding? You need a place to live, don't you?"

It was true. She didn`t know where to go. She didn`t want to be a burden to the girl. She wouldn`t want to to be a nuisance. What was she going to do? Hanabi bit her lip and sighed. She then breathed in. She needed to think straight. But how could you think straight if there was someone out to get your family?

[[Sorry it`s short I have to go to bed.]]

[gotmilk]

Hiro stood patiently as Hanabi examined her new disguise. During these times, she didn't really care if she was at a loss or a disadvantage. It never really occured to her how much she's given up for the sake of someone else. But then again, she's never really bothered to think about these kind of things. She watched as Hanabi analyzed what she needed, a wig maybe. She looked a bit embarrased by her question, but Hanabi didn't seem like the kind of person who'd be flustered over such trivial things. It was probably only the fact that she had manners, unlike most people, and wouldn't want to give other's trouble. In this case, it'd be just fine considering there were kidnappers trying to ransom her. It must be an acception.

"You could come live with me for a few days." Hiro offered without thinking once again. She looked through all the possibilities. If Hanabi were to rent an apartment, she'd have to get money from her family. But in that case, she could just borrow money to pay the ransom. Hiro lives in a two roomed apartment with her brother and her father. Her father practically lives off the couch so one room would be occupied by her brother and Hiro while the extra could be for her. It worked out pretty well from here.

Plus, Hiro lived in an area of town where its much different than those that lived in luxury and leisure. It was a tough side of town and they had a small apartment, but it was cozy and inviting. She nodded her head after sorting out her options. "Yes. Would you like to stay over at my house for a while, Hanabi-san?" she asked, only this time, thought before she offered again.