Chapter Ten(25)
‘Ok, ok,’ Cecy said hastily, and bought the chain quickly from the seller. As she had expected, it was not very expensive. It must have been just painted gold, and the sApphire just a piece of glass, but Cecy hung it around her neck, tucking it into her dress before she was pulled away.
They arrived at a clothes stand all right, but the clothes that were displayed on it were quite eccentric. ‘Are you sure you want to buy these?’ Cecy asked Lydia incredulously as she took two pieces of clothing from a rack and made as if to pay for it. Alberto, who had been dragged along with Cecy, looked just as confused as Cecy was. However, he caught a sharp glance from Lydia and reluctantly tugged what looked like the male counterpart of the clothes Lydia took off another rack.
‘It’s for our future missions,’ Lydia said quietly to Cecy, ‘The Capsule usually provides only normal clothing, which would mean standing out in a more unique world.’
‘All right,’ Cecy looked reluctantly at the clothes. She was alike Lydia in size, so she wouldn’t worry of the clothes being too tight or falling off her, but ‘Is it really necessary......’