she's the kind of girl you can never please
If Ru were to know of the business mindset that takes hold in that moment, she would be unendingly proud to have snagged Alys as one of her students. In many ways, Alys reminds her of herself - back in Helovia, that is. Brash, stubborn, a little unsure. Full of so much potential. Maybe Hotaru really has changed, to now take on the role that Ophelia once had so long ago, fostering that skill and natural aptitude into something that would serve Alys for years to come. Or so she can only hope. Halo often provided those opportunities to any who lingered in her borders - and so Hotaru would outfit Alys in the hopes of making it all the easier to do so. "Perfect, then we shall not waste any time. Gloves and underlayers are sold together at Helen's stall. Bags we'll need to travel afield for, but it's close to the inns and restaurants - we can get an early dinner and rest after all our shopping?" While it's phrased as a question, it is a mockery of one, the Valkyrie far too accustomed to taking charge and following through with her own plans. As they emerge back into the street she wastes no time in turning with the flow of people to head deeper into the Citadel to their next stall.
Hotaru
