Stupid Erika Shenanigans Part 2

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

Who: Erika and You
What: Maid Outfits. Oh and butler outfits too.
Where: Aqures Ixen, Fairy Drop
When: After Cluedo/Last two weeks of the month
Warnings: Maids



Foolproof plan.

All of it.

The recent invigorated Erika was transforming her shop that she shared with Tsubomi. Her employees were running at full capacity.

And now, it was time.

Clad in a butler outfit, she threw the doors open and hoisted a megaphone which was basically just a rolled up paper. "Come one, come all, the Fairy Drop is having a sale! Now until the end of the month, we are having a sale on Butler and Maid outfits! Each one tailored to your own specifications if need be! Come shop the Fairy Drop!"

Whoop, customers. Who would have thought that there was tons of people who wanted an awesome outfit?

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[terrorfirma]

Well, it was hard not to take notice of that commotion. On the streets, Edna couldn't ignore the megaphone announcement and while it was equal parts annoying and unbearably loud, something about what this girl was saying... gave her an idea.

Umbrella twirling around and around on her shoulder, she approached the shop, reading it's sign. "Fairy Drop, huh? All right... you said something about maid costumes, didn't you?"

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"Maid and butler," said Erika proudly, giving Edna a bow. "We customize to all body types, never a outfit that will never displease anyone, that's our motto. I'm Erika, co-owner of the Fairy Drop."

[terrorfirma]

"So what's the hold up, then?" she wasn't here to listen to some business ploy, and she wasn't really interested in human matters like that, anyway. She even managed to avoid introducing herself.

"I'll take a maid one, and try to make it as frilly as you can."

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"Frilly as you can, I know just the one. Come on in!"

Erika went towards the corner where a group of really frilly outfits were. Selecting one, she held it up. "How's this one? I have one with more lace couture on the hem."

[terrorfirma]

As she made her way through the store, Edna looked around idly, pausing only to close her umbrella, which still stayed close by her side as she followed. Tilting her head at the outfit in front of her, she had to agree that it was frilly... but it could stand to be frillier!

"More lace, huh? I'd like to see those. And preferably in blue, but not too dark, a light blue. And how about some more pleats? This looks a little plain."

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"These ones then," said Erika, pulling out another rack of clothing as oh god frill overload. There's enough frills to almost look overdone, but it had been tastefully pulled back from that sheer point.

"And light blue... ah ha!"

Finding several shades of light blue, Erika pulled them off the rack for Edna to inspect. "How are these?"

[terrorfirma]

Now they were talking. Edna tilted her head to the other side as she looked over the options. Her expression was entirely blank, giving no indication if she entirely approved or not. The varying lengths and designs and ribbons had her wrestling with a decision, until she finally broke her silence.

"I think I'll have to see them on before picking the right one. Don't you have a model or something?"

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

"I do all of the modeling when the rest of the staff are working on designs," said Erika as she took up the model. "Of course you also have the option of trying them on for yourself! I'll have to see if Levy or Tsubomi or Ruby are about."

"For the time being, would you like to try one on and I can show you another?"

[terrorfirma]

Erika was met with another blank stare as Edna just stood there. It seemed to be a prolonged silence, though the seraphim could understand the other girl's obvious confusion.

"It's not for me," she said matter-of-factly, briefly closing her eyes as she paused again. "It's for someone else. Nevermind, why don't you just try it on instead of making someone else do it then?"

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

Tough round. Still, a paying customer was a customer.

"All right, just wait one moment."

And Erika ducked into the changing room to pull on the outfit. After a few minutes, she emerged. The outfit was slightly big on the tiny girl, but it was also well made, fitting with no noticeable seamwork.

[linkpearls]

Emphesis on 'throwing doors open', there happened to be a poor red bereted moogle getting smacked with one of said doors.

"KUPO!" she squealed before she went splat against the wall, leaving Minfilia nearly jumping at both shop owner and her furry friend.

"Oh dear!" she spoke as she picked up her little furball, who looked like she was going to go swirly-eyed. "I'm sorry my friend didn't see where she was going."

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"Oooogh, that's okay, I was worried that I would hit someone one of these days!" Exclaimed Erika.

... "YOU!" Shouted Erika, pointing rudely. "You simply must come in and try on one of the new maid outfits!"

And oh is this rude dragging into the store? It is.

[linkpearls]

"M-Me?" Minfilia couldn't help but point to herself but couldn't really get anything else in due to being dragged inside by a overly excitable young teenager.

"Maid outfits? But I am not exactly..."

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

"Tut tut tut, say no more!" Tutted Erika. "You just need to be FREE!"

"Welcome to Fairy Drop," deadpanned Coffret as Kuplo Kopp laughed in the background. "You'll never escape without a outfit in your arms."

The Jumbo Cactuar toddled up, holding a tray of refreshments. He was dressed in a dapper tuxedo top. "????" He proclaimed politely as he offered the refreshments to Minfilia and Tataru.

[linkpearls]

That sounded ominous and neither moogle or white mage were sure if they should stay. But Minfilia couldn't help but notice that the girl's heart was in the right place and considering all the murders and how some investigators were fairing...it may be a good distraction.

"Ooo, is there kupo nuts in these?" squeaked Tataru as she munched on a few treats. The hyur on the other hand was curious about how a cactuar managed to get in and that one thing the girl mentioned.

"You mentioned being 'free' of sorts. What exactly did you mean by that?"

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"!!!" replied the Cactuar, proud that he was good at domestic stuff.

As it stood, Erika nodded. "Free to express yourself, a new you as it were! Aren't you tired of wearing the same thing all the time? Then wear something new, something flashy and bold, to draw your own happiness out!"

[neverfirstclass]

Cloud was doing his shopping nearby when he heard the noise from down the street. If it had been anyone else he might have ignored it or pretended he didn't hear it altogether. But considering that it was a fellow Hero promoting their business he was at least kind enough to wander over and let curiosity take over.

He stood with the other townsfolk and shoppers, standing in a semicircle around Erika as she made her promotion, but hung back while a few stepped forward to enter the shop or ask her about particular specifications.

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

Looking over at Cloud, Erika grinned as she went over and grabbed at his hand, proclaiming, "Our first major customer is going to wear one of our items!"

Hurricane Erika strikes again.

[neverfirstclass]

Cloud was being dragged along before he even knew what was happening, and he couldn't mount a protest before he was pulled through the doors of the shop, "Hey! What are you doing?!"

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"Getting you dressed silly!" Exclaimed Erika with a gushing laugh. "Come on!"

"Welcome to the store Kupo, hope you survive," said Kuplo Kopp as Erika shoved a bundle of material into his hands. It was frilly.

[neverfirstclass]

"What...no...wait...what?!" There had been a brief second where Cloud had been wondering how he'd look in the butler outfit, though he had been without anyone to wear it for.

However as something else is put into his hands and he feels the material and the cut his eyes go wide. "No....I'm not doing this again! Not happening!"

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

"Oh c'mon, it'll be good publicity! And I'll give you even a salary for working here today," wheedled Erika, practically bodily shoving him into the changing room.

"I wouldn't argue with Erika, Cloud," said Coffret from the register. "Everyone in her "staff" knows what Erika wants, Erika gets."

"We've stopped arguing with her months ago," added Kuplo Kopp.

[neverfirstclass]

The prospect of being put to work for the whole day doesn't quell Cloud's nerves any. He's just gotten done at the ranch for the day and he was looking forward to getting home and getting some rest. Maybe that's why he felt his ability to fight back melt away as he heard Coffret and Kuplo Kopp words. There really was no getting out of this was there?

He stood in the changing room for a few moments, staring at the uniform, trying to rally a rebellion, but it just wasn't coming. "All I have to do is just walk out of here. I'll just leave and that will be the end of it." But he knew it wasn't true or would be that simple.

A few minutes later the curtain of the changing room was pulled aside, a heavy frown and an even heavier blush on Cloud's face as he stood there in the poofy maid's uniform.

[stupid_erika_shenanigans]

Erika grinned as she came over, and produced a couple of safety pins. "Hold still, let me adjust this."

Making a few swift changes to the outfit, she nodded at Cloud. "There, perfect! Now it fits you perfectly! How do you feel?"

[neverfirstclass]

"How do I feel?" He looked down, ruffling the wide bell of the dress, making the material rustle, "I feel ridiculous. Are we done here? Can I change back now?" He glared at her, but it wasn't like he could really do anything to stop her.

Well he could, but something told him that tearing his way out of the dress would only make things worse.