[Great. He's not wearing it. All the ears get is a glower before he turns back to the counter, where all of Ion's purchases sit. He didn't think Ion was the type to grab so much.
Isn't Fitzgerald absurdly wealthy? If Ion's getting money from him, then this is surely nothing. But what does Sandalphon know? He'll let Stephanie handle this.]
[ he really didn't grab that much, but when necklaces run like $30 each...
anyway, he has Doubt about whatever might pop up later to catch his eye, but he's also not particularly attached to any of these, so. Some Stuff gets put back. somewhere.
in the end he just shoves the scarf and a single pendant of some sort into steph's hands. here. you handle it. ]
[ well, it's not entirely wrong? try another world entirely, cashier, you'll be a little more on the mark, but. yeah.
ion will sort of just. accept the fact that he's wearing the ears now with that sort of long-suffering 'well, this might as well be happening' air he probably employed way too much in a certain castle of murder. he's used to headpieces, this is just... a slightly more absurd one.
though, hm. ]
... Will these be secure if we go on any rides?
[ like, there are several that are visible on the walk in. they seem to be somewhat fast. ]
[After much glowering and lack of eye contact, Sandalphon relents. Fine—what does it matter? If wearing a pair of absurd ears will satisfy Stephanie for the remainder of the trip, then reason demands that he do so. There. Is she happy? Is Ion happy? Because Sandalphon just does not care.
A glance here and there shows him new sights, a possible preview for what's to come. What is a space mountain . . . ]
[ someone please introduce Ion to the wonder of smartphones and keeping ridiculous images of the people you know on it so he can snap a picture of Sandalphon in Mickey ears for posterity.
Ion's also glancing around as they leave the shop, but if Sandalphon won't ask it then he will. ]
[ what is a roller coaster? he never understands what stephanie is trying to say. and such a picture would serve no purpose, hence it would be foolish—
how fast is a little fast? surely not faster than an archangel can fly. seems like they'll be experiencing this firsthand, so he decides not to ask a pointless question. ion is better equipped to carry a conversation than him, anyway. ]
Well, if you say that it will be a good introduction, then I suppose it must be.
[ he actually has no qualms at all about however fast 'a little fast' might be. and a roller coaster is... clearly what stephanie is going to be taking them on, sandalphon, keep up. ]
[ at this point stephanie has accepted that this is going to be sandy just quietly brooding as she and ion have casual conversation, until something happens that sandalphon has to verbally object to. it's fine. she is okay with this setup. ]
Right! Onward!
[ and towards tomorrowland, which is where this specific ride resides!! ]
[This broody old-timer doesn't see the point of entertainment, much less understand anything Stephanie is saying (seriously, he can't follow this conversation); however, in deference to her and Ion, as well as the fact that he can't just leave, he shall dutifully follow. At least he's not digging his heels about going on a ride.]
[ and luckily for them, and for the sake of this thread, they managed to catch it while the wait time is something not terrible, like 10-15 minutes. as soon as steph sees that number she picks up speed. ]
Come on, we can't waste this opportunity.
[ she... does not elaborate what she means by that. ]
[What? What manner of opportunity is this? Frowning, Sandalphon follows suit. All questions shall be answered upon experiencing the wonder, he reckons, though it doesn't escape his notice that people are congregating into a lengthening line with many more approaching behind their trio.]
Oh. That's Fastpass. Basically, you get a pass that lets you skip the line, but you can only go at the time period that's on the pass? So if we got one now, we wouldn't be able to actually go on the ride until a few hours later.
[ this thread is just steph explain disney customs to them. ]
[Wait till they get to the part where the terminals have taken photos of them. In any case, Sandalphon has never seen so many people crowding around one thing before. As ever, mortals come up with the strangest customs while he remains a boring sourpuss who refuses to engage with anything.]
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Aren't you getting anything?
[Else? His eyes flicker to the three sets of ears in her hands. Ugh. Just get two. Don't waste money on him.]
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I'm sorry, is that too much?
I'm afraid I haven't quite familiarized myself with the currency conversion yet...
[ yes, that's definitely all it is. ]
I do have enough to cover it all, I think, but should I put some of these back?
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[ she waves the mickey ears at sandy. ]
I'm definitely getting these though.
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Isn't Fitzgerald absurdly wealthy? If Ion's getting money from him, then this is surely nothing. But what does Sandalphon know? He'll let Stephanie handle this.]
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anyway, he has Doubt about whatever might pop up later to catch his eye, but he's also not particularly attached to any of these, so. Some Stuff gets put back. somewhere.
in the end he just shoves the scarf and a single pendant of some sort into steph's hands. here. you handle it. ]
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After this we should go on a ride.
[ everything is getting paid for, including the ears. you're gonna wear them. ]
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And he is not wearing the ears, though the mention of a ride grabs his attention. What manner of mortal contraption does she have in mind?]
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ion will sort of just. accept the fact that he's wearing the ears now with that sort of long-suffering 'well, this might as well be happening' air he probably employed way too much in a certain castle of murder. he's used to headpieces, this is just... a slightly more absurd one.
though, hm. ]
... Will these be secure if we go on any rides?
[ like, there are several that are visible on the walk in. they seem to be somewhat fast. ]
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[ this place has already taken enough of their money. ]
We should do... Space Mountain first. It'll be a good intro for you guys.
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A glance here and there shows him new sights, a possible preview for what's to come. What is a space mountain . . . ]
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Ion's also glancing around as they leave the shop, but if Sandalphon won't ask it then he will. ]
'Space Mountain?' How so?
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It's a roller coaster! It's super fun, but-- it goes a little fast.
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how fast is a little fast? surely not faster than an archangel can fly. seems like they'll be experiencing this firsthand, so he decides not to ask a pointless question. ion is better equipped to carry a conversation than him, anyway. ]
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[ he actually has no qualms at all about however fast 'a little fast' might be. and a roller coaster is... clearly what stephanie is going to be taking them on, sandalphon, keep up. ]
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Right! Onward!
[ and towards tomorrowland, which is where this specific ride resides!! ]
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Is this what the people of your world expect their future to be like...
[ It's got a very, hm, distinct aesthetic to it. Tomorrowland chrome and all. ]
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[ she frowns. ]
I have no idea. A few decades ago? Leave Disney alone.
[ IT'S DOING ITS BEST ]
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Is that it?
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[ It's quaint enough that he snickers a little, acting his age for once.
But anyway, he also glances at Steph expectantly over Sandalphon points out the building. ]
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[ and luckily for them, and for the sake of this thread, they managed to catch it while the wait time is something not terrible, like 10-15 minutes. as soon as steph sees that number she picks up speed. ]
Come on, we can't waste this opportunity.
[ she... does not elaborate what she means by that. ]
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Except, there's also...? ]
And what of that, over there? It seems somewhat shorter, if that's what you mean by opportunity...
Is there something that stops people from simply waiting in that line?
[ That's the Fastpass line, Ion. ]
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[ this thread is just steph explain disney customs to them. ]
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