The 180 degree turn Brandy made in the matter of one conversation again nearly gave Devin whiplash. Just who was this woman really? She joined along in a chase running away from hired muscle, jumped on a plane to another country, and even stared down Codex. Even if you took the roughest and toughest of those Devin had met in the past none of them came close to competing for biggest surprise, and the redhead was a sharpshooter. Not one to be left behind he joined her as they made their way along the store fronts.
"This isn't my watch." He added as they walked into a store that seemed to catch his date's eye. When they walked in Devin felt more on a leash than he ever had before. She sent him off with a stylist or salesperson and then excused herself to the long selection of dresses that lined almost a third of the store. Nuzzled in the corner back of the building was a small but diverse mens formal section. After a short walk through Devin had worked with the stylist to pick out a few things that worked for him. The pants and suit; however, is where they seemed to butt heads. Devin liked the three button suit while the 'expert' seemed to think a two button would be best.
"If I am allowed to be honest sir a two button is much better suited when standing next to a woman in a gown." The woman was smiling and seemed to have the best intentions. The only problem was she didn't know the whole picture. For Devin the three piece had more room for a weapon. It also was somewhat slimmer which meant the material was likely stronger and would hold better if needed to be used for something other than a coat. Still he felt himself losing after she brought up Brandy.
"Then lets look at your two buttons." He said surrendering to style rather than practical needs. When he was shown the different suits he settled on a more conservative,
classic look. Since their goal was to get in and make contact and not make a grand entrance he felt it was the best option. More than once he saw a few eyes from around the store zero in on him so he knew he looked good enough to mingle with. The question was if it was good enough to meet The Librarian.
"Sir I think we have made an excellent choice. You look good enough to take home." The woman was kind enough to offer compliments when she saw Devin start to think or worry. It kept him more in the moment which usually meant he glanced around to see if he could find Brandy. When he couldn't the woman would also catch on and tell him that his partner was busy with her own fashion worries. This made Devin laugh as he could hardly picture Brandy in any situation that made her worry.
"So how will you be paying for this. Would it be cash or credit?" The saleswoman was smiling, but at this point the smile was due to her happiness that a deal had been struck.
"I was hoping that we could barter." Devin said as he saw the women start to frown. Before she began to voice the stores official policy he pulled out two of the watches. The ROLEX symbol and letters could both be seen clear as day. "If possible it would be beneficial to both of us if we find this third option possible. In total Devin's suit cost a somewhat staggering 600 dollars, he had never understood those types of prices for clothes. He figured whatever dress Brandy picked would settle around the same maybe more. No matter what she picked the watch was easily worth over 3 thousands dollars.
"I believe we have reached an acceptable arrangement sir." The woman then went to the back to figure out the cost specifics while Devin waited for his partner to return while he held his suit in clothing bag. The woman also came back and informed Brandy that whatever she picked had already been paid for. Devin looked down at his own watch and saw that they have roughly 4 hours before they needed to leave for the party. The time would be best spent in their hotel room talking things through. Especially since they were both moving into the unknown at this point.
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