Mina is happily packing a satchel for herself and Roth. The door opens and Roth comes in holding a burlap sack. "Huh, what's that?"

"It's my...gear. My armor essentially." She watched as he donned his leather armor, clipped on his cape and tied his boots. She was starstruck, looking completely different in her eyes compared to the mining uniform. Roth takes notice of her obvious staring, "What's wrong with you?"

She instantly blushes, " Oh nothing! You just look very different. In a good way! Like a hero!"

He playfully scoffs," I'm no hero, not by a long shot." They gather their things and head into the town. They passed by the street shops and Mina was curious about every little detail. They arrived at a clothing and weapons store as Roth held the door open for Mina. She was in a trance at every sword and shield, every armor and staff. "Well how are you fine folks doing this morning?" A young muscular woman in overalls and work gloves leaning on the side of the counter greeted the two.

"My name is Susane, looking for a new blade or something to spiff up your gear?" She happily questioned them with a gleeful smile. "Do you happen to have any chainmail? Something small in her size?" The lady looked over at Mina, eyeballing her up and down. "I think we have something, wait here a moment ‘kay?" She taps the desk and quickly goes into the back storeroom. Roth was leaning by the counter patiently waiting but Mina was slowly walking around the store amazed at every little detail. Roth just watched her be in awe like she was a curious feline.

She then stops at one outfit that was on a mannequin. Her face shows that she is infatuated with the outfit. The garment was for a mage but almost looks like a dress. Equipped with a shoulder cape that covers her shoulders and hangs just below the waist behind. A mix of gold stripes and black and white colors made it look as if it was from royalty. A black band with a square shaped buckle wraps around the waist as well as an emblem pattern design in the center of the buckle.

A black hat rested on the top of the mannequin, it had a wide rim and a gold band. It looks to be a mixture of a mage's hat and a sun hat combined. Mina was in trance with the outfit; she couldn't even hide her smile if she wanted to. "Alright looks like I have one just for her, go on, give it a try sweetie." She wears the chainmail armor and fits her perfectly to her waist but it's slightly baggy. Mina looks a bit disappointed but doesn't say anything. Roth is hiding his chuckle but the other two notices. "Hey what's so funny big brother!" she puts on an angry pouty face.

He finally lets out his laughter, " Sorry, haha you look like a wide cheese grater."

"A...what?" Mina is confused by what he means. Roth now realizes that what he said doesn't even exist in this game world. "Erm uh nothing, just teasing you a bit is all."

"Well you could always use a long leather strip to tie off the excess chain to your body. That's how most people do it. Saves a lot more time and money." Proposed the shop lady. Mina pouts but agrees. Now with the strip tied the chainmail fits her perfectly. As the lady was getting ready to ask for payment Roth asked her a question, " Do you have anything like that also in her size?" As she looked to what he was pointing at she quickly understood his suggestion for Mina. " Ah we don't but that's not a problem, I can quickly fix it to the appropriate fit for her."

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Mina looked over to Roth quickly, "What? But that looks really expensive, you don't have to buy it."

"Oh? And you assumed that I was just broke. Is that it huh?" He put on a serious tone, but his face shows that he's only teasing her. "No that's not it at all big brother! The chainmail is fine, I just don't want to be spoiled that quickly you know." She holds her hands together shyly. "It's fine, really Mina, plus how can you look like an adventurer if you don't dress the part." he pats her on the head, and she finally smiles.

"You have a kind brother; you know that sweetie." The lady said proudly. Mina gave her a big smile. The shopkeeper measured her from head to toe to make sure she had the right fittings. After two hours waiting in the shop Mina became a little impatient and bored out of her mind. But finally, the shopkeeper came out holding up the mage's robes and some small boots. Going into a change room and coming back out she looks like a completely different person. The shopkeeper praised how cute she looked, and Mina wouldn't stop twirling. The chainmail was under the garments so now she has protection while also having some style to her.

"Look at my shoulders, we both have a cape!" she playfully said.

"That you do Mina. So how much will all this together cost?" The Shopkeeper calculated the total silently in her head, " I say ten silver should be fair price." He places two gold coins onto the counter and proceeds to head towards the exit. "Whoa hey! you're paying double!"

"Keep it, it's alright I got plenty more anyways." He walks out without a second thought. The lady watches them both leave and Mina thanks her. As they soon left the lady smiles, " You guys are a strange duo, I bet we'll be seeing each other again very soon." After a short walk and Mina skipping without a care in the world, they reach the guild building. Mina was the first to enter and was greeted by none other than cheerful Saudia. "Welcome, is this your-" She stopped and saw Roth and Mina together and her shocked gasping deafened the room.

She quickly ran up to Mina and picked her up hugging her like a stuffed animal. " Oh my gosh she's so adorable! You look like a princess, yes you do!" Saudia squeezes her tightly and Mina is gasping for air and struggling to escape. "Argh- help me big brother- please!" Saudia's eyes quickly opened after hearing her say those words. "Wait... you have a sister! You never told me that!" saying in disbelief as she's right in Roth's face.

"Erm... technically she... it's complicated?" He's too embarrassed to say why he has a little sister in the first place. " Ah phooey but wait, you're in your gear and you have her here... does that mean?!" her emotions are all over that place. "Yeah, yeah I'm coming back into the guild." As he says while rubbing his neck looking away, feeling embarrassed. Saudia puts the biggest and dopiest smile and squees like a schoolgirl and hugs Roth without holding back. "Argh! Personal space Saudia, please!"

"Oh I'm so sorry! I'm just so excited to hear that you're coming back. It just makes me so happy; you know!" She gives Roth a warm smile as she holds both his hands.

" Well I couldn't just leave this little one by herself if I was working in the quarry. Before I forget this is Mina...my...sister. And try not to kill her, okay?" Saying sister makes him feel unusual and it's slightly bothering him as he can't figure out the source. Saudia kneels to eye level with Mina and apologizes, "Forgive me you're just so freaking adorable I couldn't help myself; my name is Saudia." She puts the biggest smile for Mina and as Mina finally catches her breath she smiles back and greets her too.

"That reminds me, Roth. Before I get the paperwork started the guild master would like to have a word with you, should you ever return to the guild." Her cheerful tone is clouded with worry. "The guild master? What does he want with me?"

"I'm not sure but when he told me about it, he refused to elaborate." He looks at Saudia with a suspicious glance. He takes a deep breath and exhaustedly exhales.

"Well alright, time to meet this guild master."