[ His first question nets him a nod, her eyes darting over to him, then the mannequin, before it returns to the shelf. There's exactly one more package of instant noodles she doesn't hesitate to put in her basket. ( Which, as an aside, are absolute marvels; quick to cook and filling enough despite the deceptively small packaging. When will the wonders cease? ) ]

Circumstances required it. [ Or in other words: she was supposed to go to the mall the first time around, except she stopped by the temple and got brainwashed into taking care of an egg for a night or two. But saying any of this out loud feels ... inappropriate. They just started grocery shopping after absolutely destroying a mannequin, surely they can be normal for like five more minutes. ] I was far from the first to visit, but it was still well-stocked — I found it to be worthwhile. [ +1 Hitchhiker or otherwise. ] I hope your search was fruitful as well?