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[They could do this all day. But at some point, someone has to give -- and this time, it's Henry, who just gives Alec a Look.]

Of course not.

[WELL HE'S GONNA SHOP AROUND FOR A LITTLE, THEN.

...Though despite his claim of using his powers to carry multiple bags, Henry ends up only picking two or three outfits that can be neatly folded into one. Sometime in-between all of that:]

Are you really not going to look around even a little?

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[ While Henry's shopping around, Alec has posted up near a mannequin somewhere and is leaning against the fixture moodily. ]

Yeah, really. I'm not keen on dressing like one of the kids from Grease.

[ Alec does Henry even know what that is— ]

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[Both the production and the film happened during his years in LAB PRISON, so no, unless he specifically goes looking into the memories of the people he’s killed.

You know, as you do.]

And is that supposed to mean something to me?

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Right. I suppose most of my pop culture references go right over your head.

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I have a lot to catch up on. Add it to the list.

[Can you imagine Henry sitting down to watch Grease.

But if Alec is just going to chill with the mannequins, then Henry won’t keep him there for too long. He’s got a big ol’ shopping bag slung over a shoulder when he approaches, finished.]

This should do for now.

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I didn't realize I was supposed to have a list.

[ They have one now, apparently. And it starts with Grease.

But yes, he does just wait there. WHen Henry returns, he eyes that shopping bag. ]

Just how much stuff did you grab?

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Just a few things.

[In this HUGE BAG? Citation needed.]

I’m tired of the same clothes on rotation.

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[ Just. Looks at the bag. Looks at Henry. Raises a skeptical eyebrow. Whatever you say, honey. ]

I hope you know that none of those clothes are going to fly when we get back to 2022.

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I know fashion changes, Alec.

[But also, probably never for the best.]

But are you going to start dressing me like you, then?

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I know better. You'd veto everything I tossed your way.

That's why I'm going to let Madigan dress you.

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[Makes just a little bit of a face.]

And dressing myself is out of the question… why?

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First of all, it won't be as amusing for me to watch.

[ Alec... ]

Second of all, the goal is to help you blend in. I trust her to manage it while also adhering to your tastes.

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[The second is too logical to argue against, but the first point-]

Amusing?

[Honestly, this man.]

Maybe I’ll just ask for all on-lookers to leave and deprive you of your entertainment.

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Even me? I'm hurt.

[ He's not. ]

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Even you.

[Yeah, he knows you’re not.]

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You might regret that when I let Mads just have her way with you.

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I’m a grown man, you know. I can handle one person, no matter how… lively you make her out to be.

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Alright. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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What’s the worst that could happen? She dresses me a little strangely? She flirts some?

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You know, at this point I think I'm just gonna let you find out for yourself.

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[Alec sure is setting some expectations here.]

Well, if it’s the latter, then don’t worry. The only person in this entire universe I care to be attracted to is standing right in front of me.

And he won’t even carry my bag.

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[ "The only person in this entire universe"? Henry, please. Alec doesn't know what to do with himself when he says things like that. His gaze slices a way a little, almost embarrassed. ]

If you were trying to get me to carry it, that almost worked.

[ He's got it so, so bad. ]

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[Henry has it just as bad. It’s why he can say such things so, so easily.

But oh? Is someone a little embarrassed? He leans a little to the side, dipping his head to catch his gaze in a teasing way. ]

Only almost? I’ll have to practice better ways to express my devotion, then.

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[ Affection is hard and it gets him flustered sometimes. ]

I guess you will.

[ So of course he just invites more of it. Inexplicably. ]

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[That's cute. You're being cute, Alec.]

Endless opportunities in the future, right?

[He smiles and straightens again, adjusting the bag over his shoulder.]

For now, let's keep moving on.