Skye could see Scarlette's nervousness, and placed a hand on Scarlettes shoulder. "Hey if you're not up for the people here there are some things we could perhaps take home with us". Scarlette's sudden sigh of relief was all Skye needed.
Skye directed Scarlette over to a door with a big neon 'gift' sign and upon entering Scarlettes mouth opened in wonder. There were gadgets and knick knacks lining all of the walls everything from Tv remotes to costumes, vials of bubbling liquid to some very adult looking toys.
As Scarlette walked around and ogled in amazement, Skye grinned and grabbed a few items off the shelf in front of her, sauntering over to the cashier and scanning a strange purple card before returning to Scarlette, bag in hand.
"ok we're all set!" Skye beamed.
"What? did you get something? let me see!". "Only when we get back to my place". Skye replied.
On the way back to the front door, the ladies both collected their cloaks, receiving a strange look from the coat check girl. "Leaving already?".
"yeah, we are taking the party home with us". Skye giggled, brandishing the bag. "ooh have fun" the clerk purred.
As the pair walked down the narrow alleyway, a figure was sitting against the wall. The sudden arrival of Scarlette and Skye made the figure dart to their feet, the hood of their cloak falling back, revealing their light blue shoulder length hair.
"Skye!" the figure called out, running over to catch her in a hug. "Are you guys going in? i forgot my membership card and cant get in the door". "Sorry Missy, we are taking some stuff to use at home instead". Missy's excitement faded before lighting up again. "Can i join?".
"Sure thing" Skye said, motioning to Scarlette. "Missy this is my friend Scarlette. Scarlette, this is Missy a fellow club member".
Missy nearly knocked over Scarlette in another over-energetic hug. "nice to meetcha!" before she started skipping in tune with the other girls making their way to the street.
Within minutes the trio were in a taxi making their way to Skye's apartment, Missy taking the chance to get to know Scarlette.
Upon walking through Skyes front door; Skye, almost in a rush of relief, brandished the gift bag and upturned it onto the coffee table.
And out of the bag came...