ACE ATTORNEY AU

[enigmaster]

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[agoodname]

[Oswald looks rather pleased at that] Good! We'll put it in the retry pile, then--here, hand it to me with the hanger, I'll hold onto it.

[enigmaster]

Mm, alright.

[He hands it over and... keeps going.]

[agoodname]

[he dismisses the next to, but the one after....he considers] That's...nicer than I thought. [he sounds surprised] I wasn't sure about the lining, but on you it works rather well.

[he tilts his head] Thoughts?

[enigmaster]

[Huh.] I think it works... [He likes this one, also. It's warm...]

[agoodname]

Then it'll go in the retry pile also. [he holds out his hand for it and the hanger. Same procedure. Fortunately there's only a couple left after this.]

[enigmaster]

[And he keeps going. Any other standouts, Oswald?]

[agoodname]

[NOPE he sure does dismiss those last couple in quick succession] Well! That narrows it down. [and he holds up the two survivors] Just two to retry. [and he hands Edward the first one--the first one he approved. It's sleeker, certainly, and more clean cut in a way]

[enigmaster]

[It is sleeker. It's nice. ...Really nice, actually, in a very noticeable way. He imagines wearing something like this in the sketchier parts of Gotham when some ghost leads him there. That'd be a thing.] ...It might be... a little much.

[agoodname]

[Oswald...likes it a lot, actually. It looks very nice. Very sleek, perfectly cut, and the color. It's gorgeous on him really. But that makes him blink at bit, turning his attention to Edward] Oh? How so?

[enigmaster]

It's a little... [how does he put this.....] ...noticeable? [Distinct. Eye catching. Not really words that fit him.]

[agoodname]

Well...yes? [he tilts his head a bit. You're going to have to elaborate, Edward] I should hope so--it looks very nice on you.

[enigmaster]

Ah... [Well, hearing Oswald say that almost makes him want to just shut up and go for it. But, well.] It might not be the best thing to wear in certain parts of town.

[agoodname]

[. . . .] Ah. I see what you mean. No traipsing around Gotham at 4am in that.[dryly--he frowns a bit, humming.]

In that case, it won't do. You need something you could wear in almost any case, and that's not it. [he holds out his hand for it, and then will pass Edward the other one]

[enigmaster]

[Edward takes that coat, putting it back on. It does look more casual. And he nods a little, as he looks at his reflection. Definitely nicer than any other coats he's ever owned...] ...I like it. It's nice.

[agoodname]

[Oswald studies him for a moment] You know, originally I grabbed it on a whim just because of the cut, thinking that I didn't like the lining but...I think it really works on you. It's not my style, obviously, but...it looks very good on you. [he pushes to his feet, setting the other coat down, starting to reach for the lapels to fuss with it--before he hesitates] Ah...may I? [he's glancing up at Edward, waiting for permission]

[enigmaster]

Oh. [It looks good on him. That's... He's glad to hear that, from Oswald. And as Oswald reaches out and hesitates, Edward swallows. He nods. Go ahead.]

[agoodname]

[the corner of Oswald's mouth quirks a little bit--and he reaches up to fuss with the collar, shifting how much it's folded over and smoothing down some of the lining, reaching up to settle it better around his neck before flattening it over his shoulders, dragging his palms slowly over the wool before taking his hands away.] There.

[enigmaster]

[Edward swallows again, as Oswald works on his collar. Trying to force himself to be less tense. There's nothing bad about this bit of contact. It's honestly... nice, really, so he'd like to be able to relax a little more. And then it's done already. He exhales, slow.] Ah... Thank you.

[agoodname]

Not at all. [the corner of his mouth quirks a bit into a smile that is....well. A little softer and more affectionate than he probably means it to be. And then he's stepping back and out of the way, giving Edward a chance to see himself in the mirror] ...I'd say it suits you quite well. Very handsome.

[enigmaster]

[And at that, Edward can't help but... go a little bit red.] Ah... [Oswald, please, you can't just... say that. While smiling like that and being so nice and ffffffff--] Um. Thank you...

[agoodname]

[Ah. He...might've gone too far again. And he hides a wince by turning and hanging up the other coat--swallowing hard.]

So. I believe that one's the winner?

[enigmaster]

Mhm... Yes. [aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA--]

[agoodname]

Excellent. [he turns back, then] Here--I'll take it, and you grab our things and I'll meet you by the entrance?

[enigmaster]

Sure... Alright.

[Yep, okay. That's perfect, actually, he'll. Go do that.]

[agoodname]

[right he's just going to....go pay for that coat. And then meet Edward by the entrance--and hold out the bag to him] Here. I asked the cashier to remove the tags--so you can wear it now, if you like.