First Wind: Testing the Waters [Audio]

[count_to_peace]

[Having arrived a few days ago, Zechs has kept a low profile for the most part. With his long hair, it could be a bit difficult to do, but a cap and plain clothes did wonders to make him blend in with the crowd. He had been watching the network as well, noticing that most new arrivals usually offered their name and asked for information.

That seemed very naive to him. Who would give their name to a literal city of total strangers?

So instead of taking that route, Zechs thought it best to remain as anonymous as he could until otherwise.]

Does anyone have any recommendation for shampoo? My usual one doesn't seem to be in stock here.

[Best to start off with a question that doesn't need much details about himself first.]

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[innocent_royal]

[Random question was random. A reply comes through, and it sounds like a polite young girl.]

"I do not know if this is what you are looking for, but I personally like shampoo that is mint-scented."

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[count_to_peace]

How has that worked for you?

[It's all well and good for it to be mint scented, but that would mean nothing if it left his hair feeling like straw.]

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[innocent_royal]

"It works out very well. A princess has to look her best, after all."

[And she indeed always tries to look her best, not that it matters now at the moment, being audio only.]

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[count_to_peace]

Then I'm sold. [If it's good enough for royalty, then it's good enough for him. Is it easily available?

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[innocent_royal]

[There was a faint, light giggle.]

"I think any store in Genessia city carries them. They do cost a little bit more than others, though..."

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[imaginationswoes]

[Wow, that question.]

Um... if you don't mind a Vanilla scent I found this really great shampoo. It makes my hair silky soft.

[She happens to really like her shampoo.]

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[count_to_peace]

I do mind, actually. Is there another scent choice?

[He doesn't want to smell like vanilla.]

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[imaginationswoes]

[Airy hums softly.]

There might be fruity smells... I think I remember cucumber. I can check for you.

...

Why don't you like vanilla? [It's a pretty smell.]

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[count_to_peace]

[How to subtly say "I don't want to smell like a girl..."]

It isn't my kind of scent.

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[imaginationswoes]

What is your kind of scent?

[It's probably easier to ask what he likes than guess.]

[dance_ix_dance]

I would help, man, but I just got here. If you find something out will you let me know? Especially if you hear about some decent gel, that's essential.

[count_to_peace]

I could do that.

Gel? [He isn't sure what sort of gel he's talking about.]

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[maybeitsmaybelline]

[Doesn't need details about himself? For shampoo? Oh, sweetheart. He must be new to this.]

Well that depends on your hair type, doesn't it? And since you have so generously decided to withhold any visuals, you can expect to get answers from the kind of people who think dollar store 2-in-1 will do.

Good luck with that.

[Audio]

[count_to_peace]

[He should be insulted, but it just amuses him. There is a one off chuckle.]

I've used worse.

[Video]

[maybeitsmaybelline]

[Roman can appreciate a man who can laugh at himself, but that doesn't excuse his poor taste.]

And I'm sure you looked marvelous for a homeless bum, but if you want to look like a gentleman then you'll have to give us a bit more to work with.

[Audio]

[count_to_peace]

Can you work with blond hair? There isn't anything too special about it.

[At least in his opinion. It wasn't as if he did anything more than cut it.]

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[maybeitsmaybelline]

[Have a long-suffering sigh and a look of pity.]

Texture's more important than color, sweetheart. What's your deal with video, anyway? Afraid the camera will steal your soul? Or maybe... [Roman perks up and an unpleasant smile spreads across his face.] Maybe you've got enemies here?

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[whiteas]

Personally, I enjoy Hekkai's Apple Cider Shampoo.

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[count_to_peace]

[There's a bit of silence after her answer.]

...I can't really imagine how it works. [Is there actually cider in it?]

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[whiteas]

Why not?

[ Has he really not seen what all is in a load of shampoos? Most of them sound like the weirdest stuff. ]

It's a little strong, so you should only use it on weekends, but it'll get rid of essentially any residue from other products and keep your hair smooth. The same brand's "Full Blown" line with Citrus and Ginseng is typically good for the rest of the week, though, or Keune's Crystal Ice Shampoo.

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[count_to_peace]

Does it literally use apple cider?

[All of that totally went over his head. Talk to him about gundam parts and mechanics and he's fine. Talk to him about the finer nature of shampoo and he's defeated.]

What does citrus and ginseng do for hair?

[He mutters the name 'Crystal Ice' to himself.]

Is that last shampoo for hotter weather?

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[firefandance]

Is there a certain kind you prefer? Like for a certain type of hair?

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[count_to_peace]

Just a type that cleanses well without leaving my hair feeling like a broom.

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[firefandance]

Well it depends on your hair type then. You have shampoos for different types after all. Like some people have shampoo that deals with dyed hair. Others that deal with greasy.

But most shampoos should be able to do with what you want so long as you actually use something and not just shampoo. I think.

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[count_to_peace]

That's a bit more complicated than I anticipated.

[Who seriously has the time to worry about the type of hair and matching it with shampoo? Either he was too busy fighting and traveling, or OZ had good hair products for all their soldiers.]

You think? You seem to be an expert so far.