❀ 13th Weed in the Garden - Action ❀

[shamelessness]

[Shiemi returns from her kidnapping a little different. She'll be dressed like a hot topic reject from 2007. You know, casual goth. Here is her outfit, but with the cold weather she has added a red mesh sleeved shirt under her corset top, ripped red leggings under her skirt, and a red leather jacket with ridiculous pointy studs on the shoulders. On the back of the jacket are the initials "I.M."

Today she's causing trouble for the convenience store. She'll be trashing the place, trying to scare away customers, and shake down the staff to try and make it her "HQ." And thus sparks the return of the "villainous" alter ego of Shiemi, "The Iron Maiden." With her is her Skarmory Pokémon that she'll be using to help her intimidate people.]

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[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee stopped at the convenience store every now and then. Especially with Shikamaru away on a mission, he liked to check up on it for his friend.

And as he enters the store for today, he hears a commotion and glaces around in search of the source.]

Eh...?

[shamelessness]

[Suddenly on of the stand shelves is knocked over, and the product scatters on the floor. Cheap cosmetics scatter across the floor, and a large metal bird, who is the culprit, screeches.

Shiemi stands behind her Pokémon with a satisfied grin.]

[niceguypose]

[Whoa! He assumes a fighting pose and stares down the metallic bird.]

Shiemi-san! What is going on?

[shamelessness]

Oh, nothing much. Just a little remodeling!

[niceguypose]

Remodeling...? Ah, that is very kind of you! [But why is she wearing such an odd attire?] But you should be more careful when moving things. Some things could break! [He bends over to start scooping up the cosmetics.]

[shamelessness]

[Some of the nail polishes did break, but she shrugs.]

It'll be all cleaned up after I'm done with the place. There's no point in doing that until the end.
[She can't have her future Headquarters looking like trash, after all! But now she must change the image! This won't be a convenience store for very long if she has anything to say about it.]

[niceguypose]

[He frowns as he comes across some of the broken ones, making a face as he sniffs some shattered nail polish.]

Ah... some of them truly have broken. Shiemi-san, waiting to clean is one thing, but we must also take steps to prevent the breaking of objects!

[shamelessness]

You say that like they won't be replaced.

[niceguypose]

That very well my. But... That does not make them worthless!

[shamelessness]

But this way is faster. It needs to be done quick!

[niceguypose]

Why is urgency called for?

[shamelessness]

It's a secret. If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise.

[niceguypose]

Ah... It is? The element of surprise is truly invaluable... especially when it is done in service of a friendship of youth!

[shamelessness]

Exactly! In fact, will you help me remodel?

[Kukukukukuku.]

[niceguypose]

Ah... I suppose so! After all, I am skilled at being both swift and cautious!

[shamelessness]

Then make sure all the shelves and stands are cleared out from the center of the room!

[niceguypose]

You can count on me!

[Lee is a powerhouse and a quick one. So he's able to start efficiently moving the shelves, with minimal jittering/falling objects.]

[shamelessness]

Don't be too slow now, I wouldn't want the surprise to be ruined by being late.

[niceguypose]

Don't worry! I am well known for my speed!

[But he pushes himself and rushes some more as he pushes some more shelves towards the wall, a few items starting to teeter and drop as this happens.]

[shamelessness]

[She smiles to herself, and feels quite smug. She's already recruited a minion! How exciting. Shiemi hops up on the counter to sit on it. She crosses her legs, folds her arms under her chest, and admires Lee's work. If it means she doesn't have to lift a finger anymore she'll gladly take it.]

[niceguypose]

[It takes a few more minutes and a few close calls - there's a moment where Lee dramatically dove through the air to catch a falling container of juice. But then he zips towards the counter proudly once the shelves are pushed up against either side of the store.]

Shiemi-san, the mission is accomplished!

[shamelessness]

Great! Now we need to make this place look like a "headquarters"!

[niceguypose]

Is that part of the surprise, too? How can we give this place such a look?

[shamelessness]

Yes, it is! If you could get some furniture that would be perfect.

[niceguypose]

I can go and get some for you! What sorts of furniture would you want?