Dress up.

Despite Luna skillful hands being responsible for the crafts presented, it's Lynx who gestures her hands dramatically to the neatly folded outfits waiting on the table behind her. "Ta da!" she exclaims. "They're simple, but that's the idea. We need to blend in. So I talked to Luna, and we came up with the perfect idea to nonchalantly walk straight into Tolis looking like we belong. You see, Redbloom Academy may be the most prestigious school, but it isn't the only one. Verdant Academy is a nice school as well, though I doubt those from the former would use such kind words to describe them."

Mina gazes up at the top of the table too tall for her to reach. "So what are we going to be wearing?"

Lynx unfurls a cute white and green dress. "Uniforms!"

"Why am I not surprise?" you ask.

"What is that supposed to mean? Students of either academy are often seen in the outskirts of the city, studying plants and animals and other things, and it'd be more wise to dress for the smaller school, right?"

Considering what she wished for in the Erotrain, I imagine that isn't her only reasoning.

Vivi steps over to the table and looks the wardrobe over. "... Yuck. School."

"Well, we aren't actually going to the academy," Lynx clarifies. "This is literally just so we don't draw attention walking in and around." She casts off her cloak as she turns back to the table to assemble her attire. It's quite an alluring image, seeing her from behind, with her stockings and small, tight shorts, all beneath a crop top. Much to your surprise, she grabs the bottom of said shirt with both hands, slowly slips the fabric up her chest, though stops before they have the chance to pop out. Her eyes then turn straight to you, showing the blush in her cheeks.

You stare back, blinking twice. "... What is it?"

"Baka, get out!" she shouts, throwing a tall boot from the tabletop directly into your chest.

"Ow! You don't even know what that word means!"

"Yes I do," she says, planting her hands proudly on her hips while turning around. Her shirt is still bunched up--halfway off where she left it. "It means idiot."

You run your hand back through your hair. "Fair enough. You know, not only did you start changing first, but after everything that's happened, I've seen you all naked before. I don't think it's a huge deal to quickly get changed in the same room." They're just like the others. I'm impressed these girls can be so bashful and kinky at the same time.

Mela places a ghostly hand upon her own cheek and looks away nervously. "Does that count for me?" she asks quietly.

There's a tug on your pant leg. When you turn, Mina looks up to you with a face filled with pink. "Uhm, b-but you haven't seen me naked, so..."

So cute. "Hah sorry. That's true. I won't look. I promise."

Lynx brings both hands up behind her head and rolls her eyes. "I guess, but it's no fun if--"

"Then it's time to try them on," Luna interrupts. From behind the sunheart, she grabs that crop top and tugs it the rest of the way up, freeing the girl's bare bust at last. "We mustn't spend the entire day bickering."

"Hey!" She quickly covers herself up.

Knowing this could go on forever, you approach the outfit that presumably is meant to be yours, and as you move, you tug your blue tunic up over your head. Next, you loosen your belt, and begin the removal of your trousers, scabbard, etc, and when your eyes glance back behind, you see that the others have begun as well. For a brief moment, you spot Mina pulling down her little dress, but you focus your eyes towards the rest. You may be the Demon King, but how petty it would be to peek when she doesn't want you to do so.

Lynx slowly slides her shorts down her legs, revealing a pair of frilly white panties with an image of a bunny's face on the butt. It contrasts starkly with her dark skin, and next she peels off her stockings, and removes her boots. Meanwhile, Vivi has always removed her skirt. She's standing with her new attire unfolded in her hands--blouse hanging over a pair of orange panties.

Not to fall behind, you allow your trousers to drop, and after removing your boots as well, you lift up your new fancy pants and look them over. Your eyes catch Luna nearby, watching you with a smile on her face.

"Oops. I was caught," she whispers. "But I think everyone's having a bit of fun right now. You are too. Right?"

You smirk back. "Maybe."

"Whenever you look away, they look at you. Did you notice? So don't get too excited. Standing in your underpants, it'll be quite obvious if that happens."

"I'm finished!" Mina announces out of nowhere. She dances forward, and does a spin right in front of you. There's a bright smile on her face. Though after the moment fades, and she realizes she's staring straight up your half-naked body, her face turns red. Quickly, she covers her eyes and begins to apologize. "Sorry! Sorry!"

She's quite cute, however. The outfit consists of dark green thigh-high boots, a white short-sleeved dress that ends with frills, and a sort of corset around the waist. Then from the collar, there's a matching green tie. Thankfully, there was even a tiny hole set for her spindly tail to wiggle through. Her goggles are missing as well. She might not be your height, but she's still an adult woman with curves in all the right places. It's just difficult to think of her in that way at first glance. Between that and her big, round ears, you can't help but smile back.

"It's all right. I don't mind," you say.

Then Luna rustles your hair, now standing behind you. Her gentle breath tickles the back of your neck. "One more thing," she says softly. Then suddenly, she rustles her hands through your brown hair before bringing a set of fake, thick-rimmed black glasses to rest over your eyes.

Lynx, standing with her boots already on despite the dress still in her hands, holds the garment over her otherwise naked body to cover up, but she stares at you for an accidentally long moment. "Cute," she whispers.

"I can't wait to get back into my own clothes," Vivi says as she looks herself over. It's the exact same outfit as Mina's, though of course it's more easy to see the intricacies on a taller figure. Taller, not tall, as Vivi is still on the shorter side. Seeing her dressed in such a way is interesting, especially without a hat. over her shoulder is a small pack, presumably stuffed with her other attire. She really does look like she could be a student at Verdant Academy.

At last, everybody is assembled. You look at yourself in the stand-up mirror--white, tight, long-sleeved shirt with dark green décor, also with a matching tie, leading down to a pair of matching dress pants. Finally, knee-high boots, which are an even darker shade of green. The uniforms are simple yet fancy. You admit that Luna really did know what she was doing. You look quite different now. At least, to an extent. You wouldn't want to run into anyone you knew. But if things go south, you do have your trusty sword back on your hip.

Lynx does a spin as well, fluttering the frills of her dress up enough to tease her panties once again. "It's perfect, Luna!" Her hair has been tied back into pigtails by green ribbons, and she has a new eyepatch as well. This one was made to match the rest--white and green. To cover up the marking on her hand, she wrapped around bandages, as if she was nursing an injury. She has a pack as well.

"Should I do something different with my hair?" Vivi asks. She holds a ribbon just like Lynx's between her lips as she pulls her hair back with both hands.

Mela swoops in. "You should, yes!

"Hmm." As suggested, she ties it back into a ponytail. "How's this?"

"I think you all look great," you say.

"Ah, I am so envious," Mela says with a frown. "I wish that I could wear new clothing."

"I swear we'll find a way to help you, just like I said before," you say. "I'm sorry it hasn't happened yet. But we'll figure out something."

"We won't look very nonchalant with a ghost behind us," Lynx says. "Though, it is kinda like that one manga. You know, with the funny purple ghost man who punches people? How fast can you punch?"

"Uhm, I do not know," Mela says. "But I can do this." The ghost wisps through the air for a moment before darting straight towards Mina's backpack. In an instant, she vanishes from sight.

"Ah. Like Jelly sorta," you say.

"In a sense," the talking backpack replies. "Our resident slime girl can also hide in such places rather easily, but I am doing so in a different manner. I am able to possess people, but also objects, though this is rarely useful, as objects are not exactly build to articulate. For hiding, however, it is quite easy."

"So what's the plan, Demon King?" Lynx asks, rubbing her hands together eagerly.

You adjust your tie and glance between the others. "All right. First, my Bunny Hop is still not incredibly accurate over long distances, so we'll land somewhere near the city. Then we enter. Mina here will guide us through the back alleys, and then we'll meet up with Rose and Shadow Garden. We'll have to convince them to help us in some way. Hopefully they can tell us where the queen actually is, and anything else they might know, especially about the current king, or maybe even Elok Daven and his people."

Mina adjusts her ghostly pack. "You're talking about the greatest underground syndicate in Tivera. At least, in my opinion. If something is to be known, they'll know. I can't promise we'll get the information for free though. I just work with them."

"And here's your belongings as well," Luna says, handing over a matching pack. "It has your other clothes, and I've packed you all a little snack as well."

You nod. "Thanks, Luna. Amazing as always. If we're all ready to go, come on over. It's time to make the jump."