Terrible! She was in the bedding department in the store proper.

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

Maybe this wasn't so bad. Marie's landing position was soft, mostly dry, and seemed far enough from prying eyes.

Yes, it was perfect! The birthday suited-girl smiled as she basked in her good fortune. Her hand traced the comfortable mattress, and as she went to get up... she saw the several other mattresses around her. And the brightly lit store. As if highlighting the naked girl in one perverse marketing tactic.

Marie liked to think it would be a very effective one, but this wasn't the kind of reputation she wanted! Marie reached over for her purse, deciding it was high time she got out of there and found some clothes, when...