They be like, 'Oh, that Gucci - that's hella tight.'

[radiantly]

WHO: Angelica & Felicia
WHERE: 5th Avenue Shopping!
WHEN: Wednesday afternoon?
WARNINGS: N/A
SUMMARY: Angelica and Felicia go shopping in preparation for Valentine's Day.
FORMAT: Gabbie's choice.

It's been way too long since they had a real girl's day out together, and while Angie couldn't exactly ditch her duties at the school to spend the entire day cruising the shops with Felicia, it was totally in her power to cut out after lunch and get a good head start on her pre-Valentine's Day shopping. She had to find something perfect to wear for her date with Pietro that night, and no doubt Felicia needed something for the occasion as well, whether she had plans with Edward or not.

And so there they were, 5th Avenue, with all the high end shops tempting the pair of them to browse and select ridiculously expensive outfits to impress their significant others. It was cold outside, the sky turning grey in the midday, hinting that just maybe the afternoon would bring snow.

Just the excuse they needed to go inside and warm up.

Comments

[acrossyourpath]

[ Felicia pulls her scarf closer around her neck, looking at the various storefronts with the deliberation someone else might take selecting an ice cream flavor. She knows what she wants to start with -- jewelry. ]

How about we go for gold?

[radiantly]

[Angelica's eyes light up. She's always had a weak spot when it comes to lusting over jewelry.]

I could never say no to that.

[acrossyourpath]

[ Felicia smiles, attack mode engaged. ]

Good, I could use something new in my rotation. Tends to stop glittering after a while.

[radiantly]

[Angelica glances down at the sapphire ring on her finger.]

You always have the best taste, Felicia. Maybe you can help me find something to compliment my wedding ring.

[acrossyourpath]

There's always something out there. [ Felicia looks at it contemplatively, then glances around at the various displays. ] Even if I always say you can never go wrong with diamonds.

[radiantly]

And I do like diamonds. [She walks toward one of the displays with diamond tennis bracelets in it.] But they're so expensive. Pietro would kill me.

[acrossyourpath]

[ She rolls her eyes, tapping one of the displays gently. ]

It seems sort of backwards how most families are expected to own at least one car, but a woman owning just one diamond is some kind of issue.

[radiantly]

It is backwards, isn't it! [She stares into the display intently, crossing her arms in a huff.] Why, we own a whole library, just filled with random old books. And not a single one of them is mine! Meanwhile, I have one nice pair of earrings and my wedding ring and that's all! It's simply unfair!

[acrossyourpath]

My thoughts exactly. If anyone ever had doubts that it's a man's world.

Just look at how nice that one is.

[ Felicia points to a bracelet. ]

Personally, I'd say you were owed about two-grand worth of marriage credit. Books aren't cheap, either.

[radiantly]

[Her eyes go very large.]

It's so gorgeous! But I couldn't. He'd freak.

[acrossyourpath]

You can. Why not? It's only money.

[ She turns to another display, trying on a bracelet herself, inspecting the finery. ]

Everything here's only temporary. You might as well enjoy it.

[radiantly]

[Angelica hesitates, watching Felicia try on the bracelet. She doesn't say anything for a moment or two before she plucks up the first bracelet to try on herself.]

It does have a nice sparkle to it, doesn't it?

[acrossyourpath]

[ Felicia's back by her side, checking it out with her. ]

Matches your complexion, too. And your hair.

[radiantly]

It really does. I could get used to wearing this.

[She looks it over, then turns her eyes to Felicia.]

Maybe they have an installment plan.

[acrossyourpath]

Do you have a credit card? [ She puts a hand on Angie's back, smirking her trademark smirk. ] You really deserve to walk out with that today. After all you put up with.

[radiantly]

Well, I-I... yes. [She mentally weighs her options here. How mad could Pietro get, anyways?] He really doesn't pay too close attention to our finances. And technically, most of our money was left to me by Emma... And she never would have left it to him.

[acrossyourpath]

[ Felicia is the worst enabler. She taks Angie's hand in her own to hold it up, letting the bracelet catch the light. ]

What would she say, do you think?

[radiantly]

Something about diamonds being a girl's best friend, no doubt.

[Bracelet still on, she begins to unzip her purse.]

[acrossyourpath]

Smart lady. I know that's my favorite proverb.

You can call it a Valentine's present.

[radiantly]

I could wear it when we go out to dinner, and if he asks, I'll tell him he bought it for me.

[Now she's thinking, right?]

What about you, Felicia? Have you settled on anything?

[acrossyourpath]

Perfect. Spares him the last second panic when realizes he forgot, too. The real gift, if you ask me.

[ She tilts her head, turning the bracelet she'd picked out over in her hand thoughtfully. ]

Just about.

[radiantly]

[Angelica's mouth forms a happy 'oh' as she stares at the bracelet.]

How pretty!

[acrossyourpath]

[ She smiles. ]

I thought so.

[ She tries it on again. ]

What's the final verdict on yours?

[radiantly]

I think...

[She gives the bracelet on her wrist one last longing glance.]

I'll take it!

[acrossyourpath]

[ Felicia beams victoriously. ]

Smart choice. Anyone who'd decline their wife's right to diamonds warrants some scrutiny, if you ask me.