We head to the business district.
Our target is the clothing store that Sylphy frequents.
The same shop where she bought me the robe.
So far, this is the most likely place to find gifts.
"This place looks really upscale."
Roxy hesitates when she saw the storefront.
She nervously checks over her own robes.
I should probably tell her that the store doesn't have a dress code.
"Eh, this is upscale?"
Sylphy tilts her head, puzzled.
When it comes to clothing, she only shops at upscale stores.
That doesn't mean she's a big spender.
Just habits she picked up from being constantly with Ariel.
You tend to shop where your friends shop.
Sylphy isn't loose with money.
She's just shopping at places she feels comfortable in.
In other words.
No one really thinks of their own stuff as upscale.
"No. This is perfectly suitable with the money in the Greyrat house. Just that I don't frequent this type of store myself."
"R-really.... it's that expensive..."
Sylphy looks dejected.
Her ears flop down.
"Eh, Rudi. Have I been spending too much money?"
"Of course not."
Sylphy's wages basically cover her clothing expenses.
She only spends her own money.
Nothing I need to chide in about.
"I definitely wasn't thinking that Sylphy was wasteful. When I was a court magician, I frequented stores like this as well. It's a great place to shop for birthday presents."
"Oh, yeah, for birthday presents... Yeah..."
Roxy adds.
As expected of my Shisho.
Instantly, she follows through.
I should help as well.
"I think clothing slightly on the expensive side is just fine."
"I think they're tasteful."
"What should we do? Maybe we should look elsewhere... But besides here, all the stores I know are expensive too."
"It's fine. We can just shop here."
Sylphy doesn't have much personal clothing in the first place.
And she's dressing up all for my sake anyways.
Even if I shouldn't thank her, I don't have any complaints either.
To be honest, from my perspective the clothing here is on the pricey side.
But that's because I'm used to wearing the cheap stuff for adventurers anyways.
Besides, just enjoy it even if they're pricey.
We have money.
"Oh, if it isn't Greyrat-sama! Welcome!"
Shop assistants circle us as soon as we arrive.
They probably recognize all their frequent guests.
"What are you looking for today?"
"Birthday presents for 10 year old girls."
"I see, come this way!"
With that said, a shop assistant immediately led us in.
They're well trained.
Our target is an area with various children's wear.
Everyday wear, robes, dresses, etc.
The options are plentiful.
I guess lots of people come to shop for 10th birthday presents here.
"So many things here I don't even know where to start."
"Winter is coming, so maybe something warm?"