Starlight

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Both of their faces reflected in the large windows that showcased a dress and a suit fitted onto two mannequins. The mannequin wearing the suit turned its head slowly and waved at them

Cuphead: Holy crap, they're alive.. I mean, that's not surprising, but -

Gabriel: Come along, Cuphead!

He pulled Cuphead by the arm and into the shop. Cuphead sighed and crossed his arms

Cuphead: Do I have to??

Gabriel: There is absolutely no way I'm letting you go to a ball wearing that!

Cuphead: What if the stupid ball's over by the time we're done?!

Gabriel: These types of events last nearly all night! The sun set just an hour ago!

They argued openly, standing in the store among other mannequins and racks of clothing

Gabriel: I swear, I'm going to just lock you in our motel room for the rest of the night!

Cuphead: Go ahead! I'll escape!

Gabriel: You're so, augh, so-..

He took a deep breath and remained silent. Cuphead turned his head away from Gabriel, then stared at the floor

Cuphead: Let's go get dumb suits now, lampchop

He made his way to the register, and he rung a small bell on the counter. A candle woman rushed from the back

Random: Uhh, hello..?

She glanced around the room, then a small hand stretched upwards, and her eyes stared downcast at Cuphead

Cuphead: Down here!

Random: Oh! Uhm, hello.. little.. boy..?

Cuphead: I'm literally 20, dude

Random: Ah, sorry! Excuse me!

Behind Cuphead, Gabriel stepped closer and snickered, holding in his laughter. Abruptly, Cuphead smacked Gabe on his arm with a monotone expression

Cuphead: Anyway, we need suits

Gabriel: Be sure to make my friend's children's size, please

Cuphead: For your info, I do wear kid's size, asshole! And you're still not my friend!

He glanced at Gabriel with a passive-aggressive smile. The angel chuckled before continuing to speak to the candle. Once they had received their suits, Gabriel insisted on returning to the motel room

Cuphead: This is a waste of time! You don't need to spiffy up!

Gabriel: Why not?

Cuphead: We're already ready!

Gabriel: We simply have only the suits!

As they turned a corner and arrived at the motel, Cuphead began to imitate Gabe mockingly. Finally, they were back in the room

Cuphead: Why do you care so much about how you look?

Gabriel: I don't, I'd rather just look presentable in front of others!

Cuphead: I look presentable, don't I?

For a moment, Gabriel stared at Cups with an unsure, unamused expression. He turned heel to the bathroom without another word

Cuphead: Asshole

He spat out as he watched Gabe pick up a brush and run it through his hair. He stood there listlessly, waiting for Gabe to finish

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