One would think Candace had never been in such a store. And I know her amnesia, but like I've said before, even not remembering her self or any specific memories. She should still have some grasp of costume shops and Halloween stores. Candace was horrified but all the fake blood, the gory masks, the skeletons, and everything else that was shoved in our faces. It wasn't enough to point out that it was all fake, she couldn't wrap her head around why anyone would make or make use of any of it.
Fortunately she didn't make a big scene, but she was blatantly uncomfortable. Sam had no explanation and seemed to be just as dumbfounded as I was. Usually he's very understanding with her, but I think this caught him off guard. We found a few things we could make use of, plastic daggers and rapiers, and some accessories, which would make the final costume work well. But we couldn't find any tunics or outfits that we really liked. As expected, it was all plastic, and "sexy."
This took us a few stores to get through, which was fine. And afterward is when we hit up the thrift stores and flea markets to see if we could get anything that'd work. Cheap isn't bad if we can modify, and Max and I had gotten good over the years at modifying things. It was while doing this that Max joined us. We found some appropriate leggings and shirts, but we couldn't find anything we could use for the tabard. There were a few items here and there, but never enough for three and we wanted that at least to be uniform.
We were also having a hard time finding anything that'd fit Sam. He's tall, and muscular big. He mentioned usually going to Big and Tall stores for his regular clothes, or specially ordering things like his overalls and boots. We didn't think we'd find anything for him that'd work, but we decided to stop by one such store just to see. At the very least they might be able to recommend some place we could look. No dice.
By this time Max and I were starting to get hungry, and we mentioned getting something to eat. Candace seemed shocked at that, and Sam had to explain that the two of them were fasting for the day. The only explanation we got was that it was the new moon. Knowing that they feast on the full moon, it kinda makes sense, but I still don't understand what the reasoning is behind it all.
Candace wanted to go see a tailor, which Max and I were both sure we couldn't afford. So Sam suggested dropping us off at a restaurant where we could eat and relax, and he'd take Candace to go see about a tailor. We accepted, but it was kinda awkward.
When they returned to pick us up, Candace didn't look very happy. Sam just said they couldn't find one that'd work for us. I asked Candace about it later, she didn't explain further, but I got the impression that she had a particular tailor in mind. I asked if she was remembering anything. She said she wasn't sure. I'll have to remember that later, some time when we're more relaxed.
We hit up the malls, and did a little more looking around, but by that point it was getting late. Sam and Candace were also getting tired, which if they were fasting is no surprise. So Sam brought Max back to her vehicle and we agreed to meet back at Candace's. Max was okay to go home, but Sam said he had a surprise for us. Not one to turn anything down from Sam, Max was happy to follow him.
When we got to Candace's, Sam pulled out an unfinished Rapier! He said it took him some time to figure out what all he needed to do, but now that he knew what to do he could make each of us one of our own. He said even with some anticipated delays, he should be able to have them finished by Halloween. Max was thrilled, and I'll admit my own excitement. But I don't think any of the events will allow us to bring in real weapons, and I said as much. Sam said that with the plastic swords we got today, we could bring those if his weren't accepted, but that this way we could get some pictures with the real thing.
We were all thrilled, and Sam beamed. But yet again I got the impression that he was holding out more for Candace's approval than anyone else's. Max didn't seem to notice, and I don't want to pop her little bubble, but I still think it's odd. And that's not to diminish what he's done. It's great that he's embraced joining us after not wanting Candace to go at all. It just doesn't seem to fit, there's a piece missing to this puzzle.
We still hadn't found anything for Sam, nor anything we could use a tabards. So we had a short discussion about what to do, and Sam reminded us that he has some contacts with the Renaissance circuit. He said he'd reach out to them, and maybe he could turn something up. We're looking at two weeks, and I'm a little worried about that. Either way we'll meet next Thursday, and if Max and I have to make our own, we'll find a way. They may not look pretty, but they'll pass in the low light of a Halloween night.
Oh well, off to bed with me. I have work again tomorrow.
Looking over yesterday's journal, I just realized in all our fun and excitement I forgot to ask Max about recommendations. Oh well, I'll see them again later, I think these next few weeks are going to be too busy for a show anyway.
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