when in rome

<div align=center>"Ah, he's a little strange looking," Hadrian admitted, the owner of the shop was on the older side, perhaps in present times people would assume he was sickly or dying, there was a strange sunken sort of look about his face, but he was friendly enough. "He means no harm, though, I think he has a daughter that works here sometimes, she is less odd looking." It was true, she didn't have a ring, perhaps he should find her one. Silver was pricey though, Hadrian would been able to easily afford it back home, but he didn't have enough roman coins to purchase one here, which he regretted just a little. "Alas, my fair lady, perhaps I can find a jeweler for you back at home?"

He thanked the man as he presented the garments to him, on closer inspection they were clothing, and pretty clothing at that. Each went well with the other, though Hadrian wasn't all that keen at the idea of wearing a toga. He'd have preferred the other kind of clothing, he didn't recall the name. The garment that had been found for Ania was dyed a pretty light blue color, decorated with darker blue and pastel red. "I'm sorry it's not silk." He murmured, "I didn't have enough for the both of us." </div>

<div align=center>"Kind of," Hadrian answered, it had more been that the owner of the shop had helped him out of an odd situation a little while ago and then been curious by the way he'd been dressed, but that was another story for another time. It was much easier to dress appropriately before you time traveled, but of course he hadn't owned anything designed for girls, but he didn't mind. If anyone checked Hadrian's wardrobe they'd find everything from a Cavalier's dress to a knight's armor. Most had only been worn maybe once or twice, they made for good Halloween costumes, though. He dug around in his pocket and handed the shop keeper a fistful of strange looking coins.

Hadrian had no problem with her keeping it, he'd bought it for her anyway. He was glad she liked it. "You're welcome." His eyes widened in surprise as she kissed him, and a warm smile crossed his features. It was nice to see real emotion portrayed on his face for once, it was rare for him to meet someone that brought his nicer side out. "Would you like to get changed?" He asked, "I'm sure there's somewhere in here where you can."</div>

<div align=center>Hadrian would have liked to change clothes, too, at least a toga was looser than what he was currently wearing, his clothing choices usually consisted of shirts and waistcoats, he more or less always looked fancy. He wasn't sure what they would do with their clothes they were wearing now, they could find something to carry them in or maybe leave them here and come back for them later. Besides, he wanted to see what the girl would look like all dressed up in a cute little robe, himself however, he'd have to just suck it up and wear it. There could be worse things, after all. Caesar wore a toga, Hadrian.

"What would you like to do?" He asked her, acquiring a soldier's hat was something he needed to remember to do, it was pretty likely she'd be able to charm one off someone, as for being back by a certain time, they probably shouldn't spend more than a day here. "I suppose when we get bored, or when we start feeling tired, it'd be a good idea to get out of here before night." Not for any reason, it would have just been nice to go home to sleep. "I won't let you get lost," he promised, "if you do, then I won't go home again until I've found you."</div>

<div align=center>"I'm not sure," Hadie answered, eyes flickering up to look at the shop merchant, then back down at Ania again, "there's probably something going on." Gladiator fights were a regular occurrence, the Roman people liked a bit of blood and slaughter in their every day lives, it seemed. If he thought it was going to get too bloody he wouldn't let her watch, he'd feel bad if she got nightmares from it, she was so sweet, and there was something going on behind her eyes. Most girls he talked to had the lights on, but sure enough, when you knocked no one was home. "We can go and have a look."

Hadrian didn't like the idea of taking his clothes off in an alley, his gaze met the sunken one of the merchant and the two conversed for a moment or two, the strange man smiled and nodded about something, Hadie thanked him. "He says we can get changed in the back room, if we like." He offered, laughing softly at the suspicious look on her face, "don't look so worried, it'll be cute." He murmured, running a hand through his hair, it was damp with sweat, and that made him cringe. His fringe stuck up when his hand came away again.</div>

<div align=center>It was better than an alley, regardless of how arrogant Hadrian was, it wasn't likely that he'd start taking off his clothes in front of strangers. He absently followed Ania, getting a confirming nod from the shop keeper, suggesting that this was the right way and the right door. "You want me to wait outside?" He asked her, "while you get changed, I mean." The boy added, lifting an eyebrow. He didn't want to make her uncomfortable, he wanted to do more or less the opposite of that, in fact. He didn't mind waiting outside for a little while, he didn't think she'd take all that long, anyhow, though on second thoughts, did she know how to wear it? He had absolutely no clue how to wear a toga, despite all his research.

"I'm cute?" He asked, the corners of his lips curved up into a tiny little smile, "I'm rugged and handsome." He teased, lifting a hand to gently pet the top of her head, "but thank you." He laughed at her next question, and nodded, they'd been given a tunic each to wear under it, and he was pretty sure (or at least he would have hoped so) that both of them were wearing underwear. "I'm pretty sure I'm wearing underwear, at least, when I last checked."</div>