[That actually earns a little huff of amusement from Markus.]

You mean it isn’t normal to see a collection of ties every time I close my eyes?

[An easy joke, of course. everyone knows markus actually see rEVOLUTION across the back of his eyelids

With that, though, Markus can’t help the way his eyes skate back towards the front of the store. Displays of the newest fashions for the season, color palettes to match, all vying for attention. But amazingly enough, this particular android does possess a noticeable amount of self-control, even when it comes to one of his more prominent vices.]

I’m always eying something, Fitz. But I do have to pretend to be frugal on occasion, too.

[Or rather, he has to be frugal for the sake of Connor’s bank account. Markus’ job might mean there’s a stream of income, and a pianist at an exclusive locale pays decently enough, but the hours are limited and not always reliable. Best to save. A new outfit can wait. Probably.]

So, late lunch it is. Let’s make our last purchase and get you out of here.

[A statement punctuated by the way he bends down, scooping up the many bags they’ve collected over their trip by their handles.]