The first thing the System recommended was a Durable Adventurer's Outfit in a sensible brown.
"Nope…"
-Ding!
{It has reinforced stitching and tear resistance up to moderate combat stress.}
"Looks like starting gear for a generic RPG."
The System moved on without comment and offered a Ranger's Traveling Set, practical, layered, built for long distances.
"I look unemployed," Nico said.
-Ding!
{You are technically-}
"Next."
A Noble's Formal Attire appeared, high-collared, gold-trimmed, the kind of thing that announced its own importance.
"Too pompous. I'd look like I was compensating for something."
-Ding!
{Host's standards are irrational.}
"My standards are excellent. You've got bad taste."
They went back and forth through the apparel section for another four minutes while Nico walked through the forest, rejecting everything the System surfaced because he already had a specific vision in mind and refused to compromise.
