Rare Book Shop

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

[Taped below the usual OPEN/CLOSED sign found on the door of the rare book shop is a new sign:]

The Proprietor strongly recommends giving a wide berth to the establishment operated by Misters Croup and Vandemar, as said operators are known to involve themselves in the most despicable of schemes and are not to be trusted. The Proprietor also recommends avoidance of all written materials offered for purchase by said operators, as such materials have only the most nefarious uses, and such use generally results in the most unpleasant consequences for the user.

Have a pleasant day.

A. Phale

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[http://users.livejournal.com/_the_old_firm/]

Mr. Croup: "Would you look at that, Mr. Vandemar? How nice of him to say such good things about us.

Mr. Vandemar: "Word of mouth is getting out, Mr. Croup."

Mr. Croup: "Nefarious, are we? Not the half of it."

Mr. Vandemar: "Not the half indeed, Mr. Croup"

::the two return to their store as fast as they arrived, a turn of a corner and they are gone::

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[knocks on the door] Hello? Mr Phale?

[waits, scowling slightly at his nails, which need cleaning]

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

[opens the door and smiles upon see The Doctor]

Welcome, Doctor! Do come in. I hope you've had a pleasant day?

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

It's been alright, though I've heard some disturbing news from many corners--but that seems to be the norm around here.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Yes, the forces of...erm, well, Not Good...do rather seem to be at work here. Have you heard any particularly disturbing news? Nothing to do with your students, I hope.

*pulls a book out from behind the counter*

I was able to acquire the book you requested. I do hope the edition suits you.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

*will offer you the book, discuss the price, and offer you tea as well*
(the book is a first edition in excellent condition, exactly what you were looking for, and the price is very reasonable)

[ooc: must sign off now, happy to continue tomorrow or to respond to messages]

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[The Doctor accepts the book, pays for it, then settles down with a cuppa, making chitchat with Aziraphale.]

((No worries.))