Chaucer's, Friday

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

The following sign is seen nailed to the front door of Chaucer's:

WANTED
Apprentice-Assistant
Must possess skills in writing or drawing
Must be willing to work for commission

[EDIT] Written in large letters across the sign is the word FILLED

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[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige notices the sign and figures it probably means Geoff isn't planning on leaving just yet*

*She walks in looking nervous, wondering if the thing with the blindfold was really such a good idea*

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff smiles brightly at Paige when she enters*

No classes today?

*He walks over and gives her a kiss.*

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles back* Not til tonight no and I'm not even sure that's gonna be happening, it didn't last week.

*She looks down at the floor* So we're still ok right?

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff cocks his head at Paige*

Why would we not be okay?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige blushes and keeps her eyes on the floor* Well you know after the handcuffs and stuff last night, I though maybe I'd scared you off or something

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff hugs her shoulders and gives her another kiss*

You haven't scared me off. Maybe surprised me a little, but I think I can handle a surprise now and then.

There's coffee and some cookies, if you want some. I have something I want to talk to you about, but I think first I should talk to the pretty lady who just came in. *grins and winks at Paige*

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige smiles back at him* Sure you do that. I'll just wait here til you're free

*In the back of mind Paige wonders if Geoff is trying to make her jealous, or if all guys from the 14th century are like this*

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff looks through the samples that the young lady brought into his shop. He holds up a couple of them for Paige to see.*

These are actually very good, don't you think?

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia pushes the door open warily, not quite sure what to expect from the little shop.

"Er...excuse me? Somevun mentioned you might need an assistant?" She gives Chaucer a small smile as she looks around the place. "Um, I'm not qvite sure exactly vhat it is you vould like help *vith,* but I can provide samples of my vurk, if you vould like?"

Also, Mea Dumnezu, somevun else from zer 14th/15th centuries.

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Good day, my lady! *Geoff offers his hand* Come in please, I am looking for an assistant. What sort of work do you do?

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia blushes lightly, and sets her bag down before continuing.

"Vell, let's see...I've had basic instruction in drawing, and have taught myself since then (vell, using master drawings and examples.) I've also had some experience vith illuminated manuscript, though I don't know if many people here vould be in need of that." She smiled before continuing. "Oh, and I'm more than villing to vurk for commission, and that is entirely negotiable. I'm more interested in the experience at this point, rather than the monetary compensation."

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff kisses her hand, and looks extremely pleased to hear that Sonia doesn't care about being paid.*

You have experience with illumination? Well, you may be right that there won't be much call for it here, but it's impressive all the same. And, I do have a commission I'm working on now that your skills would certainly help with.

May I look through the samples you brought?

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Must run to school administration for a moment. Will reply within 20 minutes!]

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

[OOC: No problem!]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Aaaaand still at work. It's a library though, so I can check for responses, though not regularly. So, not ignoring you, just shelving microfilm. :D]

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia blushes even deeper at the attention.

"Yes, I do, though I'm afraid it's been centuries qvite some time since I've had the chance to actually finish an illumination. I love all the same, though."

She pauses to dig through her bag, and pulls out a small portfolio.

"I'm afraid vhat I have vith me is rather limited, and not the best by far, but...vell, have a look."

still life drawing (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/sgrimm/drawing2.jpg)

an unfinished stained-glass landscape (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/sgrimm/drawing3.jpg)

a large-scale ink drawing based on a classic painting (http://www.rydia.net/grimmart/dipcomp1.jpg)

detail vurk of the drawing (http://www.rydia.net/grimmart/dipbw1.jpg)

more detail... (http://www.rydia.net/grimmart/dipbw2.jpg)

and more detail... (http://www.rydia.net/grimmart/dipbw3.jpg)

I'm afraid some of these are rather poor photographs, but I think they get the idea across vell enough. I hope they are up to standard?

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff looks through the samples, showing a couple of them to the other young lady in the shop. He looks pleased.*

These really are very good! *smiles* May I have the pleasure of your name?

[soniabelmont.livejournal.com]

Sonia is now bright crimson, but smiles at the compliment.

"Thank you very much! Oh, yes, I suppose I should have introduced myself. Sonia Belmont, at your service."

[ooc: And I'm off again, but heading home, so I should have more regular access. Sorry for the long delays!]

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

*wanders in*

I, um, I kinda need a poet.

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Of course, good sir! *Geoff bounds up and walks over to the new customer* What sort of poem are you looking for?

[OOC: Do you mind if we say that this is taking place earlier than this obnoxiously long thread going on above? Would really help preserve my sanity! :D]

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

[[ooc: no problem]

Well, there's this guy, Bagoas. And I need something for him.

*gets kinda stuttery*

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff raises an eyebrow but grins reassuringly at the customer.*

And what would the purpose of the poem be? Are you trying to get him to let you court him, thanking him for something, just letting him know how you feel about him...?

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the last one.

Have you seen him?
*rolls eyes* How could you miss him? He's the prettiest thing in the town.

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

*Geoff grins again*

So, then this would be a love poem, along the lines of how beautiful you think he is? Is he aware of you, or is this intended to capture his attention?

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

*grin*
He's pretty aware of me.

*doesn't bother to explain, but loosens up*

And if you could work something in about wanting to show him the stars, that'd be great.

I already tried. You don't want to know how bad of a poet I am. Songmaking never ran hard in my clan.