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Friday Morning, the Emporium

The sign on the front door says: "Closing early for Fandom Townie gathering"

Three other signs still hang in the window:

"Fandom Townie meet-and-greet party, Friday night
Feel free to stop by while the kids are busy at Homecoming,
come meet your fellow community business owners.
Food and drink will be served."

"Homecoming Special -- last day: free pack of condoms with purchase over $10."

"Now available, in case of unexpected 'guests': cricket bats ($20 each -- bargain priced!) and assorted ammunition."

Michael sits behind the counter, making a list of things that need to be done before the party, as Ben starts shifting some of the mobile display cases.

(ooc: Should we play out the townie party on

fandomtownies or

bens_mikey? Suggestions/preferences welcome. I'll still put a link post on

fandomtownies even if it's played out on Michael's journal. Will try to have the starting post up by 3 pm PT.)

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((ooc: My vote would be fandomtownies since it is a 'townie' event.))

((ooc: Fine by me. I'm still getting settled into playing since I took over Michael, so I'm still feeling things out as to where they go. Haven't even managed to update his personal journal since I started. Thanks for your input.))

Paige rushes in she smiles at them both, "hey Michael, I need 2 cans of the hardest hold hair spray you have and some curling tongs. Do you have any?"

We should...

*wanders back to hair care section*

*finds and hands over curling tongs*

'Super Ultimate Hold.' I think that's as high as they go. *holds up containers* Pump spray or aerosol?

Paige smiles, "aerosol please, I need my hair to defy gravity tonight"

*smiles back* I still expect to see pictures of you in that wonderful dress, young lady. *stops and looks a bit taken aback* Oh my God I really do sound like my mother.

*picks up two of the aerosol cans, and gestures for Paige to head back to the counter*

Need anything else?

*Paige laughs* I'll bring them in om Monday, promise! But no that's all I need at the moment thanks, so much do I owe you?

That'll be $11.74.

I hope you have a great time. It sounds like there will be a lot of people, so it should be exciting.

*Paige smiles and hands over the money.* Yeah I'm just hoping Geoff gets here in time, I'll see you after the weekend. Have fun at your party too

*takes money and hands over bag*

I'll keep my fingers crossed that Geoff makes it in time.

I will definitely have fun. It'll be nice to meet people in a non-shopkeeper capacity.

*Taking the bag Paige smiles* Thanks lot, I'm sure he won't let me down. See you soon

Followed by Chewbacca, Han walks in frowning at a nearly indecipherable list.

After a nod to Michael, they go first to the clothing section, where he picks up a grey fedora that had caught his eye earlier to match the suit he'd ordered over the computer nets. He tries the flip manuever he saw in a 2d, and manages to get it on his head the first time, without dropping it. Chewbacca snorts.

"Yeah, yeah, laugh. I'll get better, and it looks good."

They head to produce and pick up an onion, a bulb of garlic, and a pattypan squash. At the meat counter, there is a lengthy discussion, but eventually they settle on a half pound of lamb chops. Han pulls a half-gallon of Minute-Maid Lemonade from the dairy case and adds it to the order.

He brings the basket to the register. "I think that's everything."

That's $28.42.

*gestures to hat*

Getting ready for Homecoming?

"Yeah. My suit came in the mail. I gotta get the flowers next."

Han makes a face at the groceries. "My boyfriend thinks I can cook. I can't let him down."

*smiles* Good luck with that. *nods toward Ben* My husband is the cook, I'm not so stellar at it.

"Thanks. I just wanna to avoid explosions."

Han pays for his stuff, and turns to Chewbacca. "Let's go get the flowers."

Have a good time tonight.

Han tugs at the hat brim, with a wink and a half-smile that clearly show he intends to as they leave.

((ooc: Okay, I'm dense. Only now did it strike me. Indy Jones hat, right?))

[[ooc: more Johnny Dangerously, right down to the flippy trick.]]

Three bikes roared up, their engines almost shaking the windows before they are shut off. The brothers walked into the store, Loz with a crumpled receipt in his hands.

He reclined against the counter to wait for the owner.

Yazoo found a small toy car and was examining it closely, the wheels fascinating him as they actually turned. "Matchbox," he said slowly, reading the packaging.

Staying back at the door, Kadaj leaned against a shelf and watched the traffic go by.

Good morning. As promised, your items came in this morning.

*lifts a rather heavy package from behind the counter and puts it on the counter*

*notices Yazoo playing with the toy car and decides to be friendly/generous*

You can have that, if you'd like.

Yazoo looked up and blinked, not understanding the generosity at all. "Have?" He turned it over in his hands and walked up to the counter, stepping around Loz as he dragged the box off the counter to take to the bikes. He rested his elbows on the counter, still turning the car over to look at it from all sides. "I can?"

*nods* Sure. A bonus, since you bought a lot from me.

His gaze narrowed as if he were thinking about it. The little doors on the car opened and shut beneath his fingers while he stared at the other man. Apparently satisfied, he gave the owner a very small, disturbing smile. Ducking his head once in a nod, Yazoo pushed away from the counter to follow his brother out.

Kadaj waited until Yazoo was outside before tapping at the sign announcing the party. "Have fun," he said over his shoulder.

*shudders a little at Yazoo's smile*

*to Kadaj* Thanks. We will.

Janet walks in, grabs a basket, and heads straight to the ice cream section of the freezer. Once there, she ignores everything but the Ben & Jerry's, taking pints of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Phish Food, and Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream. Then she goes to the candy section and picks up a large box of mixed chocolates. Finally, she goes to the coffee section and grabs three bags of gourmet coffee beans.

The basket makes a decided thump on the counter when she finally makes it to the cash register.

*glances in the basket and raises an eyebrow*

Stocking up?

*rings up items*

That'll be $42.25.

*smiles somewhat self-deprecatingly*

I broke up with my boyfriend today. And Homecoming's tonight.

*opens up wallet, hands over credit card*

Ouch. Sorry to hear that. *runs credit card and gives her slip to sign, then gestures to items as he bags them* Just don't make yourself sick on all this stuff, all right?

*shrugs* Life happens, right? *signs credit card slip and hands the top copy back* Don't worry. I won't. And thanks.

Well wrapped up in her jacket and scarf, Elizabeth picks up a basket and picks up tea, a jar of honey and a packet of ibuprofen.

She then hesitates in front of the chocolates, before grabbing a couple of bars. A packet of gum gets added before she makes it to the register

*glances at items as he rings them up*

That'll be $8.97. *gestures to tea, honey and ibuprofen* Hope that's not a sign you're getting sick.

*hands over a $10 bill and smiles*

Just finished being sick... two weeks in bed with the mumps. I figured that it'd be better to replace while I can *laughs*

*hands over the change and her bag* Well I hope you continue to feel better. It's never fun being sick.

*smiles* Thanks. Although I think I'm actually glad I missed some of the stuff that happened up at school this week.

*grabs bag and heads to the door*

See you later

Bye. Come again!

*breezes in*

Hi honey! I love this party idea. Now, let me know what you need me to bring.

Hmmm...Spike from the pub donated a bunch of alcohol, and Ben's working on hors d'oeuvres upstairs. *gives a pleading smile* Don't suppose you have some lemon bars or brownies on hand? Or could whip up by tonight?

I can have both ready. *lowers her voice* Grandma Alice too?

*twists face into an expression of self-debate, then speaks in a low voice*

No, not this time, Ma. We've got enough alcohol to loosen everyone up and then some. I'm not sure who will show up to this thing, so we should probably keep this on the legal drug level.

*Adds in an even quieter voice*

Might make me some for later, though.

One pan brownies, one of lemon bars. You know, i've got a little girl who comes in on Monday and Thursday and buys about three dozen at a time?

Well, they are addictive even without added ingredients. Does she take them to a meeting, or does she just store them away for herself?

I'm not sure. She buys two dinners every night, and a lot of desserts.

And I get it. No active ingredients. For the public. I'll bring a tuna casserole along too.

I can't stay baby. We're opening early.

See you later, Ma. Don't work too hard.

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