Red's: The sign says Open

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

A late night ink job had Red sleeping in far later than he had wanted. It wasn't until one of the cubs pounced and landed square on him that he awoke to discover he was late in opening the shop.

Opening the door separating his flat from the shop, the cubs took that opportunity to tumble down the stairs. They raced into the shop proper and began to cavort. Slower than the cubs, Red was down and turning the 'Closed' sign to 'Open' and he took in the local newspaper, unfolded it on his counter and settled down to read.

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[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron stopped in front of the shop, just coming from his usual morning run. He pulled out his cell phone and called Crichton (http://www.livejournal.com/users/whitedeathpod/1532.html?thread=869372#t869372) to get his butt over there.

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John jogs up.

"Got your call. I'm here, man."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Cool," Cameron pushed open the door to the shop and entered. "Hey, Red."

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"You decided what you're gonna get yet?"


[OOC: Sorry! Meetings omg!]

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron looked at John. "You really were spaced out yesterday."

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John runs a hand through his hair and frowns. "I've just got a really bad memory when it comes to certain things. You told Vala you're gonna do this?"

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

Cameron blushed. "No, it's not like it's permanent and I thought I'd surprise her. I haven't seen her all day yesterday. You think she'd hate it?"

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John shakes his head. "No actually. Vala seems the type to like it especially if it's as nice as you say it would be. I still think I'd get one on my shoulder blade. Be kind of a surprise for Aeryn type thing."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"I hope so," Cameron frowns, "I don't think they have much colours in henna, though. Unless Red has some special stuff."

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

Red sat patiently while they discussed the henna. He tilted his head at the question that wasn't directly aimed at him. "Actually that is a question you would need to ask Duce. I've seen black henna but Duce is rather particular about how she does things."

He leapt down and padded around to sit in front of them. "However, one on your shoulder would look quite nice, I think."

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John nods while listening to Red's explanation. "So, shoulder would be okay? I think I could do that, if you've got the time, sir."

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

"Mmm," Red said, shaking his head. "I'm afraid I'm not gifted enough to handle the henna, I can make an appointment for you with Duce who should be in this afternoon after classes, if you'd like. It shouldn't take her long and you'll have it in time for tonight."

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"That sounds good, the design I had in mind is fairly simple," he looks over at John.

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

Red nodded again and looked to John, suddenly startled by the physical similarities of the two young men.

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, sounds good to me too. I appreciate your help, sir."

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

"I'll schedule you both together and let Duce know. If she has a scheduling problem, I'll let her contact you." Turning, Red padded back behind the counter and leapt up on his stool. With his mouthstick pen, he pawed through the appointment book and wrote their names in.

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

"Thanks, Red."

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

((OOC: I'll be offline until probably at least 9pm CST - please assume Duce called you back and set up an appointment - when I log back in, I'll make a new post to Townies, 'k?))

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

((That's fine by me. We might be forced to slow play, though, as I'm in Europe. If you don't mind that? Otherwise we can just assume that Cam dropped by and had it done.))

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

((no problem. *g* Yay, henna!))

[cameronmitchell.livejournal.com]

((Cool. *g* Too bad that it stinks ;oP ))

[chasingangela]

Angela waves to Red as she walks in the door, then goes to a jewelry display, uncertain what she's looking for.

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

Red nodded to Angela as she passed to head for the jewelry. "If you need any help, Angela, let me know."

[chasingangela]

Angela reaches around the back of her neck and unclasps a small gold cross necklace ona flimsy chain.

"I was wondering if you would have a stronger chain for this," she says. "It has a lot of sentimental value, and I worry this one could break and fall off way too easily." Or get yanked off by a vampire, she thinks.

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

Red peered over at what she held out and he nodded thoughtfully. "Gold, depending on the purity, will be soft anyway, but a more subsantial chain wouldn't hurt if you are afraid of breakage."

He padded behind the showcases, rising up on his back paws occasionally until he found what he was looking for. "There, see the Ankh there to the left? How does that chain (http://www.goldenmine.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=621) look to you?"

[chasingangela]

Angela raises herself on her toes a bit, examining the necklace. It looks durable, and, while the cost was more than she had hoped, she can afford in.

"I think that would work," she says.

[OOC: I think LJ ate my comment.]

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

He opened the case and pulled out the tray and necklace, setting it on top of the counter. "You'll have a better time of unclasping it than I will, so if you would be so kind? You can leave the Ankh on the tray and I'll get another chain for it later."


((ooc: I hate when LJ does that.))

[chasingangela]

With careful fingers, Angela removes the necklace, unclasps it, and slides the ankh off and her chain on. She puts it around her neck and peers in the mirror, then gives the chain an experimental yank. She can tell it wouldn't budge.

She likes the way it looks.

"I'll take it," she says. "Is it okay if I just wear it out?"

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

"Please feel free," Red said. He looked closely over the counter. "Looks like it was made for you."

Back around to his register, he picked up his mouthstick and punched in the total. "Anth asth it'sth on sthale, stheventhy thollaths."

[chasingangela]

Angela fumbles with her wallet and pulls out exact change.

"It feels right on me," she says.

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

"Then I'm doubly pleased," he said after he put his mouthstick down. Taking the money he placed it in the drawer and closed it with his nose. "I'm very glad I had something you liked."

[shane-mcc.livejournal.com]

Slipping her sunglasses off, Shane pushed open the door, a paper bag dangling from one hand as she hooked her sunglasses into the front of her wifebeater. "Hey," she greeted, holding up the bag with a smile. "You didn't make it, so I saved you some."