Phale's Book Shop, Friday

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

The door to the shop stands open. Aziraphale appears to be finishing up his inventory project. He just might also be humming.

[OOC: Open to anyone at all!]

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[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Chihaya stood outside the shop, looking up at the sign. He had a piece of paper in his hand that had several books scribbled out. The last time he was in the library, he couldn't find a trace of them so he thought maybe Mr. Aziraphale would have them or maybe know how to get them.

Shifting from foot to foot, he wasn't sure if Mr. Aziraphale was still open at this late hour and didn't know if he should just go in or not.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

A voice calls from inside the shop, through the open door. "Please come in, Chihaya."

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

It startled him but at least Chihaya knew that Mr. Aziraphale was still in and open. He entered the store and grinned shyly. "Uh. Hi, sir. Sorry to come so late."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"Not at all. If I did not want company, the door would not be open." He gestures toward the armchairs and table. "Would you some tea or coffee?"

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

"Tea?" Chihaya nodded. "Yes, thank you, that would be very nice."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale pours tea for Chihaya and offers to him from a plate of small sandwiches. "Are you looking for books?" he asks, noting the slip of paper in Chihaya's hand.

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Chihaya had taken one of the sandwiches and has it in his mouth when Mr. Aziraphale spoke to him. Grinning shyly, he quickly swallowed and held out the paper to him. "They are going to be gifts for someone if I can find the first or second editions."

On the paper was scribbled the following:

The Urantia Book, first edition unknown date ~1935

Tertium Organa by P.D. Ouspenksy, first edition 1922

"I'm sorry I don't have more information," he said, hiding behind his teacup.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana comes in quietly, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. She smiles at the proprietor. "Hi, I was wondering if you could help me. I was trying to find some books about King George's navy - from the time period of about 200 years ago. I'm not really sure exactly what I'm looking for. It's sort of a present for a... friend.""

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale, looking up from where he was making entries in a large ledger, smiles at Lana. "Please come in, Miss Lang.

Naval histories, you say? I believe I may have something. Would you like some tea or coffee?"

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

She looks a little surprised that he would know her. "Um... tea would be nice, actually. Thank you."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Smiling, Aziraphale pours Lana a cup of tea and waves his hand toward a plate of small sandwiches. "Please, help yourself while I see what I can find in my inventory for you."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Thank you." She beams at him. "This is really a lovely shop. I'm not sure how I didn't find my way here sooner."

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale returns her smile with a very pleased look. "Thank you, my dear. I'm afraid it may not have been very inviting when I first arrived, but I do hope that's changed."

He walks along the shelves picking out books. "Were you specifically looking for histories, or are you interested in fiction as well?"

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana frowned. "I think just historical. I'm looking for something for my..." she flushed a little," um... friend. He was an acting lieutenant in King George's navy about 200 years ago." She shook her head. "That sounds so wierd when I say it, but you know what Fandom High is like. Anyway, I think he really misses parts of that time and I hoped to be able to find something a little special for him." She thinks for a moment, "Though fiction might be a possibility too. He might get a kick out of it."

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael comes in, looking like he feels very out of place. But he'd heard you could find anything here, and he hadn't been able to find another copy on eBay. He hoped Mr. Phale wouldn't laugh in his face.

*nervously* Good evening, Mr. Phale.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale looks up from his inventory ledger at smiles. "Good evening, Mr. Novotny-Bruckner. How can I help you?"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

I, uh, was wondering if you might help me locate a first edition. *shuffles his feet and avoids looking at Phale's face* It's a...a comic book. *blushes, then rushes through the rest of his words* A friend gave me one a while back, but I sold it to get money to buy the store I had in Pittsburgh, and I've been setting aside money but now I can't find another copy anywhere, I've tried eBay and they haven't even had one for sale... *his blush deepens and he takes a deep breath* It's Captain Astro, issue #1.

((ooc: Just so you know, on the show Michael sold the issue in Mint condition for $10,000 on eBay, so it's very rare.))

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale gives Michael a reassuring smile. "I don't have any comic books my inventory at the moment, but I would be pleased to try and locate it for you. It may take a few days, though."

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*stammers* I...I know it's not your usual thing, y'know, it's kind of...dumb, I guess, so if it's a problem to look for it don't worry about it, I'll find it eventually...I just figured I'd ask, y'know? *looks embarrassed*

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

"My dear boy, not very long ago I went through a period when I collected silver snuff-boxes. I would be more than happy to try and find your comic book for you."

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*smiles, still embarrassed* Thank you. I really appreciate it. *bites lip* I've got quite a bit socked away, so hopefully it'll be enough. If not, could you hold it for me, til I do? I sold mine for $10,000, I've got almost that much, so...let me know, if it runs much higher.

[kikidelivers.livejournal.com]

Some time in the mid-afternoon, Kiki comes in, waves hello with a grin, and curls up in one of the armchairs. She has a cup of tea beside her and today is very intently poring over Selected Poetry of Robert Browning. Having not long before been reading Robert Service, and the day before that Robert Burns, she just may be on a misson to read the works of every poet ever named "Robert." Jiji is curled up beside her, purring softly as he dozes.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale smiles at Kiki as she enters. Noting her choice of reading material, he pulls a book of one of the shelves and sets in on the arm of her chair. The cover reads: The Collected Poems of Robert Frost.

[kikidelivers.livejournal.com]

Glancing up, Kiki smiles her thanks, and sets the book on her pile. She keeps glancing toward it and wondering vaguely if she should put aside the rather wordy Browning and try that instead.

[a-phale.livejournal.com]

Aziraphale smiles to himself and leaves Kiki to her reading, knowing that she'll come to him if she needs anything further.