The Emporium -- Friday

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael stared out the front window. What the heck had happened last night? Vandals weren't usually that...perky. Nor did they use bows. He finally saw the flyer and nodded to himself. He plucked some red ribbon from the craft section and one of those ACME bow maker things and started making little ribbon bows that you could pin to your lapel.

The sign remains in the window:

"The Emporium will be closed Saturday/Sunday. Stock up now! We will reopen on Monday."


((ooc: I will be out of town Sat morning - Sun evening, hence sending Michael and Ben on a romantic weekend out of Fandom. :) ))

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[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige walks in, if anyone were to look closely they'd see her hand's were covered in little scratches

"Hi Michael, you have pet food and stuff right?" she asks

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Yes, we do. *points out appropriate aisle because mun can't remember where she said it was when others asked* *Raises an eyebrow* You have a pet now?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Paige smiles "yeah we got a kitten, Lancelot! But I've only just had chance to go shopping for him."

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Awwww, kitty! How sweet. I hope we've got what you need. *puts hands on hips* And I expect pictures now of your little baby, you hear me?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

what Jonathan? ;D Yeah I'm sure he'll be into having his picture taken, I'll bring one as soon as I can, he's really cute!

*she goes to get cat food, a black velvet collar, a food bowl and some cat litter*

I'll take these please *she smiles*

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*snicker* That'll be $17.42. So how have you been? Things going all right?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*sighs and hands over money* Apart from the whole 'Paige is a big slut let's all give her a hard time' and James being in Geoff's class with me I'm okay yeah. I'm just trying to get on with things really, not let all the rumours and stuff get to me

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*takes the money and pats her hand, looking at her pointedly* Well you know there's one place you can come and you won't be judged, right?

*hands over bags* Now don't forget the pictures. I want cat pictures. mun bites tongue and refrains from making pussy jokes

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*she smiles* Yeah I know, thanks a lot Michael and I might bring him in actually, James is keeping an eye on him right now, but I'm sure he'd like to meet you!

*picks up bags*

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Is James the boy that was here that day... *looks worried* When Mr. Phale helped you, and we brought you here afterward?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige bites her lip and nods* Yeah he's generally known as Sawyer I just keep forgetting, we've been going out pretty much since that day actually.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*nods* Seems like a nice guy. Is he good to you?

((ooc: Michael is still totally oblivious to the fact that this is the guy his mom tossed out of the diner))

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*she grins* Yeah he's great to me, he's just always there when I need him, he's just really important to me

((oh thank God cos Paige has no idea about it or she'd kill him))

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you have him, then. *nods toward the flyer* You two coming to this celebration tonight?

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Maybe yeah, I've only just heard about it really. I'll see what he thinks. I'm not sure Geoff knows about us though, I didn't see him at the ball, it's all a bit wierd still.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

At least think about coming. It should be a big crowd, you could probably avoid Geoff easily enough.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige nods* Yeah I'll see how James feels about it, I'll keep an eye out for you though if we do make it.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*smiles* Do that. Ben and I will definitely be there.

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

Cool I'll probably see you later then, bye Michael *she goes towards the door

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Bye Paige. Take care.

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

Walking through town, Aayla spots the Red appreciation fliers (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomtownies/289213.html) on the window of the emporium. As Red had been very kind to her, she decides to participate. Looking over the contents of the paper, she comes to the word "potluck". She purses her lips in confusion for a moment, and realizes that she's near the Emporium. They seem to have everything there, so she decides to walk in and see if Michael can help.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*smiles* Hi there. What can I do for you?

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

Aayla smiles. "Good morning. I had seen the fliers for Mr. Red up around town and was hoping to participate. I'm wondering though... what does 'potluck' mean?"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Potluck means that everyone brings some sort of food dish to share. *smiles* With the varied residents of this town, that could be a really interesting combination of food.

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

Aayla looks a little worried. "Is it required to bring a dish that one has prepared oneself? I was never taught how to prepare food..." She looks back and forth at the ground, slightly embarrassed.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Nah. Those who can, do, those who can't...tend to bring store-bought potato salad. We've got plenty of stuff here that wouldn't require more than just heating it up, if even that, so have a look around. I'll be happy to advise as best I can as to what's appropriate or not.

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, sir." Aayla smiles and wanders towards the food section. After a bit of searching, she finds some party platters, and chooses one with some small sandiwches (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/LonelyShifter/azurejedi/PotluckSandwiches.jpg). Carefully brining it up to Michael, she asks his approval.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*nods* Perfect. Anything else you need today, or will that be it?

((ooc: I know the feeling.))

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

"I suppose that would be everything I need, unless you have any other suggestions for tonight?" She smiles, content in her deeper association in the town community.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

*shakes his head* Nope. Potluck also tends to mean come as you are -- just bring yourself and some food to share. As my husband would say, 'the communal partaking of food is a tribal bonding ritual.' In other words, people come together over food.

That'll be $9.95. *hands her a red ribbon bow with a pin attached* Seems like the appropriate thing for today, don't you think?

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

She exchanges a ten for the bow, while balancing the tray with her other hand. Looking at the ribbon, she laughs at the clever 'play on words' used by the colour. "Yes, it certainly does."
Shifting her goods around slightly, she nods politely to Michael. "Thank you again, Mr. Novotny-Bruckner. Will I see you there tonight?"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Ben and I wouldn't miss it for the world.

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

Aayla smiles widely. "Wonderful." Bowing one more time, only slightly as not to tip the tray, she walks out the door in the direction of the hotel.