Red is Open and In Today

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

After he stopped in at Blood Gulch Arms to talk with Tex, Red trotted back to his shop to open for the day. The sign was turned over and he went to the jewelry counter to pull the ring and store it in back as was Michael's request yesterday.

The cubs chased behind a brightly colored tennisball he had found and with them now preoccupied, Red went through the shop picking up cub toys to store them behind the counter, except the half gnawed gummi rat, which he threw away.

Up onto his stool, he flipped through his recent issue of Time magazine.

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[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

Lorne breezed into Red's talking on his cell phone.

"Tino! No! The industrial look is not what I'm looking for. Check to see what's available in red velvet. Make sure it's tasteful or I'll ship you back to Pittsburgh. Ciao."

Lorne clicked his cell phone shut and gave Red a smile. "Good help is *so* hard to find these days. Do you have a minute to discuss a proposal I like to put in for my business or should I come back during office hours?"

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

Red watched in amusement as the fellow sailed into his shop. Smiling when he hung up, Red simply nodded his head. "I have some time, we can talk now if you like."

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

"Excellent! I'm currently getting Caritas put together for its grand opening in a few days, and I was wondering what kind of town regulations you have regarding spells being used on such an establishment. Back in the day before some ungrateful demon hunters destroyed my old bar I had arrangement with some friends to have a sanctuary spell cast on my little business to prevent any little brawls or mishaps from happening inside. I'd like to arrange for that to happen here if I could."

[OOC: Not sure how I would enforce it other than to ask players to respect the rule.

Also wanted to let you know that Lorne won't be using his aura reading powers for anyone unless requested by the player or part of a storyline that has been pre-approved by all player parties. Wanted to make sure you knew that so there wouldn't be any trouble on his part. Some players may not like what they hear... but Lorne will always be polite about it.]

[pflag-mom-deb.livejournal.com]

Deb's out early, looking to get her henna touched up at Red's, when she overhears.

"Hi. I'm Deb. I run the diner and second hand shop. One of the local places redecorated after only 2 months, and I'm sitting on a metric buttload of gently-used red velvet furniture. Got some real Tiffany lamps too if you need them."

She smiles over at Red. "Hi Red, didn't mean to be a buttinsky. Is Duce in yet?"

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

"Hey Deb, not yet," Red looked over at the clock. "She should be in this afternoon. Want me to write you down in her book?"

[karaoke-lizard.livejournal.com]

Lorne gives Deb a generous smile. "Well aren't you just sweet as a Georgia Peach! I'll have my boy Tino come over and have a look-see at your inventory later today."

[cabal-boone.livejournal.com]

Checking out the window of the tattoo parlour, Boone hadn't noticed any 'help wanted' signs, but thought it couldn't hurt to ask. Pushing through the door, he stopped dead the minute he got a good clear sight of Red picking up cub toys. Hazel eyes tried to casually scan the shop for anyone even vaguely humanoid as Aaron tried not to panic at the sight of the extremely large predator.

After a moment, when no humanoid looking being appeared, Aaron cleared his throat, "Ah.. Hello?"

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

"Good morning!" Red said with a grin. "What can I do for you today?"

[cabal-boone.livejournal.com]

Aaron blinked slowly, trying not to show his shock at yet another of the Breed living so openly. His mind processed the color of the predator, the name of the shop, and the fact that if he offended the big canine, those teeth were really darn big.

"Are you Red? My name's Aaron Boone. I used to do inkwork in New York. I was hoping to chat with you or your current inkjockey about how business is in town, possibly see if you had any openings," he spoke congenially.

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Jarod saw the lights on in the shop and decided to wander in, hoping someone would know something about where he could get a job or a place to stay. Sydney had given him some money, but it wouldn't last forever.

He came to an abrupt halt in the doorway. The proprietor seemed to be a large, red dog, reading a magazine. He bent down to the puppies and stuck his hand out for them to sniff.

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

Tentative at first, the cubs were wary of the new person into their shop but he didn't stink of fear or aggression and soon his shoes were more interesting than anything...at least until something vibrated in the trashcan and they took off to investigate that.

Red pushed his magazine out of the way. "Hello there."

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Jarod's eyes widened a bit. If animals spoke, no wonder his sim results had been off--he'd been basing them on incorrect assumptions.

He cleared his throat and approached the counter. "Hello. I'm Jarod. I'm new, and looking for a job and a place to stay. Do you know of anyone in town who is hiring or renting an apartment?

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

After math and before his afternoon classes, Han wanders in.

"Hey, Red. You said come back and let you have a look."

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

"Hello, Han!" Red jumped over the counter and walked up to him. "I did and I'm glad you're here." He nosed over to the chair. "Have a seat and let's see how it's looking."

[12parseckessel.livejournal.com]

Han sits down. "Bagoas'll be by later."

He tips his head toward the light.

[persian-eunuch.livejournal.com]

*comes in, having been told by Han he should go get his ear checked*

*is drawn to the jewelry cases less than two feet in the door*

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

Red trotted over to Bagoas and grinned up at him. "Hello, Bagoas. How are you today?"

[persian-eunuch.livejournal.com]

*big smile* Hi Red. Have get ear checked. Han tell me to. And... have question about maybe another piercing.

HENNA

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

After purchasing formula at the Emporium, Duce heads to work carrying the basket with a black bow on top. Inside the basket, carefully tucked in a black blanket and wearing a knitted hat and scarf to protect against the chill, is an egg.

Arriving, she gives Red a cheery wave and carefully sets Hyde's basket on the counter where it won't get jostled or knocked over. She sets about removing the henna from the fridge, and putting her implements out.

Once finished with that, she gently begins unwrapping and undressing the egg. Speaking to Castor and Pollux, she tells them all about egg-baby Hyde, and how his mommy, Wednesday, is encouraging him to express himself. Hyde, in an effort to please his mommy, has decided to get a henna tattoo. Duce gravely informs the confused cubs that Hyde will have to sit still for a whole hour once the henna's on, and asks if they could do her a big favour by helping her keep Hyde entertained. He's only a baby, after all, and an hour's a very long time.

The cubs, pleased with this game, indicate agreement. Duce sets about using a very fine applicator tip to draw a celtic symbol for loyalty on Hyde's back.

Hyde, being a very well behaved egg, is quiet and doesn't squirm at all.

Re: HENNA

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

Red watched in amused interest. What was even more amazing was the cubs actually listening and obeying Duce.

He trotted over to observe the proceedings. Finally, he asked, "Do I even want to know?"

Re: HENNA

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce is good at appealing to the babies' sense of fun. Giving Red an amused look, she answers, "Wednesday has a baby. It happens to be an egg named Hyde. She's at class, so we're babysitting it for a couple hours. Wednesday," she adds seriously, "thought it would be a good idea for Hyde to have some social interaction with other youngsters, and since your children are the only youngsters we know, they get to be it."

She smiles fondly down at the boys, who are positively quivering to show how much help they can be.

[addams-daughter.livejournal.com]

A bookbag over one shoulder, Wednesday ventures into Red's shop, looking for Hyde. "Good evening, Red, Duce. How did it go?"

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

"Wednesday! Hello! How are you tonight?" Red said, leaping over the counter to meet her.

[swerval_zero]

*walks in* Hey, Red, what's up?

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker follows Zero in, and looks around, intrigued.