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The Emporium is open -- Wednesday

Ben opened the shop while Michael went to see the kids off. There was a pad of paper on the counter, but Ben was doodling more than writing.

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After closing up shop on what may have been one of the angel's quietest days yet (excluding the mayhem perpetrated by one doctor and one ferret), Aziraphale and Wilson walk into the Emporium. Smiling at Ben, Aziraphale approaches the counter.

"Good day, Mr. Bruckner. How are you this afternoon?"

It was the ferret's fault!

At least, that would be Wilson's story and he was sticking to it. For the moment, while Phale headed up to the counter to speak with Ben the young doctor eyed a couple of the aisle and then headed down one that looked as if it might be promising for a fresh deck of cards and some candles.

"Just fine. How about yourself?"

((ooc: going to be slow -- work just bogged down again))

"I'm quite well, my dear. Thank you. I was wondering you might sell any, er, pet things."

While he's speaking, a wee twitchy nose attached to a wee furry head pokes itself out of his jacket pocket.

[ooc: Noooooo. You're work can't be more important than meeeeee!!]

Ben grinned. "We do -- more oriented for dogs and cats, but I think we might have something appropriate. It's on aisle 16."

((ooc1: Work pays for the rent, electricity and internet that allow me to play from home. :P))

(ooc2: "Is that a ferret in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?" Had to be said. :P))

"James suggested some toys -- some sort of jingle bell or ball? And a 'cat charmer' thing that you dangle?" It's quite obvious Aziraphale has a) never had a pet before and b) no idea what he's supposed to be looking for. "Do you have anything like that?"

"I think we've got a ball that jingles when you roll it. The cat charmer...I'm not sure what that is." Ben walks back to the pet aisle and rummages a little. He shakes a ball that obviously, from the sound, has a bell inside. He then picks up a strange item that looks like a stick with a long piece of fabric attached. "According to the label, this is a cat charmer."

Aziraphale studies the cat charmer, nodding. "I think that's what I'm looking for. Something he can attack. Other than James's belt." He smiles at Ben. "I'll take them both, please."

Ben nods and starts ringing up the items. "Anything else you need today?"

"No, I don't think so. Well, unless of course James has found something he needs."

Aziraphale looks further back into the store, to see if he can spot Wilson. As he's doing this, the little ball of fuzz in his pocket decides to explore the counter, scrambling out and then over toward Ben.

"Well hi there," Ben addresses the ferret. Still, he doesn't let the little critter get too close. Anything that could bite or scratch -- and therefore draw blood -- makes him a little nervous. He hadn't had a pet himself in many years.

Wilson surfaced from the back of the store with his hands full of candles and a couple packs of cards.

"Found a couple of things...err... replacement for the cards and...err...hello there, Ben! How are you doing today?"

"Hello, Dr. Wilson. I'm good, thanks. Did you find everything you were looking for?"

Noticing Ben's reticence toward the animal, Aziraphale scoops the ferret up in his hand. "Apologies, my dear. This is Pogo, and he's a bit over-curious."

He smiles warmly at Wilson. "I found the toys you suggested," he says, waving at the doctor to add his items to the counter.

"Ah! A cat charmer. Excellent." Wilson exclaimed as he dug into his breast pocket for his billfold.

"Yes, indeed I did. What's the damage today, Ben?"

Aziraphale gives the doctor a little frown. "Don't be silly, James. This is my errand, I didn't invite you along so you could pay for it."

He tucks Pogo back into his jacket pocket and smiles at Ben.

"Pogo is adorable. Critters just make me a little nervous, that's all."

Ben nods to Wilson. "That'll be $15.42 all together."

Wilson gave the angel a quick smile. "Just means you're buying dinner." Arching a dark eyebrow, the young doctor handed a $20.00 across the counter towards Ben.

Ben handed back the change, along with a bag with all the goods. "I hope Pogo likes his new toys."

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