The Emporium is open -- Tuesday

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

And it was raining. Yippee. Few people would be walking around in this mess, and business would be slow. Michael pushed the umbrella display next to the counter and put DVD 1, season 1 of Gay as Blazes into his portable DVD player. He hadn't watched the show in a long time.

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

After History of Art, Isabel went in search of lollipops. She entered the Emporium and pushed back her hood. "Good morning!"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael paused the DVD player. "Morning. Nice soggy day, isn't it?" His voice wasn't a touch sarcastic, not at all.

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Perfect if you're a frog or some other creature that likes it wet. Personally I'd like some sun, even if it's still cold." She looked at the DVD player. "Slow day?"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael grinned, a little bit of a blush tinging his cheeks. "That's usually what rainy days mean around here. If the weather isn't decent, people aren't walking around to shop."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Understandable. It's pretty nasty out."

"At least that means you won't be bored. What are you watching?" she asked over her shoulder as she headed towards the snack aisle.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Even though Fandom was pretty tolerant, new people around meant the possibility of people who were not comfortable with his sexual orientation, but Michael bit the bullet and said, "A TV show from a few years back. Gay as Blazes. Haven't watched it in a while." He shrugged. "Not a bad show, not great either. Just like I remember."

(After Isabel leaves)

[hawktobias.livejournal.com]

The once familiar sound of wings flapping outside is once again heard on the other side of the window to The Emporium. Tobias lands on the ledge and looks at the new contraption that had been installed during his absence. After a few moments trying to figure it out, Tobias is successful and the window opens, letting him fly through. He lands on a shelf fixture and sees Michael watching the DVD. His laughter suddenly echoes in Michael's head.
//Slacking off while I'm gone, eh?// His voice is friendly and his feathers are groomed nicely, hiding a few minor scars that were left by the fight.

Re: (After Isabel leaves)

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

While he's startled by the activity and the voice, the recognition came to him and Michael laughed. "It's my right, I own the place." He gestured toward the window. "Does it work okay?"

Re: (After Isabel leaves)

[hawktobias.livejournal.com]

Tobias nods and laughs. //Nothing like technology to make things easier and humans lazier.//
He stays silent for a moment. //I'd like to thank you for taking care of me and being so kind. It... it really means a lot to me.//

Re: (After Isabel leaves)

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael waved his hand and shrugged. "That's what friends are for."

Re: (After Isabel leaves)

[hawktobias.livejournal.com]

Tobias stands still, stunned for a moment. He hadn't heard that word applied to him since...
He tries to shrug it off. //Y... yeah, exactly,// he says, laughing a little nervously. //I'd better go morph. Be right back.// Tobias flies to the back room and emerges in human form wearing a pair of dark blue jeans and a faded sweatshirt.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana came in, shaking the rain off her coat. "There have certainly been nicer days!" She smiled at Michael, "Nice to see you, though!"

[hawktobias.livejournal.com]

Tobias looked up from his emo-ing over Valentine's Day (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomtownies/536983.html?thread=21032599#t21032599) and gave a polite smile greeting the pretty girl who came in from the rain. She hadn't spoken to him specifically, so he stayed silent to maybe let Michael handle the customer.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana smiled over at the boy by the cards. "Hi, I don't think I've met you before. I'm Lana Lang."

[hawktobias.livejournal.com]

Tobias stands up and smiles. "Tobias." He extends his hand to shake Lana's. "Yeah, I'm relatively new here. Is there anything I can help you find?"
Seeing Michael approaching (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomtownies/536983.html?thread=21038743#t21038743), he steps back to let him conduct business. "Actually, Michael knows more than I do... He'd be happy to help you." Tobias laughs nervously and goes to organize the clothing racks.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana smiles at him. "I think I pretty much know where the things are that I want, but thanks." She looks at him curiously, "I don't seem to recall seeing you at the school. You're not a student there?"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

"Hi, Lana, good to see you. Anything in particular I can help you find on this very damp day?"

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Actually, I'm moving rooms today and wanted to pick up a few things to kind of start fresh. Another bed in a bag, maybe a picture or two for my walls... just some things to make it seem more mine, you know? I know this is completely the wrong day to be doing this, but I just got permission today to move and I want to do it as soon as possible."

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael nodded. "It's just a little rain, right? I'll make sure everything gets bagged well so it won't get wet. I can always sell you another umbrella." With a grin he gestured toward the display.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana grinned at him. "Absolutely. And if it gets a little wet, it will all dry, right? I'm so looking forward to having my own room. I've been staying with Shep - and as nice as that is, I really miss having my own space again."

She looks at the umbrellas and ponders. "I think I'm going to have enough trouble getting everything back without trying to hold an umbrella. Might get one for next time though!"

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

Blair squished into the store and shook out the notebook that he had been wearing over his head. His long curls were soaked through so obviously the book hadn't done a lot of good.

Looking around he whistled. "Whoa. Um...where would I find potted plants?"

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

Michael nodded at the boy. Another new student, he guessed. "We've only got a few...we won't have a big stock until late February or March. What we've got is on Aisle 16."

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

Blair nodded and then checked how much money he had in his pocket. Sighing he looked back at the man.

"Um...how about seeds? Do you sell seeds? Oh, I'm Blair. I'm a freshman up at Fandom." He held out his hand to shake.

[bens-mikey.livejournal.com]

"Seeds would be in the same aisle." He shook the hand offered. "Michael. Nice to meet you. Welcome to Fandom."

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

"Thanks, man!" Blair bounces off to Aisle 16 and then bounces back after a bit.

"So, man, how much is this?" Blair held up a packet of seeds. "And can I buy just one?" Blair grinned and bounced.