All and Sundries, 6/15

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

Edmund was stomping around the shop trying to determine where the liquor had gone. He wasn't sure whether to blame Baldrick or Seras, but to say he was piqued would be a gentle understatement.

All and Sundries is open.

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[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow stopped by after her Magic class. She looked around, not certain where she could find what she wanted.

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

Edmund was pleased to see a redhaired girl without gravity-defying hair. "Good day?" he asked, still trying to determine where the alcohol had disappeared to.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Hi!" Willow gave a little wave. "I need hankerchefs. Whatever colors you've got. Except black, because I just can't be held responsible for that kind of chaos."

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

"They're probably in the back with the clothing. Probably. If they aren't, follow your nose and look for the idiot dogsbody who probably put them with the paper napkins. Also known as Baldrick."

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow tilted her head curiously. "You named your napkins Baldrick? Doesn't that create an uncomfortable attatchment when the time comes to throw them out?"

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

Edmund snorted derisively. "Not the napkins, the dolt who stocked the napkins - an odiferous cretin named Baldrick, and I only wish he were as simple to throw out."

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Ohh," Willow said, getting it. She went back towards the clothing and began to gather up every possible color of hanky she could find. "What about needle and thread? Oh! And party supplies? Like streamers?"

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

"Yes, we stock those." Edmund pointed her in the right general direction for the last place he'd seen sewing supplies. "Party supplies are in the back corner near the bulk bins of glitter. If there is anything I do not stock that you require, I can obtain it for you for a reasonable charge."

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow filled her basket with everything she needed, then came back to the counter. "Great! How long does it take usually?"

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

"It is entirely dependent upon what you require and both where and when I must obtain it," Edmund answered, sorting through her purchases and ringing them up.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Fair enough," Willow said. "Oh, hey, you're British, right?"

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

"Your perspicacity is peerless," Edmund said acerbically as he dropped yet another handkerchief into a bag.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"I get that a lot," Willow said with a smile. "Okay, so, if you were king and you were going to celebrate an anniversary if your kingliness, what would you want as a part of the celebration?"

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

"An abolition of the Magna Carta, six beautiful and mute princesses, and enough jewels to choke an elephant," Edmund answered promptly while the register displayed the perspicacious girl's total.

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

Willow looked worried as she paid. "Okay. Fair, if disturbing and cruel to elephants. But what about something that the average sixteen year old American girl could provide?"

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

Edmund passed back her change and bags and raised an eyebrow. "Given my understanding of the average sixteen year old American girl, I suggest duct tape over the mouth. From personal experience, it is quite efficacious."

[willbedone.livejournal.com]

"Well, he has been interested in duct tape lately," Willow said, thoughtfully and on her way out the door. "Though I'd hope he'd shave first. Otherwise ow."

[blackadder-nth.livejournal.com]

Edmund watched the girl leave and shook his head in annoyed bemusement. "Some people are so thick you can't drive home an insult with a piledriver."