The Park: Wednesday Morning

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

Amateratsu and Issun were in a bit of a fix. This place was using a totally different kind of money. And to pay for the inn they were staying at, they needed to figure out a way to earn some "dollars". Issun was in no hurry of course, even though Ammy made the task seem urgent. She was hoping they'd see some villagers to ask about money. They took up a post in a nice green place with paths, hoping to come upon someone helpful. The wolf proceeded to lounge next to the park bench, thinking this might be a good spot to find people.

((OOC: Open to any and all who aren't stuck in class!))

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[ella-obeys.livejournal.com]

Ella had gone for a walk through town, and she was ... not afraid, exactly, but a tiny bit discomfited to notice what seemed to be a large, white wolf, sunning itself in the park.

Well. It was probably a student, but she should still keep her distance. "Hello?"

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

The wolf's ears perked and it sat up, wagging its tail in standard dog-ish greeting.
Issun, the tiny green sprite sitting on her nose bounced to life, "Hey! Thank the gods there's some chicks around here! How are sweet thing?"

[ella-obeys.livejournal.com]

Ella jumped back a little, less in surprise than in offense. "Excuse me?"

She noticed the voice wasn't coming from the dog's mouth, but it was hard to tell from where she stood where it was coming from.

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"Hasn't anyone ever told you you're good-looking? I mean if we saw 3 or 4 more gals like you the trip down here would be well worth it!" The green sprite hopped once before lowering his head in a bow to introduce himself, "I'm the wandering artist Issun, and the furball transportation system is Ammy."
Ammy whined slightly, hoping they hadn't ruined their chance at some help paying the inn-keeper.

[ella-obeys.livejournal.com]

"I'm flattered, really," Ella said dryly. The green pixie, or whatever he was, had no manners at all, she thought, but he was so small that he seemed harmless. "Are the two of you new in town?"

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

"Yeah this place is WEIRD. The inn-keeper needs us to pay him "rent" in "dollars". Any idea where we can find some cash Miss?" Issun continued his energetic hopping as he spoke.

Ammy looked at the girl with the dreaded gaze of puppy eyes, hoping to give a plea for her help.

((ooc: If it's not too much trouble would you mind mentioning they could start a business?))

[ella-obeys.livejournal.com]

Ella considered this. "I don't think you can teach at the school, their semester is started," she said. "But I'm sure someone in town would hire you for ... well, what kind of work do you do at home?"

[OOC: I'll get her there!]

[missinmrj.livejournal.com]

Harley was on her way to take care of some serious business (shopping), but the white beast caught her attention.

She gave a squeal. "Puppy!"

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

Ammy rose to give the lady's face a slobbery dog kiss and Issun pouted, "How come furball gets all the attention from the lovely ladies! Don't you see a handsome man before you notice a drool-y mutt?"

[missinmrj.livejournal.com]

Harley was lucky that she was so close to Ammy's head; she was thus able to see Issun. This did not deter her from giving Ammy a scratch on the same place on her head.

"All I see is a bug. I think this puppy needs a flea bath."

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

"Woah there lady! I'm not a BUG! I'm a handsome and renowned artist of the highest caliber!" Issun bounced up and down with fervor to accentuate his point.

[missinmrj.livejournal.com]

Mid-jump, Harley cupped her hands and caught Issun. Then, holding him between thumb and forefinger, she got a better look, pulling him up to eye-level.

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

"HEY! Just cuz you're hot doesn't mean you can hold me like that!" He dangled there for a moment struggling, before he finally let himself hang loosely. "At least keep me it those nice soft palms of yours if you're gonna grab me..."

[blinkandsneeze.livejournal.com]

Viki cocked her head to the side as she noticed the wolf. She'd been, for once, just walking aimlessly rather than teleporting anywhere.

"How cute!" she said brightly. "Are you a student?"

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The little green sprite perked. Another lady?! This place was awesome. He grinned, "A student? For you darling; I could be."

Ammy made a noise of displeasure and shook her nose, trying to knock the little fellow into the air. She had a little success but he landed again on her nose, and bopped her, "Hey mutt! Ya trying to kill me?! Sheesh..."

[blinkandsneeze.livejournal.com]

She blinked.

"I'm sorry,” Viki said politely. “I didn’t realize that there were two of you. Hello again then, and if you’re not students I am unsure why you’d want to be one just for me when you ought to do what you’d rather do.”

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

Issun shrugged, "I'd rather stay where the ladies are. What are you a student OF exactly? Because I'm a teacher myself. An art teacher!"

[blinkandsneeze.livejournal.com]

"I don't think I have art this term," she mused. "Though I might and only have forgotten it. That is possible. At the moment I am taking something about superpowers and another class on home economics."

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

"Well well. Would you LIKE to be an art student...? I could offer you some private lessons..." And no, she's NOT just imagining it, he's totally soliciting her. Completely.

[perfectmissyork.livejournal.com]

As Charlotte went about her rounds in putting up posters (with a whole new section added to the island, she was certain she had quite a job ahead of her!), it was difficult not to notice the big white....was that a wolf?...sitting there.

"Oh!" Charlotte, though pretty surprised and a bit apprehensive, smiled tentatively, "hello, there. Are you lost?"

She certainly hoped that was the case, and, if it wasn't lost, that it wasn't hungry, as well.

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

Issun sprung into action as usual. "Why yes, lovely lady. We're looking for an art gallery. Would you be able to point the way?"

[perfectmissyork.livejournal.com]

Charlotte had to do a little bit of a double take. She supposed that it wasn't unlikely for an animal to be talking around here, but she did notice that it didn't look like the wolf...

At the same time, it didn't exactly attack her, either, so she tried to move in for a closer look. "As a matter of fact," she said, her happiness at enthusiasm for a gallery overriding her uncertainty pretty quickly, "I would be able to. You see, I actually own the art gallery here." She beamed a little at the wolf, although her eyes did shift slightly as though expecting someone with a hidden camera to step out. "Charlotte York; nice to meet you."

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

The sprite bounced up and down as he and grinned at Charlotte, "Well that's just perfect! It's like destiny. See my name is Issun, renowned wandering artist. And the furball here is Amateratsu. We're actually both artists, though Ammy is surely the less talented one."
Ammy noted her smile, and from her sitting position; put out a paw to shake.

[perfectmissyork.livejournal.com]

"Oh!" The bouncing definitely allowed for Charlotte to see the little guy, and she gave him a smile. How...cute. Kind of. Okay, not really because bugs weren't exactly something she liked having around, but he did say a few magic words that had her reception as bright as she could manage. She took the offered paw and gave it a shake; now that was undoubtedly charming!

"Well, it's very nice to meet the two of you! You have excellent timing, as we're actually accepting submissions for a community showcase. I'd love it if the two of you would be interested in participating."

She never had animals on an exhibit before. That would be interesting...

Yes.

She'll go with interesting.

[thebuganddoggy.livejournal.com]

Ammy seemed to smile after her paw was let down and Issun continued his explanation of his plan, "We had actually heard that news and we were on our way to find you. And we'll be happy to submit something! But you see.. we have this little problem that we were hoping you could help us out with?"