Dite's Decadent Delights, Sunday

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Aphrodite was writing a letter.

Dear Cupid,
It's Parents Weekend for the kids at the school and I was introduced to the family members of a young friend of mine. You should have been here. Really.

Really. *crinkle, crinkle* The paper was tossed over her shoulder, and the pan pointed to the next piece of paper.

Dear Cupid,
I met the most interesting people on Friday. They were -- frighteningly familiar.

No. More crinkling. Another paper hit the floor. Another attempt.

Dear Cupid,
I'm sorry you and Psyche couldn't be here this weekend. It's not fair fine that you weren't, but --

And no. *Sigh* One final try.

Dear Cupid,
I miss you.
You should come visit. Bring Psyche and Bliss.
Love,
Your Mom

There. Nice and succinct. No mention of momentary frights or familiar family members.

After folding the letter, she placed it in an envelope and sealed it, placing a kiss on it that left a bright red outline. Then with a zap it was gone, winging its way between the worlds to Cupid.

Moments later the blinds were raised, the sign was turned to 'Open' and Aphrodite was settling behind the counter with the book she'd found hidden away.

"'An Erotic Novel of Maid Marion'? Raven, you naughty girl."

Dite's Decadent Delights is open.

(ooc: Open store, open post, just . . . open.)

Comments

[divinesurfchick.livejournal.com]

"I don't see why not. It's black metal, with strategically placed foam." She clapped her hands. "I know! We could engrave it, then fill the engraving with silver. It'll really stand out then."

This was the goddess once known almost as much for her jealousy as her beauty. Petty revenge was something that came came naturally to her.

[gotyourmateria.livejournal.com]

"Oooh, I like your style." This was one goddess she could definitely like. "So, I could come back in a week and pick all of this up? It might take me that long to get all the shipping stuff figured out."

[divinesurfchick.livejournal.com]

"A week would work fine." 'Dite nodded. "Do you want any cards with the other gifts? I could wrap things, and have the cards ready for you to sign next week?"

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"Oh, I'll have to work on those. I want to get the wording just right." Which meant snarky and bitchy without sounding snarky and bitchy.

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Which Aphrodite was well aware of. "Well, you work on that this week and I'll set everything up here. Oh, and don't forget to bring those sleeves with you. Trust me, it's much better to send it all at once -- makes a much better impression."

Something she knew a lot about.

"Now, is there anything else I can do for you? Something a little more personal?" She grinned. "After all, a girl can't live on revenge alone."

[gotyourmateria.livejournal.com]

"Hmm. Oh! I know. I need a riding crop and one of those fish from the aquarium deal."

She already had the rest of what she needed wanted.

[divinesurfchick.livejournal.com]

"Well, the riding crop isn't a problem, but --" A fish? A real, live fish from her fish tank? "Please tell me you're talking about one of the fish vibrators?"

She didn't want to sell her fish! They were like . . . like . . . family. Just more boring.

[gotyourmateria.livejournal.com]

Of course that's what Yuffie had been talking about.

"Yeah, from when you had the free vibe deal for voting on the aquarium. You're not out, are you?"

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"Oh, nooooo! People seem to like them for some reason." Maybe it was the way the eyes vibrated.

She led the way toward the back of the store, turning to the left. "Vibrators are back here." One shelf held a quantity of boxes that said 'Rub My Fishie'.

"Riding crops are over on the other side." She folded her arms and narrowed her eyes at Yuffie. "Can I ask what the crop is for? I don't usually sell things like that to young people."

They could have condoms and vibrators all they wanted, but things to apply pain, she worried about.

[gotyourmateria.livejournal.com]

Maybe is the fact that they looked like harmless toys and their parents would never think twice about it!

"Oh, it's for Elena's boss. It's a thing that has to do with the day that we all turned into guys. I want to see if I can make him twitch."

[divinesurfchick.livejournal.com]

Right. Yuffie might have to explain that a little bit more.

" . . . you want to explain that a little more? What does a riding crop have to do with when we turned into guys," she shuddered slightly in remembrance, "and who's Elena? More importantly, who's her boss and why should he twitch?"

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Yuffie giggled. "Okay, Elena is my friend, sort of in a weird way, who works at Pixie Dust. On guy day, she turned into a guy who looked a lot like her boss's boss, who is a complete and utter jerk. So, we took some interesting photos, some of which included a riding crop, that can definitely be used as blackmail for him later. And her boss is here, and I want to make Mister 'Nothing Fazes Me' twitch."

It totally made sense in her head.

[divinesurfchick.livejournal.com]

The odd thing was, it made sense in Aphrodite's mind as well. Or, at least as much as it could, having no first hand knowledge of most of these people.

"Right." She nodded. "Well, for that you just need a simple crop. I think I have three colors right now; red, black, and purple."

Cause purple crops were just cool.

[gotyourmateria.livejournal.com]

Yuffie looked at the red one with interest and so not because it matched Vincent's coat but pointed at the black one. "That one will work. And if Tseng cracks, it will be the highlight of my day."

Along with drinking and making cracks about Reno and the sugar crash.

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Still smiling, Aphrodite pulled the black riding crop out of the display and handed it to Yuffie.

If what's-his-name cracks, you better come back and tell me about it."

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"You got it. I'll bring you back all the fun details."

And possibly copies of the voicemails from the gifts.