http://ohjellybean.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2012-10-22 02:29 pm
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MHA Lobby [Monday afternoon]

So this was what it was like to be a landlord. Landlady? Was that sexist? Laurie had no idea, but she'd totally take 'landlady' because she was a lady, thank you. That logic worked well enough for her.

She was perched behind the desk going through old tenant files, mostly out of boredom. She had an updated list of people who lived here now, sure, but it was always interesting to learn about who'd come before. And their weird habits. "What is with all these carpet cleaning invoices? They're so specific."

[open open and ocd freeeeeeee]
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solo_sword: (routine)

[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-22 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Jaina was coming back from her usual training- since she'd had a couple days off, being seven- and slowed to a stop when she got to the desk. Because... there was someone at the desk.

"Do you work here?" she wondered.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 07:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"I sure do!" Laurie said, somewhat excitably. "Oh my god are you one of my tenants? Okay, okay, wait, let me guess. Are you...." She consulted her sheet. "Probably not Phil. Are you Chloe?"
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-22 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Jaina," she said. "What, do I not look like a Phil?"

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Jaina!" Laurie found her name on her sheet, pointing at it triumphantly. "You kinda have more boobs than I'd expect a Phil to have. Unless your name was like...Philharmonica." Her eyes went wide. "Totally what I'm naming my firstborn. Just decided."
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-22 07:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"At least they'll be the only one with that name in their class," Jaina said slowly. "What's your name?"

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Laurie Keller!" She thrust a hand out over the desk, obviously very excited to be meeting someone in an official capacity. "And I'm the new property manager here! Hi!"
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-22 09:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hi," she said, reaching over to shake her hand. "When'd you get in?"

Hopefully like, today.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Like last week." So...no. "I've been unpacking! And trying to find like, allll my scarves. It is way colder here than where I'm from," Laurie said, making a face. "And it's only like, a teeny bit up!"

Most people call that 'North,' Laurie.
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
"You get used to the weather." Unless it rained something weird. Then you never really got used to it. "Where are you from?"

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Florida!" Laurie sang out, beaming. "Like, right near Sarasota? So like...it being this cold is like, fuh-reezing to me, but it means I get to wear cute booties and stuff!"
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
"I know Florida," Jaina said, which didn't mean she had any idea where Sarasota was. But she did know where Florida was! "Bet you're gonna have fun once it starts snowing."

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
"I already ordered a pair of Uggs and a new Snuggie," Laurie assured her happily.
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
"Snuggies are still out there?"

Someone had Snuggie issues still from the John days.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
"They're only the best," Laurie assured her.
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
"They're blankets with sleeves and static electricity," she pointed out.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
"So cozy!" Laurie insisted. "And you can drink while sitting in a blanket!"
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
"Yes. Yes you can. Though I don't know why you'd want to." Again, static. And wearing a blanket with sleeves.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
"So you can be cozy and not risk spilling your wine!"

So obvious.
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
"What happens if you spill the wine on the Snuggie?"

Besides tragedy of two different kinds.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
"You know, it wrings right out if you try hard enough."

What.
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
What was exactly what Jaina was saying with her face right there. "What about stains?"

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
"OxiClean!" Laurie assured her. "Or like, be like me and get a spotted one so the stains don't show!"
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[personal profile] solo_sword 2012-10-23 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
"You've really thought this through." And had it happen enough that she had a system.

[identity profile] gdiumbrella.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"I need a room."

Hi there, landlady. Have a scruffy, has-seen-better-days woman with a bit of a weary stare trying to sound as polite as possible. She has somehow managing it. Somehow. "You do give rooms here, right?"

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
"Whole apartments, even!" Laurie said, totally unfazed. "What's your name?"

[identity profile] gdiumbrella.livejournal.com 2012-10-22 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
If there was any hint of Alice catching up the sarcasm- she didn't let it show. "A room is enough", said, only to add a moment later. "Alice."

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
The sad thing was, Laurie wasn't even being sarcastic. She was just that good-natured and spacey. "I'm Laurie, and it's nice to meet you. Leeeeet me get you an application." And cue her ducking behind the desk to root around. It was her first time doing this, okay? She had no idea where stuff was, yet.

Except pencils. Jules had taught her the value of a cup full of sharpened pencils.

[identity profile] gdiumbrella.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
Which was good, because Alice wasn't one for humor. She smiled briefly when the woman introduced herself, but before she could think of anything else to say Laurie was already looking for the papers.

She was just going to stand there awkwardly and wait for Laurie.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
"Found it!" Laurie trilled, holding out an application and a pen. "Go for it. But we've got a bunch of units open, so I should be able to get you all set up like, riiiight away!"

[identity profile] gdiumbrella.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks."

She got right to it, and she really did try to fill as much as she could. Hopefully the fact most of her life was still hazy wouldn't reflect badly here. "I could really use a bed." It was not exactly directed at Laurie, but a realization that yeah, she had had enough of sleeping in the ground for now.

[identity profile] ohjellybean.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
"That I can't help with, but I think there's totes a hotel," Laurie said cheerily. "And an IKEA!"

[identity profile] gdiumbrella.livejournal.com 2012-10-23 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
So there was going to be an answer, but Alice decided she really had no head for this kind of conversation. So she just pursed her lips for a moment.

"I'll keep that in mind." And she slid the page back.
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