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really?

thats cool, okinawa is supposed to be beautiful. The soldiers arnt always very respectful though... i hope your cousin is cool.

He is. He's like the rest of his, nice until pissed. When pissed, run away fast and far. So, yeah, he's cool.

well, trust me- japanese are the most polite people you will ever see, they will go absolutely out of their way to see you unpissed. Its actually kinda annoying sometimes...

That'll actually be strange to me. My neighborhood, AKA: The Bastard Trailer Park From Hell, is full of people who would love to piss you off. I literally lose my temper twice a week.

hmmm, opposite sides of the spectrum. of course, id rather be living here; but then again, thats why i saved up enough to get out of America!

so you live in a trailer dude? thats a good or bad thing? (trying desprately not to be insulting).

Sometimes, it can be good. Sometimes, it could be bad. There's some that are very peaceful. Then there's this place. The one real bad thing is there's not enough space inside. My mom said we might move to Galveston, Texas. That's my dad's hometown.

holy f***ing sh*t dude, galveston! thats the sister city of my city Niigata!! In the big downtown area, there is a huge plaque that says Galveston street. The biggest street here is named galveston street... My best friend here is from galveston! thats pretty cool and ironic. do you know the woodlands? or something like that wood-something. should be right by galveston. Thats where my friend is from.

im pretty fortunate as to lived in a middle-class house. i cant really relate, sorry- but my mom used to lived in spanish harlem (new york spanish ghetto) and she gave me many many lectures...

My dad was born into a poor family, damn near homeless. My mom was born into a middle class family, but they were psychotic. I'm amazed my mom came out sane. The people who really scare me is my dad's sister and her husband. They creep the hell outta me. They make the Bates family look sane. They make the Adams family look normal. When you disagree with them, they give you a bible lecture. The literally read passages of the bible to you if you disagree with them. That's why when they visit, me and my sister desperately try to find a way to escape. They scare me more than when I watched Barney for the first time when a was a small tyke.

alright langham,

nice talking to ya, ill see ya later- gotta go socialize and all that crazy stuff.

Adios, podna!

*Vex is tired and sad and lonely. a sleepless night of sobbing and staring into space will do that to a person. he now stands looking around in the little shop he has truly grown to love. he picks up the remnants of last night's clientele and tidies up behind the counter. he walks through the aisles of books, past the little kitchen, peeks in Sparren's office, spies a little box with a small bow on top (the truffles, sitting right where I left them, untouched).*

I sure am going to miss this store. Thought I'd finally found the ellusive right place at the right time. Bye Lang...try not to hurt yourself too badly. Bye Happi...I hope you and your name are the same one day. Bye TO, it was short, but it was sweet. Bye everyone.

And Artemis, miss intelligent officer. Is that what you are? Or are you really an assassin, sent by Mr. Sark to plunge a dagger deep in my heart? I knew all about you from day one, my dear. I thought I could ignore the truth. I prayed you would tire of this place and eventually just go away. But deceit has raised it's ugly head and now the damage is done. The funny thing is, it would be so very, very easy for you to repair that damage...

Sparren. I love you. I love you still. I will love you forever.

*walks into store whistling, looks around and takes a seat, pulling out her third Artemis Fowl book* :sigh:

*Wanders in and sees Vex*

*Waves hands in the air*

Vex? Where you going man? Whoah! What have I missed? Hello?

*Dances around frantically*

*looks up over her book at Vex and sighs. Begins to remember the events of the night before*

"Thanks for dinner Sark."
"No problem at all Artemis, but there is something we need to discuss."
"What?"
"Your assignment."
"I told you already. Vex is clean. He has nothing to do with them."
"Are you completely sure about that?"
"How many ti-"
"You fancy him, don't you?"
"Sark, what in the hell is wrong with you?"

"I should have realized it from the beginning. Once again you have become attached to the assignment. How can I trust you to do anything right if your feelings are always getting in the way?"
"That's not-."
"If I told you to kill him, would you be able to?"
"Leave Vex out of this. He's innocent."
"Answer the question."
"..."
"You can't, can you? You were right. You can't come back to the business. I thought you could change, but I was wrong. Goodbye, Artemis..."

I have to tell him...

*finishes reading the note from Vex, and tries to shut out the pain* *she fails miserably, sobbing in the corner of her office and trying to regain control*

Why me? Why this? And what happened to his promises? I haven't done anything, and look my heart is breaking for the thousandth time.. *sinks to the ground and weeps*

:( bye Vex

If you need any help with the store I know someone who is looking for a job *hint* ;) :lol:

*walks in*

Adios, homie. :(

We'll miss ya, Vex. :cry:

I have to tell him...

Tell him what?

why are you leaving?

I have to tell him...

Tell him what?

About... about why I came here in the first place...you see it was an assignment....

why are you leaving?

I've been deceived. I've been duped. I've been made the fool.

About... about why I came here in the first place...you see it was an assignment....

What kind of an assignment? DAMMIT, WHO ARE YOU!!

by whom, im sure we can fix that!

*rolls up sleeves and cracks knuckles*

:twisted:

About... about why I came here in the first place...you see it was an assignment....

What kind of an assignment? DAMMIT, WHO ARE YOU!!

I am an intelligence agent working for Mr. Sark. Well..I was, until.. anyway I was investigating you. Someone seemed to believe you had involvement with a certain agency. They were obviously wrong.

anyway I was investigating you. Someone seemed to believe you had involvement with a certain agency. They were obviously wrong.

I suppose they were. I'm really not all that bright. Easy to trick. Easy to fool. No agency would want the likes of me.

Mr. Sark ehh?

**hmmmm...**

Look Vex...I.. I'm really sorry... I... I just gotta get home. *quickly heads out the door before the tears form in her eyes*

Look Vex...I.. I'm really sorry... I... I just gotta get home. *quickly heads out the door before the tears form in her eyes*

*runs and catches Artemis by the wrist and spins her around*

Why do you cry? An intelligence agent? You certainly don't look the part. Not now anyway.

*watches, feeling the frost form on her heart*

I'll be here for a while, if anyone needs anything..

*hangs from a tree dressed like a monkey with the tail of the costume tied on a branch*

I'm fine!

*dressed like a safari hunter with a huge elephant gun*

Argh! Drat monkey, no more will you escape!

*boom*

*sees elephant gun and screams like a girl*

*hears monkey scream and becomes scared*

*drops gun and runs like girl*

*shakes*

Is it gone?

*comes behind monkey-lang and throws a net over him*

haha! got you, you little monkey person thing!

**i remind myself of that guy from jumanji**

AHHH!!! GET OFF ME EVIL NET FROM HELL!

*eats langham in a stew*

yum! :wink:

*wakes up*

woah, lang- i just had the weirdest dream dude! i like hunted you and ate you in stew! crazy huh?

why are you dressed like a monkey?

Dude, that's like, totally weird, dude! I'm dressed like this for entertainment.

*eats a banana*

Cuneo wont let be head up the casino! that was my friggin idea dude! just because i broke his preciousss piano. I bought him a better one!

That sucks, dude.

*eats a banana*

im tired! its only like 5 oclock.

I ain't even tired, and it's 2:12 AM.

good! im never tired at that time, only early.

*walks in off the street and sits down at a table, unloading a variety of books from a backpack and starts writing on a pad with a ticonderoga pencil, flipping regularly through one of the books.
Finally looks around and walks up to the bar*
ummm... do you guys have beer? I need a drink.

*throws ill a beer*

sup dude, why do you need a drink?

It's been a long day. and I'm stressed out from schoolwork. and I have a cold.
but hey, I can't complain.
thanks for the cerveza amigo.

no problem dude, yeah im pretty stressed out too- trying to learn japanese and stuff. dont have any school work here though.

*Vex leaps up onto counter and gives a speech to no one*

Good morning, empty store. I haven't gone away after all. How could I leave you? I've become too comfortable here. Maybe that makes me smarter than I thought I was. Maybe that makes me a coward. Maybe neither.

Things are pretty screwed up for me right now. Please bear with me. I'll try and work them out. I can't seem to stop hurting the wrong people, one in particular. I think maybe I'm slowly going mad. Things don't make too much sense. I'm very confused. I feel like everyone is against me. Yet, I realize I'm my own worst enemy. My head hurts all the time.

Thanks for being here for me, little book store. I need you more than ever.

give that man a strong drink and quick. he needs it way more than I do.
I just stumbled across this place last night, so I can't say I know exactly what's going on. But I think I might just stick around a while.

*stumbles into shop just in time for the 'speech to noone.'*

O Great Confused One, would you like to talk? It helps sometimes.

An intelligence gathering mission I assume...

An intelligence gathering mission I assume...

Don't start, Vex. For your information, I quit the other day. So you don't need to worry.

Really? Do you have your resignation papers on you? I'd love to see them. Just curious.

Not exactly something I walk around with. Considering I broke up with the guy over dinner... not exactly my fondest memory..

Why did you break up with him?

Why did you break up with him?

We got into a quarrel over the 'assignment'...

You mean the spying you were doing on me?

Yeah, I guess you could say that.

So, what is it I was allegedly involved in anyway?

A counter-intelligence organization. Mr. Sark, for whatever reason, believed you were collecting information. What type of information, I couldn't tell you.

Hmmm. Interesting to say the least.

You were the one who invited me for a consoling chat and then I end up asking all the questions. I apologize.

No problem. I owe you that much, at the very least. Considering what I did, I would probably do the same thing.

Anyways, we got into an argument about your status, and he didn't want to believe me. Thought I was trying to cover for you. So we kinda fell out and the rest is history.

Why would YOU cover for ME? Oops, there I go asking questions again.

Seriously, I have no idea. In his mind he thought I had a 'thing' for you, which is absurd, but he is so insecure... And I have no idea why.

*absurd is it? *

Why don't you ask me something, Miss Intelligence Officer?

Well, I have a thought... I know this is kinda weird, but I have a feeling you knew more than you are letting on... you knew something was up with me from the beginning, yet you didn't say anything. Why?

That's a very good question. And you're correct. I did have a feeling something was up. In fact, I thought I had you completely figured out right from the start. Turns out that I was wrong about you. I've been wrong about a lot of things lately. May have cost myself a relationship in the process.

Maybe I should have said something, I don't know. Maybe things would have turned out different.

Maybe I should have said something, I don't know. Maybe things would have turned out different.

Perhaps, but there is no use in worrying about it now.

I worry about it a great deal.

*he walks around the back of the counter and spies his apron. he wonders if he should put it on or hang it up for good.*

Is there something I might get for you? A drink or something to eat perhaps?

Mr. Sark told me you said something about fettucini alfredo. Would you mind..?

It will be my pleasure.

*he puts the fettucini noodles on to boil. as the noodles cook, he melts butter in a large pan. he drains the noodles and adds them to the melted butter. he then adds just enough cream to coat everything and heats. finally he takes it to the plate and grates Parmesano Reggiano over the top*

Bon appetito!

*he pours a glass of Vermentino di Gallura and serves*

*takes a bite* Mmm... this is great. Thanks. You just made my day. *sips wine*

*takes a bite* Mmm... this is great. Thanks. You just made my day. *sips wine*

You are very welcome. You made mine. I love to cook. I hope to have my own place one day.

So, now that you're...unemployed, as it were, what is it you plan to do?

You are very welcome. You made mine. I love to cook. I hope to have my own place one day.

So, now that you're...unemployed, as it were, what is it you plan to do?

I... I don't know. I guess I'll find something sooner or later.

*comes out of the bathroom tucking in shirt.*
oh sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt anything. d'you want me to leave you two alone?

*comes out of the bathroom tucking in shirt.*
oh sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt anything. d'you want me to leave you two alone?

*comes out of the bathroom tucking in shirt.*
oh sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt anything. d'you want me to leave you two alone?

Not at all. What can I do for you?

Yum.. thanks for dinner Vex. I gotta get home and get to bed. Thanks again. Night everybody. *slips Vex a little something extra in his jar and walks out the door*

'Night Spar...I mean, good night Artemis. Sleep well.

*appears out of thin air*

"ahh... im a natural at this magi stuff"

*waves hands*

*comfy chair appears*

"hehehe... anyways, lets see what we have to read... hmm..."

*sits down with "Red Dwarf: Tales of the cat"*

"thats me you know, im the cat. i have this great still of me in the cockpit of my walker, ill show it to you sometime."

*walks in*

Hola!

Hello cat.

Hey Lang! How are you?

Bueno, podna! You?

*teleports out*

*slight pause*

*teleports back in*

"hey, those suc--...guys over at the lonely heart are giving out free alchohol!"

*put two kegs on the groud*

"uhh... i dont drink it, actaully. vile stuff. cheers to everyone. go get me some milk."

Bueno, podna! You?


Triste
Fatigué

go get me some milk."

*pours a saucer of cream*

The good stuff...

*Drinks all the cream and throws the saucer out the window.*

Mo plize.

That stuff will kill you, man. Leave it to the cat.

*hands CI a Guinness*

On the house, bro.

go get me some milk."

*pours a saucer of cream*

The good stuff...

"Dont you know it?"

*takes saucer*

"thanks."

Any time...

First one through the door gets a Guinness, on the house.

*poke*

*mixes half Guinness and half cream and sets on floor*

*randomly walks in, looks around, and walks out.*

*runs back in, yells "walla walla walla!!!" This time, leaves for good.*

*puts a curtain in a corner and dresses like a fortune teller*

Get your fortune told! See the future! Wealth, love, and all that s***!

I'd like to have my fortune told, Lang. But only if you promise to lie to me.

Okie dokie, Vex!

*looks into a crystal ball he bought at the Dollar Store*

Salami, balogna, sheep skin seat covers! Oh yes, I see a potato in your immediate future. A lucky potato. Wealth...I see a quarter and a coke machine accident.

*light inside the ball goes out*

Piece of s***!

*deftly changes the light*

What about my love life? What do you see?

"ooh..."

*gets mix*

"this will be interesting to say at the least..."

*retreats to a conrner to try the concoction*

Love life! Let's see...

*taps the crystal ball*

I see you and Spar moving into this little cottage in Tornado Alley and you live happily ever after.

*smiles* Thanks, man...



*goes into storage room where no one can see his tears*

*Saunters in*

I really need to get back here a little more often...

*Walks into store room to see if Vex is ok*

Yo, Vex, you ok? I take it you decided to stay...I haven't the foggiest what happened...where's Spar gone?

(I know we're in different time zones, please bear with me here. I could do with one conversation...)

Hi Troon, how're you doing? No, I'm not quite gone yet. Somebody's got to run this place now that the owner has seemed to have abandoned it. I suppose I'll stay on until such a time as she shows up again and asks me to leave. Which may be sooner rather than later. I've made some accusations of our beloved owner that if true, don't really matter, and if false, paint me as a petty, paranoid, untrustworthy, (fill in your own adjective here) dumbass. It's just poor decision making on my part and I'll have to live with the consequences.

Hope your weather is better than mine. And don't eat too much haggis...

(My god, I might get a conversation out of this yet...)

I'm alright thanks Vex. How are you holding up? I'll do my best to help you running the place...not that that's much...

If you want, I'll do my best to help you with Spar. I don't exactly know what I can, but whatever I can, I will. But don't worry...everyone can be petty and paranoid...(I'm not paranoid; I just think everyone's out to get me.)

I haven't eaten any haggis! Tut-tut to me. And I don't know what your weather's like-it tried to snow here today...

*walks in dressed like a cow*

Moo, I say!

*walks in dressed like a cow*

Moo, I say!

Yes! Baa! Quack!

I'm alright thanks Vex. How are you holding up? I'll do my best to help you running the place...not that that's much...

If you want, I'll do my best to help you with Spar. I don't exactly know what I can, but whatever I can, I will. But don't worry...everyone can be petty and paranoid...(I'm not paranoid; I just think everyone's out to get me.)


Thanks for your kind words. I could use a bit of help around here, but I do enjoy the long hours as well. And the pay is great... :wink:


I appreciate you wanting to help out. But I've gotten myself into this mess and I'll be the one to get myself out if it happens.

Snowy and bitter cold here.

Ok dokey Vex. Hope it all works out.

You get paid? I don't remember anythin about pay... :wink:

Well, goodnight folks! See you later...

*walks in dressed like a cow*

Moo, I say!

We're out of butter and cream...can you help us out?

Adios, Troon!

*rings the bell around his neck*

Moo...moo...quack!

Heya Lang. Hows it going?

I'm fine! You?

I'm alright. I'm out of a job, but I'm good.

I got a job at the Sunrise Tower joint. I'm an entertainer. AKA: Comedy Delivery Specialist. You'll find something. :D

Hmm... sounds good. Well, better than nothing anyway. I kinda fell out with my boss, so I quit.

S*** happens. :(

*walks in & sits alone in a far corner so no one can see him....*

S*** happens. :(

Tell me about it... Oh, and Happi, we can see you over there.

Hola, Mr. Happy! What's up, podna?

S*** happens. :(

Tell me about it... Oh, and Happi, we can see you over there.

"..." is supposed to be what I am doing ;)

Hola, Mr. Happy!

Hey Lang !

What's up, podna?

:?:

What's up, podna?=What's up, partner?

What's up, podna?=What's up, partner?

ah, not much, just in "that mood" ;)

depressed

What's up, podna?=What's up, partner?

ah, not much, just in "that mood" ;)

depressed

That "mood"?

What's up, podna?=What's up, partner?

ah, not much, just in "that mood" ;)

depressed

That "mood"?

its in size=0 depressed ;)

*meanders into the store, smiling and whistling softly to himself*

its in size=0 depressed ;)

Oh, yeah. Me=blind as hell.

Hey Vex. You look happy today.

Hola, Vex!

But...you can't be depressed! You're name's Mr. Happy...at least that's what I call ya.

Hey Vex. You look happy today.

Hey Artemis. Whadda you know?

Good for you. Wouldn't mind making dinner for me again, would you?

Good for you. Wouldn't mind making dinner for me again, would you?

Good for me what...?

I was going to take the evening off. But I'll make an exception...this time. Just what are you hungry for?

It's good that you are happy. And I think you know what I like :wink:

And I think you know what I like :wink:

I do?

I know you enjoy good food and good wine. What else is there?

How about Amatriciana? I think I have everything I need.

Sounds lovely. Thanks for taking your time out for me.

There's not much I'd rather be doing than cooking. A few things, maybe... :wink:

*retreats to the kitchen area. cooks pancetta, italian sausage, prosciutto and a little oregano in extra virgin olive oil. adds chopped onions, minced garlic, a bay leaf and a big pinch (or two) of red pepper flakes. puts rigatoni on to boil. adds crushed tomatoes to sausage mixture and heats to a simmer. adds the now perfectly al dente pasta and tops with grated pecorino romano cheese.

dishes out a big plateful and serves. opens and pours a nice oaky Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. sits to watch Artemis (hopefully) enjoy the meal*

Bon Appetito!

*takes a bite* Mmm... thats great. *sips wine*..wish you could cook for me every night.

*refills her glass*

A tempting proposition indeed...

*eats some more* Heh... you know, I'm starting to think that the idea of my having a thing for you isn't that absurd... *sips more wine*

I'll bet you tell that to all the chefs. The good ones anyway.

Not just any chef. *kisses Vex on the cheek*

Well now, I'll take that as the ultimate compliment! Keep it up and I may have to make you some tiramisu for dessert!

Hola, Vex!

But...you can't be depressed! You're name's Mr. Happy...at least that's what I call ya.

thats all it is - a name, I wish it could transfer over to a way of life ;)

Well now, I'll take that as the ultimate compliment! Keep it up and I may have to make you some tiramisu for dessert!

Nice. Now would you like a hug?

It just seems strange, y'know. Mr. Happy's depressed. It'll be like Mr. Depressed is happy. Anywho, I'm always happy...well at least most of the time.

thats all it is - a name, I wish it could transfer over to a way of life ;)

Hey there Hap, you want some pasta? I just made it. Just look what it's done for our friend Artemis!

Lang, you want some?

It just seems strange, y'know. Mr. Happy's depressed. It'll be like Mr. Depressed is happy. Anywho, I'm always happy...well at least most of the time.

I hope I will be happy soon ;)

maybe when I get....

Nah, I just ate.

thats all it is - a name, I wish it could transfer over to a way of life ;)

Hey there Hap, you want some pasta? I just made it. Just look what it's done for our friend Artemis!

Lang, you want some?

thanks for the offer, but I don't really feel like eating right now ;)

Nice. Now would you like a hug?

Fraternizing with the patrons is strictly forbidden... :wink:

Nice. Now would you like a hug?

Fraternizing with the patrons is strictly forbidden... :wink:

Hehehe.... and I just kissed you... Well, I have to step out for a bit. I might be back later but if not, thanks for dinner and good night all.

Good night, hope to see you again soon!

Adios!

see ya Juppengatana

What's got you down Hap? Anything in particular. None of my business, of course.

What's got you down Hap? Anything in particular. None of my business, of course.

actually a little bit of a couple things, but I try not to say it too much so people don't get tired of me ;)

Nobody gets tired of you, man.

Nobody gets tired of you, man.

maybe not, I don't know ;)

I am so sick of being depressed,I feel like just giving up sometimes(life)...

Don't ever, ever give up. It's only going to get better for you. You'll see.

Don't ever, ever give up. It's only going to get better for you. You'll see.

I wish & hope you're right

{Strolls into shop and looks around} Hey, you, Vex! I need to talk to you for a moment.

Certainly. What can I do for you?

Have you been seeing Artemis lately?

*trys to smile*
I gotta go, bye Vex. . .

I'm not sure I understand the question. She has been in here a few times, yes.

I see... hmm... Has she told you anything that sounds... I don't know... strange?

*trys to smile*
I gotta go, bye Vex. . .

Take care Happi!

I see... hmm... Has she told you anything that sounds... I don't know... strange?

Let's go somewhere we can talk.

*leads Mr. Sark back into Sparren's small office space and closes door*

So, what exactly do you mean by "strange", sir?

Erm...I am not trying to overestimate the level of your intelligence, but I think you know well what I am talking about.

I'm sure overestimating the level of my intelligence isn't difficult at all. And I truly haven't a clue what you're talking about. She seems quite charming. Please fill me in.

Meh... Did she ever tell you about you being the subject of some sort of investigation?

In passing...she said they had the wrong guy. Obviously, no?

Heh...I wouldn't think so... Your implied stupidity could simply be a ploy to throw us off.

If you don't mind, sir, I'd appreciate it if you would just cut to the chase and tell me what all of this is about.

*steps back into shop* Hey, Vex. I'm back- *spots Sark* Dear God...

I would think that your relationship with Artemis is impairing her judgement, so I would appreciate it if you left her alone.

I don't have a "relationship" with Artemis and even if I did, it's none of your damn business.

Hmm... getting defensive, are we?

*angrily strides into the back office* Damn it, Sark! What are you doing here?

Would the both of you please tell me what is going on around here? What possible reason could you have to suspect me of any kind of wrongdoing?

*looks into her eyes*

Artemis...?

Vex, I don't think someone like you is capable of doing any evil, but this idiot over here... He does not want to listen to me, and, personally, I think he is just jealous.

Hmph.... Artemis, I'm driving you home. {Motions to car} We need to talk.
No questions. Understand?

I was under the impression Artemis no longer was in your employ. Seems to me she can come and go as she pleases.

Vex, excuse me, but I would appreciate it if you would mind your own damn business. {gently places a pistol to Artemis's back} Artemis, outside and into the car.

God, Sark I can't believe... I...I'm sorry Vex... I have to go...

I...um...

You can't get away with this, Sark. This is kidnapping.

No, Vex, this isn't kidnapping...actually, as I stated before, it is none of your business. So I suggest you stay out of this. Artemis, dear, time to go. {Guides Artemis out the door and into his car.}

*runs out into street to get a description of the vehicle and plate number. calls 911 and reports abduction of young lady, forcefully made to enter black Mercedes. unable to make out plates.*

Good luck Artemis...

*Looks oddly at people, mercedes and gun*

*Looks at Vex*

Um...this is supposed to be a bookstore. What in the name of all that is holy is going on around here? Has Spar been kidnapped too?

*runs to the shop*

what happened! I apparantly missed a lot!

*sees tire` marks*

hmmmm...

mr. sark seems like a pretty nice boss. :wink:

*runs into the shop*

is anybody still here??

Good morning KCE. I'm here, but only for a bit.

hey dude. its kisar usually by the way.

what happened???

Sorry, Kisar.

Sark came in, ranting about things I had no understanding of and took Artemis away at gun point. That's really all I know.

oh, thats all. thats completely normal for a fantasy book shop- yep.

*jumps into an audi s4 and rides off into the distance*

Hey, anyone here ? :)

*falls out of a tree and walks in*

Hola!

hey Lang, whats up?

Not a whole hell of alot, Mr. Happy. You?

Hey all! Anyone want a drink?

Hey, new bookcase, alright! It's been a while, no? How's everyone doing here? Good? Good.

Not a whole hell of alot, Mr. Happy. You?

same here ;)

:cry: I thought this was a off take of Final Fantasy!*Pouts* Well I guess I could use a coke.

I'd like a latte with a dash of hazelnut and I'd like to peruse Ella Enchanted; I hear that's quite good.

So how are you all?

Final Fantasy is high-quality, but why do they keep calling it "Final" and then making more sequels? :lol:

Since no other employees are here, heres a coke Mezelica ! :)
*hands Mezelica a coke*


I'd like a latte with a dash of hazelnut and I'd like to peruse Ella Enchanted; I hear that's quite good....

I couldn't help but think of the NS nation - "Iced Hazelnut Latte" ;)

maybe its because me & her like each other ; ) lol

I'm doing good, how about you ? :)

Since no other employees are here, heres a coke Mezelica ! :)
*hands Mezelica a coke*


I'd like a latte with a dash of hazelnut and I'd like to peruse Ella Enchanted; I hear that's quite good....

I couldn't help but think of the NS nation - "Iced Hazelnut Latte" ;)

maybe its because me & her like each other ; ) lol

I'm doing good, how about you ? :)

Hey I'm fine, thanks.
Glad my coffe evokes pleasant associations
(what if I had asked for "Dark-roasted Colombian"?

Since no other employees are here, heres a coke Mezelica ! :)
*hands Mezelica a coke*


I'd like a latte with a dash of hazelnut and I'd like to peruse Ella Enchanted; I hear that's quite good....

I couldn't help but think of the NS nation - "Iced Hazelnut Latte" ;)

maybe its because me & her like each other ; ) lol

I'm doing good, how about you ? :)

Hey I'm fine, thanks.
Glad my coffe evokes pleasant associations
(what if I had asked for "Dark-roasted Colombian"?

hmmm, I can't think of anything for "Dark-roasted Colombian" ;)

*Staggers in*

Wow, slow night last night guys! Tut-tut!

*Sits behind counter, studying*

*puts on coffee and surveys the shop. Need to do some cleanup. Wonder if Artemis is OK. Got no follow up from the police*

*sweeps floor half-heartedly. dusts shelves for a while. pushes a pencil around the counter absentmindedly with his finger. stares off into space. wonders if he'll ever see the owner of this book store again.*

why arent you now?

Vex, cheer up. Please? I'll do the work. Take a seat.

*Grabs duster and dusts far more enthusiastically*

why arent you now?

*smiles a sad smile*

There's nothing here for her anymore. Sparren has bigger fish to fry.

Vex, cheer up. Please? I'll do the work. Take a seat.

*Grabs duster and dusts far more enthusiastically*

Thanks, Troon. I don't feel much like working, it's true.

why arent you now?

*smiles a sad smile*

There's nothing here for her anymore. Sparren has bigger fish to fry.

what happened honey?

**wraps her arms around him comfortingly**

I don't know. I have very simple needs, simple tastes. Spar needs to fly, needs to spread her wings and see the world. This is my world, I'm afraid. I guess I've just been left behind. I can't fault her for wanting more out of life. It's just that I'll have such a hard time letting go...

I don't know. I have very simple needs, simple tastes. Spar needs to fly, needs to spread her wings and see the world. This is my world, I'm afraid. I guess I've just been left behind. I can't fault her for wanting more out of life. It's just that I'll have such a hard time letting go...

I know hon, and it isnt fair to you, but maybe now you know what CI went through...just a thought

*stumbles into shop, looking a bit shaken* H-Hey, Vex. H-how's everybody?

I know hon, and it isnt fair to you, but maybe now you know what CI went through...just a thought

Hmm, maybe. I don't know what to think.

*stumbles into shop, looking a bit shaken* H-Hey, Vex. H-how's everybody?

Artemis!

*he runs over and takes her by the shoulders*

Artemis, what happened to you?! Are you all right? Where's Sark? I...I was very concerned...for your welfare, of course.

*Wanders in and sits down with a stack of textbooks*
I hope no one minds if I bring my own books, I'll buy something to make up for it. *Pulls out Smedes*

*Wanders in and sits down with a stack of textbooks*
I hope no one minds if I bring my own books, I'll buy something to make up for it. *Pulls out Smedes*

TO, how good to see you! You're welcome to bring your own books anytime. Can I get anything for you? Assam tea, yes?

*looks at book in her hands* You read Lewis Smedes, eh?

Assam tea would be fine, thank you. I'm not quite reading him by my own judgment but the experience is always important however much I may agree or disagree.

dp

*prepares tea in the traditional tea press*

Well, he can certainly take things and put them in neat and tidy little packages, don't you think?

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*walks in*

Hey everyone, whats up ? :)

Well that he can do, and if he stopped quoting out of context I might enjoy his writing, but I have this perverse desire to see what everything he quotes means in context. Some of the time it no longer supports what he says.

*walks in*

Hey everyone, whats up ? :)

Hi Hap! How you doing?

Well that he can do, and if he stopped quoting out of context I might enjoy his writing, but I have this perverse desire to see what everything he quotes means in context. Some of the time it no longer supports what he says.

It's known as creative writing...

*Looks up*
I'm not sure if you're joking, scoffing, helpfully clarifying, or completely confused. Then again I'm not so sure which category I fall into either.

I'm completely confused, of course. Why should today be any different than any other day? :wink:

*serves tea*

I'm fairly sure confusion is a healthy way of life, it's either that or be arrogant because you think you know everything.
*Sips tea*
Thank you very much, as well prepared as I could possibly hope for.

Ah, I'm very glad it was prepared to your satisfaction. Very good Assams were rare this season. An unusually high demand in India has really diluted the international market. We try our best to keep the quality as high as possible.

Well next time I'll order something different, just to keep from draining your stores too much, and because I like variety.
*Sips tea then looks up from book*
How has the job been treating you? Has someone loosened the pursestrings enough to give you a regular source of income?

Well next time I'll order something different, just to keep from draining your stores too much, and because I like variety.
*Sips tea then looks up from book*
How has the job been treating you? Has someone loosened the pursestrings enough to give you a regular source of income?

*walks in*

Hey everyone, whats up ? :)

Hi Hap! How you doing?

I'm doing good ! :D
I'm really happy that the HS a couple of my friends go to won the soccer district championship tonight after a exciting game, neither team scored in the first 2 quarters nor overtime so they went to shootout, it was 3-1 ! :D

I'm doing good ! :D
I'm really happy that the HS a couple of my friends go to won the soccer district championship tonight after a exciting game, neither team scored in the first 2 quarters nor overtime so they went to shootout, it was 3-1 ! :D

That's great news! You're a big soccer fan, eh?