Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Nov 3, 2014 4:31:43 GMT -8
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Franz was looking at Elika as if he literally feared for his life. He nodded and closed both of his eyes before peeking with one eye open. "Yes, I do realize that, but it is just so wrong and besides..." Franz began to say thoughtfully before opening both of his eyes and looking at her. "I literally am scared of Lily. Even Model Face had warned me about her, and I did not believe him." He shook his head from side to side and made a face. "I seriously thought that he was speaking in hyperbole, but he wasn’t and she just does not back down." Franz chuckled at his statement and shook his head while laughing.
He was in fact just joking and he really was still amused by Lily’s overall demeanor, she was just the kind to always have fun. Franz cleared his throat and adopted a serious expression when he and Elika were face to face with the receptionist and his eyes popped wide open when he felt her elbowing him. In a somewhat slow motion, Franz turned his head to look at her. "Wha-...?" He was taken by surprise and before he could even protest, as per Elika’s instruction, he just knew that it wasn’t going to work at all. So again he looked at Elika and without any further words, he stepped out with her towards Clothes Encounters.
He placed his arm around her and lowered his head just to talk to her. "Do not try to deviate what you have just done, my dearest architect." Franz told her teasingly before he removed his arm from around her and was face to face with that shop. He closed his eyes briefly and took a deep breath before looking at Elika as if he really feared for his life again.
"You did promise to cover my tender, innocent eyes, so, when that time comes, I shall await for that." Franz told her playfully before he pushed the store’s door open and let Elika go through first with an amused expression on his features.
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Upon entering that place, the first thing he saw was actually Crystal emerging from the changing room and there was no one in a bikini. Lily seemed to be browsing and he looked at Elika dubiously. "This is the part where you tell me that it's either a women's thing or just that maybe I have been played?"
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Nov 3, 2014 10:29:52 GMT -8
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While Crystal is in the changing room, I look around for things that I may fancy, I stumble upon an ensemble that really catches my attention, although I clearly have a problem with the shoes and the belt too somehow, that isn't going to work for me. Nuh uh ... Although it is coordinated perfectly, but still ... Looking around to potentially find some shoes for that and a decent belt for me, I come to a stop when I find a hat that would actually go with that outfit over there.
Although before I can ask something to the saleslady, I notice from the corner of my eyes that Kayne is coming out of the changing room, I cannot help but to look at her very critically and just when I am about to comment and say something about her outfit, I hear Franz's familiar voice, which causes me to turn and look at him and Elika, who doesn't even have a cup of coffee. "I am so disappointed gorgeous, really not seeing her since no caf." I pretend to sniffle and wipe a tear from the corner of my eye before winking at her and glancing back at Kayne.
"So take the pants but also take the top, it looks good on you!" I tell her sincerely before scanning the shop again to find something that would go with that top because personally, I do understand that Kayne doesn't like the entire outfit, but upon my scanning, I finally find what I need. "Ha!" Grabbing it, I present it to her and look at her critically again. "Definitely hooker heels would go with that." I tell her seriously, and she knows that I am really just teasing her because no matter what she wears anyways, Crystal clears looks far from being one.
Looking behind me in Elika's and Franz's direction, I ask them very seriously and dubiously. "What do you two think?" Although I am not sure that Franz might even reply or he may end up telling me that he doesn't know, so I really end up looking expectantly at gorgeous.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Nov 3, 2014 12:19:33 GMT -8
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Crystal kept looking at Lily until she saw behind her childhood friend that Elika and Franz were actually outside of the shop and were soon going to be entering. Raising an eyebrow at Franz's statement, Crystal rolled her eyes playfully and looked at him with a deadpan expression. "Definitely a women's thing." Crystal confirmed with a nod before glancing at Lily. "Blame here, she is the temptress. Oh and we are definitely not done, in case you are wondering, she hasn't even glanced at the bikini yet." She informed them thoughtfully before rolling her eyes again.
She looked back at her outfit and really she wasn't satisfied with it just yet, obviously. For Crystal, the top did not really go with the pants but instead of getting another top, Lily just had to hand her some shorts and Crystal ended up looking at her jadedly before stifling a laugh. "I do not have hooker heels thank you very much." She grabbed the shorts and looked at it thoughtfully for a moment before peering over it to look at Lily again. "If I recall correct, you are the one who has them." Winking at Lily before lowering those shorts, Crystal looked at Elika thoughtfully and meaningfully.
"Sweetie, I may need a favor pretty soon." Crystal said while she made a face and shook her head. Considering that she was a shopaholic, in a way, at least Crystal thought she had a good control on that, she would definitely need more space for her clothing especially when a lot of things at this place really appealed to her. "Do you think that I can get a walk in wardrobe, soon?" Just the thought of actually asking Elika that was a little bit of an embarrassment for Crystal, but she clearly had no choice, it was either that or have her clothes all over her room, which was unthinkable really.
Looking back at Lily before glancing back at the shorts, Crystal shook her head and gave that back to Lily. "I love you, I do baby girl, but really, I am vetoing the hooker heels and there is no way I want to look like I am walking the streets that way." Crystal told her with an amused grin even if she sounded serious. "Also no way that I am wearing that. So definitely pants."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 20:16:41 GMT -8
Clothe EncountersMi-Hi Ree, at present the sole salesperson manning Clothe Encounters, had been in the process of finishing a transaction for a particularly picky, rather prickly Rodian woman when the dinging of the bell above the store's door had alerted her to the fact that she had other customers, ideally not as contentious as her current one, to contend with once the riled Rodian, uncompromisingly and rather unrealistically in Mi-Hi's estimation, upset about the fact that Clothe Encounters did not carry wigs, had been dealt with in a pleasantly professional manner.
The Rodian, somewhat mollified by a recommendation to seek wigs at the conveniently closely located Wigging Out!, sent along her merry way, Mi-Hi, a twenty-eight year old Lorrdian with an unruly mop of black hair and brown eyes, blows a bubble with her pink, pingpear flavored gum as she hops over the checkout counter and, putting her hands in the pockets of her stylish overalls (conveniently available, of course, at Clothes Encounters) and follows the sounds of voices to see whether her latest customers need a friendly, fashion-forward salesperson to help them.
Reaching the area where her customers, whom she can hear talking as she nears them, have congregated, Mi-Hi takes a hand from her overalls to wave a hello and, pointing to the hat Lily is holding, says chipperly, "Great hat, nods her head and gives a thumbs up as she tells Crystal, Good call on the shorts, definitely not your style, and tilts her head to the side as she looks at Elika and says, Love your specs, then tells Franz, We've got a little lounge area up front if you want to be sure not to see anything you won't be able to unsee. There's caf and everything. So, the cheery Lorridan says as she returns her hand to her pocket and leans against a wall casually, is there anything in particular I can help you all find, or are you the dear gods please leave us alone to do our thing types?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 21:39:27 GMT -8
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Elikapeka laughs when Franz jokes about being scared of Lily, agreeing, "No, she does not back down. Ever. In her life. Patting him on the shoulder reassuringly as they enter the store, Elika says, Not to worry, I will be ready to cover your eyes at a moments . . . no a seconds notice. As they begin walking through the store to find Lily and Crystal, Franz and Elika pass the checkout, where a female Rodian sounds less than pleased with something as she checks out, and Elika looks over at Franz and cringes as she whispers, Yikes."
Shrugging with a frown when, after Crystal answers Franz's question about whether he has been played or it is simply a woman's thing before Elika needs to answer, Lily greets them by teasingly observing that the absence of caf means that Elika had not seen a certain waitress, Elika says intentionally dryly, "Sorry to disappoint you beautiful, and then shakes her head with a chuckle. Trying not to look too amused when Crystal asks about a walk in wardrobe, Elika says, I'll take some measurements when we get home to see what I have to work with and have some sketches for you to look over by the end of the weekend hon'."
Before Elika can voice an opinion on the question Lily asks of her and Franz, the sales woman that had been dealing with the Rodian comes to see if she can help them, and Elika smiles as she tells Lily, "I think she covered it all beautiful, then tilting her head to the side, unconsciously mirroring the sales woman as she does the same while complimenting Elika on her glasses, says, Thanks. I, um, really like your overalls. Since she doesn't plan on shopping, Elika leaves Crystal and Lily to answer the question about whether they need help finding anything, instead telling Franz, I think I'll have a cup of caf after all. Want to join me?" In addition to sating her caf desire, the trip just might take long enough to spare Franz from the bikini portion of their shopping excursion.
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Nov 4, 2014 4:18:34 GMT -8
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Just as he really thought, Lily was just the way she was, one of her endearing attributes he guessed, otherwise his cousin wouldn't even be dating her or just relocate here for her. But he could definitely see a lot of pros on that, not just for Ryan but also Lily seemed one of the fews to actually lift Elika up in a way. There was no boring moment with her, that much he could see. Franz smiled amusingly when Elika reiterated what she would actually if he did see something. "Promiiiise...?" He asked as he emulated a toddler's voice and he quickly stepped aside when he noticed a Rodian inbound. He blinked a few times and looked at Elika with wide fearful eyes, nodding slightly to concur with her statement.
Franz could not help but just to stare blankly right in front of him before he blinked a few times as he wondered where the hell did he step into. His attention was focused onto Crystal who was wearing clothes, that actually looked good on her but then he found out that Lily had not even glanced at the bikinis yet, and they weren't nearly done enough. "Sorry, but no..." Franz began to say as he quickly shook his head and gulped faintly. "There is no way that I am going to be blaming her." He looked back at Lily with wide eyes and shook his head again. "I do know what is good for me, and right now what is good for me is to pretend I did not hear that, I'll just stand here like a statue."
Franz sidestepped and placed his arms behind his back before pretending to be a statue, and even though he did say that he was going to pretend that he did not hear anything or was currently not hearing anything, Franz could not actually help but to arch an eyebrow when Crystal declared that she needed a walk in wardrobe. Just how much clothes did she have exactly? Pursing his lips when he glanced at Elika he blinked a few times before clearing his throat slightly until he noticed the saleslady walking in the women's direction, just around the same time Lily asked for his and Elika's input. He was going to reply but he decided against it and just breathed soothingly knowing that he might have been saved from that.
Since he wasn't going to be buying really, Franz looked at Elika with relief and nodded quickly just wanting, needing to stay away from that minefield of shopping really and seeing his cousins' girlfriends in a bikini. "Do you have to ask?" Franz rhetorically answered before taking Elika's hand and looked at the person who informed him there was a lounge area and coffee, he smiled gratefully. "Thank you." He really had an expression that clearly said 'Get me out of here!' and thankfully though, Elika wasn't really going to stay either, so with her he was definitely going to get a cup of coffee or several just to waste more time...
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Nov 4, 2014 10:31:26 GMT -8
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Sighing disappointedly before winking at Elika just to show her that I am just kidding really ... When am I not kidding? I let the Kalyani matter go, for now and just look thoughtfully at gorgeous again. "Reassure me, you did not pay already right, for tomorrow?" I have to ask because it's supposed to be my turn, at least from what I remember. But before I can say something about whose turn it is, I am caught up by Crystal's comment needing a walk in wardrobe but also by the lovely lady telling me that it's a great hat. I smile and look at it again before glancing at the outfit once more. Mmm ... The shoes have to be different though.
Chuckling softly at what Franz has just said, I roll my eyes playfully before shaking my head while I see that Elika and Franz are leaving to have some coffee. "You two are killing me. Really killing me." I tell them with a jaded expression before looking back at the saleslady with a warm smile.
"Actually yes," I end up telling her after a long consideration. "I mean, no, I am not the kind to say that." Looking upwards and shaking my head at myself mainly, I look at the hat and then back at Kayne thoughtfully. "She needs a top with those pants but also a bottom for that top." I tell her factually before looking back at the hat that I have found and the outfit that is already there. "And do you have by any chance other shoes to go with that." I ask her pointing at the outfit that has caught my attention. "Oh and I also need a bikini that goes with my skintone, please."
That is pretty much it ... Right ... I think, or at least that is what I currently need for now. "If no shoes match those, I'll just take it all." I tell her seriously, after all, Crystal has enough shoes that I can borrow and I am sure that one of her shoes would go with that, right?
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Nov 4, 2014 12:32:22 GMT -8
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Crystal pursed her lips when Franz categorically refused to actually blame Lily, she was on the verge to laugh due to Franz's reply. Glancing at Lily with an amused expression, Crystal ended up shaking her head playfully. "Oh baby girl, even out of your job, you are intimidating the poor Franz." Crystal commented playfully before focusing her attention onto Elika who stated that she would have the sketches by the end of the weekend. Crystal nibbled her lower lip and took a deep breath because maybe at that moment, she actually was feeling bad. "Sweetie, please do not make it a priority, but really thanks." It is with a sincere tone that Crystal had spoken and before she could add anything further, she was in fact interested in the reply to Lily's question.
Crystal looked at her meaningfully and something actually told her that there was a big chance that Elika might have actually paid the bill for their spa day tomorrow. But deciding not to argue on that fact right now especially when Crystal noticed the saleslady making her way towards them, Crystal had an amused smile before looking at Lily with a knowing expression. That after went on with pretty much Lily knowing what Crystal was actually looking for, although she placed a condition on that.
"Pants, definitely pants with this top, please." Crystal said with a warm smile before glaring at her childhood friend just in case she was going to counter that. But it appeared that Lily was actually going on with what she needed and with that a bikini, while Elika seemed to be springing Franz out of this predicament.
"Go with red for her." Crystal suggested to the saleslady before glancing at Lily again. Or white with a writing on the ass that says 'Relentless' if you do have that, of course?" She asked quite seriously, although she was in fact just joking and she just loved to give some payback to Lily, for no reasons at all. Winking at her friend soon after before smiling back at the saleslady, Crystal glanced around the store again to find something that would actually go with her top but also something that would go with the pants she currently was wearing. Now Crystal was actually thinking about what she would want, and she finally looked back at Mi-Hi thoughtfully. "Do you have a one shoulder tops that would go with these pants?" Crystal asked dubiously as she stood there for a moment to wait for the answer, hoping it was a yes, she would then find her way towards those selections so that she could take care of Lily who could be more difficult from time to time with clothes and shoes...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 18:44:24 GMT -8
Clothe EncountersWhen the chickie with the specs compliments her overalls, Mi-Hi cheerily announces, "They're over two aisles on the left, and come in black, denim, and khaki. When the dude with the chickie with the specs thanks her for alerting him to where the caf and escape from shopping can be found, Mi-Hi smiles and says, You're most welcome, and then listens as the two executive-looking chickies start listing off what they are in search of, nodding when they have finished the listing and smiling as she waves for them to follow her, chipperly instructing them to, Follow me please."
Having a map of the store in her head, Mi-Hi navigates the aisles smoothly, first taking care of executive-chickie-with-a-probable-wild-streak's shoe options by stopping in the women's shoe aisle and picking up a pair of fun, casual, brown Neo-leather sandals and displaying them with a flourish, "Option one: very casual, nice n' comfy, with a hint of fun. Picking up a pair of black boots, Mi-Hi waves a hand over them like a magician and says, Or option two: not quite as casual, but just as kickin'. Clapping her hands together once a decision has been made where the shoes are concerned, Mi-Hi gestures towards a turn at the end of the aisle and says, Now for that bikini. Once in the women's swimwear aisle, Mi-Hi tells Crystal, We're not exactly the writing on the ass type of place, but I think, she taps her check with an index finger scanning the selections available, your friend would look absolutely bangin' in, she takes a red and white striped triangle style bikini off the rack and holds it in front of herself, this or, she takes a solid red bikini off another rack, this. After holding one and then the other bikini in front of herself, Mi-Hi holds them out on either side and asks Lily, Either one suit you? Get it? Suit you? Sorry, I've been working for too long and had too many cafs," Mi-Hi apologizes with a grin.
Once the swim wear issue is resolved, Mi-Hi rolls her neck and shoulders and tells executive-chickie-with-a-hot-mom-kinda-vibe, "Let's go see about those pants and that top, then leads the way to the section in question, where, after a pause to look around, she holds up a pair of olive colored pants, saying, First option: quasi-casual, comfy, and with a hint of hipster cool, then holds up a second pair of khaki's with an adjustable leg length, saying, Second option: total casual and comfy, but that top will up the stylish quotient. Now, she heads over to the tops and picks out a purple one that seems to suit the woman's kinda preppy vibe, holding it in front of her as she says, This would dress those pants up nicely, and, she turns around and selects a second top, less preppy, and with a ruffle top, if you want something more laid back, you'd look pretty smokin' in this. In my professional opinion. Displaying one top and then the other by holding them in front of herself, Mi-Hi asks both women, So, would you like to try anything on?"
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2014 20:43:21 GMT -8
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"Tomorrow is all taken care of beautiful, Elikapeka tells Lily with a wink, looking over her shoulder as she and Franz head for the caf, and then frowns apologetically when Lily says that she and Franz are killing her, assuring Lily, You'll live, then giving her a thumbs up and suggesting, Just keep thinking about your bikini fantasy, and then waves Crystal's concern about making her closet aside, saying, Don't worry hon', you know I always need something to keep me occupied, so I should be thanking you."
Swinging her hand in Franz's playfully as they reach the lounge area, Elika tells him to, "Sit, and then gets them each a caf before sitting beside him and handing him one of the steaming mugs. Taking a sip of her caf and sighing contentedly, Elika pushes her hair behind her left ear as she smiles and says, Don't let me drink more than three of these no matter how long those two take," and then settles into a silence she hopes is companionable rather than uncomfortable since she prefers to give Franz an option to either select a conversational topic he would welcome or just enjoy a quiet moment rather than risk introducing a topic that he might find annoying or bothersome.
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Nov 5, 2014 4:21:49 GMT -8
Clothe Encounters - Lounge area
Franz hadn't felt really carefree in a long time, at least it seemed like a long time for him, after Arhiana's departure which he got clearly over with, he had been hit by something else serious that had caused him to leave this place for a brief moment. Now, just right now though even if he was playing bodyguard, even if he had been assigned here to stand in lieu of Lucy, Franz was actually grateful that Atlantis even suggested that to him in the first place. It wasn't Ayla, it wasn't Mace and it wasn't the Grandmaster himself, it was Franz directly. He had to admit it, Atlantis just always knew what to do whatever the situations were, at least most of the time.
And now here he was at the lounge area, his hand swinging with Elika's. He furrowed his eyebrows when he had been told or ordered to sit and he grumpily looked at her before sitting down in a huff. "Look, just because you still call me old woman, it does not mean that you could actually order me to sit." Franz told her teasingly before adding. "I do believe that with that statement of yours, I have more reasons to tell you to sit." Smiling when she passes him the mug, he looked at her gratefully before taking a sip of his coffee happily as he listened attentively to her instruction.
"No more than three, roger that." He confirmed with an amused expression as he looked at her with a warm smile and even though he was still focused on her, he could not help but to catch that ongoing conversation over there in the shopping area, despite it was just a blur to any normal hearing range. Franz pursed his lips and stifled a laughter before shaking his head. "I do believe that Crystal is retaliating against Lily." Franz informed Elika with a smile before he shook his head and rolled his eyes playfully. He nudged Elika teasingly and looked at her warmly.
"Hey, don't let me be the one to stop you from shopping despite my reluctance of seeing them in a bikini." Franz told her sincerely before nodding once. "They do seem to be having fun, don't you want to actually join them?" He asked curiously as he took another sip of his coffee. "I am nowhere near fun anymore, and it's actually the three of you together, or not, mind you, who continuously make me laugh. So thank you for that." Franz said gratefully because he really needed to let her know that he was really enjoying his time with them together or individually, whatever. But he was out of the Academy and he really and genuinely was having fun.
"So... Walk in wardrobe, huh? Does Crystal have that many clothes?" He asked thoughtfully and very seriously before tilting his head on the side and come to think of it, he actually wouldn't be surprised, because Atlantis also did have a fashion streak. "Or is it because Model Face often leaves his stuff there?"
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Nov 5, 2014 10:11:38 GMT -8
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Truthfully? I am glad to have this lovely person helping me to find things around this store because it does make my job easier, and even though I do like spending some time shopping, right now, that is really out of the question especially when Elika pretty much has gone into time out with Franz ... Really, she is killing me. Oh! Idea! Right now though I push my idea aside and I am sure I can revisit that later because I am being shown two pair of shoes, both are quite appealing, I cannot deny that, but with that outfit out there, I zoom in to the pair of black boots. "I'll take those please, size eight, if you have it, please?"
I really do hope that she does have that size, because I love those boots. Before I can carry on with my inner monologue, which thankfully Kayne no longer hears constantly, I look over at Crystal when she requests a writing on the ass. I roll my eyes playfully poking her side and lower my tone to say. "You are such a bitch." All in playful fun of course, and I am sure that she has many occasions to tell that about myself anyways, since I can be quite a bitch. "No writing, really?" I ask Mi-Hi playfully and I am only pulling her leg anyways, I let her know by winking at her before glancing at the selection and I cannot help but to stifle a laugh then and there at her joke. Glancing at Kayne playfully before mouthing 'I like her, she is fun.', I refocus my attention back onto the bikinis and just shake my head to tell Mi-Hi that she has nothing to apologize for in fact. "No need to apologize, we understand." I gesture to myself and Crystal with a warm expression, after all, didn't we both go through long days and nights of work too recently?
"Actually, I believe that I will take both of the bikinis." I inform her pointing at both of those and also along with the boots and the pants over there and shirt plus the hat and the bag cannot be forgotten, although I look at Mi-Hi very seriously. "Please tell me that the bag is also for sale and not just a prop to go with that outfit there?" I really got to have that bag, it's just the way it is and I can very well negotiate for it if it is necessary, but hopefully it won't be. I shake my head thoughtfully when asked if I need to try something on currently and quite clearly, no, I have seen the size of those bikinis and they would fit without problem to me. "Maybe well the bikinis and the boots at my size?" Oh right! Could I be more mind changing, damn hormones "If I end up changing my mind for some unknown reasons after buying those, I can come back and change it, right?"
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Nov 5, 2014 12:42:47 GMT -8
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If Crystal could help Elika to keep herself occupied, then the only thing Crystal could do right now was to concede and she ended up winking at Elika before focusing her attention onto Mi-Hi. Crystal followed her towards the shoes section and the first thing she did, since she had a thing for shoes was to look around and her attention was on those sandals that Mi-Hi was holding. Crystal smiled and thankfully Lily chose the boots, she was able to say. "I'll take those sandals." She glanced at those and checked the size which was an eight thankfully and just smiled once more. "Perfect, my size too." Crystal said as she let those be put into a box and she did not doubt that the sandals were actually comfortable, she had seen the make and the height wasn't problematic at all for her anyways.
When they were done with their business there, Crystal pursed her lips when she heard her childhood friend's whisper. "I am sorry, I guess I should have asked for 'flexible' or 'diva', huh?" Crystal murmured teasingly until she found out that this place wasn't in the business of doing that, of course not, Crystal thought, just one way to have a little payback against her friend from time to time, and yes she could be bitchy about it but at least it wasn't the spiteful kind of way, well it depended on the person really she was facing.
Crystal, nonetheless, agreed with Lily's statement when she said not to worry about apologizing. Smiling warmly and waving her hand slightly to say it was all right really. Long tough week for everyone after all from the sound of it. With Lily deciding on which bikinis she would go with, which was both, Crystal was looking at the selection of pants, she ended up taking it both just like the two tops as from the cursory view, she could definitely tell that those would fit her really and to be quite honest, she liked all of Mi-Hi's suggestion and even the comments that went with each item, which only made her concur with Lily's mouthed words earlier.
"I am fine with these." Crystal said as she glanced at the size and all that, and those really fit her anyways, she had spent enough times in shops to know what would fit her without even trying those things on. "I'll take the two tops and two pants you have given me, plus the sandals and also what I am currently wearing." She said amiably, and since she really wasn't that picky for she was just the kind to get what she wanted and leave as soon as possible so she could relax back home with a glass of wine, she really was good with that. "Thanks." She gratefully added on before taking all of the items and putting them into a shopping basket and simply just returned towards the changing room to wear her corporate clothes again while Lily was still there asking question...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2014 17:07:38 GMT -8
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When executive-chickie-with-the-almost-definite-wild-streak asks if the boots are available in size eight, Mi-Hi does a quick search of the boxes behind the display model and, locating an eight, holds the box up with a triumphant smile and says, "Got 'em, cheerfully. When asked about the purse, Mi-Hi grins and chipperly announces, Girl, I would so not be working here if this was the type of place that was maliciously cruel enough to display the perfect accessories for an outfit only to not have them in stock. We've got the purse, the watch, the earrings, the bracelets, and even the shades. Our policy on returns is that as long as the item isn't damaged you get a full refund, so don't sweat it if you have a lil' buyer's remorse about anything. But, she tells Lily and Crystal with a smile, since you'll both look totally gorg in everything you've picked, I don't anticipate you needin' to take advantage of that policy."
Once it is clarified that neither executive-chickie-with-the-almost-definite-wild-streak or executive-chickie-with-a-hot-mom-kinda-vibe need to try anything on, Mi-Hi says, "You don't want the display model of that purse, I think it's been scuffed up a bit. We'll grab one on the way to the register. Blowing a bubble as she leads the way through the aisles, picking up the purse along the way, Mi-Hi vaults nimbly over the sales counter to ring everything up, ignoring the store owner's policy about pushing the store's credit card since both her customers seem like the type that know what they want and would have asked if they wanted it (and Mi-Hi hates spouting off the scripted stuff the owner comes up with anyway, finding her own approach to sales to be more effective most of the time), and then bags everything up neatly before saying, Here you go. Holding up a hand, she apologizes, having spotted the store owner walking nearby, Sorry, here comes the scripted part of our time together: Thanks for comin' in, Mi-Hi begins, unable to stick entirely to her script, and come back for all your clothing needs. I'd totally love to dress ya both again, tilting her head to the side, Mi-Hi squints and says, and I didn't mean that literally, or at all inappropriately, sorry. Stop talking, she tells herself. Totally need to think before I talk sometimes, Mi-Hi tells her customers, then smiles, pretty sure they know what she meant, and says, Thanks again, and enjoy your weekend."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2014 19:34:40 GMT -8
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Elikapeka smiles when Franz observes that she does not really have the authority to order him to sit, gesturing towards him illustratively as she points out in an amused tone, "And yet there you are. Sitting. Winking at Franz over the top of her caf as she takes a sip, Elika nods when he notes that it sounds as though Crystal may be giving as good as she gets where the teasing from Lily is concerned, informing him, They go back and forth like that, then tilts her head to the side with her lips pursed as she considers, We all do I guess, then shrugs as she concludes, It's how we roll."
Shaking her head with a frown when Franz asks if she is sure that she does not want to join in the shopping, Elika informs him, "I'm saving it to reward myself when I get back down to my normal size. Travel comfort eating, Elika crinkles her nose, is not my friend. Speaking of getting down to normal size, I hope you don't have any issues with me jogging around the lake in the morning? My lieutenant usually jogged along with me, but I guess I could go to a gym or something instead if you think that's necessary?" While she has been less than consistent in adhering to her workout resolutions in the past, Elika feels certain that she will be sufficiently motivated by the fact that she cannot fit into the majority of her wardrobe at present and has had to resort to what she thinks of as her emergency fat clothes.
Rolling her eyes when Franz asserts that he is not fun anymore, Elika smiles, leaning over as she pats his hand and says, "You're still fun. Just more subdued fun, she adds in a playfully teasing tone, deciding that it really is not the time to delve into the reasons Franz feels so changed despite the opening his comment provides; though she does intend to pursue the matter at some point, preferably when they are alone and not likely to be interrupted as it seems more likely Franz would talk openly under those circumstances. And, she laughs as she jokes, I'll remind you that you thanked us later tonight after you've been stuck with us for a while longer. When asked about Crystal's wardrobe, or the possibility that Atlantis might be the reason additional space is needed, Elika quips, Now, now, I may not be a psychologist or doctor, but I do believe in protecting the confidentiality of my clients, so if you want to know anything about Crystal's storage needs or what gives rise to them, you will have to ask her."
Standing to refill her caf after finishing her cup, Elika, turning when hearing the saleswoman and seeing that Crystal and Lily are finished with their shopping, informs Franz, "Looks like we're all done here, then smiles as she holds her cup of caf up and says, Only two, before asking him, Do you want a top up before we go?"
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Nov 5, 2014 22:45:50 GMT -8
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Franz smirked genuinely when Elika told him that he was clearly sitting down right now, which was the truth, he had sat down without further more argument about that, so he inclined his head. From what he had garnered, it was true, the three women did seem to go back and forth that way just for fun and giggles. It appeared to Franz that they had a solid friendship, it ranged from a serious conversation to just joking in a finger snap. Franz had heard that earlier in the diner, he also had noticed that Lily's external personality could change quickly depending on the person she was facing...
Now came the real reason why Elika did not exactly want to shop, Franz conceded at that and inclined his head in acknowledgment before tilting his head on the side. "You do not have to change your habit because of me." Franz reassured her warmly before inclining his head. "I'll jog with you, and besides doesn't Crystal go on a jog too every morning?" He asked rhetorically as he could still remember that Atlantis had told him about that a while ago. Franz took a sip of his coffee, although he had soon emptied his cup because he turned into a caffeine addict for many reasons.
"Subdued fun, huh? Yeah I can live with that, but really Lily just spouts things like it's the most natural thing ever." He said with a faint laughter before he shook his head although yes he did mean it, he was thankful, thankful for just being here and he was also thankful that he was allowed to stay the evening with all of them. He was really looking forward to that. Franz frowned when he heard Elika telling him that she wasn't going to divulge that information about Crystal's wardrobe space issue, although he soon laughed and rolled his eyes playfully.
"I will definitely go with lack of empty space." Franz said considering that he had more or less overheard what Crystal was actually going to purchase and Lily too, well then he will never understand women needing, wanting new clothing. "And I wouldn't be surprised if Lily requested the same from you soon." Franz informed Elika playfully before laughing as he looked up to Elika before shaking his head if he needed to top up.
"Thanks but no thanks, I should probably diminish my caffeine consumption." He told her seriously as he stood up and the placed the mug into the sink there, and he even washed it spotless before turning and wrapping his arm around Elika's shoulder while they both made their way back towards her housemates.
"For the record, you look great, travel comfort eating or not." Franz told her sincerely with a warm smile before noticing the multitude of bags that was sitting there on the counter due to Crystal's and Lily's purchase. "Definitely lack of space..." Franz reiterated lowly and playfully.
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Nov 6, 2014 10:56:46 GMT -8
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Clapping happily when Mi-Hi finds my shoe size for those boots, I smile happily and even more when she tells me that for sure everything is sold with that outfit. I still think my card is going to burn, figure of speech of course, since I am thankful for my current job otherwise I wouldn't be able to afford all of that ... "Thanks girl, that is reassuring." I tell her sincerely with a wink before I end up listening to Crystal who is going to buy all of that despite not having any space left in her wardrobe. Typical baby girl, but hey at least she is going to have her walk in wardrobe soon. Eh come to think of it maybe I do need one too ...
Giving the saleslady a thumbs up when she tells me that I shouldn't even think about getting the displayed purse, I follow her towards the sales area before noticing Crystal emerging from the changing room with her regular clothes and I notice from the corner of my eyes who might be the store owner. I narrow my eyes for a brief moment and look at the saleslady who is more approachable really to suggest. "You guys need some upbeat music in here, it would probably be more joyous for the customers who want to buy." Paying for my shopping spree with my debit card this time, because I actually prefer it when I can control and check instantaneously the movements in my account, I end up laughing genuinely at Mi-Hi's statement before shaking my head playfully.
"Sounds like a date then." I tell her playfully before winking again just to show that I am actually joking and I do understand what she means. But then I notice that Franz and Elika are coming back and then I completely do a one eighty to look at Elika very seriously. "Gorgeous, did you want one of the overalls?" I ask her thoughtfully with a faint smile. "It would totally be a gift from me, as a welcome back after you have ditched us," I point at myself and Crystal while I am speaking that part jokingly, because I totally meant it giving her that overall if she wants it. "For seven weeks, even mom there, who isn't a mom, yet was worried about you." I nod knowingly because that is a fact, Crystal was worried and so was I especially when the last time Elika had gone, a psychopath had been after her for some unfathomable reason. "So, yes or no?"
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Nov 6, 2014 13:13:42 GMT -8
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Crystal walked out of the changing room after she had changed back to her work clothes. Adjusting her purse over her shoulder but already having her wallet in her hand, she walked over the sales counter and tilted her head from side to side to relax her neck muscles before she placed the items she had been wearing on the counter. Smiling warmly when Crystal had all of her shopping bags, she internally cringed knowing that she really had no more space left for her new clothes and nor would she have an empty spot for her shoes. But what was done was done especially after she paid with her credit card...
Crystal furrowed her eyebrows dubiously when Mi-Hi said that she was going to automatically use a scripted part at least the first part was, for the second Crystal pursed her lips to stop herself from laughing as she just waved her hand dismissively. "Don't worry, you had one too many cafs, right?" Crystal said rhetorically with a genuine smile as she got a hold of her shopping bags but before she even walked away she added on. "You have a great weekend too, and thanks."
Crystal looked at Lily who was giving pointers that there should be some music in here, that she had to agree on, at least it should be really upbeat and maybe to a decent volume. In the meantime Crystal had noticed that Franz and Elika had come back and she looked at the both of them before focusing her attention onto Franz before rolling her eyes semi-exasperatedly.
"Urgh, yes definitely a lack of space and yes I do not have any more left to put my purses, my shoes and my clothes, at least these new ones." Crystal hissed before glancing at Elika knowingly. "Hence why I have made my request, the renovation has to happen, or at least my walk in wardrobe." She rolled her eyes playfully before looking at Lily who was offering to purchase an overall for Elika, but soon her stare turned into a faint glare, before rolling her eyes again. "One of these days, Jankovic, I am going to take a hold of all your bikini and get 'bitch' written on the ass." Crystal said quite seriously although the corner of her lips was tilting upwards because she was in fact truly amused and also what Lily had just said, that was all true, which was why she glanced at Elika with a warm smile. "As if I were the only one actually worried." Crystal muttered under her breath.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 18:29:07 GMT -8
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When Franz reminds Elikapeka that Crystal also makes a habit of jogging most mornings, Elika nods, suggesting, "Maybe the three of us can jog together then? Crystal might have a routine that involves things other than jogging, so Elika is loathe to assume that her friend would welcome changing her routine to accommodate Elika's whims, and so she decides to ask Crystal when an opportunity presents itself. Laughing when Franz ventures a guess that it might not be long before Lily is requesting an expansion to her closet space, Elika says, You are probably not wrong, and then, when Franz suggests that she looks fine even with the weight she has put on, arches an eyebrow doubtfully, saying, You're sweet, but definitely biased, then smiles as she adds, but thanks all the same."
Shaking her head, waving her hands for added emphasis, when Lily asks if she wants a pair of the overalls the salesgirl is wearing, Elika says, "No new clothes until I've lost some weight beautiful, crinkling her nose as she informs her friend, I'm using that as motivation to actually lose the weight. Rolling her eyes when Lily explains that she and Crystal had been worried about her, Elika smiles and says, That's sweet, but not necessary, then, as they make their way from the store to the sidewalk outside and set out for their airspeeder, looks at Crystal and bats her eyelids sweetly as she teases, You have to cut the apron strings sometime mom, and then arches an eyebrow inquisitively as, to change the subject, she playfully repeats Lily's, Yet? Does that mean that you are trying to become a mom, mom? Do beautiful and I need to start planning a shower soon?"
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Nov 6, 2014 22:37:33 GMT -8
If Elika had not told him that she more or less had gained weight, quite honestly Franz wouldn't have noticed anyways because in fact she did look fine but she knew best, after all Franz would never understand women, right? So he left it at that and smiled warmly before waiting patiently until Elika either decided or not to actually get that overall, but like she had told him earlier, she really was going to refuse Lily's offer. So Franz just smiled and lifted his shoulders slightly before looking at the shopping bags which he grabbed, all of them after thanking the saleslady before stepping back out into the city.
He stayed back for a moment and listened to the ongoing conversation with an amused grin, it sounded really that this time Crystal was the one being teased and he also remembered her earlier statements about lack of space really... Well then definitely a lot of clothes, purses and shoes.
Once they got to the airspeeder, Franz put the bags in it and helped them into the vehicle before taking his rightful place, it was then and there where he turned to look at all of them with an arched eyebrow did he ask. "Straight home now, or did you want to make another detour?"
Franz figured that it was a legit question after all, as he was pretty sure that wherever Crystal and/or Lily might want to go, Elika would too, anyways, so he had to ask. And only when he got the next destination did Franz start the engines and maneuvered the airspeeder up in the air to get back into traffic to head towards the given location smoothly...
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