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Post by The Pied Piper/Oliver Piper on Jun 3, 2012 13:05:03 GMT -5
"Sam's a talanted young man. Good to see he's encouraged beyond school." Then with Jez's new hints he began to think some more. "Hebrew and ends in 'bell', hmm?" He acted like he went over names in his head. "Aha! You're Jez Wiliams! Liliy's older siter" he chuckled.
Oliver then turned back to Fred and Cliff and gave an empathetic nod. "It's hard trying to plan for something like this, mate. And to think, I do it more than one time a year."
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Post by Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth on Jun 3, 2012 13:19:59 GMT -5
"Congratulations," Fred deadpanned, looking at Oliver. "You're the organizer of the year." He then turned his attention to any waitress that passed by. "Ruby! ... I'll have a scotch on the rocks..."
Cliff blinked at Fred's actions. There was something wrong with him. He'd never seen the co-owner like this before. The dark-skinned man turned to Oliver and Jez, motioning to Fred and shrugging.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 3, 2012 15:50:02 GMT -5
Jezabel watched Fred with concern, she hadn't known him for long but she definitely knew this was out of character for him,"If you say so Freddy..."
At the mention of Lily's name Jezabel turned around to Oliver,"Oh? You know Lily huh?" she was a little surprised but at the same time glad to hear it.
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Post by The Pied Piper/Oliver Piper on Jun 4, 2012 14:36:00 GMT -5
"Hey Fred, maybe you should go an talk to Dr Hopper about your stress, hmm? Instead of ripping your mates heads off."
He then looked to Jezabel and gave a nod. "Lily plays clarinet in the school band. She comes by the Center once a week for private lessons too."
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Post by Timothy Mouse/Fred Mausworth on Jun 4, 2012 14:50:36 GMT -5
The mention of the therapist is what ultimately did it. "Archie and I do not need to talk about anything, Oliver!" he nearly exclaimed, hands hitting the counter/tabletop. "There's nothing that needs to be discussed between him an' me! Not now, not ever!"
"Fred." Cliff looked at his friend, extreme concern settling in. He wasn't going to deal with this anymore. "I know things might seem stressful, but that ain't no reason to get defensive--"
"I am not! ... gettin' defensive about anything, Cliff," Fred quietly finished after almost yelling. "I just... need a damn drink is all..."
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Post by Thumbelina/Holly Short on Jun 4, 2012 15:01:49 GMT -5
Flipping the sign in the window Holly sighed and locked the door. She needed a drink. As she walked over to ‘Granny’s’ flowers and their meaning revolved around her mind.
‘Alyssum? Honeysuckle? Iris?’ Silently she entered the diner and swiped her glasses off to clean them on her shirt sleeve, as she did so she slammed into someone sat at the bar. Quickly she fumbled to get her glasses back on her nose.
“Damn it, sorry!”
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 4, 2012 16:58:40 GMT -5
Jezabel watched all of this commotion trying to connect the dots, though upon hearing about her sisters lessons it was hard to focus. "Wait... Is this about the other night at the club? I mean sure Archie seemed pretty, uh, relaxed... But that's just Archie. Don't take it so personally If he didn't get up and samba to your trombone..."
Then something occurred to her about Lily,"Wait? The community center... I teach classes there too, how could I have not-" that bastard, as soon as those words came out of her mouth Jez new her Uncle had strategized this. She took a breath through her teeth much more irritated than she seemed,"Oh well" just then she noticed Holly coming in through the doors.
"Hey Holly!" she waved to her shaking off the aggravation about her Uncle...
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Post by The Pied Piper/Oliver Piper on Jun 4, 2012 17:12:27 GMT -5
"Oh, don't worry about a thing, Miss" Oliver replied when Holly bumped into him. "If you wanted to sit in my lap however, all you have to do is ask next time" he quipped, giving the flourist a playful wink. He then turned back to Jezabel. "Lily just started coming to private lessons" he explained. "It was actually on my request. She has a bril knack for the instrument and well, I'd like to push her a little further."
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Post by The Crows/Swingn' Songbirds on Jun 4, 2012 17:18:37 GMT -5
Cliff turned and greeted the florist. "Hey Miss Short!"
Fred glared at Jezabel. "Listen, you," he began to say to her in a low voice, "I was only concerned that he didn't have a really good social life outside of his work. An' that's why I made my mind up to help him with those lessons--"
"What lessons?" Cliff spoke up, eyebrow raised in confusion.
That was when Fred realized that no one but Archie and himself knew about the dance lessons. The brunette cursed silently to himself, then called out, "Hurry up with that drink!"
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Post by Thumbelina/Holly Short on Jun 4, 2012 17:28:24 GMT -5
With her spectacles firmly on her face she looked up at the figure she had walked into. He towered above her but then again most people towered above her. She was just about to respond to Jezabell’s greeting when she processed what Oliver had said. Sharply she turned on the suave gentleman. With her track record she didn’t need another slime ball stalker.
“Even think about touching me and I will make you a very confused British unick.” She snapped before turning back to her recent friend, the dark look on her face suddenly gone.
“Hey honey how’ve ya been.” Holly cooed as she sat beside her friend, she nodded and smiled at Cliff noting his greeting.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 4, 2012 20:12:29 GMT -5
Jeez what is with everyone today? Jezabel lifted an eyebrow at this new crabby Fred and Holly. Although honestly she couldn't help but laugh at Holly's quick wit, despite it's rather aggressive feel."Fantastic, personally, but Fred here seems to be- wait, Fred did you say... Lessons?" upon this realisation a few hearty laughs escaped her throat." so... No WAY!" She couldnt supress the sheer amusement, however This was quickly recognised as mistake. She felt Fred's unusually angry attitude fall over her like a landslide, thus quieting herself by clearing her throat a bit.
"Um... So, Oliver... Ah, Lily she's that talented huh?" she whipped up a quick non-mock-fred smile,"That's wonderful, I'm glad she's so into it, though I can't say I'm surprised. She was always pretty smart"
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Post by The Pied Piper/Oliver Piper on Jun 4, 2012 23:19:51 GMT -5
Oliver held up his hands in defence as the flourist bit his head up. "Easy there, Miss. I was simply holding a conversation."
He then turned back to Jezabel. "She is very talanted. I wish you could hear her."
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Post by The Crows/Swingn' Songbirds on Jun 4, 2012 23:22:11 GMT -5
As Fred glared at Jezabel, Cliff couldn't help but chuckle. "Fred, what sorts of lessons are you talkin' about?" he asked.
Fred slowly turned his head to the pianist. "... just. Dancing." He still had that angry glare on his face. Cliff fell quiet soon afterwards.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 4, 2012 23:25:32 GMT -5
Dancing? Is that what they call it now, Jez smirked a little more, before fully returning her attention to Oliver.
"Yeah, trust me... I do to," Jezabel said softly.
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Post by Thumbelina/Holly Short on Jun 5, 2012 10:19:49 GMT -5
Holly winced a little at the reactions from her comment towards Oliver, she was fine with guys as long as there was no intent and even with his joke she couldn’t help but take it serious. She waved away his apology and ordered a beer. After a swig she shook herself, she was stressed about the flower arrangements but that didn’t mean she should take it out on the others. Then she caught the end of Fred’s comment concerning dancing.
“Dancing lessons? Don’t see why you’re so wound up about it,” She shrugged as she took another drink “There’s nothing wrong with guy dancers… unless you have to wear tights then there is something wrong with it. Hah… men in tights.” She laughed a little despite her troubles, it felt good to joke around.
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