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Mandy Brocklehurst ([info]mands) wrote in [info]collision_rp,
@ 2013-05-05 15:08:00

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Entry tags:!may, jake dorny, mandy brucklehurst

Characters: Mandy Brocklehurst and Jake Dorny
Setting: Diagon Alley, Madam Malkins
Rating: PG
Content: None
Summary: Mandy needs an alteration, and they're gonna annoy each other
Status: Incomplete

It figured that she she should spend all day shifting between patients, tasks and classes only to end up sliding down stairs on her way out the door, nearly knocking herself unconscious. The injuries had been minor, and all easily healed, but her healer-in-training robes hadn't faired nearly as well. Not the best at household spells and mending hexes, Mandy was left with no choice but to rush to Madam Malkin's before it shut. She could have gone in the morning, but that would have meant heading down to London and she had loads of other things to do.

Walking along the cobbles, Mandy tugged her robes close, trying not to let the tear be as obvious as it felt. Reaching the door, Mandy pushed it open and stepped inside. Biting her lower lip, she looked around, unsure of who to approach.


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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-05 04:06 pm UTC (link)
Jake clocked Mandy within seconds of her arriving. He was the only person working today, and besides the door sounded a tiny bell when someone walked in. His eyes flicked to the door to see Mandy standing there, and he gave a small sigh. "Brocklehurst? This could be considered stalking you know", he remarked with a fairly large smirk on his face, clearly pleased as his own joke.

Malkins was made up of two floors, the majority of fittings were down downstairs but there was an upstairs with wash facilities and an area for employees to take lunch. Jake had been up there for some time - Sundays were hardly busy. Pulling his reading glasses down his nose to get a better look at her, Jake stood up and tucked them into his pocket before descending the step ladder that led upstairs. She looked rather distressed, and his curious nature assumed she had somehow come to Malkins for a reason.

"Need something?", he queried, cocking his head on one side.

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[info]mands
2013-05-05 04:58 pm UTC (link)
Fanbloodytastic. Jake Dorny. Stopping herself short of groaning in frustration at her luck, she managed a small smile as she noticed the man."It's hardly my fault that you work in a women's clothing store, now is it." Mandy shot back with a shake of her head as the smile faded.

"I've managed to rip my healers robes, and well, they need mending." She explained, stepping further into the shop, and turning a bit so that Jake could see the tear. Well, more of a missing chunk out of the robes, which was unfortunately revealing bit she'd rather is didn't. "Can you help?"

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-05 08:29 pm UTC (link)
Jake laughed heartily, his lips curling into another smirk when he finished. "I suppose not", he shrugged as she explained further. His eyes darted down to the tear in her robe that she was desperately trying to hide. It was a tear lengthways down her thigh, repairable, and necessary as he could almost see a glimpse of her underwear. Blood pumping a little faster, Jake grinned again.

"Well then", he started, clearing his throat and retrieving his reading glasses again from his pocket, "shouldn't take too long, up on the podium with you then"

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[info]mands
2013-05-05 08:35 pm UTC (link)
Her cheeks coloured a bit as his eyes swept down her body and for a moment she wanted to yank the cloth together again, before realising that he wasn't at all interested in being perverted but had to look from a practical point of view.

"Right, thanks." Mandy said awkwardly before stepping forward and onto the podium. God this was so damn embarrassing. "This won't take long, will it? I'm sorry to have to come in so late, I'm sure you were getting ready to close too." She babbled nervously.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-05 08:45 pm UTC (link)
Almost on cue the grandfather clock at the back of the musty old shop clanged, it was in fact, closing time. Jake ran a long finger in thought along his jawline before tutting and shaking his head. "No, not long - I can hardly send you back out flashing the entire Alley now, can I?", he chuckled, whipping his wand slightly to call forth a needle and thread which stood suspended in the air.

"Now tell me, are you ticklish?", he asked. His face dead pan.

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[info]mands
2013-05-05 08:56 pm UTC (link)
"No, I suppose not. The poor public." Mandy said softly, shifting uncomfortably from one leg to another. She kept her eye on Jake, even though she couldn't quite meet his eyes. She supposed it could be so much worse, really.

"Ticklish?" Mandy asked, as she looked at the floating thread and needle. "I am a bit." She lied, actually a lot more tickling than she was willing to let on.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-05 09:04 pm UTC (link)
"Wouldn't say that", Jake grinned as he turned his back to go and choose the necessary coloured thread. After a moment he returned and used his wand to thread the needle. "I hope you're not lying to me, wouldn't want you to jump suddenly and become impaled somehow", he told her, a genuine look of concern crossed his features briefly.

"Very well", he shrugged, "just don't move", he said again in a warning tone, as he dropped to his knees and moved so that he was crouched in between her thighs. She smelt surprisingly sweet for someone that hardly ever seemed to take pride in her appearance, and he smiled as he remembered how Gwen had once mentioned she would die to give her a makeover. Flicking his wand, the needle began to move towards Mandy's lower half, and Jake guided it expertly with her wand as if it were the needle itself. "Don't. Breathe...", he told her, keeping his hand steady.

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[info]mands
2013-05-05 09:12 pm UTC (link)
"Okay... maybe a lot ticklish." Mandy relented, frowning slightly, as she thought of the needle sticking her repeatedly and deciding that was a less favourable outcome than telling the truth.

With a nod, Mandy breathed in sharply, holding her breath as Jake moved the needle. Counting in her head, she tried not to think about the fact that Jake was that close, and she could totally smell his shampoo or cologne, or something. It was nice though. He was smiling, and that was a little disconcerting, but she supposed it was better than a look of disgust.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-05 09:20 pm UTC (link)
Jake's smirk likely went unnoticed as she confessed the truth to him. A few initial stitches went in, and Jake sat back on his hinds to inspect his work so far. He was an excellent stitcher, and it really was a job he took pride in. Pulling his glasses down his nose, he stared at it critically before going back in to stitch a little higher up. "These mediwitch robes?", he queried, "so unflattering especially for someone with your legs", he added casually. "Suppose playing Quidditch has some advantages"

Before Mandy could even answer he continued, "so, how did this happen?"

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[info]mands
2013-05-05 09:28 pm UTC (link)
Letting Jake continue, Mandy tried to be as still as possible, trying to keep her breaths shallow as he'd instructed. She blinked in surprise a the compliment. Where had that come from? Given the way that Jake tended to speak to her, she immediately went on the defensive. Still, she had no time to say anything, before he spoke again.

"I was walking down from the first floor ward to go home so I could apparate home." She said, slowly, not sure she should comment on the compliment now. "So I slipped, tumbled down the stairs, and caught the robes on something in the process. Couldn't really mend them myself, so I brought them here." She said with a shrug.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-05 09:41 pm UTC (link)
Eyebrows lifting slightly Jake paused, "Well you've certainly done a number on these, cheap fabric really - was an accident waiting to happen", he sighed, saddened at the complete travesty that was Mungos uniforms. "You're quite alright though, are you? My talents stop at fixing fabric, sadly"

A few stitches later and he was finished. He sat back again and checked everything over before standing up. "There!", he exclaimed, folding his arms in admiration of his work. "Good as new"

The previous tear was now completely invisible. "You can breathe again now", he grinned, "and see, I didn't bite!"

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[info]mands
2013-05-05 11:08 pm UTC (link)
"Can't really help the fabric." Mandy said with a shake of her head. "Maybe next time I should have you make it." She said with a smirk, as if she could even manage to remake her uniform. "I'm fine, healed the marks and just a few bruises." she said, glancing down at her legs and then blushing as she realised she suggested he check her out.

When he finally finished and moved back, she smiled and glanced down at her robes again. Picking them up with her fingers, she tugged at the fabric to test it before smiling at him. "Looks fantastic, Dorny, thank you." She said with a smile. "Thank you for not biting."

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 01:29 pm UTC (link)
A murmur escaped from Jake's lips as wondered whether she really could help the fabric. At the mention of bruises his eyes flicked sharply to the tail end of a bruise he had spotted earlier, on the inside of her right knee. With his wand and without much thought at all he traced the area up her leg with the tip until the full bruise was revealed and tutted again. It was fairly large.

"You must be more careful in future", he told her in an almost scolding tone, "bruises are unsightly, not to mention you can't afford to have to come in every time your robe tears", he added, stating the obvious. "You should allow me to make you a new set, with stronger fabric - just like the old but made to last", he offered, rather fancying the idea of a project. That, and it was a shame to hide her waist which seemed quite narrow in comparison with the rest of her.

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 01:50 pm UTC (link)
Mandy bit her lower lip as Jake touched her bruise. Not in pai, and she blushed shamelessly at the sensation, but said nothing for a moment. Clearly her mind was just playing tricks of her, and Jake was only curious.

"It's not like anyone would see it." Mandy said, almost defensively. Granted, he had a point, she really shouldn't go about hurting herself, but then how did one excuse clumsiness? At his offer, she glanced down at her robes and chewed on her lip. "Are you sure? I'm sure it'll be a lot of effort, and wouldn't they notice?"

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 02:00 pm UTC (link)
Oblivious to the hint of pink that had arisen in her cheeks, Jake put down his wand and traced it again with his thumb, feeling for any unnatural bumps. It seemed straight forward however, no other damage done.

After a moment he stood back up straight, and somewhat towered over her, pulling on his waistcoat with his thumbs and forefingers. Jake always took pride in his clothing, and today was no exception. Tailored light grey suit trousers with a white shirt and matching waistcoat - it had been a steal from Milan the summer before last, and designed by one of his favourite Muggle designers Versache. He also wore reading glasses which complimented his bone structure, and had several tape measures around his neck.

"I'm certain", he nodded in another sharp tone, "won't be that much effort and you never know, it may get you a date or two", he grinned. He imagined someone such a Brocklehurst to not make much time for her social life.

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 02:11 pm UTC (link)
Mandy stared at the ceiling this time as his finger touched her skin. What was wrong with her? It wasn't as like she fancied him. Granted he was fit and all, but with the company he kept, he was hardly the right sort of person to fancy, and well given what she looked like it was a bit of a mad thought.

When he stepped back then, Mandy relaxed and looked back, at him now, the blush still evident on her cheeks. "Right. Okay." Mandy said with a nod, clearly incapable of saying no to him. "Though I don't need help with dates, thank you." Mandy added, a bit defensively, even though once again it was very much the truth.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 02:15 pm UTC (link)
Jake coughed slightly as he laughed. "Right...", he replied sarcastically. It wasn't that he didn't believe she couldn't find someone to take her out, it was more that he doubted she ever went anywhere other than work and home. "Anyway, arms out", he commanded, and lightly rapped his wand against her behind.

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 02:20 pm UTC (link)
"Wjhat? It's true." Mandy retorted. "I just had a date not too long ago." She added, holding her arms out as she was instructed. Okay, her last date had been a month ago, maybe two. Before Christmas at least, but it completely counted as not that long ago, surely. She gasped as the wand hit her. "Oi. Careful."

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 02:32 pm UTC (link)
"No need to be careful, that was on purpose", Jake replied matter of fact. "32 around the bust", he murmured, talking out loud as he took her measurements before coming round to face her to get her cup size. "C cup?", he asked, cocking his head on one side. Returning to her back he reached down to check the label in her bra and grinned, he was right of course. "You're wearing a 34 though", he tutted, "you're a couple of inches smaller now, when did you buy this bra?", he added incredulously.

It may seem odd to anyone but Jake that he was checking some of her more intimate areas, but women were sculptures to Jake, and he'd seen that many in their underwear in his time for various reasons the feeling of embarrassment had long vanished. It didn't occur to him that it may not be the case for Mandy.

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 02:48 pm UTC (link)
"The least you could manage is an apology." Mandy grumbled frowning slightly. He went around her, measuring her and as he checked her bra, she blushed again. "Dunno, a few years ago, probably." She said with a shrug, before remembering that she probably wasn't supposed to be moving.

It was a bit odd to be looked at like this, but then it was his job, wasn't it? Mandhy just wasn't used to getting new robes frequently, so it was a bit more unusual to her than some.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 02:58 pm UTC (link)
"I would, but i'm not sorry", Jake grinned flirtatiously. He was incorrigible. He tapped her right shoulder with his wand when she shrugged but said nothing this time, just reminding her to be still. "You've lost weight since, clearly", he said again matter of fact, "aren't you feeding yourself properly?"

Women that didn't look after themselves was a pet hate of Jake's, he viewed weight loss and gain equally unhealthy, and wondered what had caused her to lose two inches. He measured her waist next "28...", he murmured, and then her hips, "36..."

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 03:05 pm UTC (link)
Mandy tried not to roll her eyes, but it was getting a bit hard. "I dunno. Training keeps me busy." Mandy explained. She was still running regularly, and she supposed that she skipped more meals than she should, but there were lessons to revise and spells to practise, so it wasn't like she had that much time. "Besides, it still fits."

Still trying not to move, Mandy watched him measure her, frowning slightly at the look on his face. Surely it wasn't that bad. Besides, it wasn't like she exactly had the time, and the food that was available was hardly the healthiest.

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 03:11 pm UTC (link)
"It doesn't fit properly", Jake demonstrated, sliding two fingers underneath her bra strap on her right shoulder. "Ill fitting bras can cause you problems if you're not careful", he sighed, and waived his wand. Two bras flew out from the stockroom on the lower floor and bagged themselves up in Madame Malkins paper carriers before setting themselves in front of Mandy's feet. "You're welcome", he murmured and continued taking the last few measurements.

After a moment, he stood straight again and sighed. "Right, they'll be with you in a couple of days", he announced rather proudly, taking off his glasses once more and tucking them into his waistcoat pocket.

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 03:18 pm UTC (link)
His fingers were on her skin again, and Mandy was doing her best not to be acutely aware of that fact. it was absurd. Still she nodded trying to take note of his advise. She supposed he was an expect. "Thanks." She managed afted the bras came floating down to her.

"Great. Thank you." Mandy said, giving Jake a proper smile this timen once he announced that they were finished. She checked her robes, one last time, more out of nervousness than anything else before stepping off of the podium. Bending down to pick up the bag with the bras and reached into her pocket to fish out a few coins. "How much for the fix and the new robes?"

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[info]jkdorny
2013-05-06 03:23 pm UTC (link)
Jake shook his head and waved his hand dismissively. "On the house if you go home and eat some form of carbohydrates", he grinned.

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[info]mands
2013-05-06 03:27 pm UTC (link)
Mandy blinked in surprise but nodded her head. "I - ok. Thank you." She managed, stumbling over hte words in surprise. She wasn't sure where that was coming from, but wasn't sure she could argue with him either, deciding to walk back to the door, she'd wasted enough of his time. When she reached the door,m she paused and turned around to look at Jake. "And if I stick to fruit, shall I post you the coins?" She asked with a grin before ducking out the door. Heading back down the cobbles, she made a mental note to owl him the money later, it wasn't fair otherwise.

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