Malachi was surprised when the shop was closed as he walked up. He knew the house well enough to know it was open later than this. For a moment, he hesitated, but he'd been there for yoga plenty. Sure, not every Thursday like it was in the beginning, but they still came back. Part of him that he'd never admit to Lavender wished they did go once a week again. In the end, it wasn't just a way to get sex to him. He'd went to do yoga, to help his aura, even he couldn't see it. But coming up to the door, he had to remind himself this particularly was for Lavender. She'd wanted him to get a reading before changing jobs. So he was late, who cared? He wasn't going to ignore her request.
Opening the shop door, he came inside and spotted Mr. Pepper behind the counter. "Hello, Mr. Pepper," he greeted him, walking up to the counter. "I'm supposed to be here right?"