Light of May ::: an original roleplay

WHO: Liza and open
WHEN: Early evening
WHERE:  Lenore Bookstore & Cafe

Liza wiped her eyes and checked her face in her compact mirror, making sure that no trace of mascara or eyeliner had dripped during her rant.  Liza had been crying for most of the day and part of the night before. She felt so alone and scared, now that the newspapers were reporting more and more attacks and violence. She wasn't scared for herself, but for everyone else. Already that week, she had been visited by three violence victims from other nearby towns and two children who had been placed in foster homes. Liza loved being a therapist, but the pressure of dealing with everyone's pain was starting to get to her.

She had finally uncurled herself from the ball she was in, thrown on some clothes, and gotten out of the apartment. She didn't really know where she was headed at first, just somewhere where she felt safe and at home, and before you knew it she was at a book store.  She ran a few shaky fingers through her hair and went inside.

She felt at home the minute she stepped through the doors, the smell of coffee wafted to her nose, and she immediately bought a cup, grateful for the familiar smell. She perused the isles, looking for something interesting to read and finally she did. She bought the book and settled down in a cozy chair, hoping to lose herself in the book.

Who:Mercy & Kenny
When: Dusk
Where: Rebecca's then Kenny's

Mercy took a gulp of her can of Mountain Dew, practically glaring at her Trigonometry notes. Her final was on friday, which just left her with two more weeks of summer school after that. She would be happy when it was all over. Then she could enjoy her summer. meaning she spent all day reading instead of only half of it. Mercy really was sort of boring.

This week would be a little odd as she would be staying with a vampire named Kenny, a friend of Rebecca's. Rebecca had to go out of town for a conference, so she had enlisted her friend to look after Mercy while she was gone. She hadn't met the vampire yet as he had apparently arrived last last night after Mercy had gone to bed. Rebecca had woken her up briefly that morning to say goodbye and let her know Kenny would be awake around dusk and to have her bag packed to stay over at his house.

Mercy's bag was packed and by the door. Well, two bags. one for clothes and the other for books. And then she had her school backpack with her textbooks, and her lunch box. Now she was just waiting for Kenny to wake up. And in that time she was studying.

Who: Madison and Caleb
Where: Lenore Bookstore & Cafe
When: Weds, June 24th - early morning

Not always one for early mornings, Madison had dragged his ass out of bed with all the reluctance of a teenager avoiding going to classes. It had been a long night, and long nights meant that he normally woke up in the beds of strangers or on the floor next to his own. Last night's particular experience left him waking up beside a much older man, all silvering hair and crooked hands. That wasn't going to be easy to wash off.

Not that it mattered.

Madison had showered and vacated the premises -- all without disturbing his still sleeping (or dead) one-night stand. He'd locked up behind him, though, not entirely cruel by nature, and met up with his waiting familiar out on the front porch. "There you are," he had said, giving the small mammal a half-hearted glance and an extended arm to climb on. Jaxson had been more than grateful after having been locked outside all night, all cheerful and talkative despite the lonely evening he'd had. "Sorry about all of that..."

Stepping up to the counter, Madison ordered himself a soy chai, being sure to catch himself before adding on "latte" on accident. He hated the way they tasted when he made the mistake of saying it, paid for his drink and waited. Jaxson climbed around inside his red suede jacket, nails tugging on the black button-up beneath. He was demanding something to eat, and eventually Madison gave in and bought them scones as well.

Chai and a scones in hand, Madison turned to find himself a place to sit, hazel eyes scanning a room packed full of other early morning coffee-seekers. He paused before picking a half-sofa near a book shelf in the corner and headed to it, all long limbs and bright - still wet - red hair as he passed. He didn't mind sticking out in a crowd; rather, he welcomed it.

Who: Ren and Imogene
Where: Dog-Ink
When: 8:25pm

( And she was waiting to fall. )

Who: Wally and Ash
Where: In the car, at the new apartment (Camelot Place)
When: Around 1:00

WARNING: Very NSFW

( When I was a kid I dreamed about showers like this... )

Who: Alanna and Krist
When: 2:00pmish
Where: Along the sidewalk of E. Main Rd

It was really hard for Alanna to choose her favorite time of day sometimes, especially when she got her run in before the sun came up and made everything more humid than she cared for. Right then, her backpack slung over her shoulder while she walked out of the air-conditioned office of Dr. Kessel, she was thinking it was that moment. No more people complaining about a sore tooth that would have been avoided if they just used basic hygiene... flossing and brushing were not that difficult, really, and the redhead was never going to be able to understand people who did not.

Stretching her arm, Alanna managed to pop her iPod out of her backpack, plugging the earbuds in as she flicked it on. Her head began to bob along with the music as she walked in the general direction of home, having no real desire to go back to the small apartment just yet. Despite being somewhat lost in the music, Alanna's eyes were still darting around to take her surroundings in, making sure that no threats were present. That, and to see if maybe there was anyone who she knew. Spending a day chatting about dentistry left her with a desire to talk about anything else with anyone else.

Who: Scotty Cooper and Open
Where: Lenore Bookstore & Cafe - Cafe
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Evening

( Scotty wasn't sure if he did the man a favor or if he'd just condemned him to a longer sentence of suffering... )