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Piper Halliwell (trytobenormal) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-08-08 09:27:00

Current mood:	hopeful
Entry tags:	:4th wall, daniel osbourne, phoebe halliwell, piper halliwell

[ action | mostly open ]
[Morning, Apartment, Closed to Phoebe]

Hey... some weird thing is going on today with a bunch of people showing up. It's not the normal 'newbie day', so I don't know what the deal is, but I'm going to keep an eye out for people.

[Phoebe would know who.]

I'll call you if anyone shows, okay?

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[Late Morning/Afternoon/Early Evening, Sizzle & Sear, Open]

[Piper had the kitchen bots in overdrive making sure they had enough for a sudden influx of people not normally in the prison. While she was planning on being attentive to the restaurant for most of the day, and she didn't have a DF patrol today, she was planning on taking some time to wander about anyway just in case. It was important to make sure that, on the chance someone did show up that she knew, they could be found and helped out if needed.]

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[Afternoon/Evening, Out & About, Open]

[When she wasn't at the restaurant, Piper was unofficially patrolling around the dome, not for the DF, but for herself. She was hopeful, but trying to keep a practical mind about this. After all, there was a chance, but it wasn't guaranteed that anyone would actually show up that she was hoping to see.

Later on, she could be found at Peggy's party.]

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	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-08-08 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	[ Oz shows up at the Sizzle & Sear for work. Live music is played, a mixture of classical, jazz and rock guitar pieces, some well-known and some original pieces. He takes a break to help clean tables here and there since it seems to be busier than normal. During one of his breaks, he spots Piper in the kitchen. ] Hey, you need a break? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-11 09:02 am UTC (link)
	[She was glad for Oz's help. There was only so much having the bots around did for atmosphere, after all. Live people as wait staff always had more personality.] Oh, thanks. With all the people that came in today, we're more crowded than usual. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-08-13 09:49 am UTC (link)
	[ He wasn't so much with personality, but he was good at cleaning tables off for the next guest. Hardly anyone talked to the people who bussed the tables... which was nice. Fewer expectations. ] I noticed. You've been busy. People like it here though. That's good. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-13 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah, it is, isn't it? [It gave her a good bit of pride to know that people liked it, that she was on the right track with wanting to do this. She smiled at that.] For a while, I was wondering if I'd ever get around to actually doing it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-08-14 10:51 am UTC (link)
	Do you run a place like this where you're from? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-14 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	I have a nightclub, actually. I want to run a restaurant someday, but I felt a nightclub would be a better start. No kitchen to worry about and better money in the early stages. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-08-18 01:37 pm UTC (link)
	Nightclubs are cool. They're good for the paying gigs. How'd you get into running this place? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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trytobenormal
2013-08-21 03:49 pm UTC (link)

I asked. [Yes. It had been almost that simple.] I had wanted to start my own, but the Wardens didn't want a new facility too 'similar' to one that already existed. I didn't want to do something that was specifically a steakhouse, but I'll probably make more changes as I earn more 'points'. [She shrugged.]

The idea was really my grandmother's. She always thought I should be a chef.

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	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-08-24 12:09 pm UTC (link)
	So you have a restaurant game plan. I'll do the help thing however I can. [ It's amusing though, a vegetarian working in a steak house. That's why he doesn't do much where there's actually food cooking. Cleaning tables and live music is good. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-28 05:54 pm UTC (link)
	Kind of. That, and I'm just really picky. My sister can confirm that one. [She was really picky, and had to have things her way and perfect. This was... not perfect. It was doable, but not perfect.] I appreciate the help, definitely. And I'm looking to expand the menu, too. [She'd noticed the vegetarian thing.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-08-29 09:40 am UTC (link)
	[ Interest perked with a questioning arched brow. ] Is your sister here? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-31 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	One of them. Phoebe. She's been staying with me. She might come in here once in a while to help out, too, now that she's settled in a little more. She'd help with the nightclub back home, too, but she's actually a writer back home. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-09-01 09:53 am UTC (link)
	I'll keep an eye out for her cause introductions are good. How many sisters do you have? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-09-01 02:09 pm UTC (link)
	Two- [She said it very quickly, but then stopped herself for a second only to follow it with a quick nod.] Two. [If it sounded awkward, it was because it was. Piper had been through a major family shift right about a year ago, and she was still adjusting.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-09-01 07:05 pm UTC (link)
	[ Oz might smile with his eyes a bit here because he's unsure of what just happened there. ] You sure? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-09-01 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah. I um... [She looked away from him.] This past year, Phoebe and I lost our older sister, but then found our younger half-sister shortly after. It was... a lot to deal with. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-09-01 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	[ Any amusement there had been is immediately gone, wiped clean to his normal stoic calm. ] I'm sorry. It's hard to lose people. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-09-01 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	Yeah. It was really hard. But... I think we pulled it together. [She managed a smile. It was tinged with sadness, but she'd dealt with the feelings, had accepted Paige, and had been working through her grief and anger over Prue's loss.] We came really far. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] taciturnbeast 2013-09-02 11:21 am UTC (link)
	Is your younger half sister pretty cool though? I never had siblings. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-09-12 09:41 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, she is. It's been a bit of an adjustment as far as me now being the oldest and Phoebe being the middle child, but Paige is a good person. It was nice to find her. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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halliwells
2013-08-09 11:47 pm UTC (link)

[ with the amount of people that were coming in, phoebe was already getting nervous. what if she ran into someone from home? the last thing she wanted was to run into a demon they vanquished or even....lets not even mention it. she takes in a shaky breath before answering. of course she knew what piper was talking about, which was in some ways terrifying because they weren't necessarily prepared for any this. ]

I'll keep an eye out too. Be careful, okay? If anything happens, contact me as fast as you can.

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trytobenormal
2013-08-11 08:50 am UTC (link)

I will, I will. [She smiled.] Don't worry too much, either. [Not that she wasn't worried about who or what might show up just from home, but there were probably other worlds that had dangerous creatures, too, that weren't here, yet. However, at the same time, they couldn't just hide in their rooms all day.] I just need to, you know, at least go looking. Just in case.

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	Re: [ action ] halliwells 2013-08-14 11:06 pm UTC (link)
	[ she asked her to not worry? impossible. ] I'll try not to, but, do you want me to come with? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-14 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	If you want. [She wasn't going to turn down sister power at this point. Safety in numbers, especially when it came to the Charmed Ones.] I'm going to mostly be over at the restaurant, but I'm thinking of wandering around a bit and seeing who shows up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] halliwells 2013-08-14 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	[ and she wasn't going to let her sister patrol without her, splitting up was never a good idea when it came to their powers. ] Alright, I'm headed over there now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-14 11:23 pm UTC (link)
	Okay. Thanks. [She smiled a little.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] halliwells 2013-08-15 12:13 am UTC (link)
	[ she smiles back, then heads towards the door to grab the keys. ] I'll be surprised if I'm any help, I haven't had a vision since I got here. [ but she'll kick butt, if needed. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-15 04:20 pm UTC (link)
	Wait, what? [Power issues are important things to share!] You haven't? Why didn't you tell me? [Piper reflexively clenched her hands. She had noticed a weakening of her own powers, too. Had Phoebe's been blocked altogether?] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] halliwells 2013-08-15 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	[ She nodded, a sigh leaving her. This was actually stressing her out. ] Yeah, I just haven't had a vision in a long time and I'm starting to wonder if it's this place. [ Her jaw clenches. ] Hate to say it, but where's the Elders when you actually need them? Are your powers working? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-18 01:10 am UTC (link)
	I think it is... [Piper frowned.] My powers work, but not great. It's like they're weaker. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	[ action ] halliwells 2013-08-18 10:25 pm UTC (link)
	I don't know, maybe I just need to concentrate harder now. [ shrugs. ] Have you tried any spells? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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trytobenormal
2013-08-21 04:04 pm UTC (link)

Maybe.

[She shook her head at the question.]

Not yet. I wasn't sure exactly how I could do that without being spotted or spied on, but it seems like having powers isn't all that odd around here. In fact, it seems to be pretty well expected and accepted.

[Which was a hard thing to really let sink in for Piper... especially after what happened with Prue.]

If we could get ingredients, though, making a few potions to keep on reserve might not be a bad idea.

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halliwells
2013-08-31 07:03 pm UTC (link)

Yeah, I've seen a lot of strange things here.
[ and that's putting it vague. ]

It's kind of liberating but at the same time it hits close to home. I mean, we've spent years keeping our powers a secret because of exposure and now, it's normal.
[ she kept thinking about what happened to prue, the vision she had of her own future if she was exposed. being burned in live television. ]
We really should try it, at least to have some protection.

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	Re: [ action ] trytobenormal 2013-08-31 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	Alright. Let's see what we can gather over the next few days in the way of ingredients. Some of it might be hard to come by. I think... [She considered it for a moment.] If we have to request anything, we should do it in small amounts and not everything we need in one go. It'll raise less suspicion that way. (Reply to this) (Parent)