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Aureliana Abercrombie deserves a drink (perfectmother) wrote in neeps,
@ 2017-12-16 11:16:00

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! ic/ooc, alasdair buchanan, anais bolduc, angus campbell, aureliana abercrombie, charlotte brand, elektra yaxley, ernie macmillan, florinda mcgonagall, gabriela mcgonagall, georgi draganov, jamie abercrombie, jason king, lennox campbell, melchior yaxley, mg mcgonagall, peggy urquhart

WHO: Everyone! IC/OC
WHEN: mid-morning, Saturday, 16 December 1999
WHERE: Abercrombie & King Custom Brooms, Diagon Alley
SUMMARY: Grand Opening of the Store
RATING: Low

Aureliana had to remind herself that the grand opening for the storefront was supposed to be a celebration, but also laid-back, with the focus on the brooms rather than the party itself. A meet and greet with Jason took place several times throughout the event and kids could come in and enjoy the Build A Mini Broom station where they could "customize" a little palm-sized toy broom.

The centerpiece of the store was Jason's new racing broom for everyone to admire. If you were interested in purchasing a custom broom yourself, someone was available to make an appointment. For everyone who was not in the immediate market for a new broom, there was also a line of accessories available for purchase. Gloves, goggles, broom maintenance kits, and the like.

There is a selection of finger sandwiches, cheese, veggies, cupcakes, and Scottish shortbread to snack on. Butterbeer and sparkling wine are also available. For favors, there are little goodie bags filled with chocolate candies fashioned to look like brooms.

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	Future Sales perfectmother 2017-12-16 04:31 pm UTC (link)
	Like what you saw? Make an appointment to consult with the proprietors for a broom customized to your exact specifications. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales ecoutezmoi 2017-12-16 06:58 pm UTC (link)
	Alasdair discreetly popped along to discuss an appointment with them - he’s not secretive, but he doesn’t want to draw too much attention to a potential broom change at this stage, (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Re: Future Sales colludium 2017-12-16 07:25 pm UTC (link)
	I feel like someone probably tries to push Lennox towards this, and he pales in horror at the very thought... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales chucking 2017-12-16 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	Chuck having been asking a few of the players a question of two then spots Lennox and heads over to him. "So are you looking at getting a new broom?" she asks as she sidles up alongside him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales colludium 2017-12-16 08:25 pm UTC (link)
	Lennox’s hands clench instinctively, as if clutching his trusty broom to him. “No,” he said, a little flat. “I’m just here for Jason.” (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales chucking 2017-12-16 08:34 pm UTC (link)
	Chuck held up her hands as if to say 'whoa'. "Okay... okay. I was just asking is all," she responds. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales colludium 2017-12-16 08:47 pm UTC (link)
	Lennox feels his anxiety kick in in defence, and takes the tiniest of steps back. “I know what I like when it comes to brooms,” he explains, flushing a little pink around his neck. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales chucking 2017-12-16 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	Chuck had only just noticed but decided not to comment on the move. "I'm guessing that'd be the broom you've got now then?" she asked gently. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales colludium 2017-12-16 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	Lennox nods. “I don’t like to change anything unless I have to.” Many Quidditch players were superstitious, but with him it was more being set in his ways. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales chucking 2017-12-16 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	"Fair enough," she comments. "So am I allowed to ask what broom you do have?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales colludium 2017-12-16 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	Lennox draws himself tall before replying. “A Comet 360,” he says, chin lifted in a defiant preparation for the inevitable. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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chucking
2017-12-16 09:33 pm UTC (link)

"Ah, I see... It must be pretty good if you're still using it," she said.

Chuck wasn't quite nearly as knowledgeable as her sister or grandparents but she probably knew a bit more about brooms than most non-players and racers would. So she knew the Comet 360 wasn't maybe as 'fashionable' as compared to a Nimbus or Firebolt, but she knew better than to belittle especially after the one time she witnessed a player's reaction at a Harrier's match she attended with her opa when she was younger.

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	Re: Future Sales yaxlie 2017-12-16 09:38 pm UTC (link)
	Lex was very interested in a custom broom but right now she's not in a place where she can think about it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales broom_maker 2017-12-18 01:38 am UTC (link)
	Hey you know where to find us. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales yaxlie 2017-12-18 05:19 am UTC (link)
	She does. of course, i'm not sure if she would have already put in an order before the shop opened (woudl that have been allowed for fam?) (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales broom_maker 2017-12-18 05:29 am UTC (link)
	Of course. They've been open for orders for awhile, the store is just part of a push to grow the brand and expand the business. She could have ordered a broom previously or she can make a future appointment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales yaxlie 2017-12-18 05:31 am UTC (link)
	okay! I think i got confused with the opening of the store and the reveal of jason's new broom... if they've been open for orders for awhile, then she definitely has one of his. <3 (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales broom_maker 2017-12-18 05:38 am UTC (link)
	When did she order? Maybe it could be something about to be delivered? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales yaxlie 2017-12-18 05:41 am UTC (link)
	depends how long jason's been flying on an abercrombie broom? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales broom_maker 2017-12-18 05:53 am UTC (link)
	Since he's been a broom racer. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Re: Future Sales justifiability 2017-12-16 10:22 pm UTC (link)
	Justin made an appointment. He doesn't have a use for a top of the line racing type broom, but he wants one. Merry Christmas to him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales broom_maker 2017-12-18 01:37 am UTC (link)
	Happy to oblige. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Re: Future Sales neeples 2017-12-17 05:03 am UTC (link)
	Hyslop wants an appointment too. Discreetly asking of course, he likes some divide in his life, but mostly wanting to look at the options and seems like he hasn't quite made up his mind on it. Maybe it's the proximity to the pink movement, maybe he just hasn't committed to a new broom. Quidditchers are odd ducks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Future Sales broom_maker 2017-12-18 01:40 am UTC (link)
	Jamie was there to take the appointment and was professional and efficient. No air of expectation. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Re: Future Sales razorfraser 2017-12-18 05:47 am UTC (link)
	The league replaces six Referee's brooms every year and uses them for 3 years. It's an invite-only bid process, but it just requires a single commissioner to invite a broom maker. They aren't looking for racing brooms, but if you're looking for bread-and-butter broom work, it's a way to get something steady. If A&K wants to bid on the contract, let me know. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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