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Tweak says, "i want to be forever younggggg"

Angelina Johnson (fiercebird) wrote in pandorarpg,
@ 2011-11-25 10:57:00

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!status: complete, ^date: november 04 2003, character: angelina johnson, character: michael corner

Shopping trip, of the sports variety
Characters: Angelina Johnson and OPEN
Setting: Diagon Alley (specifically anywhere between Quality Quidditch Supplies [#26] and Whizz Hard Books [#38] which is a lot of area to run into her), November 4th around 3 pm
Summary: Angie gets out to go shopping, her way.
Rating: Probably work safe

Angie didn't know about anyone else, but she needed to get out of the house. Unfortunately as it wasn't late enough to head to a pub and get completely pissed, she decided to distract herself another way: shopping, but thankfully not for a dress. She didn't really need new Quidditch supplies, but she wouldn't turn them down. Some of her gear was running a bit threadbare on padding, and she'd heard Quality Quidditch supplies had gotten in a new line of goggles that sharpened vision in inclement weather. Though she didn't often read much, she had the desire to sop into Whizz Hard books and see if they had any new biographies of sports legends. Might as well do both at once.

Angie got dressed, noticing only afterwards that lately she'd been wearing neutrals as opposed to her brighter louder colors. Instead of red or jewel tones, she was beige jeans and a olive top. If she were more overly concerned with fashion and mood she might have changed, forced herself to wear something brighter to help pick up her spirits, but she figured who cared? Besides, she'd just attend the funeral of the wizarding world's hero yesterday. She was allowed to not be bright and happy.

She Apparated to Diagon Alley with her usually loud crack of sound, Angie appeared somewhere between the two stores, debating which one to hit up first.

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fiercebird
2011-12-07 04:23 pm UTC (link)

True to form, Angie had gotten so excited about the broom, she'd forgotten the goggles. It took her a few loops around her laughter ringing, before she swooped back down towards Michael. The broom was incredible. It responded quickly, with amazing maneuverability, great speed and she was actually surprised by the power behind it. She pulled up short in front of Michale and almost breathlessly responded, "I may have to have this broom straightaway. Let me have those goggles? Might as well remember the real reason I came yet?"

Before she took off again those, she grinned at him. "How did I look up there?" Angelina asked archly, though she suspected what Michael's answer might be.

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mlcorner
2011-12-08 04:54 am UTC (link)

Michael put a hand on his hip when she flew back down and shrugged nonchalantly at her. "Well I mean, if I'm to be quite honest, Angelina, you look a bit sloppy. Your form could use some shaping up and you've got to work on those turns if you ever hope to get past those other chasers and beaters. Honestly, love!" As he continued to speak, his smile got wider and he had more and more trouble keeping a straight face until he was laughing uncontrollably.

He was doubled over for a bit and had to catch his breath before he could say, "Okay, okay I'm just joking. You look brilliant, love, honestly. Here, take these and go." He handed her the goggles.

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fiercebird
2011-12-08 09:30 pm UTC (link)

Angie crossed her eyes at Michael and reached out to give him a none-too-gentle shove. She'd known he'd tease her, but he couldn't even make it through with a straight face. Laughing, she took the goggles, as the manager and clerk watched, and then launched herself back up.

By the time she came back down, she was grinning broadly, looking exhilarated and had decided on both the broom and the goggles. "Well that settles it. I'll be getting both." She smiled at the staff. "Thanks for that. I'll get these rung up, yeah?" She shook her head at Michael. "I blame you for this."

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mlcorner
2011-12-08 10:57 pm UTC (link)

Michael smiled innocently at her. "I really don't know what you're talking about, Angie. I haven't done anything! I've been a most charming escort, watching your every move while you shop and you have found your goggles which is what you came for, yeah? Really, love, you should be thrilled that you found something else besides! It's like you've given yourself a present that I helped you pick out."

He leaned over and put his arm around her shoulders, leading her back into the store. "Anything else you want to look at?" he asked with a smirk.

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fiercebird
2011-12-09 04:35 pm UTC (link)

She swatted him with her broom and let him steer her back in. "Of course, what was I thinking? A perfect gentleman." She threw a look at him. "Anything else? Are you mad? I certainly don't need to indulge in any more presents today," she scoffed.

She gestured toward the register. Let's just let me buy these and then you can treat me to a spot of tea. Perhaps then I'll be nice enough to stop by during your shift tonight to brighten your evening." She started for the register, ready to get out before she purchased anything else she didn't truly need.

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mlcorner
2011-12-09 11:06 pm UTC (link)

Michael laughed. "I may be a bit mad at times. I've been told so. But I am definitely a perfect gentleman." He grinned as they walked toward the register for her to buy her items.

"Tea, eh? I suppose I can do you for some tea, love. It's the least I can do for helping you find such a perfect broom. Though I feel as though you should be treating me for helping you out, yeah?" He smirked and waited in line next to her as she paid for her items. It's not as if she wouldn't put them to good use.

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fiercebird
2011-12-12 06:32 pm UTC (link)

Angie couldn't really argue with Michael. She wanted that broom, even if she hadn't come in for it, and it wasn't going to set her back too far, even if it was a bit of a splurge.

But that didn't mean she wouldn't try. "Yes, you've helped me out of a far too heavy wallet, is that it? I can do the same for you if you like," she teased. Forgotten was the bookstore, as she now intended on having tea. She paid for the broom - which certainly cost a fair few galleons, enough to make her wince slightly, but it was well worth it. The goggles were negligible in comparison. "All right let's be off. You can tell me what you've been up to of late and I can cure my hankering for an apple tart."

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mlcorner
2011-12-20 01:26 am UTC (link)

Michael offered her his arm again as they exited the store and laughed. "We aren't all famous like you, love. My wallet isn't so heavy to begin with, so there's no need to worry about lightening the load. But I'll see if I can't help you with that apple tart craving."

He lead her off down the street toward a cafe, catching her up on his past few days. It was easy to ignore the loom of the nightmares when you weren't actually having them, but he knew that it wasn't something he could continue to ignore for very much longer and this delightful reprieve would not last forever.

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