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Rapunzel (obscurityfalls) wrote in paxletalelogs,
@ 2011-08-08 18:31:00

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baron samedi, nephthys

Out on the Town
Who: Julian and Vanessa
What: A fun night out on the town
Where: Pax Lobby
When: Sunday Night
Warnings: None as of yet

Vanessa had taken a big risk asking absolutely anyone in the community if they wanted to go out and show her the town, so she was grateful someone she had already talked to at least here and there online had responded. He was the owner of a nightclub and seemed like a decent guy. What was even better was the fact that he knew this town and where to go. Vanessa had a feeling that she was in for a fun night.

After trying on about 10 different dresses, Vanessa settled for an off white vintage 1920s dress. It was one sleeveless delicate floral embroidered piece that wasn’t form fitting, but wasn’t exactly loose either. The straps were see through, and the dress ended with an uneven flowing hemline. She wore a pair of simple buckled black mary janes with the dress. Not having much time, she simply put her curly hair up in a clip. Despite the fancy dress, the overall look was comfortable and casual. She made it down to the lobby in not much time at all.

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baronsamedi
2011-08-13 06:57 am UTC (link)

"It's more the people that make a place memorable, rather than the place itself," he commented, following behind her and giving a glance around the room. It was full to the brim, mostly due to the late hour and the weekend, though it was still somewhat surprising for a night spot to be this busy on a Sunday night. Julian knew from experience that it was like this most nights, and he'd chatted up the owner often enough to glean a few secrets of getting people coming back often. Mainly a comfortable setting and good food, but decent prices didn't hurt either. After a long day of work, most people wanted to drop their office masks and socialize, and both CASKET and Woody's Wharf offered ample space to do such things.

Gently placing a hand on the small of Vanessa's back (and doing so lightly, so as to not be accused of manhandling or pushy) he gave a careful signal to head toward the bar, where he'd get them started on a round of drinks. He ordered something simple, a Captain Morgan with lime squeezed into it. Motioning for Vanessa to make her own order, he leaned on the counter with an elbow while he sipped his rum and studied the crowd.

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obscurityfalls
2011-08-13 07:22 am UTC (link)

"I'll have a Southern Comfort old fashioned please." Not really simple at all, but she did love Southern Comfort. Unlike a lot of girls that loved fru-fru drinks with little umbrellas, Vanessa had an old love for brown liquors, scotch, whiskey, bourbon, alcohol, basically she drank like a 60 year old man. When Vanessa got her drink, she stirred it around a bit with the little black straw and took a slow sip. "Thanks for coming out tonight. It's hard to make friends in a new area, no matter how outgoing you are."

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baronsamedi
2011-08-13 07:00 pm UTC (link)

Julian's gaze flicked back to Vanessa, and he nodded.

"Oh, I agree. Everyone always says it's a two way street, but it's never the case, is it?" He swirled the rum in its glass, gently, looking comfortable and not a touch out of place within the busy night club. "Put yourself out there as much as you like, and other people never need to take note. Selfish beings, humans are." He took another swallow of the hard alcohol, eyes drifting down to her dress; not in a sexual manner, but in one taking note of something unusual.

"So you have to tell me - is that a knock-off, or do you trawl every vintage shop here this side of Los Angeles?"

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obscurityfalls
2011-08-14 03:10 am UTC (link)

"This one actually is the real thing. I have a very bad weakness for vintage clothes, have for a very long time. I do have a lot of dresses that are knock offs, but this one happens to be real. It has some subtle wear and tear to it, but otherwise, it's still good. They don't make clothes to last like this anymore. Sometimes people don't quite know what to make of my style, or as they like to say, my lack of style, but I dress for myself, not everyone else."

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baronsamedi
2011-08-14 11:03 pm UTC (link)

He nodded, listening intently to Vanessa as she spoke.

"That's a rare quality of confidence, though," he noted, taking another sip of his drink, feeling the hard liquor run down his throat and into his belly. Maybe food would have been a better idea first, but he'd just have to take it slow. "Now just take that, and apply it to the business you have in mind, and I don't think you'd have many problems." The drink was down to halfway, and though Julian had built up a decent tolerance over the years, he was starting to feel a slight warmth.

"Or if you're still feeling uncertain, maybe switch to a vintage clothes store? You seem - and look - to have a knack for it."

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obscurityfalls
2011-08-15 04:20 am UTC (link)

Vanessa took a sip of her drink, playing with a bit of orange pulp with her straw, moving it up and around the edge of the glass as she listened. The drink was also hitting her and she doubted she would have very many drinks tonight. As Julian suggested she own a vintage clothing shop, all she could do was look at him for a few seconds. It was the most simple, obvious suggestion ever, yet she had never thought of it, and probably never would’ve thought of it. She would have to do research on how to get enough clothes to start up her business, but she had confidence that she could do it, where there was a will, there was a way, and knock offs, while imitation, would be a great place to start. “That’s a brilliant suggestion; I can’t believe I’ve never thought of it. You’re very inspiring, thank you.”

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baronsamedi
2011-08-18 02:58 am UTC (link)

Julian polished off his drink, setting the empty glass back on the bar while straightening so his other hand could fish out his wallet. A quick smile flashed at Vanessa, shaking his head.

"Not that I try to be, but it's always a help if you're quick on your toes in any business," he replied easily, sliding a few bills at the bar tender to cover both of their drinks.

"What say you and I hit the floor a little?" He continued, moving from one subject to the next easily. Drinks paid for, Julian extended a free hand to Vanessa while his brows rose on his face, waiting for her response. He wanted to get moving a little, feel a little more alive - standing around sipping drinks and talking business, while he enjoyed both, was neither very lively in his mind on either account.

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obscurityfalls
2011-08-18 03:46 am UTC (link)

"Of course I'll dance," and they definitely danced. She was loving her new home more and more as she danced with Julian. She had already met such fabulous people and she had been in California less than a month. Julian and Vanessa danced until it was finally time to call it a night. Vanessa thanked him about a million times for the fabulous night, and felt horrible that she had doubted him at any point in the night.

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