i_choose (i_choose) wrote in we_coexist, @ 2009-04-08 19:57:00 |
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Entry tags: | matthew, raven archer |
The samples are free. [Matthew]
Wally's Ice Cream World was having a taste test. This was a frequent occurrence; after inflicting new flavor concoctions on his staff, the proprietor sent the least vile creations out for public consumption. Sometimes the options were tasty, but more often they were a bit odd.
Afternoon was headed on to evening, and one of Wally's cashiers was standing in front of the shop. She was short, petite, and a paper hat reminiscent of the soda-fountain days of yore sat perched atop her head. It was too small, and kept threatening to blow away when the breeze picked up. The tray of sample cups, complete with little pink plastic spoons, balanced precariously in her right hand as she reached up to secure her cap with her left. "Potato Chip," the tray label read. "Try one."
Judging by the number of cups on the tray, the teenager hadn't been able to entice many takers.
"Ice cream!" Raven called, a pleading edge to her voice. "The samples are free."