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As you enter, you notice that the center of the shop has been temporarily redecorated to hold its grand re-opening event. Couches and loveseats have been added around the store, as well as small, round tables filled with refreshments and snacks for the guests. The counter still sits at the heart of the shop, but several small gift bags, containing a number of products samples, have been added to it. All guests are invited to take one gift bag of beauty goodies to try out the new products. There are three different types of bags, a pink, a purple, and a white one, and all contain assorted products. The pink one contains: Bronze Me Golden, Not-so-sleeping beauty, Lash Blast Potion, Rapunzel Rapunzel, Flavour Changing Lip gloss by Ellsberry; The purple one contains: Humidity Immunity Potion, Perfect Vision Potion, Sunburn Unburn, Isphere Spectrum, Skin-Brightening Foundation Potion by Ellsberry; And finally the white one contains: Porcelain Perfect potion, Pimple Poofer, Heat Protection Potion, Hair colour changing potion, Gallerina Nail polish by Ellsberry. Feel free to look over them and choose whichever one you want!
At the center of the counter there is a large cauldron filled with beauty potions, enough of them to last for a whole year. If you're interested in it, ask the shopkeeper or her assistant about a raffle ticket. You might just be the lucky one to win enough potions to turn an entire hag colony into veelas. The aisles with all of the products are still easily accessible on the sides for people to browse through them, which they are encouraged to do. In the very back of the shop, against the magical beauty emergencies room, a podium has been added with two small displays, one on each side of the podium, with the name Ellsberry on it, containing several different products and small samples. For now, everyone is encouraged to come in, mingle, ask questions, and look around. The shopkeeper is standing by the front door awaiting her special guests...
OOC: List of special guests: Ellsworth Bott Toussaint (Cassirin), Celandine Kettleburn (Tegz), Neptune Bott (Mad Eye Touz), Evolette McKenna Ellerby (Colley ♥), Indigo Bunbury (BanaBatGirl), Hecate Lafay (Droo), Alexander Greingoth (Anna Banana), and Aliceara Jessamyn Ravenswood (SilverTiger). Please do not RP any of the special guests or the shopkeepers.
"Oh...I think he knows." Ella had told him quite a few times how she had liked the shoes. She had also told him that he shouldn't spend that much money on her. Sure Ella loved fashion, and looking pretty, but he didn't have to spend all his money on her. Viktor did have a son he needed to look after. "Oh thank you." She had been working on the outfit for a few months if she was honest. Ella had wanted to look perfect for the grand opening, and in her opinion she had pulled it off. This woman was complimenting her too, so her outfit had obviously come up good.
Did she need to answer that? Ella worked here. So really she had only been trying to help. "Only doing my job." And if this woman didn't want any help, then Ella would go help someone else. "Oh...you work with potions too?" Ella loved potions. That was why she had a degree in the subject, and why she worked in a shop about potions. She had been about to say something else to Paris, when she felt someone attach them selves to her legs. Awww. Hudson. "Excuse me for a moment..." She mused, with a smile.
"Hudson." Ella practically beamed, ruffling the little boys head. It was a nice surprise to see Hudson here. But who was he here with? She was pretty sure Viktor would've told her that he was coming, which allowed Ella to come to the conclusion that Hudson must be here with his mother. This could be interesting, seeing as Hudson was now to attached to the legs of his dad's girlfriend. "Hi sweetheart." Ella hadn't met Hudson's mom. So maybe this would be the perfect opportunity.
"Are you here with mommy?" Because truthfully Ella would've been more excited if Viktor was here, but it was probably a good thing that he wasn't. She probably would've got distracted, and she was here to work
Paris nodded. She was only doing her job, but Paris was not one of the poor sods who needed someone else to co-sign on their beauty regiment. "I own Greenwood Potions Factory." Shouldn't this woman know that? Yes, she should know that. "Ell is a good friend and of course one of my biggest competitors, but I'm here to support her debute line." And course to take in all that she could. No she wasn't going to steal any of the ideas, but it was good to know what was going on in the industry.
Besides her skincare and beauty line focused on black witches and wizards. It was her niche market.
She squealed when a tiny object zoomed between them to attach itself to the saleswitch legs.
Paris looked down to see what it was and her heart stop yammering in her chest when it turned out to be a sticky little boy. Well at least there was someone at the party shorter than her.
But he was a sticky little child.......
"Who does he belong to?" she asked stepping away from his hands. She was not dressed for toddler time.
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SPOILER!!: Do I need to cut it? Do I? I did. CLAWS and Awkward
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So he had said and done the wrong thing. He had been too forward with Kyleigh and he had offended Neptune by his reluctance to try on makeup that should never be put on men. He first turned to Kyleigh, his eyes looking down and his hands at his sides.
"Oh...well of course yeah," he nodded. If she didn't want it, why would he buy it then? "I've never tried any of these kinds of things. Confidence Potion. . . does it really work?" He tried to change the subject but realized how he had been too rude to Neptune. He turned to her.
"Look, I'm sorry,," he said kindly. "I did not mean to offend you. I just don't-er-find use in glittering potion. And if Kyleigh does not want it either, it just wouldn't be economical for me to purchase it..." He trailed off, his slight stinginess coming off in the wrong way. He sighed before looking back at Neptune. "I'm sure there is SOMETHING I could find useful here...any ideas?" His left eyebrow cocked. He was being entirely sincere. It would look good to everyone else at the reopening as well. Perhaps it would even help him network with the Wizarding World, which was always helpful for any young adult wizard. He made sure not to rub off the glitter on his right arm; he didn't want to offend Neptune's efforts even more. Rather, he made sure his sleeves were pulled down completely.
Turning back to Neptune and Kyleigh, he shrugged. He awkwardly reached up behind his head and scratched it, finding something to do.
"Well, uh, would you like to join us on a search for some Ellsberry products, Kyleight?" He asked, turning his head towards here. "I'm sure there's something. . . " He stopped mid-sentence. Until then, he had not noticed a young man standing nervously nearby, and he noticed that Kyleigh had stopped mid-sentence as well, and he turned around to see who she was looking at. It was the mysterious stalker. His brows furrowed, he turned back to Kyleigh and Neptune.
"Do either of you know him?" he asked in a barely audible whisper, making sure he wasn't too conspicuous. He picked up a random box for multi-color hair dye, so as to make it look like he was in deep conversation about the product. He did not tolerate stalkers.
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In all the awkwardness Kyle almost didn't notice that her former Professor had acknowledged her. Almost.
Smiling over to Lafay as she heard her name.
“Its a pleasure to see you Professor Lafay” she smiled - the smile was a little awkward since she had just noticed Simon only moments before Lafay had spoken to her. Typical inability to keep from blushing around him.
Kyleigh’s attention snapped over to Neptune as she called her pretty. Her cheeks flamed - no one had actually said that about her in public that is. Looked good - yeah but pretty? Not with that much conviction. “Th-thanks - I’m sorry its just I’m more into floral and citrus things than glittery” she admitted meekly as she looked over to Neptune. “But thank you for trying to promote Rodrigo buying it - its just not me” she admitted trying to ease the burden a little more.
Pouting? She was pouting.
It was then that she spotted where Neptune had looked - she moved to open her mouth to speak when she heard what Rodrigo was asking. “I-i don’t really know - I think if I told myself I used it even if it didn’t actually work literally it would work figuratively in the idea that if I think I took it i’ll act more confidently” she smiled over to him. “We are right next to the eye - things? You could do an eye color changing potion - I might for halloween at least” she smiled. “Might change them to something garish and creepy like bright bubble gum pink or something...no thats just wrong” she shrugged her shoulder. It was an idea at least.
Glancing back over to Simon she couldn’t help but notice he had nearly tripped into a display.
Turning back to Rodrigo asked if she would like to join in on the search for Ellsberry products she smiled over to them. “I till uh - I just am going to make sure my friend over there is alright and maybe join you in a moment?” She offered with a smile.
“Ah yeah - I do he’s my friend Simon Bennett he’s in the Youth Auror Training Initiative” she smiled over to Rodrigo. “He also went to school with us he’s the former Gryffindor Quidditch captain” oh had she blushed when speaking about Simon. Yes. Obviously. When Simon appeared closer to the group and apologized for intruding she couldn’t help but frown. he hadn’t intruded, or at least she thought that.
Watching as he nearly tripped she jumped forward stumbling a bit as she did so - but keeping her footing. “You can’t go clumsy on me Bennett” she chuckled, “if you do I don’t think I’d be able to pull off a daring rescue without miffing it up” oh god. Yes. “Its like you are channeling me really” she chuckled - a little more giggly this time. "Join us were were just going to uh look at some products" she smiled biting the bottom of the lip lightly as she glanced over to him.
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Originally Posted by Macavity
Their eyes met when Kyle looked his way silencing whatever she had apparently intended to say as she broke off. Simon was frozen in place himself intent on her and caught in the Ravenclaw's gaze unaware if Neptune or their male companion had yet registered him as well. Pretty? Yes she was indeed. Did he just think that.
Simon shook his head slightly to clear his head, feeling odd. It was only when his fellow department worker stopped speaking awkwardly as well and narrowed his eyes at him that he was certain he had been spotted by him as well. And none to discretely asked if anyone in fact knew him.
Had he walked into something?
Or really seemed like a stalker when he had meerly been walking and moving to see if he had in fact correctly spotted a friend? Whichever it was, Simon needed to improve his blending in. Or at least stay away from acquaintances when he was trying to attempt doing so.
"Sorry...I appologize for the intrusion," he said stepping back and nearly in danger of tripping on a display behind him but he had caught himself and stopped in time. Good going Bennett...real smooth there. For once it was the YATI who was flustered and he then turned properly, prepared to walk away.
Neptune Bott knew when she was being appeased. She was definitely being appeased. She let Roderigo go on and on, about how he was sorry, explanations, yada and so forth, then endured Kyleigh's floral comments (What? No.). The truth of the matter was, Neptune was single-handedly flirting for BOTH of them, demonstrating product, AND being her usual, bright-shiny self - for what? For them to bumble and bluster and say they were sorry at her? Where was the appreciation?
But all that changed in an instance. The moment Roderigo dropped his voice and inquired about Stalker At Two O'Clock, Neptune Bott was BEHIND Roderigo, one hand clinging to the back of his robes. She also noted exactly where her big brother was, and Ellsworth, in case this WAS a stalker.
...
As it turned out... it was only Simon. Neptune had heard about him from Legend, in addition to him being one of the Gryffindors she went to Hogwarts with. She had kind of forgotten his face. And apparently, Kyleigh was familiar with the YATI. "Oh that's tragic," Neptune whispered theatrically into the ear of Roderigo. She snorted when Simon tripped. See? Tragic. "That's alright, Roddy. There's lots of other girls you can buy glitter for. Lots of them."
Neptune was less forgiving of Simon's intrusion. She had, after all, been working MAGIC here. She looped her arm with Roddy and gave Kyleigh a bit of an indignant sniff.
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He was just a little late...
But he could now officially call himself fashionably late...considering he hurried home to put on this dandy suit that Layla bought him awhile back. For sure, he was certain he'd never wear again, but surprise surprise. Bryce might actually have started to like it. Then again, he did 'accidentally' forget to switch his dirty boots for more stylish and clean shoes. Hopefully no one would notice that little fact.
Now...Where was Layla? He came here 'cause she wanted to after all.
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Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl
[...and right away he found someone pretty to snap pictures of. Indigo caught the look of confusion on the blonde's face right as she walked in the door, and then her sharp glances around the room as she checked out the action (or lack thereof).
"Hello," he called out softly, approaching her from the side. "May I ask your name?" Like any good photographer, he had to learn a little about his subject.
Sky almost didnt notcie the man coming over to her, she thought he was talking to some of the other party people, but when he appeared at her side, it was apparent he was talking to her and one could not ignore someone that had spoken to her, that would be rude, and she was not rude.
Turning to face him she said Hello. Why, of course you can. I am Sky-Light, but Sky is just fine with me. She was not curious onto why someone was asking her name after all she did look like she was lost.And whats your name?
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SPOILER!!: Ells
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Originally Posted by Cassirin
Ah, so that's how it was. Ellsworth cut her eyes to her brother briefly, torn between pleasure that he'd FINALLY shown some initiative and heartbreak that he hadn't come to her event for any reason that had to do with Ellsworth. He'd come because some strange woman had invited him. She'd just pretend she hadn't heard the request.
Whatever else was true, she certainly wasn't going to give free merchandise to Dell OR his date.
"We're constantly looking to reach new customers, but those unfortunate teenagers who need Ellsberry support can always submit orders by owl. We do quite a brisk owl service trade." She touched a few of the bottles on the nearest shelf in an attempt to look busy.
"You needn't hang around to amuse me if there's somewhere you'd rather be." As in... she found having Dell around but disinterested more distracting than helpful.
Well someone happened and it happened so fast Layla was unsure of what actually took place. Whatever it was...it was certainly sending off enough energy to shock. For the first time she was the one who felt like retreating. Maybe Weddell and his sister needed time to talk and she was intruding? She shifted a little but was careful to hide her discomfort by smiling pleasantly.
Oh? She wasn't aware they did delivery by owl, looks like she was benefiting from this relaunch in more ways than one. Though she didn't mind going in to stores, ordering by owl was a lot more convenient.
"Oh, well I did not know that. I'll be sure to take advantage of that service then."
She pretended to not hear the comment the woman made to her brother.
SPOILER!!: Mr.Bott
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Originally Posted by Mad Eye Touz
.....
Dell wasn't much for DISPLAYS of emotion (see other Bott in store for that), but his internal wince was HUGE. Ellsworth was going to be LOOKING at him now for sure. He could see it seconds before it happened, slow motion, looks.
"I'm not sure I know what you mean," he mumbled and pretended to be looking over at what Neptune was doing. The sad part was, he probably would walk around with Layla because she had asked him to.
And because of this. This look. See it? Dell did. He could actually FEEL it creeping on his skin. Dell wasn't coward enough to completely avert his eyes from her, but he DID wish to retreat from her. He'd make his apologies later in a less public place.
With presents for his niece and nephew to distract Ellsworth.
"I think I will walk Ms. Dacosta around, if you don't mind. There's no need for me to take up more of your time than necessary on your day."
Right.
.....Layla? Lead him away?
The longer she stood there, the more she felt like the whole change between the Botts was her fault...some weird way. Whatever it was, they obviously probably held the record for most angsty to boot. She had gotten a taste of this from Dell but it seemed it ran in their blood. Must be all the beans they were all probably eating at home.
"Well I shall explain myself in a little bit." She offered him a smile.
Luckily for her, Dell was backing out of the awkwardness and he was taking her with him..or rather she would be taking him. Whichever way it was, she was happy to move away from the tension. She gave Ellsworth a polite nod then started off again, hopefully Dell was in toe.
SPOILER!!: Minister and his wife
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Originally Posted by Anna Banana
He turned away from his wife and passed a smile in the direction of one of his employees. "Miss Dacosta," he acknowledged. "This is my wife," he said, placing his arm around Hecate's back for just a moment, "Professor Hecate Lafay." Twisting slightly toward his wife, he added, "Hecate, this is Miss Layla Dacosta, Media Liaison at the Ministry." ...and now that the formal introductions were out the way--"Pretty decent place here, hmm?" It was small talk. What else could he do?
Layla smiled brightly at her boss. Such a lovely man, but...why didn't his wife smile? That was just..intimidating. she offered the woman a smile anyways, because at least her boss was friendly enough.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs.Greingoth." She offered the woman her hand to shake.
Layla looked around after the comment her boss made. Yes they had done a wonderful job in decorating for the launch. She wasn't sure she could have done it any better.
"It is sir, I'm quite impressed. Seen anything that has caught your eyes?"
SPOILER!!: Le Bryce
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Originally Posted by Roselyn
He was just a little late...
But he could now officially call himself fashionably late...considering he hurried home to put on this dandy suit that Layla bought him awhile back. For sure, he was certain he'd never wear again, but surprise surprise. Bryce might actually have started to like it. Then again, he did 'accidentally' forget to switch his dirty boots for more stylish and clean shoes. Hopefully no one would notice that little fact.
Now...Where was Layla? He came here 'cause she wanted to after all.
As she stood there chatting with her boss, the activity of someone entering caught her eyes and she looked to the door. There was Bryce! And he was wearing a suit. She smiled and waved at him. So he could come and join the conversation of course.
And of course she gave him the once over..but then...oh gosh he didn't!! She should have known it was too good to be true. She shook her head but all in all wasn't really upset about it. Bryce was Bryce and he just..wore ugly shoes.
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Mia had been hearing about this Grand Openng for weeks now, but with her new job it was at the last moment that she had decided to attend.
Unfortunately though, she had to come without her husband since he was on an assignment in Italy. And not wanting to come alone, she had invited along her best friend Marie.
They walked through the door arm in arm and Mia stopped for a moment to adjust the strap on her shoe. "I swear. I am never going to get used to high heels."
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Originally Posted by Mell
Mia had been hearing about this Grand Openng for weeks now, but with her new job it was at the last moment that she had decided to attend.
Unfortunately though, she had to come without her husband since he was on an assignment in Italy. And not wanting to come alone, she had invited along her best friend Marie.
They walked through the door arm in arm and Mia stopped for a moment to adjust the strap on her shoe. "I swear. I am never going to get used to high heels."
It seemed like it had been ages since Marie had been to Diagon Alley and even longer since she had seen Mia. It took her all of about two seconds to gladly accept her friends invitation to go to this Grand Opening thing with her, even if it was a last minute invitation. Matty was off somewhere doing something for the people and the nannies were with the twins so she had the day all to herself.
Walking in with Mia she couldn't help but laugh at her friend's comment about her shoes. "Oh come on, they're not that bad to walk in. You'll get use to it in no time." Heck, before long she'd probably be running in them.
Oh wait, this was her clumsy friend Mia. Yeah, there would probably be no running in high heals for her. Unless she was trying to break her ankle... or her neck.
It seemed like it had been ages since Marie had been to Diagon Alley and even longer since she had seen Mia. It took her all of about two seconds to gladly accept her friends invitation to go to this Grand Opening thing with her, even if it was a last minute invitation. Matty was off somewhere doing something for the people and the nannies were with the twins so she had the day all to herself.
Walking in with Mia she couldn't help but laugh at her friend's comment about her shoes. "Oh come on, they're not that bad to walk in. You'll get use to it in no time." Heck, before long she'd probably be running in them.
Oh wait, this was her clumsy friend Mia. Yeah, there would probably be no running in high heals for her. Unless she was trying to break her ankle... or her neck.
That was alright for Marie to say. Her heels didn't look half as high as Mia's. And not only that, they made her look like a giant. She already stood at 5'10" without the heels. Now she was over 6ft.
"Well I guess I am going to have to get used to them." Seeing how she was going to have to wear them all the time now.
Wow. There was quite a lot of people here. "Come on let's go check out the products. Not that we need any beautifying products." Because hey, they were gorgeous enough already. But maybe she could buy some stuff and give it as a gift.
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Originally Posted by Mell
That was alright for Marie to say. Her heels didn't look half as high as Mia's. And not only that, they made her look like a giant. She already stood at 5'10" without the heels. Now she was over 6ft.
"Well I guess I am going to have to get used to them." Seeing how she was going to have to wear them all the time now.
Wow. There was quite a lot of people here. "Come on let's go check out the products. Not that we need any beautifying products." Because hey, they were gorgeous enough already. But maybe she could buy some stuff and give it as a gift.
"You could always become a hand model, then you wouldn't have to worry about what was on your feet." What? It was true. All she would have to worry about was how her hands... and fingernails looked.
"Of course we don't need them." How could you improve on perfection? "How about we start with the nail products." You know, in case Mia really has to resort to being a hand model.
Maybe Marie should give her friend lessons in how to walk in heals.
"You could always become a hand model, then you wouldn't have to worry about what was on your feet." What? It was true. All she would have to worry about was how her hands... and fingernails looked.
"Of course we don't need them." How could you improve on perfection? "How about we start with the nail products." You know, in case Mia really has to resort to being a hand model.
Maybe Marie should give her friend lessons in how to walk in heals.
"Pfft. Bite your tongue Marie. This..." She waved her hands over herself..."is meant to be seen by everyone." Mia gave her friend a look before bursting into giggles. Oh Merlin, her husband was really rubbing off on her.
Marie got another look but she tugged her friend over to the nail products. "I want something in purple." You know, for a change. But the bottle she picked up was a deep red colour. "Oooh this looks rather sexy, doesn't it?"
She was pretty sure that she had a dress the same colour.
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Originally Posted by Mell
"Pfft. Bite your tongue Marie. This..." She waved her hands over herself..."is meant to be seen by everyone." Mia gave her friend a look before bursting into giggles. Oh Merlin, her husband was really rubbing off on her.
Marie got another look but she tugged her friend over to the nail products. "I want something in purple." You know, for a change. But the bottle she picked up was a deep red colour. "Oooh this looks rather sexy, doesn't it?"
She was pretty sure that she had a dress the same colour.
Wow, for a moment there Marie thought she was standing next to Nik. "And how does that jealous husband of yous feel about everyone seeing... this?" She asked giving her friend a once over. How long would it be before Mr. Onion decided he didn't want his wife being a model... because she would be getting more attention than he was?
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Had her friend gone color blind? Maybe all the flashing from the cameras had damaged her eyesight. "Um, you do know that's not purple, right?" Scanning the shelves she found a bottle that said Purple Passion. "Here you go, how about this one?"
Purple and passion in one bottle. That sounded like something Mia might like.
Wow, for a moment there Marie thought she was standing next to Nik. "And how does that jealous husband of yous feel about everyone seeing... this?" She asked giving her friend a once over. How long would it be before Mr. Onion decided he didn't want his wife being a model... because she would be getting more attention than he was?
O__O
Had her friend gone color blind? Maybe all the flashing from the cameras had damaged her eyesight. "Um, you do know that's not purple, right?" Scanning the shelves she found a bottle that said Purple Passion. "Here you go, how about this one?"
Purple and passion in one bottle. That sounded like something Mia might like.
Oh hehe. Marie knew her husband well. Nikolai, could get very jealous. "He's cool with it. So long as they keep their hands to themselves." She giggled again. "Nah, seriously it's all good. He's off doing a photoshoot today actually." So if anyone should be jealous, it should be her. Mia had seen the way those female models flirted with him.
"Of course I know it's not purple." Geez, she knew that she wasn't the smartest person in the world but she did know the difference between red and purple. She took the bottle from Marie and smiled. "It looks good. But I'm still getting the red one as well." Now it was her turn to scan the shelves. "It doesn't look like they have green though." Yeah Marie, was just as bad with her favourite colour as Mia was with hers.
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Originally Posted by Mell
Oh hehe. Marie knew her husband well. Nikolai, could get very jealous. "He's cool with it. So long as they keep their hands to themselves." She giggled again. "Nah, seriously it's all good. He's off doing a photoshoot today actually." So if anyone should be jealous, it should be her. Mia had seen the way those female models flirted with him.
"Of course I know it's not purple." Geez, she knew that she wasn't the smartest person in the world but she did know the difference between red and purple. She took the bottle from Marie and smiled. "It looks good. But I'm still getting the red one as well." Now it was her turn to scan the shelves. "It doesn't look like they have green though." Yeah Marie, was just as bad with her favourite colour as Mia was with hers.
"Do they have food here? I'm getting hungry."
Marie rolled her eyes at Mia. "Like you'd let any other guy touch you." And if some guy was stupid enough to try and put his hands on Mia she would probably set his pants on fire.
"I'm sure Nik will love that red on you," she said flashing her friend a wink as she scanned the shelves one more time. "What? No green. And they call this a beauty supply shop" They had about every color there was but no green. "That's it, let's get out of here." Of course she was only kidding. She didn't really care about green nail polish, since she had opted to wear only clear lately. Not to mention she kept her nails sort of short. She didn't want to accidentally scratch one of the twins.
Well apparently modeling hadn't done anything to diminish Mia's appetite. "I think I seen some sort of food on one of the tables when we came in." Marie wasn't so hungry herself but she could use a nice cool beverage.
Well someone happened and it happened so fast Layla was unsure of what actually took place. Whatever it was...it was certainly sending off enough energy to shock. For the first time she was the one who felt like retreating. Maybe Weddell and his sister needed time to talk and she was intruding? She shifted a little but was careful to hide her discomfort by smiling pleasantly.
Oh? She wasn't aware they did delivery by owl, looks like she was benefiting from this relaunch in more ways than one. Though she didn't mind going in to stores, ordering by owl was a lot more convenient.
"Oh, well I did not know that. I'll be sure to take advantage of that service then."
She pretended to not hear the comment the woman made to her brother.
The longer she stood there, the more she felt like the whole change between the Botts was her fault...some weird way. Whatever it was, they obviously probably held the record for most angsty to boot. She had gotten a taste of this from Dell but it seemed it ran in their blood. Must be all the beans they were all probably eating at home.
"Well I shall explain myself in a little bit." She offered him a smile.
Luckily for her, Dell was backing out of the awkwardness and he was taking her with him..or rather she would be taking him. Whichever way it was, she was happy to move away from the tension. She gave Ellsworth a polite nod then started off again, hopefully Dell was in toe.
....
As she stood there chatting with her boss, the activity of someone entering caught her eyes and she looked to the door. There was Bryce! And he was wearing a suit. She smiled and waved at him. So he could come and join the conversation of course.
And of course she gave him the once over..but then...oh gosh he didn't!! She should have known it was too good to be true. She shook her head but all in all wasn't really upset about it. Bryce was Bryce and he just..wore ugly shoes.
Weddell Bott would really rather her not explain what she meant later, but naturally was too polite to say so. He gave his sister a little pat on the shoulder and followed after Ms. Dacosta obediently.
This shop had an odd array of customers, he noted, as they walked around. Lots of girls, most of them appeared to be around Neptune's age, but also... young men were a presence. Though, on second thought, perhaps this wasn't all that odd.
Right. Well. Best make small take with this woman that had given him the compulsion to clear his schedule for an ENTIRE afternoon. Ahem, "You look well, if you don't mind my noticing." There we are. She looked well. Well done, Dell Bott on the small talk.
He noted her wave to another man, but after noting that fellow's shoes - Dell disregarded him. Probably some work colleague. Perhaps he wouldn't come over.
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My friend Simon Bennett.
Yep, that was him. YATI, former Gryffindor, quidditch captain and going on all around crazy idiot today. He might have continued walking to try and not endure the embarishment he felt he was heading towards but when Kyle spoke up once more, this time to him instead of the others he stopped. Turning around was harder for he felt like he had to have some clever comeback to match her own to go with his movements.
"Well maybe I felt like I was owed a clumsy moment or two," he finally said as he turned to face her, the young man managing a small smile.It was interesting to see the shoe on the other foot, even if he was better or at least more practiced in the art of catching people. "But I really probably shouldn't get too into browsing. The department has been given the task of protection for the grand opening." A small lie seeing as it wasn't the whole department and didn't include his own division, but it was an excuse nevertheless.
"Neptune..." Simon said with a simple polite nod, pretty sure by now she had both noticed him and reconized him. Even if only after Kyle's explanation as to who he was. He had after all admittedly spent more time with Jimmy Wilkes then with her. " I guess I'll see you later," he added looking back at Kyle taking his leave of the group and heading towards another part of the store.
Kyleigh couldn't help but glance over to Neptune as she heard her snort when Simon tripped. Sure - sure it might be funny if you didn't know the normally stable footed boy - or if he hadn't saved your own life on numerous occasions. However when she gave HER that indigent sniff she just felt her teeth grind together.
Kyleigh Elizabeth Manning was no lower than Neptune - not in the least. Sure she didn't have the lineage of the flavored beans but really? She had always been nice to the girl - what was wrong now?
It wasn't until she thought back on everything that happened at the shop that she realized. Was Neptune trying to set her up with someone? Well - anyone who knew Kyleigh would know she was as socially inept as a rock.
Really.
Turning back to Rodrigo and Neptune she smiled. "You two have fun - I'm...er going to get this potion I think" she smiled and turned picked up the confidence potion. She was going to tell someone exactly what she thought one of these days and maybe just buying it would help.
She turned back towards Simon in time to see him looking back at her. Breath catching - she had noticed how different the look was - it wasn't what she had seen earlier that day.
Biting the inside of her cheek she quickly turned and began to follow after him. Potion still in hand. "Simon" she bit her lip. I need to get chapstick... She thought and stood there near him. "W-when you get done with whatever you have to do here do you want to er - go for a walk at the park?" she asked. "This p-puh-puh-place is making me need to sneeze" she crinkled her nose.
Eyes watering. It was too late.
AHchoooooo.
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Paris shook her head, "One was enough for me. I thought I was going to die and my mom thought it was the funniest thing ever to see me in pain." She still didn't know how her mother managed to have 7 seven children. Merlin her grandmother had had 13.
Paris stomach rolled at the memory of childbirth. "My mom says Israel is going to be payback for how difficult I was as a child. She must be confusing me with one of my little brothers. Honestly I was a delightful child." There were only a handful of instances of Paris causing trouble. A handful! Though she might have given her little brother an irrational fear of tomatoes and any tomato products. But that was his fault entirely.
Paris' eyes glittered, "You said the magic word. Shopping." Paris could do that with her eyes closed. She could close down Harrords with a nod. "I think better with gold in my purse and a place to spend it." She chuckled. "But don't let me keep you. I see there are people that are salivating for your attention." She gave Ell a wink. "Good job Ell, really." And Paris meant it.
"We have two, and I have no immediate plans to expand on that number," Ellsworth was just tired right now, and even seeing Cela and Cope toting around their little ones didn't give her urges for more. It did make her want to be at home in Katherine's nursery... but that would come later.
"Thank you, Paris. I appreciate the kind words. You should expect my owl in the next few weeks for sure." And it would be nice to get out of the house to somewhere that wasn't work.
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Dell wasn't much for DISPLAYS of emotion (see other Bott in store for that), but his internal wince was HUGE. Ellsworth was going to be LOOKING at him now for sure. He could see it seconds before it happened, slow motion, looks.
"I'm not sure I know what you mean," he mumbled and pretended to be looking over at what Neptune was doing. The sad part was, he probably would walk around with Layla because she had asked him to.
And because of this. This look. See it? Dell did. He could actually FEEL it creeping on his skin. Dell wasn't coward enough to completely avert his eyes from her, but he DID wish to retreat from her. He'd make his apologies later in a less public place.
With presents for his niece and nephew to distract Ellsworth.
"I think I will walk Ms. Dacosta around, if you don't mind. There's no need for me to take up more of your time than necessary on your day."
Right.
.....Layla? Lead him away?
Oh, really? He was going to do her the favor of walking away? What a very good brother Weddell Bott was. It was simply shocking he couldn't get a girl on a second date with him.
Ells didn't respond, but she did give them both a fleeting look of disapproval.
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Marie rolled her eyes at Mia. "Like you'd let any other guy touch you." And if some guy was stupid enough to try and put his hands on Mia she would probably set his pants on fire.
"I'm sure Nik will love that red on you," she said flashing her friend a wink as she scanned the shelves one more time. "What? No green. And they call this a beauty supply shop" They had about every color there was but no green. "That's it, let's get out of here." Of course she was only kidding. She didn't really care about green nail polish, since she had opted to wear only clear lately. Not to mention she kept her nails sort of short. She didn't want to accidentally scratch one of the twins.
Well apparently modeling hadn't done anything to diminish Mia's appetite. "I think I seen some sort of food on one of the tables when we came in." Marie wasn't so hungry herself but she could use a nice cool beverage.
Hmm, wonder if they had anything good to drink.
Oh look. Customers. Ells gave the two young women (Mia and Marie) a little finger wave before moving in their direction. Far more challenging then the customer who didn't know what she wanted to buy was the customer who was 'just looking' with no intention of buying.
"My, you two are dressed to the nines for a daytime event. I heartily approve." What was the point of being seen if not to impress?
Marie rolled her eyes at Mia. "Like you'd let any other guy touch you." And if some guy was stupid enough to try and put his hands on Mia she would probably set his pants on fire.
"I'm sure Nik will love that red on you," she said flashing her friend a wink as she scanned the shelves one more time. "What? No green. And they call this a beauty supply shop" They had about every color there was but no green. "That's it, let's get out of here." Of course she was only kidding. She didn't really care about green nail polish, since she had opted to wear only clear lately. Not to mention she kept her nails sort of short. She didn't want to accidentally scratch one of the twins.
Well apparently modeling hadn't done anything to diminish Mia's appetite. "I think I seen some sort of food on one of the tables when we came in." Marie wasn't so hungry herself but she could use a nice cool beverage.
Hmm, wonder if they had anything good to drink.
"True. True. But I'm just saying that Nikolai is not as jealous as he used to be." Well he made sure that she didn't see it anyhow.
Well that totally sold her. Knowing that Nik would love the red meant that Mia would do anything to get it for him. "The red it is. Oh and I'll get the purple too." Oh, she was glad that Marie was only joking because she didn't want to leave just yet. They had just gotten here after all. "I bet they'll have green eyeshadow." she said tugging her friend down the table.
Good there was food. She hadn't had anything since breakfast and it had only been a piece of toast. "Hmm, I'll head over there later." She hoped they catered for vegetarians.
"So what's Matty up to today?"
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Oh look. Customers. Ells gave the two young women (Mia and Marie) a little finger wave before moving in their direction. Far more challenging then the customer who didn't know what she wanted to buy was the customer who was 'just looking' with no intention of buying.
"My, you two are dressed to the nines for a daytime event. I heartily approve." What was the point of being seen if not to impress?
And then Mia noticed someone waving at them and she gave Marie a little nudge in the ribs with her elbow. The pretty lady was coming over to join them.
"Oh." Mia let out a little giggle and smoothed her dress out with one hand." "Thank you. Only for Pimpernelle's." She gave the woman a warm smile. Good manners and lots of compliments that's what she kept being told every day. "My name is Mia and this is Marie."
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Oh look. Customers. Ells gave the two young women (Mia and Marie) a little finger wave before moving in their direction. Far more challenging then the customer who didn't know what she wanted to buy was the customer who was 'just looking' with no intention of buying.
"My, you two are dressed to the nines for a daytime event. I heartily approve." What was the point of being seen if not to impress?
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"True. True. But I'm just saying that Nikolai is not as jealous as he used to be." Well he made sure that she didn't see it anyhow.
Well that totally sold her. Knowing that Nik would love the red meant that Mia would do anything to get it for him. "The red it is. Oh and I'll get the purple too." Oh, she was glad that Marie was only joking because she didn't want to leave just yet. They had just gotten here after all. "I bet they'll have green eyeshadow." she said tugging her friend down the table.
Good there was food. She hadn't had anything since breakfast and it had only been a piece of toast. "Hmm, I'll head over there later." She hoped they catered for vegetarians.
"So what's Matty up to today?"
And then Mia noticed someone waving at them and she gave Marie a little nudge in the ribs with her elbow. The pretty lady was coming over to join them.
"Oh." Mia let out a little giggle and smoothed her dress out with one hand." "Thank you. Only for Pimpernelle's." She gave the woman a warm smile. Good manners and lots of compliments that's what she kept being told every day. "My name is Mia and this is Marie."
"That's a good thing. After all, you did marry him so that should tell him he has nothing to be jealous about. He's the one you're going home to every night." Just like Matty had no reason to be jealous or worry about other guys. Marie married him and only him. He was the one she loved and wanted to be with, no one else.
And it seems Mia was reading her thoughts, sort of. "Oh Matty's off working with..." She didn't get a chance to finish her statement though because someone walked up to them. "Hello there." She replied as Mia introduced them to the woman. "Thank you, I believe everyone should look their best when going out, no matter what time of day it is." Marie was not one to be seen in public looking any less than perfect.
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And then Mia noticed someone waving at them and she gave Marie a little nudge in the ribs with her elbow. The pretty lady was coming over to join them.
"Oh." Mia let out a little giggle and smoothed her dress out with one hand." "Thank you. Only for Pimpernelle's." She gave the woman a warm smile. Good manners and lots of compliments that's what she kept being told every day. "My name is Mia and this is Marie."
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SPOILER!!: Always gotta look your best, no matter what
"That's a good thing. After all, you did marry him so that should tell him he has nothing to be jealous about. He's the one you're going home to every night." Just like Matty had no reason to be jealous or worry about other guys. Marie married him and only him. He was the one she loved and wanted to be with, no one else.
And it seems Mia was reading her thoughts, sort of. "Oh Matty's off working with..." She didn't get a chance to finish her statement though because someone walked up to them. "Hello there." She replied as Mia introduced them to the woman. "Thank you, I believe everyone should look their best when going out, no matter what time of day it is." Marie was not one to be seen in public looking any less than perfect.
"You dressed up just for Primpy's?" Ellsworth was absolutely delighted by that tidbit, clapping her hands briefly in approval. Good show, ladies. Very good.
"And so, Mia and Marie. I'm Ellsworth Toussaint, and now we're introduced. Are you looking for anything particular today?"
"You dressed up just for Primpy's?" Ellsworth was absolutely delighted by that tidbit, clapping her hands briefly in approval. Good show, ladies. Very good.
"And so, Mia and Marie. I'm Ellsworth Toussaint, and now we're introduced. Are you looking for anything particular today?"
Apparently they had done good. Mia beamed at the nice lady and then at Marie. This was so EXCITING!
"Oh gosh. These are you products." Marie got another elbow in the ribs. They were talking to one of the SPECIAL GUESTS. Mia felt so important right now. "Well not really anything in particular but I'm liking what I am seeing so far." She held up the two bottles of nail polish.
"Actually, I wouldn't mind looking at some of your perfumes. And do you have a men's range." Might be nice to take something home for her husband.
Albeit he knows that he is late and could not be fashionably late because this is a duty, Dean basically remains calm as he arrives at the party. Merlin! Thank goodness there are still people around... He thought he might have been late enough that the event should have came to an end.
He looks around the place like a normal citizen looking for his friends... Or girlfriend. It reminds him how he misses Chelsea. Maybe he should give her a visit or owl her. Dean continues to walk through the crowd, going with the flow, as they say. That is when he spots Bennett, the YATI. Oh, good! That means he isn't alone in this.
Katherine still wasn't sure about what she picked up to the re-opening of Madame Primpernelle's Beautifying Potions, after all it was expected to be an elite event full of special guests and beautiful people, and of course, the fact that Nikos suggested that they went together, right after coming back from that long time abroad and that awkward "discussion" .
It was the first time in a long time she was going to meet him outside her comfy sweatpants and pink bunny slippers. So she saw her reflection on the window again, right before entering the store - this ought to be just fine! Ever since she and Nikos started sharing the apartment she had lost her bangs, and let her hair grow as a whole.
She stepped into the store and was overwhelmed by the scents in the air, the colours and decorations. The shop was completely different from what she recalled being the last time she went there. It was edgy and modern. She saw a few love seats and couches, as well as some tables and a big cauldron in the middle that she discovered that was going to be given away in a riffle sorting through the re-opening ceremony "I've got to get a riffle too" she though.
There were also gift bags of beauty goodies, she took a pink one for herself and wandered into one of the love seats to examine what it had inside. A quick look over the room assured her that Nikos wasn't there yet, they agreed to meet there since he was coming straight from work, so she dived into the gift bag, pinking up small bottles and reading their labels. "Hmmmm... interesting!"
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Albeit he knows that he is late and could not be fashionably late because this is a duty, Dean basically remains calm as he arrives at the party. Merlin! Thank goodness there are still people around... He thought he might have been late enough that the event should have came to an end.
He looks around the place like a normal citizen looking for his friends... Or girlfriend. It reminds him how he misses Chelsea. Maybe he should give her a visit or owl her. Dean continues to walk through the crowd, going with the flow, as they say. That is when he spots Bennett, the YATI. Oh, good! That means he isn't alone in this.
Chelsea slipped into the doors of Primpernelle's she looked around and spotted the few people she knew. She hadn't met the new Minister of Magic or his wife yet - but glancing around the other fashionably late lady smiled when she spotted who she heard was here.
Dean.
She hadn't seen Dean in son long. Carefully walking over so he didn't see her she tapped the unsuspecting man on the shoulder and began to immediately speak trying to disguise her obvious voice.
"Excuse me do you work here" she asked knowing he'd turn to see who was talking to him or already had seen her. Either way he'd be happy to see her. "I'm thinking of getting something for my boyfriend but I haven't seen him in such a longtime and don't know what he would like."
She smirked.
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Apparently they had done good. Mia beamed at the nice lady and then at Marie. This was so EXCITING!
"Oh gosh. These are you products." Marie got another elbow in the ribs. They were talking to one of the SPECIAL GUESTS. Mia felt so important right now. "Well not really anything in particular but I'm liking what I am seeing so far." She held up the two bottles of nail polish.
"Actually, I wouldn't mind looking at some of your perfumes. And do you have a men's range." Might be nice to take something home for her husband.
"These are mine," Ellsworth agreed with a pleased smile. "I'm glad you found some of our Galleria nail polish. I don't believe Primpy's is carrying that line, but we have several of our favorite shades in the Ellsberry display. Did you see the green and gray argyle? Very Slytherin, in my opinion."
Although... she wasn't sure if either of the girls was looking to be more Slytherin. Ells glanced briefly at her sister Neptune, who WOULD know... but she was busy rubbing glitter on people again.
But perfume! She could talk perfume. "We do have a male scent. It's very distinguished and masculine. Makes me think of one of those gentleman thieves in the old Muggle movies. The type you know you'd be terrified of if you met him in real life, but on the screen, you just hope he gets away with the diamonds and the girl." She was chattering.
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