゜ﾟ*❀*ﾟ ゜ Two

[bespell]

.: In the Kitchen of 1485 Kramden :.

[Breakfast this time is not a disaster, and nothing has been caught in fire. There is no ominous smoke escaping the window and the backdoor. In fact, the small room is even fragrant with the smell of freshly baked goods and just prepared coffee. It's perhaps too much for two people to enjoy. Lily has yet to meet her darling father and the head of the household, but it doesn't mean that she can't be appreciative of him, anyway.

You might be tempted to peek through the wide open window, if inclined. There is certainly enough to share, especially if you happen to be a lucky man today.

The actual taste of the meal is another matter, of course.]


.: Outside Grey ABC, the liquor store :.

[There's been some complications with the actual act of acquiring an honest to God innocent, if alcoholic Father's Day present from the store. Lily, for one thing, is underage in this town. She's fuming outside, quietly, after being yelled at to leave the first four times.]

This wouldn't have happened if I were home.

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Outside Grey ABC

[intwobooks]

[Draco raises an eyebrow at the commotion. Honestly, she's attracted a tiny crowd of drones who are whispering amongst themselves about how degenerate the youth of these days were.]

You do realise that you are not only underaged, but a girl? If you think that you can actually get any alcohol, you're obviously new here.

[bespell]

Well, pardon me for not knowing it's different in America. [She huffs, more out of embarrassment than anger.]

You don't sound American.

[intwobooks]

Brilliant deduction. I'm from England.

[bespell]

As I was saying. Was there something you needed? [Why is she being so polite?]

[intwobooks]

[He shrugs.]

Nothing at the moment. But I would advise you to stay away from any males today. Apparently there's a spell going around, similar to an Im-...

...it makes a woman want to do anything a man asks. So if I were you, I'd head back home and wait for the day to be over.

Oh the irony

[bespell]

You're really nice and helpful. That's quite sweet of you. [She reaches for her chained bike.] It's a pity. I really wanted to get this present for my father, but since you were kind enough to warn me, it would only be responsible to take your advice.

Yes indeed...

[intwobooks]

[Nice? That's a bit of a surprise. He's can't remember the last time someone called him 'nice'. Polite, cocky, rude, talented, superior, smart, all these yes, but 'nice'? Malfoy is not supposed to do nice.]

I was just pointing out the obvious. You don't want to end up doing something you regret. Then I'd have to hear about it through the phones, and I'd rather save my brain than endure more pointless drama.

Outside Grey ABC

[sothis_rising]

[It just so happened that Sirius was passing by as he was trying to understand this place. He'd only arrived a few days ago, but he'd noticed the fact that his wand was gone, as well as all the ridiculous American decor. He'd met a few of the drones around town and was still confused about the fact that today most of the women around seemed to be all about doing what he wanted. Even for him that was kind of weird.

When he saw Lily he couldn't help but smile as he strolled up to her. "Evans, is that really you?" He waved a hand in front of her face just to make sure she was real and not one of those weird drone.

[bespell]

[When she would have normally slapped Sirius's hand away with a scowl, Lily's face just breaks into a smile.] Goodness gracious, Black, am I glad to see you!

[And normally she'd be quite agitated, part irritated at having her classmate and the other bane of her existence in this infernal place, but the utter misplaced relief is just blinding her usual reaction right now.]

[sothis_rising]

"You are Evans right? Not one of those weird fakie people?" It was weird, hoping that it was the real Lily Evans. He'd never expected to hope for someone like Lily to be here, but he was finding out more and more strange things about himself as the days went on.

[bespell]

"I may not have my magic here to prove it," her voice comes out in a forced whisper, hands stuffed in the pockets of her cardigan, "but I'm very real and still myself, thank you very much."

There was a faint return of normalcy to her demeanor, if devoid of her usual visible dislike.

[sothis_rising]

Contrary to the normal snide quips and jabs on her brains Sirius embraces her with a tight and sincere hug. He'd been, worried, but he'd never admit it. Seeing another one of them here was something of an amazing relief to him. Sirius didn't like being alone.

Unless he was brooding, then he liked being alone quite a bit. But he wasn't brooding in the least right now, he was confused and annoyed.

"Well thank Merlin for that!"

[bespell]

"Gerroffee!" The boys in her class had shot up during the summer, and she clearly hadn't, evident by her mouthful of shirt against Sirius's chest. It was easier to feel indignation rather than allow herself to bask in relief, or worse, indulge in homesickness, and Black was so very familiar of home.

But Lily had had the luxury of time of Mayfield, brief as it was, and the steadfastness it brought to a degree of level-headedness. A rather insistent part of her, over which she had very little control, pointed out how she owed Black this little comfort. In fact, she probably owed him even more. So her arms wound around his back reluctantly, and a little bit awkwardly.

outside Grey ABC

[corrodes]

I imagine that to be true of much of life here.

[bespell]

Have they told you that you were too young, as well? Or too female, for that matter?

[corrodes]

I have never been inside. I would imagine, however, that they would consider by being female reason not to pay attention to any business I might offering. Such things happen often here.

[bespell]

I never imagined it would be so horrible when I first arrived here. And to think my parents lived through times like these.

[corrodes]

[The Handmaid pauses a moment before continuing.] Things could certainly be worse; such an inconvenience is minor at best.

[bespell]

It sounds like you've been here a while.

Outside ABC

[elevatoravatar]

[A pale woman with golden eyes peers at Lily and tilts her head a bit]

Ah, but were you at home would you need to hide your spirit in those spirits?

[bespell]

[Her cheeks tinge as red as her hair.] It's not for me. I'm not the drinking sort.

It was supposed to be a present, only they wouldn't let me in.

[elevatoravatar]

[She nods a bit and smiles]

I see, then perhaps you need someone else to procure it for you. I've had to ask of such things in the past before. Is there a paticular bottle that cries to your intended, or will any do?

[bespell]

I really should have thought of that. You're really smart, miss!

A bottle of sherry, perhaps, or cream wine. [She really didn't know much.]

[elevatoravatar]

Of course. Do you know if one who has a soul is working the store, or if it is one of the soulless things?

[bespell]

Soulless? You mean the drone people?

I think they're the ones populating the store.