Helpless, Not Hopeless {Open}

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Helpless, Not Hopeless {Open} Feb 8, 2011 19:52:05 GMT -5

Post by Morgana on Feb 8, 2011 19:52:05 GMT -5

Galaxy Exsaedia

Galaxy took one last look at the blue-washed beauty around her. Glancing to her side, she noticed the same seahorse that had been staring at her earlier was back. She laughed softly at it, then put her hand up to the glass, a promise to come back.

"The meal was perfect. I'll definitely come back."

Galaxy would have to go back to Derick's shop sometime to pay him back. Tomorrow? "When should I go to your shop to pay you back?"

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Helpless, Not Hopeless {Open} Feb 9, 2011 0:00:36 GMT -5

Post by Bane on Feb 9, 2011 0:00:36 GMT -5

Derick Nashont

I smile as she says the meal was perfect. I'm glad! After all, this place really should get more business. Such high quality for such a low price. I really couldn't wish for much more from the place. Maybe some well placed lights to emphasize the underwater feeling, but really even for a Capitol resident that's being a bit over-the-top. It's more than fine as it is.

Then she mentions paying me back and my smile fades, turning into something more like confused frown. Why would she pay me back? Probably common courtesy. That and the not wanting to owe anyone anything. I can understand that impulse easily, the one to not owe anyone. So many people would say you owe them nothing then slam you with compounded interest a few years later. Luckily, I didn't have to learn that one the hard way. One of my friends did though, and I'm fairly sure his reputation is barely back to where it was seven years ago. One small slip up will send his credibility tumbling back down again after the fiasco.

"No need to pay me back. A gift for a more pleasant lunch than I have had in a long time. I promise I won't do one of the interest scams so many low-lives insist on keeping on the rise."

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Helpless, Not Hopeless {Open} Feb 21, 2011 11:04:05 GMT -5

Post by Morgana on Feb 21, 2011 11:04:05 GMT -5

Galaxy Exsaedia

Galaxy smiled. She'd quite enjoyed her time with Derick toady, and would have to make a point of talking to him again. She still planned to pay him back, but she'd do it by buying things in his store. She would have done so anyways.

Even though her mother probably still had friends over, she would go home after this anyways. She could go up to her room and be quiet, not bothering them at all. Perhaps she'd re-watch the 56th Hunger Games. Probably not. Most likely, she'd paint. Two pictures, she decided. One fore herself, and one for Derick.

"Let me pay you back in a different way, then. I like to paint, and people say I'm pretty good at it. I was going to paint a picture of this restaurant, and I think I'll paint a second one for you."

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Helpless, Not Hopeless {Open} Feb 22, 2011 18:50:40 GMT -5

Post by Bane on Feb 22, 2011 18:50:40 GMT -5

Derick Nashont

The waiter came scurrying back and hands me the check, lingering for a moment to see if he will get a tip. I oblige, being a bit generous, but it's worth the look of shock then the second bow before he scurries off to other customers. I turn back to Galaxy, just as she begins to talk. "Let me pay you back in a different way, then. I like to paint, and people say I'm pretty good at it. I was going to paint a picture of this restaurant, and I think I'll paint a second one for you." Another large smile splashes across my features.

"Of course! That would be quite lovely in fact. Thank you."

Just then my phone begins to buzz, and with an apologetic gesture I flip it open. There a text message waits for me. 'Please come back to the store within the next thirty minutes.' How rude! I'm the manager, that impudent clerk can't call me to leave my lunch hour half-way done. With a snort I quickly reply that he can deal with whatever it is on his own.

"I am extremely sorry about that interruption. Hired work can be so forgetful of status sometimes."

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Helpless, Not Hopeless {Open} Mar 4, 2011 21:16:20 GMT -5

Post by Morgana on Mar 4, 2011 21:16:20 GMT -5

Galaxy Exsaedia

Derick checked his cell phone, then quickly typed something into it in reply. With Derick's words, Galaxy realized that she'd been keeping from his work. While the lunch had been enjoyable, and surely a nice break, she understood that Derick had a job to get back to.

"Thanks again for the meal. I had a great time. I'll be sure to drop off the painting as soon as I finish it." Galaxy grabbed Derick's hand and pumped it up and down, then started for the door. At the last second, she turned around and blew a kiss to Derick, even adding in a little wink. It was what she always did when she was saying goodbye to her friends. Derick was her friend now, too. Galaxy pushed out the door and into the street. The air felt good on her skin. Today had been an unexpectedly great day. She couldn't wait to have another one.