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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 23, 2011 13:34:32 GMT -5
Evan walked into Aroma, she needed her caffine fix. She ordered a large cup of their strongest coffee with milk and one sugar. Handing over 3g she went and found a deserted table near the back. The shop was busy and Evan was just not in the mood for anything until she had her fix. Sitting down at the table, she inhaled the smell of the coffee which relaxed her completely. Evan began to sip the quite hot coffee but every taste was delicious. Leaning back in her chair she watched the steam rise from her cup and allowed her mind to wonder...
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 23, 2011 19:33:41 GMT -5
Mano rarely actually handled the transactions with the customers, but it was rare that he saw a young, ginger haired beauty walk through his door. He wagered that she was of age and meandered over to her table. "Hello there, I hope that everything is to your liking," he said, latching onto the opportunity to distract himself from nagging thoughts.
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 14:26:23 GMT -5
The handsome shopkeeper had had Evan jump as she had been lost in her own thoughts. As she took in his breathtaking features, Evan replied, "Why yes, you have a wonderful shop!" and a grinned appeared to be forming on her face. "I'm just trying to choose which of these magnificent gifts to choose from and who to buy it for" Trying to divert her eyes from the man, she looked around the room again taking in all the smells of the shop. "Please sit with me." Evan asked him as she felt the blood rush to her cheeks. Please don't notice, please Evan thought
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 24, 2011 15:45:09 GMT -5
An easy smile spread over Mano's lips and his eyes sparked faintly as he thanked her for the offer and compliment and sat. "May I ask your name?" he asked. His eyes traced her hair line and hovered on the few piercings he saw, and then finally that pretty flush he saw on her cheeks. It was only then that he brought his eyes back to hers.
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 15:50:43 GMT -5
Evan watched his eyes move around her face as he sat down, nearly blushing even more than she had before she replied, "Evan.. My names Evan." realizing that she was practically breathless, she quickly inhale to ask "And may I ask yours?" praying that this handsome man hadn't noticed.
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 24, 2011 15:55:20 GMT -5
"Mano," Mano answered. "Mano Berwyn. I can't say I've seen you around here before. I wish I had." He gave a teasing wink at the last, sometimes it felt like he had seen everyone there was to see. He raised a hand to get the attention of the woman behind the counter to bring him a small drink.
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 16:01:43 GMT -5
Evan was amazed that she had the company of anybody never mind an attractive one. "I'm new here. I have just moved from Moscow with my mother." Her mouth became awfully dry and as Mano had turned to the woman at the counter, Evan took the opportunity to take a quick drink of her less hot coffee. This also seemed to calm her nerves around her new acquaintance.
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 24, 2011 16:03:51 GMT -5
"Really?" Mano asked, raising his eyebrows for a moment. "I have an...old friend of the family that is from Russia, I was never able to go along on any of their visits home, however. So do you live in Diagon Alley...London?" Maybe she wasn't a student after all, not that it really mattered if someone was a student as long as they were of age, anyway.
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 16:16:26 GMT -5
"Yep, well if Im ever visiting I shall take you with me." Evan replied teasingly. "No I'm attending Hogwarts, I am being forced to finish my 'education'." as she held up her arms and exaggerated the word education. "So you run your own business?" Evan wanted to take the topic off her, she didn't like talking about herself, especially when she had only met the person.
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 24, 2011 16:20:27 GMT -5
"I do," Mano said. "My parents are certainly not too happy about my running a lowly coffee shop, but they'll survive." He needed to go ahead and find out, even if he knew it could be pushing it. He debated for a moment before asking. "I hope you don't mind my asking, but for...future reference, how old are you?" It was always nice to know if he could get in legal trouble asking someone out before actually asking. Please be seventeen.
((OOC: edited to mark this as Mano's 666th post, I think it's befitting.))
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 16:24:57 GMT -5
Evan smiled "Wow, well Id be proud to own anything half this good. This place is amazing." She took another drink from her coffee and added, "And you do make a good cup of Joe." she laughed. Replying to his odd question, "You know you should never ask a girl her age." Evan joked, "I'm 17, I still have one more year of school left."
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 24, 2011 16:27:34 GMT -5
"Well, when the girl is as pretty as you are, many men would be willing to risk jail time to ask a date. I prefer to know beforehand," Mano said. When had he ever beaten around the bush? "And thank you, I do enjoy this cafe." And he intended to keep it for as long as he could, he rather liked his life here in Diagon Alley.
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 16:35:48 GMT -5
Evan giggled at that remark, she still couldnt believe her luck. Draining the end of her coffee, she placed her empty cup on the saucer, "I have to admit, I really needed that." Smiling from side to side Evan looked over the table and looked into Mano's eyes, they say the eyes are the window to the soul, I wonder what I might find? He is quite mysterious.
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Post by Mano Berwyn on Jun 24, 2011 16:38:52 GMT -5
"Well, it's my pleasure," Mano said, wrapping his hands around his cool drink, then taking a long sip. He glanced around, then leaned forward conspiratorially, "To be honest, the women that normally come in here are nowhere near as beautiful as you are." Was he turning it on too heavy? Oh but really, when was the last time he had been able to do something like this?
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Post by Evan Rachel Woods on Jun 24, 2011 16:42:56 GMT -5
Evan felt her cheeks heat up again and laughed nervously, "Well I'm sure thats not entirely true. I dont think I am that pretty." Gosh this was some day this was turning out to be, Evan was glad she spotted the little cafe and also glad her fix kicked in at that time.
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