Dite's Decadent Delights, Wednesday

[divinesurfchick]

There was a sign on the counter at Dite's Decadent Delights, that said, The Goddess is IN.

The goddess herself was reading a book at the counter, glasses firmly planted on her nose.

The flyer she'd been working on for days was finally finished and hanging in the window.

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[thatsamilkshake]

Francine was a walk-in, but she wasn't looking for counseling; she was looking for lingerie.

Lingerie that had never been touched by smurfs. Ever.

Given her experience this morning in class and indeed most of her teenage life, she'd be overjoyed to include "And only comes off when I want it to" among the requirements, but it wasn't a real hope. Just wishful thinking.

Just like the thought that she might make it in the door without turning the color of tomatoes if she came without an equally tomatoey boyfriend on her arm.

[divinesurfchick]

Aphrodite looked up from her book, smiling at the very red young woman who'd just entered, and taking off her glasses.

"Hi! Welcome to Dite's Decadent Delights. I'm 'Dite. Can I help you?"

There. She thought that was neutral enough.

[thatsamilkshake]

Ack! Someone had noticed she was here! And spoken to her! That wasn't supposed to happen when you came into a store!

Oh, wait.

"Um. Hi. I'm, um. No, I'm good! I just, um." Hands. Flailing vaguely in the direction of the lingerie. Words. Words would be good. "Smurfs stole my underwear!"

...Possibly not those words.

[divinesurfchick]

That wasn't something Aphrodite expected to hear. After a moment, she decided, It's Fandom. Just go with it.

"Well, those awful little Smurf's! Should we call the police, or organize a search party?"

Somehow, she managed not to laugh out loud, while looking halfway indignant on the girl's behalf.

[living_endless]

Right. If there was a goddess in town, Didi owed her a visit, if only to check in. It wasn't quite official business, though, so she was dressed casually and browsed the shelves as she waited to be noticed. She was a little amazed at the array of things on display; Desire had been very, very busy in this world.

[divinesurfchick]

Aphrodite had finally corralled Hercules from his latest adventure and stuck the little guy in the back room with a bowl of food. Coming back out to the front, she found a new visitor and happily approached.

"Well, hiiii! Welcome to Dite's Decadent Delights. I'm Aphrodite, how are you today?"

She hoped this one didn't ask about smurfs.

[living_endless]

"I'm good," Didi answered quickly as she glanced the woman over. Not an incarnation of Aphrodite she was familiar with, but she could believe she was a goddess. "It's so perfect outside, isn't it? I love the end of summer."

[divinesurfchick]

"Oh, so do I! Fall is such a wonderful time!" She tilted her head. "Of course, spring is my favorite; it always seems love is in the air." Her shoulders lifted and her nose wrinkled as she smiled. "But fall is always so great, cause it can be so mysterious, and romantic! Ooh!" She shivered again.

"Listen to me, going on like this, how rude! Tell me what I can do for you?"

[gunandcoffee]

Reese entered the shop, she's been curious about it but never really got around to it and after her mother-- the only term she could think of was the one kids use in the 'net-- pwned her bad she thought a little walking around was in order.

...Into a sex shop. Right she forgot, Goddess of Love.

"Giving love advice, huh?" Reese said, after reading the flier.

[divinesurfchick]

"Well, as I live and breathe! Detective Reese! What brings you around here?" She grinned, leaning on the counter, her chin in her hand. "Looking for some new handcuffs?"

She was betting Reese could use her advice, but she wouldn't say so. Yet.

[gunandcoffee]

Reese quirked a smile, "No, I think my handcuffs still do me good. How's business?"

She looked around the shop curiously.

[divinesurfchick]

"Business is good. And as you can see, I'm expanding a little." She waved a hand toward the door to the 'counseling room'. "Just seemed like the right thing to do. So many people need someone to talk to."

Hint, hint, Detective.