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RP: Book Club Meeting Number Two

Jul 03, 2007 16:58

Date: 3 July 2005
Character(s): Hermione Granger, Roger Davies, Ernie Macmillan, Zach Smith, Orla Quirke, Caradoc Dearborn, Anyone else
Location: The Loft above Bookworm
Status: Public
Summary: Second meeting of the book club
Completion: Incomplete

( Second Meeting )

irma pince, zacharias smith, caradoc dearborn, ernie macmillan, place: bookworm, morag macdougal, july 2005, roger davies, orla quirke, hermione granger

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shh_orla July 4 2007, 05:41:31 UTC

Orla entered the shop, feeling a bit more confident that she'd rebembered the correct night by the sound of voices upstairs. She'd perused her shelves, and picked out an anthology of stories by Jack London. She'd heard an American debating his work at uni, and had been intrigued, and had found a volume. It was a bit dog-eared, especially the story, "To light a Fire." Having magic made that story all the more powerful for her, and reminded her not to take anything she has for granted.

She came to the top of the stairs, saw Ernie, Zach, Roger and Hermione and gave a little wave, not wanting to interrupt their conversation, and made her way to the refreshments.

shh_ernie July 4 2007, 12:08:01 UTC

Ernie made his way back to the refreshment table. "Hello, Orla, I'm glad to see you're better," he said as he poured himself a glass of juice. "Hearing it is one thing, seeing it for myself is another."

He sipped at the juice before remembering, "I forgot to bring your book! I'm sorry."

shh_orla July 5 2007, 02:42:57 UTC

Orla smiled at Ernie, taking a few crisps to nibble on. "Thanks. I was a bit of a crank for a few days, but fortunately, few people had to deal with that." She popped one in her mouth, chewed and swallowed. "I perfer seeing myself, though I imagine I was a scary siight for the unwary."

"Oh, don't worry. Are you enjoying it then? Or Eleanor?" She'd still not gotten to officially meet her, but she'd have them over for dinner, so that would help.

shh_ernie July 5 2007, 03:01:58 UTC

Ernie nodded. "I was a bit...worried...when I found you." He'd been scared out of his mind, but he wasn't about to tell her that. "And the book was quite good! I felt a bit badly for Frank. Since he lost his wife and all. But it was very interesting."

He ducked his head. "It's actually sitting on Elle's bedside table. I don't know when she'll get to it, however; she's been working on readying her shop."

shh_orla July 5 2007, 03:13:23 UTC

"Well, you were the best person to find me, then. Got me fixed right and proper." She reached out and gave his arm a quick squeeze in thanks.

"Yes, poor Frank. I often forget about him, reading it. Not very nice, but there's more to it, in the sequels. And he and Claire do eventually see each other again. If that doesn't pique your interest." She gave a quick wink.

"Oh, don't worry. If she's no time it can wait. She's opening a shop? Where? Selling what?" Orla hadn't heard this.

shh_ernie July 5 2007, 03:37:58 UTC

"Sequels?" That was intriguing. "Do you happen to own any of these sequels?" If not, perhaps Hermione could get them for him. "How many are there?"

He took a sip of juice. "She's opening a shop on 4th and C." It occurred to him that he didn't know what Eleanor planned on naming it. She had a few ideas, but he didn't think she'd settled on anything yet. "Selling soaps, all hand-made. They're quite good." He smiled and leaned in, lowering his voice, "Perhaps I can convince her to give you a bar."

shh_orla July 5 2007, 05:40:14 UTC

"Yes, I believe there are-Four? Five? She seems to not have gotten to the end of the story." Orla grinned. "The second is Dragonfly in Amber. Deals with Claire and Jaime and the Scottish Uprising of 1745. Bonny Prince Charlie, and the massacre at Culloden. More war stuff than romance, but it is very fascinating to me."

Soap? Like personalized soaps that have a particular scent besides smelling, well, soapy? Sounds like a great idea. How far along are her plans? Does she have an opening day picked out?" Oh, that sounded just as interesting as Tonk's shop. She made a mental note to start visiting more of the businesses in Shoatshead, not just the market and the food places.

shh_ernie July 5 2007, 16:00:18 UTC

Four or five? Well, that would certainly keep him busy for a while.

And Orla sounded quite interested in Eleanor's shop. Which was good. Because if things were going well with the shop, then she'd be amenable to saying 'yes' if he were to propose. That reminded him that he needed to visit Hastings to look for a ring.

"Yes, she made me a foresty smelling soap that smells like my aftershave. And she's some flowery scented ones. Lavender, rose, and jasmine." He was getting into his role as salesman. "Oh, and a lovely peppermint one." He paused and grinned sheepishly. "Sorry, I got a bit carried away. I just...I really want it to be a success." For a variety of reasons. "I think she's planning on opening at the end of the month."

He finished his juice. "And I'm certain you'd rather trade books with someone new? Although I don't have a romance novel this time." The sheepish grin was back.

shh_orla July 5 2007, 16:58:28 UTC

"Don't be, its good that you're that excited about it. Will get others interested." Orla thought for a moment, then said, "That might be the answer to my latest conundrum. I've a teenage sister who's birthday is coming up, and I wasn't sure what to get her. She's a love-hate relatioship with my being a witch, so I wanted it to be something that wouldn't remind her she's just a muggle. Personalized soaps sound ideal." She smiled a bit wryly, thinking of the letter she'd gotten from her mother regarding Ainsley.

"Well, that depends." She grinned. "What kind of book do you have this time? I don't know if my latest offering will be as interesting to you, but you're welcome to it." She lifted the tome of Jack London.

shh_ernie July 5 2007, 17:08:23 UTC

"Well, you can ask Eleanor all about it when we come for dinner." He quirked an eyebrow. "Are you quite certain we can't bring anything?"

At her question about his book, he hesitated for a moment before pulling it from his pocket. Perhaps it would interest her professionally to read it. "It's non-fiction. The author followed these homicide detectives for a year. I found it fascinating." He shrugged. "Might be because I'm an Auror, I dunno." He glanced at the book she held. "Jack London? Is he a Brit?"

shh_orla July 5 2007, 17:33:25 UTC

"Well, if either of you fancy wine or the like, you might want to bring something. I'm an utter lightweight, so I never have any around the house. And you're not allergic to cats are you?" She asked suddenly, thinking it might be difficult to keep Sig and Kins from the couple.

Orla peered at the book, then shook her head regretfully. "Sorry, not much for modern detective work, I'm afraid. I stick to Sherlock Holmes."

She lifted her book and said, "No, he's American. Heard about him from an American at uni, said he was a classic on that side of the Pond." She flipped through. "He writes a lot about nature, and about surviving in the wild and cold parts of Alaska and Canada. I guess I found it fascinating, given how we would never have the problems they did because we've got magic." She shrugged.

shh_ernie July 5 2007, 18:17:21 UTC

"No, we're not allergic." Didn't mean that he liked them though. Hopefully, they were well-trained.

He gestured with his book. "Murder and such likely isn't everyone's cup of tea. As for your book," he hesitated, "I think I'll give someone else the chance to experience Mr. London, the American." That part did tickle him a bit and he smiled.

Ernie glanced at his watch, eyes widening. "I hate to dash out, but I've got to get to work. I'm on patrol tonight. It was lovely talking to you. I am glad you're better and I'll see you on Wednesday." He set down his juice glass, waved in Hermione's general direction, and headed out.

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