004; Video

[saintofstoic]

[In between her day job at the book store and her evening job at the theatre, Joan is taking a break at one of the coffee shops in Sector 4. She's bundled into a plain, gray coat that looks to have seen a little wear and use but it standing up quite nicely. Her hair is a touch longer now than in previous months, though she's got it clipped by today too.

Her NV is laying on the table in front of her. One can see the steam rising from her little styrofoam cup off to one side as she speaks.]

For the past three days, the same woman has passed by this coffee shop. She then turns around--

[Here she pauses a moment, obviously watching out a window.]

-- Comes in, buys a drink and leaves. Every day in the same jacket.

[She watches casually as a woman passes behind Joan in her chair, dressed in the ugliest jacket ever.
Joan watches her leave with a calm expression, then turns back to the NV as she reaches for her cup off to one side.]

Would it do any good if I told her about her jacket tomorrow?

[A sip and her expression changes to a crestfallen one.]

And do you believe I could get a different type of coffee as well?

Comments

[video]

[angelify]

It seems like it's the natives being effected. I don't see why you couldn't order a different cup. Why not try?

[video]

[saintofstoic]

Perhaps they gave me the same out of habit. I thought I had.

[She sighs gently.]

It doesn't matter.

[video]

[angelify]

It seems maybe the record has a few scratches. It's skipping.

[video]

[saintofstoic]

Record?

[Very briefly confused, then she ahs.]

The day. That may be it, yes.

[She does seem to be drinking it anyhow.]

I come here often so perhaps it was merely them anticipating my order.

[ooc: I love Tenshi ni Narumon, just so you know.]

Re: [video]

[angelify]

Maybe. I guess it'll have to be a fun little mystery.

[OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HEARD OF IT WHAT]

[allucinator]

Course you can, order somethin' else. I mean, I know it's shockin' and new, but try and keep up with me here.

[saintofstoic]

[She flat faces at you here, fella.]

I had assumed I had.

[Now she gives her cup a thoughtful frown.]

[allucinator]

So do it! Or, even better, go to a new place. Saves you havin' to look at that coat, so there you go, you win twice.

[saintofstoic]

That is a good suggestion. Perhaps until this repeating is over.

[allucinator]

It'll be like a new day all over again, you'll barely notice nothin's changin'. Oye, I wonder if we age durin' all this.

Voice

[madeinoblivion]

Told her what- that she looks like a shaved polar bear that tattooed its skin with stripes?

Or that she should give it back to Kurt?

Video; 1/2

[saintofstoic]

[Congratulations, Riku. This is the first time she's almost snorted a drink.]

Video; 2/2

[saintofstoic]

[Give her a moment here.

The back of a hand pressed against her lips and head slightly bowed, she comes up flushed and a smile breaking behind the hand.]

Not in those words but...

[Oh goodness.]

Re: Video; 2/2

[madeinoblivion]

[Sign #1 for knowing you're awesome: When you make girls laugh. Joe beams in a moment of pride.]

But something like that? Really- what would you say to her?

Video;

[saintofstoic]

That her coat was hideous.

[Joan, as blunt as ever. It's even better coupled with the smile she's still wearing.]

Re: Video;

[madeinoblivion]

Maybe it's the only one she's got.

[showbizpanache]

Excusez-moi?

[madeinoblivion]

Oh hey, Kurt.

Someone's snooping in your closet.

[showbizpanache]

[Genuinely irritated.] I would never wear such an atrocity. The shape is so unflattering.

[madeinoblivion]

No kidding?

[showbizpanache]

You'll be doing her a service by telling her. Not everyone can pull off fur, especially if it's interspersed with a pattern. It's so busy.

[saintofstoic]

It's rather... distracting, yes.

[audio]

[vestalvogue]

I think you should try to tell her. Perhaps attempt to convince her to give it up, and then dispose of it as quickly as possible.

[Video]

[saintofstoic]

[She can't quite disagree with this idea.]

I think this may be the best idea so far.

[vestalvogue]

Even if it does not take it has no business existing in the first place. I would consider it my duty to assist by taking care of it for her.