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 Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:43 pm
She was curious as to what the other part of what he wanted to do today was, but since he hadn't actually voiced another plan she couldn't simply ask out of no where. Besides, it was something she was merely taking a guess at since he seemed distracted by everything. There had to be more then puppet shopping on his mind.
Coming closer to see what it was, the Vietnamese girl smiled. "It's a fu dog!" Complete with a little bow tied around it's neck. Obviously some one had done it at random, as most fu dogs didn't come equipped with one. "How cute~"
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 9:53 pm
Azzo blinked, "Fu Dog..." He looked at her as he picked it up "I think I need to get out more."
He chuckled, as he was looking it over, "Or I should use that computer more Grams got me."
He shook his head as he looked at the grin, and hummed, "Hand made?" He asked as he was was looking at the stitching, he'd seen his grams do some sewing when she made little outfits for his puppets, besides the basic stuff they came with.
He sat it down, the red, gold and black of it had caught his eye which is why he actually stopped to investigate. "Do you have one?" He asked curious as he looked around the rest of the area. If there was a fu dog maybe there was a... fu dog puppet? Or Dragon puppet or something... He was trying to keep form looking suspicious or that he had different motives. Though now that he knew he'd missed Mel's birthday... well he was at least going to probably get her a little something.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:07 pm
A soft smile. "A fu dog isn't actually a dog, despite it's name," she replied as he set it back down. "It's a Chinese styled lion, you see them a lot around palaces and such." And Selene above were they gorgeous.
"No, I don't really collect such things." Though she technically did have one at Gran's house. Most of her old toys and plushes were stored away there for whenever she should have her own kids. There was talk of the house actually going to her, but she wasn't sure she wanted to take it away from her cousin. "Well, not anymore anyway."
Stepping away from the fu dog, she moved to glance around some more and greeted the shop-keep with a semi-quiet "nǐ hǎo". The shop-keep returned it with a pleasant smile, surprised to hear Melody speaking in her native tongue but didn't strike up a conversation.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:18 pm
Azzo paused, "He does sorta look more like a lion." He said thinking that made more sense.
He paused when she said she didn't collect such things, "That's a shame" it was an absent minded comment, but sometimes it was because it made things difficult. Azzo still wasn't quite anywhere further than he had been when they walked inside, however his eyes glanced off what he swore was strings.
He paused when Melody greeted the shop-keeper. He gave a small nod of his head hello, since he wasn't sure how was 'proper' to greet the shop-keep since Mel seemed to be using another language.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:28 pm
It was a younger person then the usual elders, though the woman was older then both the teens. More then likely combined at that. As such the chances of the shop-keep speaking English were in Azzo's favor. Melody just preferred to usual native languages when she knew them, as hopefully happy reminders.
When he commented on her lack of collecting things, she frown ever so slightly with his back to her and toyed with a piece of her hair again. It wasn't a shame, was it?, that she preferred her room uncluttered and pristine... She did collect things, music and music related things, as well as pillows and all of her old sheet music. Figurines and such things, however, really weren't her style was all. Too much that could collect dust.
Off on the other side of the shop her fingers moved over a dusty leather covered book, an idle motion as she walked. Hopefully something could catch her eye soon, so she could stop dwelling on things.
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 10:35 pm
Azzo walked over to pick up the strings that he'd seen. He tilted his head, of course they weren't puppet strings, but they were similar, considering the clear material used to make them. Only this was more of a musical instrument, "Oh..."
He tilted his head as he softly plucked a few cords before walking around to the other side of the rack. Azzo hadn't meant to make Mel feel bad, it was just a shame because it made finding things for Mel harder. Considering the amount of puppets he had he probably would think a lot of things were a shame when it came to an 'empty' room.
He saw a little music box that he lifted the lid to looking at. Apparently this store lacked puppets because he hadn't seen any yet and there wasn't many corners left to cover.... He frowned slightly, fingers brushing over the ipod in his pocket he'd been listening to it when he was walking this morning before he met up with Melody. "Hey Mel, I think I found your corner." He called over looking at her playing with the old book, from behind on the shelves.
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 8:24 pm
If it were a musical instrument with strings like a puppet it would have to be nothing more then a toy. He would be hard pressed to find a working actual instrument with strings like that. And it would not be cheap.
On the subject of gifts, however, had he asked she would have told him no gifts were necessary. She wasn't overly fond of her birthday being big deals, and really had only ever used them as an excuse to see Ignacio when they were younger and he could sleep over. But if he had to get her something.. Well, if he absolutely had to then he could have gotten her anything at all and chances were she'd like it.
The best gifts came from the heart after all.
At her name the blonde turned, brown eyes looking his way. "My corner?" she echoed, slowly making her way over.
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:49 am
Azzo figured it was a play toy when he plucked it, however the music boxes and trinkets that had a hand winding system were very interesting.
"Yes," He held up a small, what appeared to be a Chinese lady, and turned the little key in the base. Letting her dance as the music played. There were other toy instruments and things but some of them were cute at the least. He was still peering around the corner since the 'wall' of music was on the other side.
"They have some instruments too."
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Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:18 pm
When he held up the little music box, she smiled and hummed along with the music brokenly. She vaguely recognized the music but not enough. The little dance it did to the music was stilted but just as adorable.
She never took it from how, however, and merely looked over what was there. Plenty of antique to obviously for children designs but nothing really called to her. Not even anything to get for Raina in hopes of cheering her "little sister" up.
Idly she wondered how much of it was because she didn't want any of it to attract her attention? She did her best to hide a small frown.
"Silly Pup," she murmured to him. "I don't know how to play anything but the cello." Other instruments where useless to her and would only collect dust. Much like these little trinkets would.
"Let's go find another shop, hm? See if we can't find you a puppet."
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:39 am
Azzo watched her as she seemed not to be interested in anything, he sighed softly. "Alright, sure lets go."
He headed towards the door biting the inside of his lip thinking, "I think I'll let you lead for a bit" He said with a chuckle, "It seems I'm not very good at puppet finding today."
His hands were behind his back watching Melody.
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Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:57 pm
Nodding she waved farewell to the shop keep, then stepped outside and looked around. Where would be a good place to find a puppet? A thoughtful frown then she crossed the street in hopes of finding something there.
A toy store would work, she mused to herself. In fact they were most likely to have a puppet for him. Question was, where was the toy store?
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Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:53 pm
Azzo followed quietly behind Melody. His eyes observing their surroundings looking for something to catch his eye, anything that might get even the slightest interest from Mel.
He was having shod luck and it was almost evident with the thoughtful frown worn on his face. He wanted to get something for his friend for her birthday, even if it was belated. Like he'd gotten Grams something, he was often unhappy till he found the 'right' thing, something that brought that hint of a smile.
He was following Melody however, his speed had slowed down as he gazed at some bamboo plants before looking around again. He had to be careful though, not to lose Melody. That'd be a bad thing to do with this street full of people. Many shops they passed held multiple arrays of colors, some the traditional red, gold, geens and whites he often saw with Chinese culture.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:43 am
She didn't notice Azzo slowing down, her eyes constantly scanning the stores for what she was looking for. But it wasn't like she was tearing down the street, so he shouldn't lose her. Of course this was Azzo, so anything was possible.
She eventually found what she was looking for, noting the outside table with clearance toys. She used to come here when she was a kid and was glad nothing seemed to have changed. Staring down at the toys, there was a cute little doll dressed like a Chinese Empress.
The blonde carefully reached out and ran a finger against the doll, pondering. She couldn't remember if Raina was too old for dolls anymore but she had an urge to buy it for her little sister. If nothing else she was sure the girl would like it enough to put away for, perhaps, her own kids later. Reaching out, she scooped it up then turned to look behind her for the pup.
"Azzo, I found the toy store."
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:05 pm
When his name was called he seemed to snap out of his glancing daze. All the colors had caught his attention as he tried to sort out anything that might make Mel smile.
"Oh... so you have." He said with air of huh, I wasn't paying attention."
He looked at the clearance table and the doll in Mel's hands. "She's pretty." He said, as he glanced inside the store.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 1:14 pm
Of course she had, why else would she have said she had? Her pup wasn't making much sense with that one. Though he had seemed distracted, so she didn't say anything.
"Isn't she?" Her eyes went back down to the doll. "I'm thinking of getting her for Raina, to try and cheer her up until I can find Ignacio. It's not her brother, but I'm hoping it will do."
A gentle finger ran down it's cheek before she moved to head inside. "Come on, I'm sure we can find you a puppet in here."
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