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 Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:07 am
((I am here to RP with! *Lurks*))
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:36 am
Ben had made his way in last night using the cover of night. He wasn't proud of having to draw more money from his retirement fund but the place was not earning anything. Yet...he couldn't get rid of it for some reason. If nothing else, Synge was there and making her be homeless wasn't going to work at all.
He woke up the next day, showered, changed into new clothes. He was already prepared to cook as now he would be more shocked if his cook was there rather than if she wasn't. He made his way into the kitchen and sat about working on his breakfast.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:41 am
*Synge woke up in her room alone, and quickly felt the loneliness pour in around her. She had been this way most of the weekend and wanted to be around someone as soon as possible. She got out of bed and put some clothes on and went downstairs hoping to meet someone. She was relieved to see Ben working in the kitchen and she took a seat at the bar when she could wait for him to finish cooking. She called out to him, hoping not to scare him with the sudden speaking.*
Hi there, what are you cooking today?
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:47 am
Ben was slightly caught off guard when he heard Synge speak but he was a bit more aware of the surroundings, considering he had heard footsteps change from light to heavy as they came down the stairs. He also recognized the voice as he turned to you with a bright smile.
Hey there...what am I cooking? Umm...probably either eggs, bacon, and sausage or pancakes...do you have a preference?
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:50 am
*Synge was a bit surprised by Ben's bright smile, but was glad to see it so soon in the day. She smiled slightly weakly back, as if she still was warming up to her smiles. She was also glad to hear that he was so willing to offer her some food without her even asking.*
Um, oh, well...I haven't had eggs in a while and that sounds good...
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:57 am
He nods in kind and then realizes another question that he hadn't thought of.
Okay...how do you like your eggs and how many do you want?
He poured himself a glass of water and a glass for Synge, passing it over to you and then grabbing the eggs out of the fridge.
Also, how have you been?
((Psst. You are still wearing night clothes. Did you change? ))
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:02 pm
*Synge felt a little like she was ordering food from a simple host rather than the friend that Ben really was, but she was still grateful for the food that was about to be cooked for her. She thought only for a moment before answering Ben's question.*
Sunny-side-up is good with me...and I'll only need two.
*She smiled again when he slid the water over to her, she was just about to get something to drink and now she didn't even have to ask.*
Thanks!
I've been alright. Just been trying to relax and regain some of my energy from before. I think I'm all caught up now.
How about you? I haven't seen you in a couple of days.
((Oh geez I totally forgot to change! haha Got distracted with phone calls sorry))
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:09 pm
Ben grabbed 3 eggs for himself and 2 for Synge. He pulled out two pans, putting them on neighboring burners. He cracked the two eggs for Synge and let them begin cooking. Meanwhile, he stirred up a milk and water combination with three other eggs and poured them into the pan next to Synge's eggs. He laughed slightly at the analogy as he looked at the pans but to Synge it might sound like he was saying "Hm".
Turning away from the pans he nods and walks over near her but close enough to continue cooking without event.
You're welcome and I am glad to hear it. I hope your energy does pick up...I certainly don't need another scare like last time...heh.
For a moment Ben seems to be in thought before he then comes to a conclusion.
Hmm? Oh...yeah...I went home for a weekend to go get some new funds. There may not be any customers but I still have bills to pay. I didn't want to get more money but I didn't have much choice, I can't let the place go. But don't worry, it was some of my own money.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:18 pm
*Synge watched Ben cook from where she was, noting that everything seemed to be going smoothly. She still wasn't completely convinced of his cooking skills. When he came over to talk with her she started paying less attention to the cooking and more attention to him. With the mentioning of her "scare" she looked down for a moment, as if still feeling a bit shy about the whole ordeal. However, his mentioning of going home for funds brought her head back up, although she looked even more embarrassed now.*
Oh no, I am the worst customer ever! I still haven't paid you for these last couple of weeks! Er, is there a weekly fee I can pay you instead of daily? I have my money with me now, so I can pay you however much I owe...er, just forgetful...and after all you've done for me too...
*She sighed softly. It really made her feel bad that she hadn't payed her dues to this person who was helping her so much in many different ways.*
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:32 pm
Before responding to you, he went over to the kitchen and checked the eggs, he rotated his eggs and checked yours, the yolk was still a little runny. He then came back over to you.
Oh, don't stress about it. Trust me... I need a lot more than just your money to pay off the bills but I also won't want to be the aggressive type who demands money. I think you are about a week out so that means....280G but How about I cut you a deal...260 per week? Sound fair enough?
He then notes the special addition you made and shakes his head vigorously.
Now now...I don't want you to think of this stuff as something I want you to pay me back for. You've paid me back a little already without even knowing it. I do it out of compassion, not out of a desire for gain. I would help you if you had nothing to give anyway...so stop with all that...
He then headed back over to the range to find the eggs were slightly overdone but not enough to be gross, just a little darker around the yolk than he might have liked. He slide them on to a plate and brought them over to you. Not long after, he returned with his plate and began eating on his food while sipping some water. As it stood, he was on the service side of the food area and you were on the customer side.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:42 pm
*Synge nodded as she was told how things were going to be. She was glad to have a price to work towards being able to give Ben each week. When he explains that she has nothing to stress over, and that somehow she has already payed him back in her own way she sits silently for a moment, trying to understand what he means. She doesn't speak until the food is brought out and he has started to eat. She notes that he is on the other side of the bar, but likes that he is across from her so she can see him when she talks.*
Er, thanks for the price. You really don't have to do that...How about I give you the week I already owe you, and this weeks now...so I don't forget, heh...But, um, what do you mean, that I've already paid you some? You're the one who has done things for me, not the other way around. I mean, look, I am eating the food you made me right now!
*She takes a bite right after saying this and smiles, to show she is happy with the food.*
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:47 pm
He watches your face as you talk and seems to be thinking over things as you talk. He was happy to see that you ate the food and didn't mind that it was a little burnt. He doesn't respond until he has no food in his mouth.
Sure, you can do that if you want to. I mean...every little bit helps...but sometimes I feel like a beggar...you know? Anyway...you have paid me back...I mean...having someone to talk to and swim with and stuff like that...all with nothing desired in return but attention of the same...that's just really nice since...er...I am not used to it...usually people around me wanted something and you don't so...I think that is a payment worth more than gold...
He trails off and then takes another bite and swallowing before speaking again.
Heh...too bad the business world doesn't take those kinds of payments.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:55 pm
*Synge continues to eat her food as you talk. She notices that the eggs are a little burnt, but doesn't mind. She wishes his cook would come back and bake another cake though. Her mind runs away thinking about the cake for a moment. When you stop speaking she looks at you and thinks for a moment before speaking.*
You shouldn't feel like a beggar, considering you are running a business and it is only natural that people should pay for your services...
*She realized that sounded a bit funny, but tried to ignore it as she is more focused on what you said after that then anything.*
Er, yeah...I guess. You're fun to be around, so yeah..What kind of things do people usually want? Money?
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:06 pm
Well...I know that I am running a business but I...I don't know...I just feel awkward going up to someone and saying "Give me money." You know? I would feel like I was a beggar or came at them with a gun and a bandanna or something.
He shrugs and sighs about the monetary business...the more business he got into, the less he liked business When he hears how you feel it causes a warm smile to come across his face.
Yeah...I think you are fun to be around too...especially now that you realized you don't have to always be tough. But yeah...people usually want money or expect me to come at their beck and call and stuff... it is a weird world.
He trailed off a moment and then took another bite out of his scrambled eggs and some water.
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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:12 pm
*Synge couldn't help but smile a little at the thought of you wearing a bandanna and carrying a gun around like some bandit or something. She tried to think of people trying to get money and stuff from you, but found this even more strange than seeing you as a bandit.*
Hmm...maybe it is because you are so nice.
*She suddenly got a bit flustered and felt the need to explain what she had said.*
I mean, that's why people try to take advantage of you! Not maybe I like you because you are so nice. Well, you are nice, but I mean I don't like you. I mean of course I like you! Er, we're friends, right? ...
*She looked a bit defeated and silenced herself while she continued to eat her eggs.*
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