5 Year Anivesary Jardin De Fluers

[Storyteller]

WTF
-slips into the meditated gardens unnoticed she waits causally for the presents of another vampire and rests under the whiten statue-

Doc
pulls Lizzie behind an overly tall fern or something.. and starts making out with her.. cause well .. they are early.. and they are mostly alone.. No one is watching them.. who will ever know..

Elizabeth
Competition, he had said. Which hadn't gotten a rise from Elizabeth, but now the woman was slightly curious. They had arrived early, and were making good use of time it seemed....behind a fern.

Doc
Doc is of the mind, that until they are forced to be social.. well, he hadn't seen her for nearly two weeks. Its a compliment to the owner.. somehow.. how exactly, he's not sure, he will come up with a sound good excuse later.

Mortll
came down the stairs looking curriously at the couple entwined behind the fern. She cleared her throat even though she didnt need to and proceeded towards the bar .

Elizabeth
She heard the casual throat clearing, before Liz grabbed a part of the fern, and proceeded to act casually. "So, yes. Ferns are special indeed." She concluded, before straightening her hair and dress

Elizabeth
(Wearing: http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Nata ... ZsWYBl.jpg )

Mortll
(Wearing:http://images.fandango.com/ImageRendere ... ival-6.jpg)

Mortll
(Wearing: http://images.fandango.com/ImageRendere ... ival-6.jpg )

Doc
( Doc: Wearing: https://imageshack.com/a/img922/7707/hZJhbq.png )

Doc
Not to be out done, Doc straightened his tie. "And all this time.. I thought that ficus were the more interesting of the two.. I stand corrected. We can discuss this at my place .. later?"

Zodiac
*As had become her custon in recent times, Zodiac peeked in to see who or what might be awaiting inside. Once satisfied, she entered the establishment with a box in hand and made her way to the bar.*

Elizabeth
A coy smile fell upon her lips as her free fingers linked through his lightly. "Most assuredly." Elizabeth said quietly, surpressing a rising smirk.

Doc
Offering Lizzie his arm, he smiles politely, "Shall we mingle?" And then starts to hum a ZZ TOP song.. softly, only loud enough for someone beside him to really hear.

Zodiac
*once at the bar, she sat the box down and removed her cloak, then took a seat*

Zodiac
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Mortll
Mortll laid eyes on the Gypsy sitting at the bar a smile instantly coming to her lips " Wow my dear that is a stunning dress " She kissed the woman softly on the cheek "I am glad you could make it tonight my dear "

Elizabeth
She isn't familiar with the song, but it seems upbeat enough, which implies a positive mood in her mind. Her blue eyes find Mortll, then zodiac both of which she dips her head to. "There is a bar..." drinks went with mingling, it seemed. "Should we have brought a gift?"

Zodiac
"I am pleased to have been invited. Happy anniversary on your venture and blessings for continued success." she whispered in Mort's mind as she returned the gesture.

Doc
"Gift? I am still wondering if were we supposed to wear purple?" He eyes the bar, "And now I find out we were supposed to bring a gift? ****." He pulls out his cell phone and calls Cyril, and he heads with Lizzie toward the bar. "Cyril.." As he picked up. "What does one give for afive year anniversary?" He listens.. then growls in his throat, "No Cyril.. five year.. business anniversary.."

Mortll
"Thank you so much darlin " she wrapped a arm around the womans shoulders and hugged her close. She noticed the other people that were there ... She was a bit surprised that it had been Doc and Elizabeth necking behind the fern she used to be able to tell when he was in a room just by his presence a lot had changed . She smiled " Hello Doc Elizabeth glad that you could come

Zodiac
*smiles at Elizabeth and finger waves. Waves at Doc as well, but the smile is a tad subdued*

Doc
Doc moved the phone from his ear. "Evening Mortll." SHould he mention purple? Or the gift? ****. Wait.. He looked at Lizzie. He would let her handle this. So he said nothing more.\

Doc
Doc caught the wave from Zo, and lifted the hand holding the phone to return the gesture, since he had Lizzie on his other arm. Glancing at the phone "I will call you back later Cyril.." He then hung up on Cyril.

Mortll
"Hard to belive its been 5 years since i started this ... Flower shop as most people call it. It will be good to see if i can make it 5 more "

Zodiac
"There is no reason why you should not." the mystic 'spoke'. "My own establishment- the original one- will reach five years next month."

Doc
"Congratulations.. I have always had excellent service so thank you.."

Elizabeth
Elizabeth dipped her head to mortll and then looked at doc. "Congratulations. Five years is impressive for any business." She conceded before giving the woman an apologetic look. "Doc and I have a gift for thee, but my thrall picked up the wrong colour. I will be e certain to send it to thee tomorrow."

Zodiac
"And here I thought I was being original." she laughed softly in Liz's mind. She gently touched Mort's forearm and sent her thoughts directly to her alone. "Mordechai sends his congratulations as well. He had planned to come but was 'detained' elsewhere on 'business'." she gave the woman a knowing look.

Doc
Doc's polite smile became a little bit brighter, and he squeezed Lizzie's hand surreptitiously, in thanks. "Drink? Why I think I will.. Ladies.. Shall I get us all something?"

Zodiac
"OH PLEASE DO!" she sent louder than normal. "Sorry about that. Took me till Midnight at New Year's to get a drink that would not make me upchuck on the place."

Mortll
Mortll looked between the two She really didnt want anything from Doc He had made his choices but besides that it really wasnt that type of deal wehre she expected gifts "Oh no need for gifts I am just glad that you came " She gave Zo a soft squeeze

Elizabeth
"I am certain ours will pale in comparison." She looked at Zodiac appreciatively, before looking at Doc. "Yes, please. Surprise me?" She winked to him.

Zodiac
"Actually, I am not sure this qualifies as a gift." she tapped the box she had brought. "Are you familiar with the concept of a 'blessing wreath', Liz?"

Esamzerue
walks in green eyes sparkling as she looks around she knows this is one of the places her sire whome she forgot the name of owned. She had on a a Burgundy and black dress as she knew it was formal her Red haid falling in ringlets around her shoulders. "

Esamzerue
Caio a tutti

Doc
Doc headed to the Bar, and got a selection of drinks for all. Returning with a tray of drinks, he pointed out.. "Lizzie.. this yours.. Zo.. Mortll.. Dragon Specials for you.. The long Island is mine.. and Chick in green.. Mint Julip.."

Elizabeth
Elizabeth shook her head. "The only wreath I can recall is the one upon doors at the holiday season."

Zodiac
"Thank you, Doctor." She gave the drink a quick sniff, as had been her habit back when she was alive, then took a sip. "Yes. That is it. The Yuletime wreaths were a house blessing to those that dwelled within and to those who came to visit."

Esamzerue
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Mortll
walked over to the woman in the burgandy and black dress "Hello there love long time no see how are we doing my dear finding everything ok ?"

Doc
Doc was curious. He was happy with his long Island.. but the Dragon drink looked interesting. "What exactly is the Dragon Drink?"

Elizabeth
She took the offered drink and then listened carefully to zodiac. "So it is a wreath to bless her business?" How very clever and kind."

Zodiac
"Thank you. I made it in my spare time. Casting blessings of good fortune and such upon it. I hope she likes it. Had a little fun with the theme of it as well."

Mortll
"Its Dragon Berry Rum sprite and lemonaid " Mortll eyed Doc half expecting a curl of the lip to occur in the next few moments

Zodiac
"Oh thank goodness. I thought it might be something more literal." she laughed softly

Esamzerue
smiles at the woman in frount of her "Sì. Anche se la città è grande." Yes the girl keeps forgetting that she should speak english but Itlian was her first language and Irish her second. English she was just learning and it was broken. "I mean Yes. City Big."

Doc
"Dragon berry rum.. ? What is Dragon berry?" It was an honest question. He had never heard of it, nor had it. "Is it overly sweet? Is that why it is paired with lemonade?"

Mortll
"Its what Bacardi calls Strawberry Rum its a gimic but it is quite tastey from what i remember i havnt had it in a long time "

Doc
"Ah.. yea. Strawberries are often paired with lemonade. Never understood that personally. I have been accused of not appreciating complex things, like recipes,.." he paused, "in my youth.. I should clarify."

Elizabeth
Elizabeth tipped her head in thought. Strawberries could be paired with many of things, that she could recall.

Mortll
"Esamzerue my dear this is Zodiac Elizabeth and Doctor Nielson everyone i would like to introduce you to Esamzerue she is new and i am showing her the city She is one of mine "

Zodiac
*Visions of Strawberry Shortcake, Drinks and Whipped Creme danced in her head. She looked up at the girl and smiled, before making a gesture from her forehead to her* "Greetings, and blessings to you. You have a most competent guide in this new life." she whispered softly to her thoughts.

Elizabeth
"Good evening. How nice you could join your sire in her night of success. I hope this new life is treating thee well?" She looks at the new face among them.

Doc
Doc looked at Lizzie, and whispered, "There is no ******* way I am going to remember that name.." Louder, "Nice to meet you Ez."

Esamzerue
looks at everyone "Is Pleasure é chun freastal ort uile. Is féidir leat glaoch Esa.

Esamzerue
(It is a Pleasure to meet you all. You may call me Esa)

Zodiac
*One eyebrow raised. Another language to learn. She smiled again and lifted her drink in a toast*

Mortll
"Im not sure but i think she said to call her Esa .... I dont know Italian but what French i know helps " she smiled at the other woman

Doc
"No clue what you just said.. but it sounded nice.." Doc raised his glass in a silent salute, then drank.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth sipped her drink to surpress a laugh. It was quite the name. Different. Unique.

Zodiac
"Italian does have a romantic quality to its sound."

Elizabeth
"Italy is quite nice...." She mused aloud

Zodiac
"Never been there yet. Got a bookful of places I'd like to see one year."

Doc
Doc gave Lizzie a smile and wink.

Esamzerue
shakes her head "Gan Gaeilge Iodáilis" She then decided to speak in there head using mind speak it is her first time. *Not Italian, Irish.*

Zodiac
*blinks in surprise* "Well hell, Mort. I guess you don't understand her." begins laughing

Mortll
shrugged her shoulders "Well she makes herself understood when its relevant "

Elizabeth
She squeezed his fingers, before finishing the provided drink. "I think I need a refill." Elizabeth said, excusing herself briefly

Doc
Doc watched Lizzie as she walked away. One might think he was jsut being polite. Making sure she navigated the area to the bar safely. But the truth was, he liked the way that short skirt swished and swayed with every step she took. He would have to tell her later how much he liked that dress. It was right up there with the burgundy one.

Esamzerue
laughs soft at her sire "Tuigeann sí dom nuair is mian léi." She looks at all her green eyes taking in the room. "Tá go leor mortals sa chathair seo"

Elizabeth
Elizabeth asked for a red wine, then turned back to glance at doc. She claimed a seat, then looked at the one next to her and then to him. A subtle suggestion, should he need a distraction, or something

Esamzerue
(She understands me when she wants to, there are many mortals in this city)

Doc
Doc saw her look, and briefly turned his attention back to Mortll, Zo and Ez, "If you will excuse me.. " then under his breath, "Its not like I understand a ******* word she says anyway" With a cheeky grin, Doc headed toward Lizzie.

Zodiac
*she kept focused on what Esa was saying. Normally, if you figure out the vowels in a new language, the rest fell together quickly. But 'Irish' was too vague of a description. You could walk less than 2 miles and run into a whole new type of lingo*

Elizabeth
When he sat, she turned to face him. "I hope that was not rude, but...." She lifted a shoulder into a small shrug. "Truth or dare?" She asked unexpectedly.

Doc
Doc had been about to tell her no.. it wasnt rude.. when she suddenly changed the subject. He blinked. Then he narrowed his eyes. A dare, with Lizzie in charge? That was a scary thought. But then again Truth could be equally has deadly. He was fucked either way. "Truth." He had told her he wouldn't lie to her.

Zodiac
*She looked at Mort and urged her to come closer* "Come open the blessing I brought you for this occasion, dear."

Mortll
/me closed in on the box Zo had brought and gingerly pulled it free of its decorations and opened the top she looked inside " Thank you ummm what is it ?"

Zodiac
"As I explained to Liz, it is a blessing wreath. To give good luck to you and this place, and to bless those who come to you. I had some fun with the design, since this is a flower shop."

Zodiac
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Elizabeth
She had expected the other choice, so when he went for truth, she looked both pleased and surprised. "Truth it is. If you had to live without something you relied upon nightly....forced to that is, what would you choose to do without?"

Esamzerue
decided to speak in her broke english for a bit. "Do you know Festival of Imbolc?" She wished she had learned this better but she had focused on the native language of the land she was in even if they did speak english in that land. She also learned about the Celtic history of Iriland. Then again she knew the Norse Gods as well.

Mortll
"Thank you so much " She huged Zo and kissed her on the cheek she picked up the wreath and took it over to the bar and hung it up near the door.

Esamzerue
she was looking at Zodiac when she asked the question

Zodiac
"Yes, I do," she nodde to Esa. "I am acquainted with most of the Festivals that flow along the Wheel of the World."

Doc
Doc frowned slightly, her question was stright forward, but Doc liked to play the odds, find the loopholes, he didn't have enough information. His voice serious as he replied, "Why am I having to give this 'thing' up? Is it a matter of life and death? A matter of honor? A point of payment? I need context.. "

Esamzerue
smiles "Celebrate on first with me then?" She had studied the old religion and was more a Druid than anything.

Elizabeth
Her lips twitched in amusement. "You have to give it up because..." She paused. "Becausee all of them." She leaned into him with a laugh. "Because your honour. Because someone you care about needs you too. It may be their very life that depends upon it." He opened the possibilities, and if the answer changed based on scenario...well, that was intriguing.

Zodiac
"Well, I usually do. I'd be glad to have you join me."

Doc
"Something.. that important.. and I merely have to give something up? Seems like the other side is a poor negotiator. I could give up a lot things. Yet this is just one that I must give up. I presume .. it must be something I enjoy?" He noted the look on her face, "I take that as a yes. Give up something I like.. and never do it or have ti again,.." He thinks for a long moment. "If a life is dependent on it.. someone I care about.. I could give up surgery. It would be hard.. I would still study it. I would still read the papers about the developments. But I could give up performing surgery on a professional basis." He held up his hand, "I will still render aid in an emergency."

Esamzerue
smiles "Thank you Zodiac" she hoped she had not butchered the name

Elizabeth
"And if it were not so dire, as a life at stake?" She inquire curiously, sipping down her wine.

Esamzerue
(got to go Night all)

Zodiac
*opens her clutch and hands Esa a card* "Yes, you got my name right. Just like the 12 houses that make up the Zodiac. Stop by the shop sometime."

Esamzerue
takes the card and nods

Mortll
"Its a beautiful shop she has "

Doc
Doc gave Lizzie a look. "No life on the line.. ? That is a hard one." His head bounced back and forth as he silently debated the options. "I could give up .. No.. can't give that up.. has to be something else." He pondered, "Ah.. I could cut all ties with my sire." He could. In fact.. he pretty much had.

Elizabeth
She gave him a look, then shook her head. "That is cheating!" She accused him with a laugh, knowing how strained the bond between he and his sire were.

Doc
"How is that cheating?!" He looked aghast. "I am giving something up.. for-ever!.."

Elizabeth
Her lips twitched in amusement. "Yes. And I am certain it will be dreadful for just as long." Elizabeth laughed then finished the wine.

Doc
"Why dont I take you home.. and we can discuss how ferns are so much better than a ficus..?"

Mortll
Suddenly 2 Employees dressed in pink and green Shirts apear with stacks of T shirts and start handing them out to everyone thats mingling

Elizabeth
"Perhaps at some point...I have other ideas on things to do at home first...." She said quietly, leaning into his space suggestively before sliding off the stool and reaching for his fingers.

Zodiac
*takes a green shirt and looks it over* "Nice. Thanks, doll."

Doc
Doc is given a teeshirt, and he nodded his thanks, before seeing Lizzie giving him that look. That look that he had missed for the last two weeks. He hastily stood up. "Mortll Congrats! Many more years to come we hope!" He saluted Mortll and those with her briefly as he led to Lizzie to the door. He leaned down whispered to Lizzie, "Just so you know.. I like that dress..."

Mortll
leans against Zo " Looks like its just you and me Darlin Would you like to dance ?"

Zodiac
*laughs softly as she stands up* "Why not? Been way too long since I have."




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