OPEN: get in the car we're going shopping

[initiatesnpc]

Date & Time: 8/21-8/23 daytime
Location: Outside a civilian residential apt building
Characters: BIG SPENDERS or anyone really just tag your butts in and go to town
Summary: Yard saaaale. In the street. Because what is a yard in the future.
Warnings: Blood spilled over ShamWow??


What had begun as the idea of two became the realization of at least seven — all landlord approved and with nods of approval from neighboring apartment buildings. It didn't even take up a full block, but it was full enough to attract attention of passers-by on the morning hustle to work, saddling them up with something worth spreading to others along the grapevine throughout the day.

Mostly clothes and household items easily given up, but here and there a few gems. A would-be Initiative member had no need for old board games or a guitar or two, and there would be no time to take care of a pet, even one so curious and darling as Blinky. Now and then, its soon-to-be-ex-owner cast a sorrowful glance its way, only to get a slow, out-of-synch blink in response.

Oh, Blinky.

Parting woes aside, business wasn't bad! With the shabby state of affairs in Exsilium, the chance for something new, even a hand-me-down, always sparked interest. And with so many strange, new recruits, there was bound to be someone curious enough to drop down the cash for the most absorbent fabric ever made (those Germans made good stuff)...

And so, after the work buses left the area, the tables went up and the wares were put out until the workday would come to a close and force the tables out of the street. Someone was bound to score something worthwhile in that time over those three days...!


REFERENCE: Stuff for sale

Comments

[totallytrustworthy]

Are you trying to sweet talk me?

[The tone is accusatory, though light, and she certainly doesn't shrug off his arm.]

[implying]

Well, yes! [ No hint of shame! He only smiles. ] Specifically, I was aiming for a date. Perhaps you would appreciate a higher dose of flattery first?

[totallytrustworthy]

Oh no, no. You've done a fine enough job already. Particularly the part where you mentioned paying for it.

You just name the time and place; I'll be there.

[implying]

[ Well, at least she's agreeable! Although these sorts of dates would be much easier to facilitate with his family's fortune behind him, like it used to be... oh, well, he'll figure something out. ]

Lovely! Perhaps McFinnin's, on 37th? It's not quite up to par, but it may well be the best this city has to offer.

[totallytrustworthy]

And with good company a bloody hole in the wall is just as nice as a resort lounge. I'm sure we'll manage just fine.

[implying]

[ He grins, leans to press a soft, quick kiss to her temple, and pushes himself to his feet. ]

I'll treat you to much better, when the way to Cittágazze is found.

[totallytrustworthy]

[She smiles. Her attention turns back toward the crowd.] Can't wait.