Moira Hrimharisdottir (princess_mutt) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-06-01 22:07:00

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Textbook Shopping
"I think that's the last of them," Danielle said quietly as her sister pulled another science textbook off a high shelf at the ESU bookstore. Danielle looked over the list of recommendations that Granny and Doctor McCoy had suggested she read, and confirmed that she was right about their thoroughness.

"All right," Moira said, the large stack balanced on one hand as they head towards the lady with the little machine at the counter. "You've got the card?"

"Aye."
Shopping was still so odd.

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gammagodling
2010-06-02 03:38 am UTC (link)

Andy walked into the ESU bookstore, looking over the list of books he would need for Summer term. The particular science book he was seeking should be...down that aisle right there.

He headed down said aisle for the book he was seeking...only to find the last copy on the shelf in a young woman's hands. She had a stack of books as well. Maybe, just maybe, she wasn't looking for his.

"Excuse me? Were you going to buy that?" he asks, trying on a charming smile.

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	princess_mutt 2010-06-02 03:48 am UTC (link)
	The two sisters look at the fellow addressing them for a moment. "I think you've got all the important ones, aye, Danielle?" "Aye. You're wanting it?" Danielle asks him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-02 03:52 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, I did need a copy, but you ladies were here first. No worries. I talk to the clerk up from and see when they expect more." he says, smiling at Danielle. "Sorry to have bothered you." he says, offering them both a polite nod as he pulled his list from his pocket to determine the next book he was searching for. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-02 03:58 am UTC (link)
	"Och, no, go ahead," Moira glances at it as she offers it to him politely. "Nothing urgent on our parts." She smiles and looks between him and Danielle. "Organic chemistry...that means chemistry when they dinna use fertilizers, aye?" Danielle laughs softly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-06-02 04:05 am UTC (link)

Andy can't help it. Between the cute accent and the joke, he lets out a bark of laughter that he quickly tones down.

"Are you sure? I really don't want to take a book you need, but if you don't mind parting with it, I'd be grateful. I meant to be in here before today, but my vacation ran a little long and now I'm racing the clock before Monday." he says.

He takes the offered book and thanks both women. "Look, please don't take this as some kind of crazy come-on, but can I buy you two a cup of coffee or something? I want to say thank you for helping me out, but I don't feel like a simple 'thank you for helping me out' will suffice." he says.

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	princess_mutt 2010-06-02 04:17 am UTC (link)
	"Oh, aye, it's fine," Danielle says. "We came today because we figured the people who needed them more urgently would have gotten it first." "Well, of course that isn' necessary, but we'd be happy to. I'm Moira Hrimharisdottir, and this is my sister, Danielle." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-06-02 04:23 am UTC (link)

"Moira Hrimharisdottir. Danielle Hrimharisdottir." Andy says slowly, making sure he can say their names properly. Something about those names tickles something in the back of his mind, but he can't place it yet.

"My name is Andy Walters. Pleased to meet you." he says, offering a hand to shake, after he switches the book to his other hand.

"Like I said, I should have been here earlier, but it didn't work out. Are you two just starting at ESU or returning students? I notice the accents, and I was curious.

Oh, and where would you two like to go for coffee?" he asks.

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princess_mutt
2010-06-02 04:33 am UTC (link)

And they each shake in a friendly -- and firm-- fashion. Moira's grip is a little stronger, but Danielle's is still moreso than one would guess from looking at her. "Nice to meet ye, Andy."

"Och, this is just a tryout thing," Danielle says a little sheepishly. "Never done that much formal education."
"And it's all for Danielle," Moira adds. "I'm just accompanying."

The sisters exchange smiles, then look at Andy still smiling. "And we dinna know a thing about American coffee, really. A whole year in America and never really had it," Moira says.

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gammagodling
2010-06-02 04:41 am UTC (link)

He notes the firm handshakes and nods appreciatively.

"Well, if you're coming to ESU, I think you'll like it. Campus life is pretty cool and there's always something going on." he says.

"Don't feel bad. I've spent most of my life in a America and every new latte or espresso they come out with confuses me more than the last. I'm sure it does that to most Americans, too." he chuckles.

"Cafe Blue is just down the street. I can walk you there once you're both ready to check out." he says, looking between them.

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	princess_mutt 2010-06-02 04:49 am UTC (link)
	"Just going to come in once a week to ...'audit,' the word is?...a seminar," Danielle says. "That sounds lovely." And soon, they've managed to navigate the use of the credit card Granny got them once more, and they're ready to go. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-02 12:21 pm UTC (link)
	At Cafe Blue, Andy gets the ladies a table, and asks them if there's anything they'd like. If nothing immediately springs to mind from the menu, he'll try to help a little. Once all three of them have drinks and are seated, Andy offers a small smile. "So...where in Scotland are you from, if I may ask?" he inquires. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-02 03:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Muir Island, in the north. Our Granny lives there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-02 11:51 pm UTC (link)
	"That's really cool. I've always wanted to go to Scotland, myself, but I haven't had the time. Maybe next year I'll make it there." he says. "Have you both enjoyed your year in America so far?" he asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 01:02 am UTC (link)
	"We've always enjoyed our times there, though it's not the only place we're from," Moira says. "We'd really recommend it." They both nod. "It's been very eventful," Danielle says. "A lot of good friends," Moira adds. "Extended family, really. A wonderful boyfriend --" "Just Moira, not I," Danielle suddenly feels the need to quietly but firmly point out. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-06-03 01:24 am UTC (link)

Andy nods, sipping his drink, as the ladies talk. America is a great place, for all the flaws people tend to point out about it.

Moira mentions a boyfriend and Andy nods, his suspicion confirmed. Something about Moira's vibe sensed that she was taken, and Andy expected Danielle to also put out that she was taken...

so he was surprised when she pointed out she wasn't.

"Well, looks like fortune smiles on one lucky man, and waits to smile on another." Andy smiles.

Did you really just say that?

Yeah, I did.

He clears his throat. "How are your drinks?" he asks, trying to shift the topic away from where it might be presumed that he's trying to hit on Danielle.

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	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 01:29 am UTC (link)
	The girls' expressions don't give any indication that they've found what he said cheesy, they just smile pleasantly, no obvious signs of being patronizing, and sip their drinks. "Good, thank ye," Danielle says. "Sweet," Moira adds. "Aye." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-03 01:33 am UTC (link)
	"Good. So, other than book shopping, what else do you plan to do today? It's pretty nice out for New York weather; it would be a shame not to take advantage of it." he says. Summers here can be insane, but luckily for him, he doesn't have to worry about heat much. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 01:35 am UTC (link)
	"That was pretty much the end of our agenda. We need to be back in Westchester before sunset," Before Danielle changed. "But otherwise, we're not in a rush. What about you?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-06-03 01:50 am UTC (link)

"Same here. I'm in no hurry. My mom might want to have dinner tonight, if she's not in court or anything. Haven't seen her since I came home." he says.

He's pleasantly surprised that there hasn't been a hold-up, or a mugging, or an alien invasion since the three of them sat down. He's been present for all three of those occurrences at one time or another in his life, and he'd hate to have to end this discussion to go pound on a criminal.

"I hear Westchester's a pretty nice place. Never been, but that's what I hear. Are you enjoying it there?" he says.

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	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 01:54 am UTC (link)
	"Oh? Where've ye been?" "Westchester's lovely. We live right next to a forest, and a lake, which we're a lot more comfortable with than being cooped up indoors." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-06-03 02:03 am UTC (link)

"I was in Greece with my father and some of my extended family. We were near the mountains and had a great time. Saw some of the old temples and things, really got in touch with that part of my heritage." Andy says. Though he's banned from Olympus itself, there are still places he can go and enjoy himself for a time.

"I love lakes, so that sounds pretty amazing. I don't like being inside if I can help it, either. In Greece, I did a lot of helping out on farms and such, and just walking around." he says.

"Do you two have other siblings? And I have to ask which one of you is the elder?" he queries.

"I'm going to guess and say...Moira."

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princess_mutt
2010-06-03 02:08 am UTC (link)

"Oh, that sounds so nice," Danielle says. "It's good to be able to be with family. One of the troubles of this past year, which they certainly have been despite the good parts, is that we've only been able to see Mummy and Da and the littles twice."

They both grin at his guess. "I am the eldest, aye," Moira says. "Though only by a few minutes."

"It's nice that ye always say 'only', instead of 'Let it not be forgotten that I am six minutes older,' as Douglas does with the littles," Danielle tells her warmly.

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gammagodling
2010-06-03 02:25 am UTC (link)

Andy notes the closeness between the sisters and wishes he had something like it with his own brother. Granted, he and Argo aren't complete strangers, but they come from two different worlds.

"I've got an older brother myself." Andy says. "We don't see each other much, but we get along, mostly."

"Do you two come into town often? Maybe the next time you're around and I'm around, we can all hang out again?" he asks.

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	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 02:48 am UTC (link)
	They nod. "Well, that's better than quarreling, at least." "Much," says Danielle. "Is he in Greece?" "We aren' here frequently, but we'll be back next Wednesday." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-03 02:50 am UTC (link)
	"No, he lives here in America, down in New Orleans, actually." Andy says. "That's cool. Well, if you're free, then I'd like to get together and chat again. If you want." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 02:55 am UTC (link)
	"Oh. Well, we've never been, but a few friends moved there recently, and we hear it's a lovely city." "That would be nice," Danielle says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-03 03:31 am UTC (link)
	"I told him I'd go visit, soon. He wants to take me on a tour of the city and said something about meeting some friends of his down there." Andy says. Andy smiles at Danielle. "Then it's a...plan. Next Wednesday, we can all meet up here, or have lunch somewhere and talk more about far-off lands and friends who live in the South." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 03:37 am UTC (link)
	"That sounds like a plan, yes," she says with a smiles. "Thank you for our company." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-06-03 03:51 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you both for agreeing to have coffee with a stranger. Oh, and for the book as well. Moira, Danielle, you're both lifesavers." Andy says, rising from the table. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to get these books back home before that dinner date with mom." he says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princess_mutt 2010-06-03 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"See you next week," they say in near-unison. And parting happens. (Reply to this)(Parent)

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