Another Day... {{Open}}

[adrian]

The shift went quickly, the day was long but time flew by as he enjoyed his work. Ice cream floated off the shelves, so to speak as the hot weather made everyone in Diagon Alley stop in for some frozen goodness. He had refilled the stock of Berry Blue Slushy Vanilla no less than three times, as it was on sell today. His hands were sticky, his elbows sore from twisting the scoop, and his back ached from lifting the big tubs from the backroom chiller. He did not mind, he loved working at the parlor. It made him feel like he had done something constructive with his day.

He washed his hands in the staff bathroom, and hung his ice cream colored apron on the small hook beside his locker. With a smile he moved from the back, and sat down at one of the window seats. His coworker had arrived early, and was now hard at work behind the counter. Artemis' eyes moved up to check in on him while he paused in reading the latest Quibbler. Although his body ached, he felt like her earned his salary today. It was a good feeling, one that clashed harshly with his normal feelings of depression and social anxiety. Today had been a good day, and he wanted to relax and enjoy his milk shake, read the paper, and watch the people come in and out of the cold shop.

The bell rang over the door, and he nodded as a mother ushered five children in. They lined up and pointed out which ice creams they wanted. Artemis watched his coworker use his wand to make the ice cream float out unto long boat bowls. Various topping danced through the air and landed on the boats as the kids clapped and giggled. He felt it was a horrible waste of magic, and turned his attention back to the Quibbler and the latest rant about the Headmaster of Hogwart's School, and the rumors of his dead daughter's return. Artemis did not entirely understand it, but his curiosity was piqued. His eyes danced over the article, and soon he was locked firmly inside his own mind. He no longer saw the customers coming and going.

Artemis was in his safe place, once again.

Tag: Open
Muse: Alright.
Notes: First thread! Yay!

[riis]

Addy wandered Diagon Alley in a sort of trance. She was avoiding her household again, not that her mother really noticed. She never noticed when her daughter went missing, so Addy figured today would be no different. She adjusted her bag over her shoulder and bit her lip, moving through the crowds of people. Holiday was hell for Addy, and she wondered how she'd even get through when she graduated. Her eyes danced across the people waltzing down the street and she ducked into the book store, Addy trailed her finger along the spines of the books as she moved through the aisles slowly. Picking a few books in which she hasn't read yet, Addy checked out, making sure to at least try a smile at the counterwoman. She had to be friendly to tons of people, so Addy did feel bad for her. She knew for a fact that having to smile and give happy light conversations with everyone would just about kill her. Aidyn tucked the books under her arm and wondered where she'd head next.

Fortescue's ice cream parlour seemed to call her name as Addy exited the book shop. She weaved through the crowded streets and entered the small shop. She admired the colors, but found them irritating at the same time. aidyn figured she'd get tired of them quickly, so the best thing was to get her ice cream and go. Addy ordered plain vanilla and waited patiently for it to be delivered. She wondered what Jason was up to today, but at the same time, she really didn't feel like going around him lately. ever since she got roped into house hunting with him, Addy's been feeling a bit uncomfortable, they were hardly even a couple! She sighed and took her ice cream, dropping a small tip and turning to head out of the store. Her eyes caught someone in the back of the parlour of whom she figured was her age or so. Then again, Addy wasn't really the best judge of people, despite her judgmental attitude. The girl was just a contradiction. She moved over, slightly nearer to the boy and took a spoonful of her ice cream, staring out to the busy streets.

occ;; hope you dont mind me invading.