magical menagerie

amyris. pet shop owner. witch. dependent rp blog for vievecorcityrp.

[vixwuboos]

victoria pushed open the door to the pet store and awaited an onslaught of primal reactions that ranged from silence to cacophony in the reptiles, avians, and mammals of assorted variety. it was a marvelous thing, really. while usually, vix phased through the door and would not have caused such a commotion; today, she carried in her arms a small box lined with a very, very, very old but well loved quilt. thankfully, the little mewling critters inside were still far too lively for that sort of intangibility.

"I hate to do this to you again..." the apology was lukewarm at best. of course she hated the circumstances, but it was far better that amyris was able to foster any animals and eventually find families for them than the alternative. "but someone left another box in the shipyard. three kittens. I found them last night on the way home. do you happen to have enough room for them?" this was not the first box of this nature that vix had brought by. the shipyard could be a very cold place for more reasons than just the temperature.

[amyrisxeverhart]

Amyris was so caught up in her book that she hardly heard the door to the shop open, and it wasn't until there was a distinctly not-animal voice added to the cacophony that she looked up. Her eyes widened with surprise as she took in the small package within her arms. Kitten season always left the shop overflowing - but Amyris was too tender-hearted to ever turn away a living soul. She knew it would bankrupt her eventually (and had it not been for her back-room dealings, it would have already), but she slept better at night knowing she was providing the best care she could to the creatures under her care.

"Babies?" A soft sigh left her lips; feigned, really, because Vix already knew Amyris would take in the little felines. It was the species closest to her own heart, after all. Her feline companions were wandering towards the other woman, winding around her ankles with tails raised and shaking - hoping to procure treats from their new visitor. "I really shouldn't..." she came out from behind the counter and peeked inside the box, heart melting at the sight of the kittens. "Ugh. How can I turn them away?" Her lip stuck out in a pout as she reached to collect the box from Vix, before pulling into a crooked smirk. "I'll tell ya what... I'll make room for these sweet babies if you can spread the word around to anyone and everyone that I am up to my ears in all sorts of critters looking for a good home." Amyris added a playful wink for emphasis.

[nakatomi-ayumu]

Ayumu sauntered bright and early into the pet store in Droitwich. The animal spirit was far from their district, The Shipyard, but it did not mean that they did not stray. It was in their nature to wander.

Pet stores were always something Ayumu liked to scope out. To see if the animals were being treated well by whoever was selling them or better yet, if there were any recently deceased animal spirits wandering about.

"Good morning," they said cheerily to the witch behind the counter, a canine flashing. Ayumu was a centuries old animal spirit, and their presence was highly unlike that of any human's. "How are you and the lovely animals being treated this morning? Well, I hope."

[amyrisxeverhart]

A chance quiet moment in the noise of all manner of creatures revealed the ding! of the bell at the front door - she had a guest. Amyris folded the corner of the page she was on (a bad habit that refused to quit), closed the novel and set it to the side as she grinned at the newcomer. "Welcome to Magical Menagerie!" She quipped, voice cheerful.

The animals, sensing the presence of a stranger, quieted even slightly to allow for them to have a conversation at a semi-normal volume. This was her normal, though, and she welcomed the everlasting background chaos. A pair of dogs were playing tug-of-war in the corner, as a pile of cats snoozed lazily in the sun by the front window. There was a bird, or three, flying above from perch to perch, hiding amongst the leaves of the many plants that decorated the shop. The store had a well-worn, cozy, and lived-in feel that felt like something closer to home to Amyris. She hoped that same feeling came through for her clientele.

"Good morning, to you, too." She sing-songed back, her smile touching her eyes. "I am doing just fine this morning, and my Menagerie are, well, enjoying themselves as much as they can, as you can see." Amyris let out a laugh, eyes flicking to the cat-pile at the front. "Sometimes I wish I could curl up in the sun with them for a nap, don't you?" She shook her head. "Is there anything particular I can help you with this morning?"

[amyrisxeverhart]

Another sleepless night. They were really starting to wear on her. A quick look in the mirror reveals eye bags that might as well be designer, hair that is disheveled from tossing-and-turning, and a large frown to boot. Amyris shakes her head, pushing herself through the motions of getting ready. An hour later, and the reflection in the mirror tells no tales of her restless evening. Instead, it shows a woman with a smile, polished curls, and a flowing gown which brushes the tops of her feet. She quickly downs two potions - one to give her energy, and another to keep it going. Tucking a few more into the hidden pockets in her sleeves, she gathers Sable & Moonstone in a basket, and heads to the shop.

Opening the shop is always a joy. The squeals, squawks, meows, barks, and various other greetings from her precious inventory make her heart soar. Amyris wanders the aisles, allowing those who get along well out of their cages for their rounds about the shop. She would switch them out later to let them all have a chance to stretch their legs, but for now, Amyris watches as a cat she’d been taking care of for a while approached Sable & Moonstone with its tail raised, meowing quietly before rubbing against the black cat in a show of affection. It was going to hurt when that cat finally found their companion, but what else was she here for if not that? She smiles to herself as she walks to the front sign, flipping the switch to alight the “Open” on the front window. Then, she settles behind the counter with the book she had been perusing the evening before, quickly getting lost in the story amid the familiar animal noises surrounding her, keeping an eye out for any uncalled for ruckus between the animals.

[amyrisxeverhart]

Amyris Everhart

GENDER: Cis-gender woman  SPECIES: Witch, Expert in Animal Magic AGE: 37 SEXUALITY: Pansexual OCCUPATION: Pet Store Owner DISTRICT: Droitwich

Headcanons

Amyris deliberately keeps the shop as derelict as possible on the outside to discourage non-supernatural visitors. Those who are in the know will pass through the threshold and be welcomed into a cozy, but quite noisy, space overflowing with fur, scales, and feathers. Eventually, she wants to snag a spot at the Promenade - however the daunting task of having to relocate all of her most precious cargo is nearly too much to bear. Besides, how would she be able to continue her lucrative side business of illegal imports and exports with so many eyes on her at The Promenade? It is better to remain in the shadows.

As an expert in Animal Magic, Amyris is able to see the connections between a familiar and its companion when they are close enough. This comes in handy when match-making for her clients. * She loves a good gown - not only are they helpful for hiding phials of potions in the sleeves, but they also allow her to fit in within the bourgeoise citizens of Droitwich and not draw too many interested eyes in her travels about town.

She lives in a well-loved and cozy apartment above her shop. It isn’t much to look at, at first glance, but a deeper inspection reveals a love of literature, tea, and a good spot to curl up in the sunshine on those rare days off. Her familiars, a black cat named Sable and a white cat named Moonstone, remain curled around her ankles at every possible opportunity.

Personality

Independent, stubborn, empathetic, eccentric, charitable

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