Aurelia Adair

[aureliaxadair]

irisxmatthews​:

“i am offended that you didn’t just know that.” his words were playful as he gave her a small smile. “just dont make a big deal out of it, we dont need my cover being blown.” he joked once more. 

with a nod of his head his smile grew, “thank you, that is very nice of you. i will do a little research and get back to you when i come visit with a few things i am looking for.” he explained to her.  “i prefer looking through the older ones which are usually harder to find but i find that those are the best to use when baking. just adding in a little of your own secrets along the way.” 

“oh- i really shouldn’t. i have snacked on these for the last hour.” he looked like he was battling a war in his heard with himself before giving in. “but fine, i cant so no to sweets, i never good.” he confessed as he moved to go grab the freshly baked cookies and bringing the back to her table before taking a seat. “what should we do? something cute? something spooky? something dead?” he asked

Aurelia laughed in response. “Your secret is safe with me your highness.” she said offering a subtle bow in his direction. Before uprighting herself with a mischievous grin.

Aurelia understood what Iris meant about old books, she had quite the collection of old classic, not that she got to read much of them anymore, her life was consumed by leafing through very new, very updated research textbooks, and journal articles. “Well luckily for you The Book Nook has a fantastic supplier in vintage books, I will make sure to put any that come through aside for you to browse before they go on they shelves.” she smiled in reply. “I have tasted your baking so the little added secrets are working wonders.” she beamed.

Her face was basically pleading him to make her do this alone she was ready to pay him for until he gave in and agreed to decorate with her. As he left to grab the freshly baked cookies, Aurelia looked around at how others were decorating, all she could see where stars, and little babies in mangers, some Christmas trees and a few Santa’s she wondered what it would take to convince Osiris to maybe decorate something less festive. So it was safe to say that she was incredibly shocked when upon his arrival the suggestions that he made were barely festive at all. Her eye’s shot him a look at his last suggestion. “Something Dead?” she inquired eager to understand his direction of thought.

[aureliaxadair]

nazliarslan​:

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Nazli was a bit taken back by the females answer. She hadn’t expected the person that Aurelia knew to be herself. The invasive question sorta hit different when you forced someone to talk about their own issues “Oh gosh I’m so sorry.” She said shaking her head “I can be a little nosey at times.” She admitted “I guess that I could blame that on my Journalist instinct but it might just be my personality.” She laughed lightly with a shake of her head. “I mean even if you are doing it for yourself in no way is that selfish.” She shrugged “I mean the findings you discover will be sure to help any future research done on the matter.” 

Nazli laughed as the women admitted to being a baked goods bandit “Listen I wont turn you in but only under two conditions.” She stated, moving a little closer as if she was about to confine in the women “First off we’re partners now so I get half the profit.” She chuckles “And secondly no more schemes in Once Upon A Tart, this place is my livelihood yeah?” She asks. 

Once the barista set their drinks and scones down Nazli pulled out her wallet paying him and tipping him with a nod of appreciation before grabbing her own drink and gesturing for Aurelia to do the same. 

Aurelia didn’t talk much about herself, because she always hated hearing the ‘I’m so sorry’ lines. She often felt they were forced or fake, but even if they weren’t saying sorry about something that you don’t have control over seemed quite strange to her. In this case she could tell that Nazli was being genuine. “No really it’s okay, don’t stress to much besides if you were able to get me to open up this easily you must be some kick ass journalist.” 

Aurelia could soon see Nazli becoming one of her favourite people in this town, she was so thoughtful and caring yet inquisitive. Aurelia always got on best with inquisitive people I guess that was just the scientist in her. “See that is exactly my point.” she smiled feeling like someone finally got her, “I want to be able to help future people so they don’t have to suffer or even wonder what the hell is happening to them. With rare conditions mine included not much is known about the, and sometimes if you can’t fix something or find a cure getting at least some answers or knowledge about what may have caused the changes or what can be expected can be just as powerful to help people comprehend and cope with what is happening to them. If I can just help to ease them mind of one person through my research I would feel fulfilled.”

“Deal.” Aurelia smiled at her partner in baked goods crime. “You keep my name out of the papers and I’ll cut you some of the profit.” she giggled in response. It took Aurelia a minute to register what the brunette in front of her had said. “Wait, your livelihood... You mean you own this place?” Now who was being impressive she thought. “So not only do you teach young inquisitive minds, are a kick ass journalist with some serious skills in getting the scoop but you also own a bakery. No wonder you were trying to sell me on the scones.”

Although Nazli was paying for her coffee and scone Aurelia had once been a barista back in college in New York, so she too pulled out her wallet before placing a generous tip on the counter for the barista offering a warm smile before picking up her goodies and following Nazli to her table. “I used to be a barista back in college, so I try to help out when I can.” she smiled as they headed to the reserved table. 

[osirismatthews]

ravi shook his head as he walked with the other female. “it isn’t the sweetness that bothers me. it is the reaction that my body has when it hits my mouth. isn’t pretty.” the mad admitted as he patted his jacket pocket, “always keep a epi on me.” he explained. “food allergies are the worst. i have learned as a kid to stay away from mostly sweet stuff. it usually contains things that my body seems to have issues with.”

the man playfully gasped at her comment, “and here i was thinking i was charming enough that we were on our way to the first date.” he shook his head, “i’m just teasing. no need to think this is a date at all. i dont need your husband or wife beating me up for trying to pick you up.” he explained, “just thought it would be nice to get to know you a little better since we will likely be working closer together.” he had explained to her hoping to not make it weird.

as they continued to walk he shook his head, “oh for sure. we dont want them to see we actually took a gift without playing the game. brenda would have a melt down and probably report us to he or something ridiculous.” he chuckled at the thought. “just thought you shouldnt go home from your first work party without a girl. it is probably something ridiculous anyways but hey-” he shrugged. heading past the building and down the sidewalk he sighed, “i have always hated the cold. i dont know why but i would take one hundred degrees over five any day.”

[aureliaxadair]

Aurelia listened intently taking notice of his allergy, as they walked. "Well, when I cook for you I will try not to use anything that may cause any harm. But at least you are wise enough to be prepared." she smiled. "And lucky for you I have done first aid and know my way around an epi, it's amazing how many people use the wrong side."

It was cute that Ravi thought Aurelia was attached to someone that, she had enough time in her life to have a husband or a wife, to be honest, she hadn't ever really dated and could count on one hand the number of times she had kissed another human. She was always too engrossed in her work to have the time or even bother. "Well you are safe from being beaten up at least by my significant other considering they are a pure work of fiction." she giggled. "I guess people have never really understood my love of my work, I guess you could say I'm married to that." That was the exact reasoning behind her welcoming the invitation, if they were going to be working closely it would be good to have a better understanding of one another.

As they continued down the pavement toward their destination Aurelia glanced around them there was something beautiful about the snow and the way it sparkled on the pavement it never got old at least not for her. "I am the complete opposite." she said taking in the setting, "I love the cold which my family always says is strange considering our heritage, it doesn't really get that cold in the Caribbean. Besides, I always say when it's cold you can add more layers, but when it's too hot you can only take off so many layers until you get to your skin last checked humans, unlike reptiles, can not shed their skin. Don't you agree?"

[aureliaxadair]

Aurelia listened intently taking notice of his allergy, as they walked. "Well, when I cook for you I will try not to use anything that may cause any harm. But at least you are wise enough to be prepared." she smiled. "And lucky for you I have done first aid and know my way around an epi, it's amazing how many people use the wrong side."

It was cute that Ravi thought Aurelia was attached to someone that, she had enough time in her life to have a husband or a wife, to be honest, she hadn't ever really dated and could count on one hand the number of times she had kissed another human. She was always too engrossed in her work to have the time or even bother. "Well you are safe from being beaten up at least by my significant other considering they are a pure work of fiction." she giggled. "I guess people have never really understood my love of my work, I guess you could say I'm married to that." That was the exact reasoning behind her welcoming the invitation, if they were going to be working closely it would be good to have a better understanding of one another.

As they continued down the pavement toward their destination Aurelia glanced around them there was something beautiful about the snow and the way it sparkled on the pavement it never got old at least not for her. "I am the complete opposite." she said taking in the setting, "I love the cold which my family always says is strange considering our heritage, it doesn't really get that cold in the Caribbean. Besides, I always say when it's cold you can add more layers, but when it's too hot you can only take off so many layers until you get to your skin last checked humans, unlike reptiles, can not shed their skin. Don't you agree?"

[aureliaxadair]

@raviaagneya from previous

Aurelia didn't mind that Ravi was not that interested in sweets it meant that if she had a bowl of sweets in the office on her desk he wouldn't take any which meant all the more for her. "Besides, peanut butter isn't even that sweet." at least she didn't think so but she was the one with quite the sweet tooth.

She followed Ravi back to where she had checked in her coat and handbag upon her arrival as she began to shrug into her coat she nearly blushed at the mention of a second date surely he was teasing but had she been that forward. How unprofessional of her. She composed herself in barely a millisecond not enough for anyone to notice and her quick wits kicked in. "Second date, Wow that's presumptuous of you when you haven't even scored a first," she replied with a smirk. "Besides the whole point was so that I could taste your food, to judge your ability. My cooking would not prove any points. Nor would it further the research."

Aurelia followed Ravi through the crowd of people trying not to lose the man she had barely just met in the sea of other people. As they reached the door Ravi handed her a gift off the table, for a moment she was undecided if she should take it or not, she looked down at the gift in her hands as he joked about a parting gift and suddenly felt as though it would be rude of her not to accept the gift from him, even if it may not have been his to give. She popped it into her bag. "Maybe we should open in later." she smiled back at him. "Walking is fine for me, I don't mind the cold. Lead the way."

[aureliaxadair]

@raviaagneya from previous

Aurelia didn't mind that Ravi was not that interested in sweets it meant that if she had a bowl of sweets in the office on her desk he wouldn't take any which meant all the more for her. "Besides, peanut butter isn't even that sweet." at least she didn't think so but she was the one with quite the sweet tooth.

She followed Ravi back to where she had checked in her coat and handbag upon her arrival as she began to shrug into her coat she nearly blushed at the mention of a second date surely he was teasing but had she been that forward. How unprofessional of her. She composed herself in barely a millisecond not enough for anyone to notice and her quick wits kicked in. "Second date, Wow that's presumptuous of you when you haven't even scored a first," she replied with a smirk. "Besides the whole point was so that I could taste your food, to judge your ability. My cooking would not prove any points. Nor would it further the research."

Aurelia followed Ravi through the crowd of people trying not to lose the man she had barely just met in the sea of other people. As they reached the door Ravi handed her a gift off the table, for a moment she was undecided if she should take it or not, she looked down at the gift in her hands as he joked about a parting gift and suddenly felt as though it would be rude of her not to accept the gift from him, even if it may not have been his to give. She popped it into her bag. "Maybe we should open in later." she smiled back at him. "Walking is fine for me, I don't mind the cold. Lead the way."

[aureliaxadair]

nazliarslan​:

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“It is impressive!” Nazli was sure to say. She knew all to often people diminished others success and pasions in life, especially if they didn’t quite understand it but Nazli was the opposite. She loved hearing people speak on their passions simply to see their face gleaming and  to see how truly infatuated they were with something. Nothing was worse than someone laying their passions out there for everyone to see only to realize that no one was actually listening… it had happened to her to many times to make her realize that she never wanted to make someone else feel that way. 

“Oh wow so you’re really going all out into the profession.” She spoke “That’s good, we need more people who are truly dedicated to the entire field and not just their area of specialty.” She spoke “I think that we would have a lot less issues that way.” She spoke. She wasn’t well versed in the particular department that the women was discussing but she did have to take phycology as a course for her early childhood education degree so she knew all about studying the mind and the effects that certain things had in the developmental process.

“Feel free not to answer because this is a deeply personal question but what got you into wanting to study this and do this for a living?” She asked curiously “I mean I just know that the people that I’ve met who go into these types of fields have either lost someone they were close to die from some obscure genetic desires or at the very least at least watched them suffer through having one.” She spoke. Perhaps it was to personal a question to ask a near stranger but she was a curious mind. 

Nazli fake gasped when the women lied about not liking blueberries. It was clearly a joke and if it wasn’t Nazli wasn’t sure why the women had allowed her to rant and rave about them as long as she had “You’re a hustler aren’t you?” She accused as she narrowed her eyes “You come into bakeries just hoping that someone will try and turn you onto their favorite pastry just so that you can pretend to hate it and get it for free.”

Aurelia blushed as Nazli again noted how impressive she was, she wasn’t used to this I guess meeting genuine people was another small town thing she would have to get used to, not saying that people living in big cities were not genuine, they were just harder to find, in cities everyone is out for themselves because you have to be otherwise there are a million other people who could take your place. Oxford had reminded her of that when she turned down to move to a small town college with no name in the genetics world.

Wow Nazli was really going in there with the tough questions before, Aurelia would usually just say I just have an avid interest but that was never the truth. The truth was Aurelia herself suffered from a rare autoimmune disease called Sjogren’s Syndrome usually it was rather invasive rather just dry eyes, mouth that sort of thing but Aurelia’s disease was a more uncommon type that effect her entire system, she was told one day it could even effect her brain and ability for memory. She was determined instead of whinging and complaining about there being no cure, the study the science and learn everything she could to help find cures for not only this disease but numerous others too. “Actually I have a rare auto-immune disease known as Sjogren’s Syndrome, so really I am doing this for myself.” she replied.

Aurelia couldn’t help but laugh out loud. “You caught me please don’t turn me in.” Aurelia joked. “I have been on the FBI’s most wanted list for years as the Baked Goods Bandit.” she said holding up her arms in fake arrest.

[osirismatthews]

@aureliaxadair cont from prev.

honestly it was a breath of fresh air to talk to someone who seemed to understand the lifestyle.  sure he had ace and typically ace worked a lot with him too but it wasnt often that he had met people who got the workaholic lifestyle. his eyes scanned the room to see what she had pointed to, “oh those are great, you did a fantastic job. taste as good as they look.” the man played along with her. “your secret is safe with me.. and trust me everyone already knows who brought the banana bread. it has happened every year and we all have to pretend to life it so it doesnt hurt her feels... hence why i am trying to get out of here before she serves it. my poker face is getting worse with age.” he teased.

another chuckle left his lips as he put a hand on his chest over his heart, “you just might be my new favorite person around here.” ravi snorted and then stuffed his hands back in his pockets. “dont get your hopes up because you will have a lot of disappointment when you taste my real cooking.” he confessed.

nodding his head he spoke again, “there is this great little diner called pit stop diner. ugh they have the best greasy foods if that is what you are into.” he told her.  “my buddy owns this diner called 39 too that has some pretty tasty original dishes.. either way i just need to get out of here before they start singing and feeding us.” he admitted.  

[aureliaxadair]

Aurelia beamed as Ravi went along with her joke. "Oh I 'm so glad you enjoyed them it took me ages to cut out the litter trees, you see I had to do it all by hand because I lost my cookie cutters." she laughed back playfully. She also began to make a mental note not to provide banana bread for future work events as it seemed to be Sheri's thing, although she thought everyone would be grateful to taste some delicious banana bread for a change. "I actually make a killer banana bread if you would like to taste it sometime, I promise it's not dry," she whispered as she leaned in a little closer so only Ravi could hear her.

Again with the self-deprecating cooking lines, Aurelia thought as Ravi berated his cooking skills yet again, she was sure it couldn't be as bad as he was telling it to be. "Well looks like you are going to have to cook for me sometime," she spoke as a smirk spread across her lips. "And then I will be the judge of your skills." she teased.

Wow, she had not expected the man to give her two options, it didn't help that she didn't know either place in town. She didn't know if greasy food was a great option for right now considering just home many sweets she had shoveled into her mouth. Besides, she wasn't sure if it was just her natural curiosity as a scientist but when hearing that 39 served original dishes she was enticed. Aurelia had always liked trying new things and experimenting from a very young age. She guessed that was why she chose to become a scientist in the first place "39 sounds great, lead the way." Before they start singing she thought to herself I'm a terrible singer.

[koltonschipper]

@aureliaxadair from prev.

osiris laughed, “well i do appreciate the compliment. i have always took a lot of pride in my cooking. i have been doing it since i could hold a spoon.” he admitted to her. “not that i like bragging but i was top of my class in culinary school.” the man teased.

nodding at her comment. “something about the smell of a physical book is something that i just cant put into words.” he confessed. “i spend a lot of my free time buried in a book, mostly cooking books if i am being honest with you. i have been getting into them a lot more because i would like to release my own one day.” he went on. “plus when all this technology goes down we still have out paper books.” he pointed out. 

“right.. here let me grab you some.. i have some i actually just baked if you would prefer decorating them?” he had offered. “i think they are cool enough to start on.”

[aureliaxadair]

No wonder the treats in the cafe tasted so good. "Well if I had known that I was going to meet cooking royalty I might have dressed a little nicer." she joked.

Aurelia understood being buried in a book she was always a big reader her entire life although mostly these days she was buried in some journal or textbook about genetics, or diseases, or just science in general her work literally consumed every aspect of her life. "I'm not that familiar with the best cookbooks, but I'm more than happy to get anything in stock that you might recommend, or even if there is something you want I can always order it for you."

She smiled and her mouth watered at the thought of freshly baked cookies "Only if you promise to help me decorate them and then eat them, I need you to ensure I don't cover these in salt too."

[aureliaxadair]

irisxmatthews​:

osiris smilled, his wife did have wonderful taste, though iris wasnt even sure if he should even call her his wife around here. the people around here didn;t know about him he was sure. what if nazil was telling people she had never been married? what if she was living a different life? iris tried to shake the thought out of his mind. he refused to make everything in his life about her. 

“i am still learning, i guess i am just used to people back home knowing my handwriting.. which now that i look at it i dont know how they ever could read and understand any of it.” he chuckled. “but i am starting a little list of things i need to change and do better for the future. please by all means if you have any suggested i take constructive criticism just fine. it is welcomed.” he confessed to her. 

a laugh fell from his lips as he was eager to switch to a different topic. the last thing he was going to do was put all his business out there to a stranger. “she is.” was all he said. it was a lie for sure, but it was easier to just move on. “that sounds great.” he admitted. “i love reading, i will have to check it out soon. i havent really gotten to explore anything yet.”

Aurelia smiled, “No I think just the labelling and this might be the best place to decorate cookies in the northern hemisphere.” a small giggle escaped her lips and she looked around for some more cookies to decorate so she could get the taste of salt from her mouth.

It was nice to know that she wasn’t the only that had not gotten out as much as she would have liked to and to know that maybe her book store would have a new customer. “I’m honestly so glad the people understand the need for a good book, I have a kindle don’t get me wrong and as I scientist I love technology, but there is just some thing about the way a book feels and smells.” 

She stopped herself before she could sound to strange, after all this man was a stranger, they had only just met, she didn’t know that many people in town and didn’t really want to be branded a weirdo within the first few weeks. “So about those extra cookie?” she asked her eyes glinting at the thought of ther sugary goodness.

[aureliaxadair]

nazliarslan​:

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Nazli smiled when she learned that Aurelia’s grandmother more than likely still had artwork around the house from when she was a child. “That’s so sweet though.” She smiled. Nazli knew for certain nobody had anything she made lying around their house, hell she was almost positive that nothing from her childhood remained which was sad when she really thought about it, which was why she didn’t allow herself to. 

Nazli’s eyes widened a little when she listened to everything that the women had achieved thus far in her life “Damn and I thought juggling two jobs was impressive.” She laughed “It’s a shame that you’ve already graduated with your Psychology degree, I know a professor who would have adored having someone obviously so motivated in his class.” She spoke, thinking of poor Ravi and all of the duds that had been taking his class lately. He truly could have used the win. “Now I have to ask the follow up question… why?” She asked “What job are you aspiring to reach with all of those degrees under your belt?” She wondered. She smiled when the women applauded her for being a teacher “I honestly love it!” She informed her “I mean do I want to choke out a parent or two for not teaching their child manners? Of course I do but than I remind myself that raising a small human isn’t exactly easy.” She hums.

She smiled when Aurelia accepted the gesture instead of fighting her on it. Even if she had Nazli was known to win that fight, she had a few stubborn friends who had an issue with accepting a gift on occasion so Nazli had learned how to be sneaky about her gestures of kindness. She laughed when the women ordered her scone “Listen you won’t be disappointed and if you are than I’ll pay off your entire college semester.” She states “That is how confident I am.” 

Aurelia was always very modest about her studies so she nearly blushed when the girl referred to her achievements as impressive. “I mean, I guess it can be impressive, doesn’t really leave room for a life though. It’s a good think I’m married to my work rather than an actual human.” She laughed.

Her ears pricked up upon the mention of a Psychology professor, and would keep an eye out for him at the mixer later this evening maybe he might be in the market for a TA, as she hadn’t been assigned anyone yet.

The question of the job was a little tricker to answer most people that were not super into science probably wouldn’t understand the pull and intrigue, but being a teacher perhaps Nazli would understand the curiosity of the mind. “I am aiming to work in research, I want to help research cures for obscure genetic diseases, I took the psychology course to help me understand the brain and people a bit better, to understand how some diseases can affect the mind and even the perceptions people have on themselves and that others have on them.” she blurted out not really stopping for air. It often happened when you really got her talking on something she was passionate about.

She smiled as the girl next to her noticed her order. “I will actually take you up on that, college is super expensive. But I imagine you know that and wouldn’t have offered to pay if you didn’t think they were amazing. Although would now be the time to tell you I don’t like blueberries.” she joked trying to keep a straight face but she was sure it wasn’t a convincing one, in fact she loved blueberries.

[aureliaxadair]

raviaagneya​:

the man let out a chuckle, “i was married once before. my ex wife was a great woman actually. very patient with me. however i made a terrible husband.” ravi explained. it wasnt that he was bad to her, he was just absent. “ive always been married to my work and that seems to be a problem. so that marriage didnt last too terribly long and i have been living off take out and precooked meals ever since.” he teased with another laugh. “hopefully you cook better than myself. well dont let anyone here know you didnt bring anything.” he said more quiet this time. “these guys around here take these events so serious.” he pulled back with a smile.

ravi couldnt help but let out another laugh, “i think denver knows better than to take anything that i cook.. really anyone around town who really knows me knows better. you didnt look familiar so i just assumed i could have a little luck asking you.” he joked once more. “oh stop stop.. you are pumping my ego so big i dont think my head will fit through the door.”

“sherri is wearing the santa sweater that has santa in space. she is really obnxious. im not one to dislike anyone or anything really, asides the holiday, but she is certainly someone to avoid if you arent in the christmas mood.” he pointed out. ‘ugh i miss cooking from back home the most if i am being honest. the smells are honestly to die for.” he looked around for a moment then back at the female. “hey- so would it be weird if i suggest we ditch and get some dinner?” he asked her. “i dont think i can hear another santa is coming to town song.”

Being married to your work was something Aurelia had understood quite well, she had never really had a relationship due to the fact that she was always focused on her work or studies there just wasn’t the time, it wasn’t like she had any offers anyway her grandmother was always onto her about how she should find a nice man and settle down now that she was in her 30′s.  Secretly Aurelia thought that was her grandmother’s plan in retiring Amira was always rather crafty. Aurelia didn’t comment on the previous marriage. as it was never her place. Instead she replied to his next comment.  “Well if anyone asks..” she began “I brought the...” she trailed off as her eyes scanned the table for something that looked delicious but wouldn’t be too memorable so she couldn’t be caught lying he eyes landed on some understated gingerbread trees.  “Those.” she said gesturing in that direction. “At least it’s not the dry banana bread.” she smirked.

She smiled a genuine smile, moving around lots she didn’t really get to know that many people nor did she tend to become to close to people it must be nice though to know people and have people really know you. “Well everyone is missing out then, and all the more for me. For all I know you could be the best cook based on this submission.” Maybe best was a little to far but to be fair he was appealing to her peanut butter weakness.

To be honest it did feel a little weird leaving to get dinner with someone she barely knew and anywhere else she probably would have politely declined however it was a change to get to meet her new college and it meant that she wouldn’t be looking for food a little late, besides anything to avoid sherri, and the rest of the Christmas festivities. “Sure, I would love to, although you might have to pick the place the only place I have managed to find around here is Once Upon a Tart not sure if they do dinner, but they do a killer blueberry scone.”

[aureliaxadair]

irisxmatthews​:

osiris was in no position to turn down friends, not to mention he was a very social man. he had always loved meeting new people. when he had owned his café back home he was very quick to know people, their family and their orders. he loved that personal connection with his customers. being new was a little harder because he really didn’t know anyone in the two asides nazil. right now the two of them hadn’t even ran into each other. 

so meeting another new face around the town was refreshing, someone to figure things out with around town. “possibly, i am new to this place, but tarts and scones have always been some of the best things i bake,my wife was always crazy for the two of them.” he admitted to her with a chuckle. but saying the words wife stung a little.. “you have my work that when you come back next year everything will be properly labeled in big letters.” he chuckled.

the man had shook his head at her comment, “it certainly isnt city life, but that is what i like so much about it. then again i havent really explored much to get a feel of things. i have spent most of my time moving in and getting settled here in the bakery than anything else.” he confessed. “did you? ah well i moved out here to be out here with my wife.” the man was keeping it short, hell the last thing he needed to do was tell all of his business to a  stranger. “what about yourself? you said international and if i can pinpoint you do have a bit of a more British sound to you.”

“Well your wife has very good taste, I have ordered a blueberry scone nearly everyday since moving here, I must say they are amazing.” she wasn’t lying either after living in England for 7 years of her life she had been exposed to many a scone on these here were truly some of the best she had every tasted. 

“I assure you myself and all your patrons here next Christmas will be thanking you for your bigger labelling, I sense no more salted cookies in your future or mine for that matter.” It was so strange to hear herself talking about her being here next year, she hadn’t really put a time limit on her stay here in town, but with her degree and helping out Amira she supposed she would be here net Christmas too. 

She nodded her head in agreement about this town not exactly being city life, as a city hopper herself this wasn’t definitely anything but. She had to admit that she had done mostly the same, her time was split between moving in to her grandmother’s house, learning the in’s and outs of the book nook and meeting her colleagues and professors at the college where she would be starting after Christmas break. “How lovely.” Aurelia replied in mention for his reason to move out here. “I bet your wife is happy to have you here, not to mention her regular supply of scones and tarts reinstated.” she said with a slight giggle to her voice. 

Her smile grew as he noted the slight British sound to her voice. “I spent the last seven years living in London and studying at Oxford University. I came here to take over my grandmother’s business the little book shop in town it’s called the Book Nook you should stop by sometime.”

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raviaagneya​:

“very lucky for you. don;t get me wrong both of my mothers were wonderful cooks, they just didn’t cook americanized foods.” he had chuckled. “they also didn’t teach me anything either. they sent me off in the world hoping i would marry someone who could cook and take care of me.” the man shook his head and chuckled. “gotta love those two women but damn i wish i would have learned how to cook something decent enough.” he chuckled once more. “did you bring anything that i can try?” he asked curiously hearing her talk about being blessed in the kitchen.

ravi waved his hand, “ah denver can be a little pain in the ass when it comes to nagging about teeth.. but i have seen him out and about eating a bunch of sweets this month.” he chuckled referring to the town dentist here. “oh that is the the guy i see, he is close to the middle of town. great staff, really friendly.. but like i said total pain in the ass if you admit to skipping your daily flossing.” he chuckled once more. 

“no need to thank me, i could really use the help around my room anyways. i have been so buried in papers that it spent the whole month of november stuck in my office.” not that he had anywhere else he would have rather been, he loved his job. “that is right, impressive that you have heard of it. usually in little towns not everyone is familiar with things like that.” he admitted to her. “yule.. that is very interesting.” he admitted. “you can tell me about it over a drink?” he offered as he pointed to the drink table. “i ate a piece of sherri’s banana bread and my mouth is so dry.” he admitted to her.

“So going off your chosen treat to bring to the occasion I am going to go ahead and say your mother’s didn’t get their wish.” Aurelia said playfully, it wasn’t really that professional of her which again was so out of character for her, ahh what was this town doing to her, but it did seem to fit the mood of the conversation, something else she was generally good at doing, reading the room and conversations. “I didn’t bring anything with me today, as I was not aware of the requirement but as I was your test subject today I promise you that you can be mine next time.”.

Aurelia had always taken great care of her teeth, but definitely had skipped a day of two of flossing in her life. She took a mental note of the dentists and would look him up this evening and make an appointment for next week if she could. “I will remember to start perfecting my poker face for my next visit to the dentist, if he likes sweet things, you should definitely make some more of these for him, might be just the thing to rewrite your name in the history of cooking.”.

At the mention of drinks Aurelia nodded and followed his lead towards the drinks table. She hadn’t realised how thirsty she had actually been, the was the other affect of peanut butter it was delicious but it could leave her mouth feeling super dry. “Which one is Sherri, and where is her banana bread so I know to avoid it.” as she began to think about where to start with Yule. Most people were not usually that interested in learning about her families view on the world and their sacred days so it was a bit refreshing. “My flatmate back in London used to celebrate, it was actually quite big over there fireworks and everything, my favourite part was definitely the food though the flavours had our flat smelling incredible.”

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nazliarslan​:

“Haven’t been here long myself.” She admitted “Only about six months now.” She spoke “Was doing a little traveling before this place seemed to hook me.” She smiled. “The Book Nook.” She nodded “I am an advent reader.” She informed Aurelia “Actually write myself.” Nazli disclosed “Your grandmother was quick to allow me to post up my pieces in the shop… I’m pretty sure she was even the one who anonymously sent one of my pieces into the towns gazette.” She spoke. 

“Oh it’s the least I can do for the granddaughter of Amira Warren.” She chuckled. Of course she hadn’t known this information when she had offered her a seat but now that she knew she was glad that she had offered. 

“What are you in college for?” She questioned, simply interested to know. She loved learning about peoples passions and more often than not what they chose to go to school for greatly revealed that. Nazli smiled when she asked what it was the she did around town “Well as I already disclosed I am a part time journalist at the Ravenswood Gazette but I am also a teacher over at the Ravenswood Elementary School.” She had always loved working with children so why not help mold them into the better people of tomorrow?

As they progressed in line Nazli placed her order, a blueberry scone and an almond mocha hot coffee with extra cream and sugar “Oh and whatever my friend is having here.” She smiled gesturing to Aurelia. She wasn’t sure what the womens financial situation but first month in a new town and in college… she knew she was glad when someone had offered to treat her her first week in town. 

Aurelia smiled hearing the kind words about her grandmother, Amira was always so kind and thoughtful she really knew how to find someones passion and help to develop and bring out the best in a person. When she was younger Aurelia always wished they were closer together, but her grandmother would never move Ravenswood, so although small town life wasn’t really her thing, she was grateful that they got to have this time together. “I shall have to find this said piece, if she did submit it, she would have it someone, she keeps almost everything. I swear she has artwork from when I was five years old hanging up somewhere in the house.”

This answer to this question always either intrigued people or made them change the topic completely. “I just graduated from a double degree in Biomedical Science and Psychology from Oxford University in England, and now I’m here at Ravenswood’s very own college completing  Doctorate of Genetics.” At the mention of her new found friend being a teacher at the elementary school Aurelia had to tip her hat to the woman a teacher is something she could never be. “You must have the most amazing patience.” she half laughed as they stepped up to the counter.

Aurelia was about to interject when Nazli mentioned that her order was on her, when she silently decided to just pay it forward next time she as in the cafe, she would have to get used to small town gestures like this so instead she just said a simple “thank you really, that is very kind of you” before placing her own order of an extra hot cappuccino before adding a blueberry scone to the order before nodding towards Nazli and saying to the person behind the counter “she swears by them so I had to try one for myself.”

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imanisim​:

open starter for the event @rwstarters

where: anywhere! walking along. 

Imani wasn’t one for group activities, truthfully. She preffered her solitude, her select few friends, or perhaps even just her animals and her books, but after much coaxing from her mother, and the tempation of her comfort foods making an appearance, she was convinvced to attend the festival.  She was eating a sugar plum tart from Soliel, something she could usually only get during the holiday season, walking along, singing softly along to the orchestras rendition of I’ll Be Home For Christmas. It was rare she was ever this social. Maybe the holidays brought out the best in her.   She wasn’t one to share food, but after another bite she let out a soft, satisfied groan “You know, I’m much more of a summer girl generally, but I swear I wait all year for these tarts. You have to try it! Here,” she holds it out to the other “Just one bite.”

Aurelia had taken her grandmother’s advice and decided to go out and join the festivities she was still new and her list of acquaintances was still countable on one hand so it was unlikely she would run into someone that she would knew but it was a small town and anything was possible, in this case however she had been correct. She had spent the last hour strolling around the market looking at all of the stalls, picking up little bits and pieces mostly food and ingredients to take home.

As she was walking around she spotted someone wearing the most beautiful shirt and even though it was completely out of character she walked right over and asked her where her shirt came from, they got talking and then next thing she knew they were walking around the stalls together. They were just leaving a stall that sold tarts Aurelia had gotten herself a caramel tart one of her favourites she was known to have a sweet tooth.

“Are you sure, you look like you are really enjoying that.” she smiled hesitating to take Imani’s tart. “And if they are as good as you say they are, one bite just might not be enough.” she laughed. She was really going to have to get used to this life where strangers you met at markets offered you bites of their food. City life was long in the past and Aurelia was going to have to acclimate sooner or later. “Oh why the hell not.” she said taking a bite before handing the tart back to Imani.

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raviaagneya​:

ravi let out a laugh. “i dont think you are going to have to worry about anyone here eating it all up.” the man admitted. “most people dont go anywhere near what i cook. i have had a bad habit of burning things in the past.. pretty crispy.” ravi explained as he handed the bag back over to her. “so please knock yourself out and eat the whole bag if you can handle all the sugar.” 

“no way?” rav asked, “that is refreshing there is only two other professors here and most of their lessons are a joke. so if you are feeling the need to help out on someone who actually knows what he is talking about by all means feel free to help out around my room.” he offered to her. okay so maybe the other two werent that bad, but he did take pride in what he did.  “i will put in a good word for you.” he reassured her sure she didnt need it.

when she had asked about him being festive he shook his head, “no, not at all. christmas isnt something we celebrated back home. our semi like christmas was diwali.” he explained, “and that was more back in November. not that i am against it. i think it is great how others enjoy it, this time of year just likes to remind me that i miss being back home is all.” he explained to her. “what about you, you dont seem very dressed up in the christmas spirit. i take it you dont celebrate either?”

As Aurelia put another handful of the sweet treats in her mouth she nearly spat it back out as Ravi mentioned about his previous cooking experiences. “Well we can’t all be blessed in the kitchen, thankfully I had a great teacher.” Her father was a chef and growing up they always spent time together in the kitchen, it was something that she had been missing since she moved to London and now she was here with her grandmother and her family back in New York.

“I probably shouldn’t eat the whole lot right now my dentist would have a field day. Speaking of I should probably find one around here, you don’t happen to know any do you?” It was coming up to her yearly checkup and she made a mental note to email her dentist back in London to fax through her dental records.

She was hoping that the other professors were not really as bad as he had stated and that is was just him talking himself up. “I would love that, thank you so much and I am always more than happy to help out where is needed.” This was true however it was going to be a big challenge with her own studies as well as running the Book Nook but Aurelia was never one to back away from a challenge and she was well known for throwing her all into everything she did.

Aurelia was familiar with Diwali, her flatmate Priya in London had celebrated. “Diwali, festival of lights right?” she said as she tried to recall if she was correct. “Me, no.. well not Christmas per-say I come from a Pagan family so we celebrate Yule, which I guess is sort of like Christmas but a little more old school Celtic.” Most people thought it was odd that someone who was so scientific had such a strong belief in the spiritual and the paganism however to Aurelia Paganism was so scientific, if was all about following the seasons and the natural world, to her it made perfect sense.

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irisxmatthews​:

the whole situation unfolding in front of him was humorous and he couldnt hide his laugh anymore. she had did her best to try to fool him but regardless of how commited she was to this he was a baker after all. no amount of yums and smiles would fool him. he knew just what that salty cookie tasted like and it turned his own stomach. “right, i am sure it is delicious.” he shook his head a little. 

“i figured, i probably could have labeled them a little better.  i just got in this place a month ago and prepping for the holiday season here seems to be a bit overwhelming.” he admitted to her. “so i could see how it could be confusing. i’ll make a mental note for next year.” he pointed out. “i love baking, i actually owned my own cafe slash bakery back home in colorado for years.” he told her. “wasnt sure what the business out here looked like so i took a job in this place.” he pointed out. “seems as though that advice might actually be a little outdated.” he teased.

“so you are new as well?” he asked her feeling a little better knowing he wasnt the only one who didnt know much of anything about this place. “pleasure to meet you, i’m osiris.. but mostly go by iris.” he introduced himself. “being new to town can be a little tough.. or at least i have noticed.”

The recognition that he was probably the one behind her favourite blueberry scones that Nazli turned her onto her first day in town. “Ahh so it’s you I have to thank for the blueberry scones.” she smiled immediately regretting trying to convince him that baked goods taste better with salt. “Not really any salt in those now is there. I agree with perhaps some better labelling next ” she half laughed.

She wasn’t unfamiliar with being in new places but usually she was moving to big cities where nobody really knew each other and didn’t care to know each other either, unless they were your co-worker, but here it seemed that everyone knew everybody or at lease knew somebody that knew everyone that was something that she was going to get used to. “Yeah I usually have no problem with the move but then again this isn’t city life.” she smiled at the kind gesture of finding some common ground between them.

“You used to live in Colorado, what brings you to Ravenswood other than the aforementioned curiosity around the baked goods industry.”  She usually wasn’t one to pry but apparently that is the way in these small towns she was beginning to learn, she also had a growing curiosity to find out why it was that people would choose to move to Ravenswood over their previous location as it wouldn’t be her first choice.

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irisxmatthews​:

iris had never been one to overstep or tell people how to do things. however if a mistake was being made the least he could do was give a little help. he had watched as the female had tried to play it off as if she had meant to substitute the salt for the sugar. both of his brows rose as he listened and then she did the unthinkable. as soon as the cookie hit her mouth he couldnt help but make a small face in disgust for her.

a chuckle fell from his lips as she had tried to pretend she ejoyed the cookie she had took a bite of. “i have to admit i am highly impressed at the commitment you have there.” he had pointed out in between his soft laughs. “if there is anything i have learned in my decades of baking was that it is okay to make mistakes..but i see we are going with the it wasnt a mistake approach.” the smile stayed as she shook his head, “how about we pretend these are delicious and we maybe donate them to someone you dont really like?” he teased. “and i get you the right canister and you start over because these really do look great. very impressive.”

“No it’s good, it’s really good.” she continued to say with a mouthful of the disgusting salty cookie. She watched as his face turned to disgust for her as she swallowed the salty cookie before putting the rest in a napkin. 

Her ears pricked at the mention of baking, she too loved to bake it was one of the many ways she practiced her craft, she considered herself some what of a kitchen witch amongst other things. “I love to bake too although admittedly I usually use a lot less salt.” she laughed “But my grandmother always says commitment is key.”

“As for someone I don’t really like, well after only being in town a week i’m not sure I have met anyone that quite fits that bill everyone here seems so kind, but if we can ship internationally I have a few ideas.” she giggled softly yet mischievously. “I’m Aurelia by the way, I don’t think we have had the pleasure of meeting yet.”