The Beauty that Remains

Oliver Chapman 22 March 3 Dodger's Gang

[celia-maex]

Celia wasn’t normally the type of person to gives others the time of day, specially when it came to her being on the clock but there was something about the man’s nervousness that made her think that perhaps this time, she should move her focus only for a little bit. 

"Come on, I’ll show you where you need to go" she said getting up from behind her desk. 

"I’m Celia, and by the way stop looking like you’v seen a ghost. It isn’t like you’ve broken any laws"

[chapman-oliver-blog]

Oliver took a deep breath, feeling a little better now that the woman was being nice. He stuffed his hands in his pockets and did his best to stop his shaking as he nodded. "S-s-sorry. I'm--uh--I get... sometimes...Oliver. My name is Oliver."

[rosiebriar-blog]

Rosalie smiled softly while placing a gentle hand on Oliver’s cheek. “I won’t tell anyone that you like my nickname better, if you don’t tell anyone that you’re my favourite,” she replied with a conspiratorial wink, before dropping her hand to her side. “My plans are flexible, and I need a break from my usual scene, anyway. How about you take me somewhere that you like going? I could use the change of pace.”

[chapman-oliver-blog]

Oliver blushed under Rosie's touch and he smiled. "I won't say anything. Promise." He nodded enthusiastically and shuffled his feet. "W-well, there's this one place I like to go, b-but... I don't know if you'd like going there. It's a little silly. And Dane would think it's dumb..."

[xavierrhiding-blog]

"When you have something or somewhere to go. Otherwise, they are pointless."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"I-I guess. B-but it's supposed to be a break f-from life."

[optimisticannabeth-blog1]

Anna nodded. “This book is intense.” 

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"What's it about?"

[sophiachambers]

"They don’t taste anything like gum. Or toothpaste, because people also say that."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"It doesn't, but I still think about it sometimes. I don't see how it tastes like toothpaste though." His eyebrows furrowed together as he tried to figure out how someone could think that when he glanced at the cup of tea. "I think it's done now."

[notmegara-deactivated20150317]

"Sure," Meg offered and rolled her eyes. Regium was starting to have an overabundance of kind-hearted souls. She needed to find more people who were willing to rip open throats just to make themselves feel alive— no. Nonononononono. She wasn’t like that. She totally wasn’t like that. “Well, Kid. What’s your name? Or else I’m calling you kid until the day one of us drops dead.”

[chapman-oliver-blog]

Oliver stared at the floor, guessing that maybe she didn't want him here anymore. He looked at her sheepishly and shrugged. "I'm Oliver. W-what's your name?"

[ofbeignets-deactivated20150801]

"Oh no, just my tiny little niece."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"Well she's the cutest. How old if she?"

[celia-maex]

"Okay, well firstly chill out. It isn’t like you’re a pre schooler being told off by their teacher. Just go do your business and make your way to the exit.. just relax"

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"Y-yeah okay. Y-yes-s. R-relax." He took a deep breath. He wasn't very good at relaxing. Would he get in trouble for being there? Would they send him to jail. He felt himself tremble.

[sophiachambers]

"I like mint a lot. And like, the fruity types."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"The fruity types are my second favorites. The mint ones make me think of gum."

[james-hooke]

And you are?

[chapman-oliver-blog]

I-I'm a f-friend of Wendy's...

[ramonainfante]

Ramona made a tsk of disapproval, shaking her head as he sneezed into the sleeve of his sweater. “Look at you, sneezin’ all over yourself. Let’s get you home first, alright? I don’t mind an’ I’m not in a hurry.” She had planned on finishing her errands earlier, but they could wait. It was more important that for Oliver to get into some clean, dry clothes anyway.

[chapman-oliver-blog]

Oliver wiped his nose with the back of his sleeve and sheepishly looked at Ramona. "Okay, Rambo." She always fussed over him, which he liked, although he was pretty sure he wasn't getting sick. "It's just my jacket I think. Everything else is fine.. except my socks...and my jeans...and my shirt a little bit, but other than that I think I'm good."

[notmegara-deactivated20150317]

"Didn’t disturb me," Meg told him and glanced to the where the incompetent clerk had run off to. "That idiot disturbed me— he’s practically got cheeto dust growing out of his fingertips."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"H-he was probably just trying to do his job... e-even if he doesn't do it very well. A-at least he tries right?" He looked in the same direction that the woman was, feeling bad for him as he scrambled around.

[optimisticannabeth-blog1]

Annabeth finished reading the book and closed it with a small smile on her face. She wiped a tear off her face and looked around to see if anyone was watching her.

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"Are you okay?"

[xavierrhiding-blog]

"I have never been so happy to be back at work. Actually, no that’s a lie. I’ve never been so happy to not be on vacation."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"I thought vacations are fun?"

[mariescavanaugh-blog]

"Watch your step, these boots are a favorite of mine."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

"Sorry! I-I didn't... Sorry. I wasn't watching."

[rosiebriar-blog]

Rosalie smiled softly and shook her head. She couldn’t help it, something about making other people blush was deeply satisfying to her. “I don’t know, but it’s what I’m calling you,” she quipped back, ruffling his hair one last time before taking a step back. “I’m never too busy for you. Well, that’s not entirely true, but I’ll make time. Promise.”

[chapman-oliver-blog]

Oliver smiled at her as he unconsciously fixed his hair. It didn't matter really since he was sure someone else would come around and ruffle it, but her did it anyway. "Okay, if that's what you want. Don't tell anyone, but I like that name better than boy scout."  With the small blush still on his cheeks, he muttered, "Thanks Rosie. Well I told Mona I'd go to the store with her first and maybe we can do something after? I don't know if you have plans already..."

[jenniferprescott-blog]

"Sure." Jennifer smiled, keys now jingling in her hand. "I agree. I bought the dark by accident, actually. I’ve been trying to pawn it off on house guests, but I don’t have very many." When they reached the door, she undid both locks and swung it open. "After you. Leave your shoes and coat on the mat so they don’t drip, if you don’t mind."

[chapman-oliver-blog]

Oliver began to take off his coat as Jennifer asked him to. He slid his shoes off as well although his socks were just as soaked. "You don't mind if I take off my socks too right? I understand if you don't want my smelly feet around here." He grinned at her. "If that's the case then I'll have the dark chocolate. If you need to get rid of it anyway."