T H O R N ;

[ethan--dekker-deactivated201510]

Fear of every employer, I guess? What did you hire them for, darling?

[fiixre]

Two new cooks, a few new hostesses and some waitresses as well as some bartenders. The usual flock since the previous bunch all had other plans and left. I’m hoping the ones I hired are far better company. Why, were you looking for a job, dear? I don’t think I could afford you.

[fiixre]

--At least the few people I did hire are good and punctual. I’d hate to know I hired poorly and have to do the entire process over again. All I can wonder now is how long this will last. I just hope no one decides to treat the job as just a temporary placement. 

[fiixre]

Mourning ; Hal & Épine

[halkingston-blog]

“I think it works just fine,” Hal assured her, smiling. It wasn’t a mischievous smile – something she would have been accustomed to coming from him. Instead it was affectionate. “I work in the morning while you snooze and when you’re up and running the club, I am around to bother you when I am off work… And I live when I am tired just before I get on your nerves.Perfect, really,” he teased. 

“Were you worried when I didn’t contact you much this week?” he asked, a brow arched with an earnest expression painted on his face. “I was planning to go to the club tonight. Perhaps after this?” A small smirk carved onto his lips when Épine talked about his work. “Most works are vetted by me but not entirely written by me, darling sister.” Hal flashed a brief smile. “It’s still a newspaper after all. Everyone reads it.” He winked at her as they approached closer to the cemetery. Hal has nothing against grave markers although sometimes the reminder that he has one back in London in his real name can be troubling. A lanky hand gestured for Épine to go ahead first. 

[fiixre]

“As if you would ever get on my nerves, Hal.” She chuckled, her head shaking toward his direction as they walked. Épine was sure that even if he did get on her nerves, there would be enough of her to reserve patience in his regard. It was others who had to walk on egg shells if her mood decided to go south. 

“--No, I figured you were busy with your work. If you were in any trouble, I’m sure I would have gotten a little itch in the back of my mind that would make me pursue you to assure you were fine.” And there wouldn’t be a soul that would get away alive if they touched a hair on his head. Épine had very little to call family, and she wasn’t about to have anyone take Hal away from her. “I know what is written and not written by you, little brother. I can also tell who is still relying on their computer’s spell check.” 

The graveyard was hardly something she was fond of. But, it was one day out of the entire year that she came here to visit, and she couldn’t turn around now. Not with Hal’s hand outward to gesture for her to move first. “Don’t go running away now, Hal. I’m sure the ghosts aren’t out to play right now.” 

[fiixre]

☞ talks ➔ walks

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☞ talks ; 

Even though she has resided in Blackpool for well over ten years, Épine still has a French accent with subtle tones from her current surroundings. She tends to speak rather calmly, which has yet to change but can depending on her mood. 

➔ walks ; 

Épine has a very confident & feminine walk. She tends to keep to a very normal pace of walking, & there is little that seems to cause her to show much hesitance in her personality. Altogether, her walk showcases her personality as the owner of The Garden. 

[fiixre]

♦ kisses & ☻ hugs

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♦ kisses ; 

Kisses are a form of intimacy, & Épine tends to stray away from such. She isn’t opposed to the act, but it isn’t a focus. However, when it comes to a kiss on the cheek or the side of the head, those tend to be reserved for those she is very close to. So, in this case, Halric would be someone she would offer that sort of affection towards, but only because she views him as her younger brother. 

☻ hugs ; 

Anything that is sentimental is very scarce from Épine. Hugs are short lived when welcoming someone to her office, & the situation is similar to kissing. Halric will get an embrace from Épine, whether it be from happiness or to comfort him. Since he is one of the only people she is close to on a level where she doesn’t mind showing such a side of herself, it’s rare to see her show much sentiment to others. 

[blacksoulsgossip]

[curiousmotion-blog]

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⋀ stands ♚ sits ☞ talks ➔ walks ♞ runs ♐ fights ♫ dances ☾ sleeps ☻ hugs ♦ kisses ☼ you choose!

[toddthepawnbroker-deactivated20]

Yeah, bigotry and stupidity is all over the place, it’s not just exclusive to either France or England.It’s irritating to say the least, I rather stitch their lips together to keep them quiet but each to their own, I go where the company is great and the alcohol and cigars are flowing freely than anywhere were the ignorance is through the roof.

[fiixre]

Sounds more that the egos go through the roof in place of the ignorance. It’s hard to tell which in a room full of cigars. No, it isn’t exclusive, though I would keep your needle and thread tucked away for now. Stitching lips together is more of a children’s game compared to what is seen in the news. 

[fiixre]

That looks like it hurt. Are you all right?

[toddthepawnbroker-deactivated20]

Yeah there are better places I could be going, there are a few private members clubs I’m a member of that we are going  back to, as they’ve been good friends of mine for a while and have helped me out since I moved up to Blackpool.

As for the pubs around here it’s hit and miss around here, but I rather bypass them for something  more substantial and less like a sewer. Everything beautiful has a double edged sword where it’s flowers or human beings, you’ve just gotta work out how to circumnavigate all the crap

[fiixre]

Members only clubs... Those always sounded so amusing to me when I arrived here. Not that we don’t have our fair share of such in France, we have just the same amount of bigotry and stupidity in France as here in England. 

It all makes for familiar ground to cover in the end. I have no problem with humans or plants, in fact, I find that both seem to take to me very well.

[fiixre]

Open Plots ; 

Business As Usual ; 

Whether you are already doing your business within The Garden or are interested in starting to / partnering with Épine, it’s still just another day to her. If it’s just a casual talk of how your business is doing, then you really have no trouble at all. If you’re looking to work with her, then it’s best you bring your best foot forward. She isn’t one to be easily swayed. 

For Hire ; 

The Garden is hiring, which only happens every so often and offers great opportunities for all that apply. Whether your skills are social or more specific like cooking, you’re more than welcome to come in for your interview. Why should we hire you here at The Garden? 

[fiixre]

Mourning ; Hal & Épine

[halkingston-blog]

He followed her lead, towards where she was heading. He hadn’t accompanied her for these visits for several years now. When he rose through the ranks in The Gazette, life gets the better of him but Hal has never once forgotten how much Épine meant to him. He smiled gently at the woman, walking side by side with her - they fell into comfortable silence before she spoke again to him.

“Yes it does.. “He could detect the tinge of her dry undertone. “I was busy in the morning but.. work is work and seems like fate did want me to meet you after all. I was just from a site…” he stopped himself from explaining the details. The negativity wasn’t needed when he knew today was far from rainbows and marshmallows. “Besides, I’m never busy for you,  Épine. You know that.”

[fiixre]

“You’re busy in the mornings and I’m busy in the evenings. I’m not used to waking up at five in the morning, I usually am closing the club and getting ready to go get some sleep at that hour.” If you wanted to call it sleep. It was more like a nap ----she hadn’t gotten real sleep in a few years, and she didn’t even know how at this point. Work had taken up most of her time. When it wasn’t work, it was usually something related to it. 

“Oh, being such a charmer.” She teased, adjusting the ivy in her arms as they got closer to the cemetery. “I’m glad you somehow found a way to bump into me, then. I haven’t seen you in a short while, I was going to end up asking you to come by the club to see me so I could make sure you were doing fine. I take it that work is doing good for you, I see the girls at the club reading your work on their breaks.” Which wasn’t really something she was fond of, reading gossip on people that could be clientele wasn’t very good for her business.  

[adelekwong-blog-deactivated2022]

French? Now that’s my kind of food. I lived in Paris for some time, so I will definitely stop by and try your food. I cannot recall the last time I ate good, authentic French food.

[fiixre]

Well, you said you work for Vogue, yes? I admit, I do read the articles and such, you’re more than welcome to have a meal on the house. I’m Épine, your name?

[fiixre]

Mourning ; Hal & Épine

[halkingston-blog]

Even in a small town like this, work has always kept a man busy. Every corner seemed to withhold a secret or something worth reporting about. Being in his position, Hal usually doesn’t join his fellow colleagues on the grounds trying to wring out every last drop of juicy news. But at times he finds himself annoyed at the fact that he couldn’t get the job done within the day. 

Huffing and chewing on his inner cheek, Hal shoved his hands into the pockets of his jacket. Quick steps were made towards his car which was parked not too far away. Thoughts crafting on the hell he would unleash to the office were already in play and he didn’t realise he was walking straight into a woman. The bump caused him look up and…

Fiore. 

Instantly, recognition and affection coloured his blue hues. His gaze casts down to the plant she had in her hands and Hal knew. More often than not, he would know what she was up to by just glancing her way. 10 years of knowing one another had granted him that. At the same time, he knew she never liked showing any signs of weakness. So Hal did what a younger sibling would do when his sister is aching, stepped aside and nudged her on her shoulder gently with his. “Come on, I’m coming with you.” His tone was just as gentle as his nudge. “I didn’t realise it was that time of the year,” he started, shooting a short glance at  Épine. 

[fiixre]

Her feet stumbled back a bit when she felt someone bump into her. It caused her eyes to blink and stir her out of her daze, and there was subtle relief in her features when she realized it was Hal. She didn’t want to call and make a big deal of the day, and yet, here he was anyway. Odd how fate had a way of giving people what they needed even when they wouldn’t get it themselves. 

A small smile came over her when she saw him nudge her shoulder, and there wasn’t even an attempt to convince him to not join her. Épine enjoyed his company, and she wasn’t about to say that she didn’t need him now. “I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.” She chuckled, her own elbow returning the nudge playfully as her feet began to walk once more. 

“Time flies, doesn’t it? Another year and another plant.” There was a bit of a dry undertone to her words. Though, she didn’t hate the day, she just had a dislike for the feelings it stirred up inside of her. “I thought you were busy working today. I didn’t want to distract you in case you were busy.”

[adelekwong-blog-deactivated2022]

You own that place? I’ve walked past the building a couple of times, tough I have never ventured inside. What kind of food do you offer? I feel like eating out.

[fiixre]

Yes, that’s my club. We recently started serving some more diverse meals for the bar area but mostly I like to stick to French cuisine. We also serve desserts, the chef is especially good at making macaroons. You’re more than welcome to come and try the food whenever you like.

[adelekwong-blog-deactivated2022]

I’m afraid we are forced to hire them. Getting a proper employee just to print memos and make Starbucks runs doesn’t make much sense. You mentioned a club. What kind of establishment is it?

[fiixre]

That’s true. I prefer to get my own coffee, though, that way I know that if it’s wrong, it was my own fault. If you want something done right, you do it yourself, after all. 

It’s The Garden, we’ve been here in Blackpool for several years now. We also cater to those that wish to have privacy or those that only wish to indulge in the restaurant levels. 

[jake-sawyer-blog]

May I ask… Not that it doesn’t make sense, I like the idea… But why the fuck would you choose such flowers?

When I hear shit might happen to me, I avoid… dangerous plants. Curiosity blah blah. 

[fiixre]

It’s often the most beautiful of flowers that are the most dangerous. I know how to handle them and if you tend to them properly, you shouldn’t get much of a bite from their thorns. It’s when you handle them like a drunk dolt that you are harmed. 

Good thing you’re smart enough to avoid such.