Penelope Laurent

Penny. Marine Biologist Twenty-Three Client

[pennylaurentvirgo]

[Finn was walking by when he heard the faint sound of a guitar and a female voice singing quietly. He follows the sound, and stays there quietly, just watching for a moment before smiling and clearing his throat.] Hey, you’re, uh, you’re pretty good.

[Concentrated on her guitar, Penny jumped a little at the voice. She hadn't been expecting any to be down at the beach at this time of morning. She turned, hands leaving the strings while a slightly embarrassed smile appeared on her lips.] Hey.. um, thanks. I haven't played in a while, I'm a little rusty.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

You sound lovely. [Emma spoke tentatively, not wanting to interrupt the girl’s playing]

[Penny glanced up as she heard the females voice. Her fingers stilled on the strings and she turned slightly to see the familiar figure. Emma. The Sou Chef. She gave a slightly embarrassed smile] Thank you... I haven't done anything musical in a long time. I'm a little rusty.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

"Of course I know." He smiled, nodding toward the path up the way before walking toward it. "I think I have an internal radar that points out the nearest source of alcohol in conjunction to my location."

"I don't know whether I should be more concerned or happy about that." Penny laughed and walked with him onto the path.

[ethanacton]

Sorry...

[pennylaurentvirgo]

I do read a little, mostly Mysteries though. I guess that makes me picky.

There's nothing wrong with a good mystery novel.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Are you gonna give them a reason to be?

Hmmm pretty Penny? I wonder how much you’d shine if someone took the time to polish you up.

I don't need any polishing.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

[Penny sat on the beach, singing softly, while her fingers moved gently over the strings.]

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Darren gave her a smile, running a hand through his hair before he walked over to her, extending it out for a shake. “Darren. Fischer… Pleasure to meet you, Penny.”

"Pleasure." Penny repeated with a smile, shaking his hand before letting it drop from her grasp. "I'm guessing you know where the nearest bar is? Because all I know is the way from the room to the beach." She laughed a little, sticking her hands into her pockets.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Oh, what are you studying?

Marine Biology.

[gracew0lf-deactivated20181104]

"I need to meet more people around here."

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Blunt and to the point.

I'm Penny.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

How do you prefer to amuse yourself?

Well.. I guess I'm obliged to say my studies.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

"Mhm, sure." He chuckled lightly, and then made his way back up the shore line, shooting a glance her way, before dressing himself once again. Once his jeans were in place once more, he spoke to her, his shirt in his hands. "I don’t think I caught your name."

Penny averted her gaze as Darren made his way back onto the shore. She ambled her way onto the sand, rolling down her trousers again and sweeping long blonde hair over one shoulder. When she looked up, she cast a smile. "Penny. And what do I call you?"

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Darren nods a few times, chuckling in aggreement before he goes out on a limb. “Well. If I got out of the water, promptly re-dressed myself, and escorted you to the bar; copious amounts of alcohol could be acquired.”

Penny gave another pause, weighing up her options. It was either this, or go back to her room and beat herself up about what an awful decision she'd made coming here until she fell asleep. "Alright. But no promises about the skinning-dipping."

[kn0wy0u]

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Gotta amuse myself somehow, right? [He fell over.]

Very true.

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Darren chuckled, looking at the blonde with a raised brow. “Or you could not do that, and join me instead.”

Penny paused and gave a faint laugh. "I'm afraid I'd have to have consumed a lot of alcohol for that."

[ethanacton]

Sorry...

[pennylaurentvirgo]

Ah…here you go. Definitely don’t want to leave a nice book like this out in the sun. You like to read?

Thank you. Yes, I love to read... Most of my books are factual, but I love a good bit of fiction every now and again.

You?

[pennylaurentvirgo]

You forget sometimes…where you are…what this place really is. The island is designed to please the senses, and it does it’s job well. Then you get jolted back to reality…

How.. How long have you been here? If you don't mind me asking.