Rory Hayashi

Was that JOLENE PURDY? No, it’s just RORY HAYASHI, who is 22 and has been here for ALL HER LIFE. They are currently a SERVER AT INFINITEA and people around town say they are CHEERFUL but can be CLOSED OFF at times. They identify as FEMALE and use SHE/HER.

[roryxhayashi]

charlie-su:

A chair. This woman was his knight in shining armour. Even if it was slightly more plastic a chair than he’d like. Every chair in the place seemed to have at least one person - or pretty often, a couple - sitting in it at this stage of the evening. “Thank you, Madam.” He sat down rather heavily in the chair, but it didn’t protest at the weight so that was fine. “Bit too much - make that, probably a lot too much, but I’ve not been out in ages so I’m making the most of it.”

Well one had to deal with what one had to deal with right? Rory was sure this place didn’t have the funds to get nice plush chairs, but she’d made a decent night of these. “You’re welcome,” she said offering a smile before making a cup of black tea, putting a bit of lemon into it before setting it down next to him. “You’re not the first to drink too much this evening, that should help sober you up a bit, lemon helps clear the head when under the influence.”

[roryxhayashi]

charlie-su:

He was beyond drunk, like the level of drunk you are where you know you absolutely need to stop or you’re going to fall over/be sick/make some other type of fool of yourself. He didn’t even realise the surface he’d been supporting himself against was a tea station until the woman at it asked him if he wanted any. “Tea? Oh, yes, good idea - with milk. And a lot of sugar. Thank you nicely.” He should probably stop leaning against the station, but his attempt to do that demonstrated a real lack of balance or of anything resembling sobriety.

Rory actually felt bad for the bloke, mostly because he looked like he was going to go down at any given moment. Being the type of person she was, before making his tea she scooted a chair over near the side of the station and pointed. “Sit down while I make your tea, last thing I want is for you to go face first into the floor Sir. Drink a bit too much champagne tonight then?”

[roryxhayashi]

The golden question of the evening was did Rory even want to be here? You couldn’t tell whether it was a yes or no given the bubbly personality she was letting off as she handed out cups of tea to people. The tea station she was in charge of was a good idea for an event like this, giving people an option besides alcohol. She felt a little self conscious in the dress she was wearing with the mask, but Rory had owned how she looked for years now, just with seeing Dominic a few days ago, she was slightly insecure. Looking up at the person approaching, the bright smile returning to her face in a flash. “Can I get you a cuppa tea?”

[roryxhayashi]

[exclusively-lolahmonroe]

Jolene Purdy

Glitz & Glam Of A Fat Girl

[roryxhayashi]

dominictierney:

How could he even begin to explain to her how the last fifteen years had been for him? How could he tell her that he didn’t trust himself enough to be around anyone when he was fighting his own demons. He’d been through hell, and the explanations he’d thought up over the years sounded ridiculous even to him. What little confidence he’d mustered up to finally see Rory slipped away with every word she spoke. I wanted to see you every day I was gone. I wanted you with me so desperately, but I didn’t want you to start seeing me the way I saw myself. Those were things he could never say to her. Maybe if he’d shown back up in her life sooner, he could have said those things. He could have tried to explain, but fifteen years were fifteen years too late. Shaking his head at her questions, he put the amount for the canister down on the counter and softly replied, “No… thank you. I think it’s best if I just go.”

What about what it had been like for her? Sure he had his own things to work through but after everything, he should have told her. She could have at least offered some kind of emotional support. To cut her out completely like he did hurt. A lot. Yet she still loved him despite all of that and probably always would - honestly that's part of the reason she was acting how she was acting now. "Right. Walk away. You're good at that, right Dommy?" The nickname slipped from her lips before she had a chance to stop it, sighing. Pushing the canister towards him, she smacked the receipt on top of it. "Well, thank you for stopping by, we hope that you enjoy your tea and that you decide to come back."

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dominictierney:

“I’m trying not to go into a massive rant about everything I wish I had done differently fifteen years ago. Saying hello to you seemed like a normal thing to start off with,” he replied like it was a question. “I’m sorry also seems like a good thing to say too, because I am so truly sorry for leaving things the way I did.” Dom then glanced around the shop before looking back at Rory, his nose starting to get that tingling sensation whenever he was about to cry. His posture visibly stiffened as he forced the feeling away. “But clearly this isn’t the place for me to bring it up. I don’t want to get you in trouble.” Trailing off, he took a quick glance around the shop again and picked up the first tea his eyes landed on. “I’ll just take this blend and get out of your hair,” he slid the canister closer to her before getting his wallet out.

Rory could tell him off right then and there, she was sure that Verity wouldn't have a problem with it but she was in control of her emotions. For the most part. She had bit her tongue so hard at the apology he had given that she thought she tasted blood, she could be wrong but she wouldn't be surprised. Dominic always did have that effect on her. Taking the canister, Rory rang him up, giving him the total. "It's not, but will there ever be a good place for bringing up what a complete dolt you were and how despite rumors of you being back, you never once thought to come and say hey, I'm alive!" Pausing, she just let out a heavy sigh, placing her hands on the counter top. "Do you want a cup brewed for you or will you be taking it home. As I'm sure you read on the sign we can brew a cup or two for you while you relax, can I interest you in one of our blueberry scones to accompany your tea?"

[roryxhayashi]

huntsmuses:

“That actual sounds a lot more exciting than being one of the fools on the dance floor.” Teddy said, smile tugging at her lips. “I haven’t decided yet, but if I do at least I know now that there will be a tea station and that makes it all less terrifying.”

“I can’t dance to save my life, it would be a disaster,” Rory forced a smile, this ball had her all kinds of angry in her head but she was trying to remain professional still even though she really didn’t have to be. “Oh yes, the little short blonde girl insisted that that there be something there for people that don’t drink alcohol, something bout a how her and her boyfriend don’t drink either. You’re welcome to come and hang out at the cool kid’s table during the thing if you want.”

[roryxhayashi]

dominictierney:

“As long as going stag is acceptable,” Dom replied in a manner similar to Rory’s almost bored intonation, his face remaining as neutral as he could keep it, even though his eyes held the brightness of the joy he felt whenever he was in her presence. However, the thought was fresh in his mind as he spoke to her that he hadn’t let her see him in fifteen years. Up until this moment, he hadn’t worked up the courage to show his face to her, too ashamed of how he had acted all those years ago before he left everything and everyone he knew to get help.

Something in him had changed recently, something he still couldn’t quite place, and he’d found that he desperately wanted to see Rory again, face to face. That was why he was standing opposite her place behind the counter at Infinitea, hoping that fifteen years had been enough time for her to not completely hate him. Dom spoke again, this time sounding much more quiet, uncertainty and a sudden swell of affection making his voice crack slightly. “Hello, Rory.”

"As long as you pay the money for the ticket I don't see why it wouldn't be, not everyone has someone to go with," Rory said in response, biting her tongue a moment before clearing her throat. This was just mildly awkward to say the least. Her in her work uniform and seeing someone that she for all she knew, was dead. She'd heard rumors that he was back of course, but she'd never seen him in fifteen years.

Him standing in front of her acting as casual as he was made her both angry as hell and also relieved. At least he was okay. He looked okay but the way things ended years ago wasn't the way she wanted to remember him so she chose to remember the good times. Or tried to at least. "Hi? That's all you can say? Hi?"

[roryxhayashi]

"I have to go to this ball thing, I promised Verity that I would run the tea serving station,” Rory started before looking over. “I figure I’ll at least have fun watching some of the people make fools of themselves while dancing because you know that’s bound to happen. Are you going to this thing?”

[ladyetherea]

Jolene Purdy attends the Audi Celebrates The 68th Emmys at Catch LA on September 15, 2016 in West Hollywood, California.