#amaraobi

[albietorreschef]

(continued from here - with @amaraobi )

"Diner food is my guilty pleasure anyway, so even if I didn't hear great things, I'd still be excited to eat," Albie admitted with a chuckle. He might have trained his entire life to prepare and serve high quality, Michelin star meals, but it didn't mean his standards were that high once the hunger bug bit.

He crinkled his nose in sympathy, barely glancing at the menu. He'd probably just get a coffee, not wanting, or needing, anything stronger.  "I'm really sorry, is there anything I can do to help?" Albie was never one to pry, he hated people being in his business at the best of times, but even if it was just to lend an ear, not knowing if there was anything for him to do in a practical sense. "Life here's good," He said, genuine smile on his face. He was enjoying his job, he got to see Lorelai a lot more, and had made some solid friends here, the woman in front of him being no exception. "I'm starting to see why people stick around here."

[nadiamorgan]

location — open mic night, deja brew.

character — @amaraobi

She couldn't recall the last time they'd bumped into one another, but this seemed all too fitting. As she leaned against the wall in a line for the bathroom, she put on her best show smile and hoped that it would be enough to show the other that she wasn't looking for a fight. "Funny seeing you here. Looks like I beat you by a few minutes, but fear not, this line hasn't moved an inch. I guess someone had too much coffee? Or stage frieght? I don't know. Either way, it might be a wait."

[max-cortez]

location — friday night, musical performace

character — @amaraobi

The only thing better than a festival was a festival with alcohol sales. He'd only just grabbed his second beer when he nearly bumped into a smaller frame. "My apologies," he offered as he cut himself off with another drink. Maybe this was his second from the stand, but he'd pregamed before showing up. "Well, look who it is. I haven't seen you around the shop yet. Did you change your mind about that piece or just waiting for the right time?" The music behind them paused before it began blasting again, this time, the smooth jazz traded out for something a little more rugged. "You having a good time?"

[yaodaniels]

continued from [ x ] : @amaraobi

"Well, thank you. I take that as high praise." Yao smiled, appreciating the woman's kindness. It always made him feel good to hear he was doing a good job leading his classes. "And that's totally fine if you take it easier. It's not bootcamp, there's no drill sergeant here.. it's a different story at Peak Fitness. That is a bootcamp." He shrugged, presuming that might not be her speed. "I certainly wouldn't stop you from enjoying a glass of wine. If that helps you relax, go for it."

[nadiamorgan]

continued from here @amaraobi

The interior designer had been more of her aunt's idea, but in the end, it almost seemed like more of a need than a want. Her minimalistic apartment in New York had a quarter of the space her home did, so decorating had never been much of an issue. It was only a challenge when she realized she needed more things to fill the space she'd never had. "She's incredible. Truly, I know nothing about putting a room together and she had it all mapped out from day one." All Nadia had to do was pick between options and pay for everything, the rest was up to the woman she'd trusted with making her house feel more like a home. "I have obligations here. I'm not leaving them behind again." It made her stomach twist into knots to consider Mattie an obligation, but confessing such a deep seeded truth to someone she didn't trust even a little? She'd take that guilt any day.

[max-cortez]

location — peak seasons, downtown

character — @amaraobi​​​​​

The champagne had done numbers on helping to warm him up to the night. He still wasn’t venturing out onto the dancefloor, but he was at least relaxed enough to enjoy the company of the night. “Does this guy always throw parties like this?” It was more formal than any gathering he’d ever gone to, but if Nathan Crane always kept an open door policy to those of Providence Peak, he’d have to consider getting out more. “If so, does he always require the suit and tie affair?” With the help of Kat, he’d figured out something to wear for the night, but his closet wasn’t line with options.

[max-cortez]

location — skyline shopping center.

character — @amaraobi

He knew little about gift buying, not because he didn't have the heart for it, but because nothing felt good enough. He'd paraded around countless stores, had picked up a hundred items too, only to sit them back atop the shelf in disappointment when it didn't feel like enough. Would anything ever be enough and if not, what the hell was he supposed to do about that? The male had only taken a break to pull two cigarettes from their carton. One after the other, he puffed and puffed until the last spent stick had been tossed in the ashtray. It was on the way back towards the doors that he spotted a woman that had been in the shop just a few weeks earlier. "Let me get that for you," he offered, stepping a little quicker towards the door to pull back on the handle and to offer her entrance before himself. "And before you thank me, I might ask your help for a little something."

[parkerlcwis]

location — the jagged yard.

character — @amaraobi

She'd only left her seat to make a quick trip to the restroom, but had she known that within the five minutes of her absence that a certain someone would have picked the seat next to hers, she never would have left in the first place. Unsure of how to approach the other, she cleared her throat and slipped atop the stool she'd been occupying moments earlier. "Hope you don't mind, I was sitting here. Had to take a timeout, but if it means anything, first round can be on me." A peace offering, she thought. Surely that would mean something.