conversations.from: system
conversations.value: #Midsummer Ice Cream, a Williamsburg comedy
  
  This is one of the stories set Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is the heart of hipster culture. is the living heart of the city that never sleeps. And stories happen there. Magical stories, romances, tragedies, and comedies.
  
  This is one such story.
  
  It is the middle of the summer. There will be a big Greek Wedding in a few days. There are four lovers. And magic is in the air.
  
  A three act romcom set against the background of the magical place that is Williamsburg in summer.
  
  Tag words:
  Romcom / plot Midsummer Night's Dream / magical realism of Wonderfalls / Quirky
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Otto Baron is the proud owner of Midsummer Ice Cream. He is proud of his Italian-Dutch heritage and has lived in Brooklyn all his life, taking over the parlor from his parents. He  is a jolly and pleasant man with a kind word and bright smile for everyone. Everyone, except for his wife, Tina, with whom he has little patience. Like many long-married couples, they constantly bicker and argue with each other. Otto loves his wife, but sometimes he has a hard time expressing this.
conversations.prefix: Otto Baron:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tina Tian is the proud co-owner of the Midsummer Ice Cream parlor. This Chinese-American woman migrated from Chinatown to Brooklyn when she married Otto and has complained about it ever since. Still, she is a nice person and has a warm personality. She is friendly to customers and is the pivot of much of the social cohesion in the area. The only person which she targets with her sharp tongue is her husband. For everyone else she has a smile. But don't get her angry...
conversations.prefix: Tina Tian:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Robin is the only employee of Midsummer Ice Cream, and part time at that. She attends the Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School and works at the parlor in her spare time. She is puckish and roguish in nature. She always has a joke and a smile ready for each customer and is a good listening ear, despite her youth. She works the counter, waits tables, and runs the occasional errand for Otto and Tina. She is one of the few persons who can stop them from bickering.
conversations.prefix: Robin Goodfellow:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Midsummer Ice Cream is the place to go to if you want a nice cool refreshment during a hot New York summer's day. It is a family owned establishment which has been the best place for fresh ice cream in Brooklyn for over fifty years. Otto and Tina, the pair that own the parlour, are always bickering with each other, but are kind and warm to their customers. 
conversations.prefix: Midsummer Ice Cream:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Jealous
conversations.prefix: Jealous:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Headstrong
conversations.prefix: Headstrong:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Oppressive father/mother
conversations.prefix: Dominant Parent:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Self-conscious
conversations.prefix: Self-conscious:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nick is a member of the Craftsmen, a clique of artisan hipsters who hang out together at Athens, Midsummer Ice Cream, Wood & Flute, or the Enchanted Woods.
  Nicolas is a fashion designer. He thinks he is very talented and could be considered a minor celebrity, but most people reckon he is just an arrogant dimwit who if full of himself.
  Still, he is a jolly fellow, and if you ignore his advice and bluster, he is a lot of fun to hang around with.
conversations.prefix: Nicolas Bottom:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Arogant
conversations.prefix: Arogant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Peter is a member of the Craftsmen, a clique of artisan hipsters who hang out together at Athens, Midsummer Ice Cream, Wood & Flute, or the Enchanted Woods.
  Peter is a carpenter and is the nominal leader of Craftsmen, though Peter is often shoved aside by the abundantly confident Nick Bottom. 
  Peter is very good with his hands, always thinks things through before opening his mouth, and thus is considered a bit of an introvert.
conversations.prefix: Peter Quincy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Francis is a member of the Craftsmen, a clique of artisan hipsters who hang out together at Athens, Midsummer Ice Cream, Wood & Flute, or the Enchanted Woods.
  Francis is the owner of 'Wood & Flute', an artisanal musical instruments and sheet music shop, and has a workshop in which he crafts his own wooden instruments. 
  Francis is gay and is proudly so. Some consider him to be too queer in manner and dress, but no one in this neighbor-hood would dare say so to his face.
conversations.prefix: Francis Flute:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Robby is a member of the Craftsmen, a clique of artisan hipsters who hang out together at Athens, Midsummer Ice Cream, Wood & Flute, or the Enchanted Woods. 
  Robby owns "Grace and Lace", a vintage clothing shop, catering to the hipster crowd. 
  Robby is gay, but doesn't wear it as a badge. He is a bit of an introvert. 
conversations.prefix: Robby Starveling:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tom is a member of the Craftsmen, a clique of artisan hipsters who hang out together at Athens, Midsummer Ice Cream, Wood & Flute, or the Enchanted Woods. Tom owns The Copper Pot, a cookware shop. He is a bit of a goofball, always making jokes and playing pranks on the other craftsmen, something most of them take in good stride, except for Nick, who is the most frequent butt of his jokes.
conversations.prefix: Tom Snout:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Snug is a member of the Craftsmen, a clique of artisan hipsters who hang out together at Athens, Midsummer Ice Cream, Wood & Flute, or the Enchanted Woods.  
  His real name is Jonathan Royce, but everyone calls him Snug. He owns an antiques' shop, "The Art Decor". He is a true craftsman and does a lot of restoration of antiques himself. He has a workshop behind his store, in which he can be found meticulously working on antiques.
conversations.prefix: Snug :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Peace ("Sigh, hippie parents, you know?") is one of the many children hanging around the ice cream parlor. She always wears flowery dresses ("Sigh, hippie parents, you know?") and is very laid back. She will never initiate anything and is more than willing to tag along with whomever takes the lead. She is the most cautious of the gang.
  She loves Robin, and if none of the other kids are around, will play games with her.
conversations.prefix: Peace Blossom:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cobb is one of the many children hanging around the ice cream parlor. He always wears a baseball cap and has a glove and ball in his backpack. He is a bit of a rogue, but his innocent smile often gets him off the hook for any trouble he caused. He is the nominal leader of the group and is the is always thinking about where mischief is to be made and he pulls the others with him in his plans.
conversations.prefix: Cobb Web:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mussy is one of the many children hanging around the ice cream parlor. Mussy is the youngest of the lot, but also the most serious. She is the one who comes up with the best plans for making mischief, but also is the one who uses the ice cream parlor to make her homework. Mussy is a kid of a single mom, who is always working, thus Otto and Tina allow her to occupy her own table in the corner for homework, and both play surrogate parent over her.
conversations.prefix: Mussy Start:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Tammy Mott, aka 'Mote' is one of the many children hanging around the ice cream parlor. She is the proverbial tomboy and vies for leadership of the group with Cobb. She is the most physical of the lot. She is the one who clambers into trees or scales fire-escapes to pull off pranks and knows every nook and cranny, and rooftop, and alleyway of the neighborhood. She's even reputed to have been down into the sewers and subway maintenance tunnels.
conversations.prefix: Mote:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Edu Gersch is Hermia’s father. He is a very traditional Jewish man, who loves his daughter, but also wants her to listen to him. He wants Harmony to marry Demir.
  Owns a print shop.
conversations.prefix: Edu Gersch :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Owner of Athens, a local Greek deli. He is respected by almost all in the neighborhood, and many come to him for the best olives in Brooklyn, and some sage advice.
  He thus holds some sway in the community,. He is often asked to settle disputes and he organises local events. He is nicknamed 'The Mayor of Bedford Avenue' by some.
  He is about to be married to Lita. The neighborhood has been abuzz for this Greek wedding for weeks.
conversations.prefix: Theseus Athens:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lita is an employee at the Athens Greek Deli. She has been in an on-off relationship with Theseus, but he finally proposed to her a few weeks ago, and she said yes. She is a sunny funny woman, whose bright smile makes even the biggest grouch smile in return. And if Theseus is the mind of the community, then Lita is its heart. People love her and are really looking forward to their wedding.
  
conversations.prefix: "Hip Little" Lita:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Part deli part restaurant, Athens is a lively place in a lively neighborhood. Theseus has recently taken over the place from his father, who still is behind the counter. Theseus and his betrothed, Lita, work very hard to make this the best deli in town. 
conversations.prefix: Athens Greek Deli:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Elysium is the local gym and fitness club. It is very hip and trendy and many of the hipster crowd comes here to work out. With a sauna and a steam room, it is also a place for an illicit romantic rendezvous. 
conversations.prefix: Elysium:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Enchanted Woods is part dive bar and part nightclub. It is mainly frequented by hipsters and students, and rarely by the locals. With many dark cubbyholes and nooks, it is a good place for an illicit rendezvous. Owned by Phil O'Slatraigh.
conversations.prefix: Enchanted Woods:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Phil is the old Irish owner of "The Enchanted Woods," an Irish pub, mainly frequented by hipsters and never-do-wells, at least to many of the respectable locals. Phil is born and bred Brooklyn. He was an outspoken opponent of the gentrification process, but now that half his customers are hipster types, he has become much less vocal in his opposition, though he still grumbles about the old days. He's been asked by Theseus to help organise the festivities around the wedding.
conversations.prefix: Phil O'Slatraigh :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Francis Flute's artisanal musical instrument shop. It mainly sells artisanal handcrafted instruments, sheet music, and records. 
  There's a small music studio in the basement, where local bands can practice. And there's a wood-workshop in back, where Francis creates his 'masterpieces'.
  It is a hangout for the local music scene.
conversations.prefix: Wood & Flute:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Vain
conversations.prefix: Vain:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Easily Distracted/Flighty
conversations.prefix: Easily Distracted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, gentrified heart of hipster culture, where the sensibilities of those who have lived there all their lives, clash with those of the newcomers.
  It is a multicultural mixing pot where rich and poor live next to each other.
conversations.prefix: Williamsburg, Brooklyn:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your physical attractiveness helps you. People like you because of your looks. It helps in at first contact.
conversations.prefix: Beautiful:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Perky
conversations.prefix: Perky:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your physical attractiveness helps you. People like you because of your looks. It helps in at first contact.
conversations.prefix: Handsome:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: People like you and thus you’ve got lots of friends in the neighborhood.
conversations.prefix: Well-liked:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know what you want and will do everything possible to get it.
conversations.prefix: Determined:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a wonderful support network from your family, or elsewhere. 
conversations.prefix: Supported:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are a relaxed person and nothing fazes you.
conversations.prefix: Easy-Going:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You may not be pretty, at least you have brains. You learn easily, know much, and can find a solution for any problem.
conversations.prefix: Smart:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just can’t seem to do everything right, day by day, no matter how hard you try.   
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have too little money.
conversations.prefix: Poor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just don’t have your act together, always coming off harried and messy.   
conversations.prefix: Frazzled:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are Lazy.
conversations.prefix: Lazy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are too trusting.
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You just don't get it, do you?
conversations.prefix: Obtuse:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's no such thing as True Love. But there's sex, which is just as good, right? One night stands can become two night flings, but should last no longer.
conversations.prefix: The Player:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a hole in your life. And there is someone who can fill it.
conversations.prefix: Looking for Love:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You believe in romantic ideals. There is such a thing as true love, and it will happen to you sooner or later. Beautiful expressions of love, such as songs and poems, but also gifts and romantic gestures, will bring a tear to your eye or a smile on your face.
conversations.prefix: The Hopeless Romantic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The antiques shop owned by Snug. It is a small and somewhat overstuffed shop with a workshop at the back. It mainly sells Art Deco antiques.
conversations.prefix: Art Decor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Snout's cookware shop.
conversations.prefix: The Coppe Pot:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to meet up with your love and have some quality time together, preferably privately.
conversations.prefix: Be together:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some might consider it vulgar, but at least your honest about it (at least to yourself). Sex is fun, so why not enjoy it, with whomever is available.
conversations.prefix: Score some nookie:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need to meet up. You need some privacy. Some people may not find out. So be discrete.
conversations.prefix: Meet up (in secret):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Romance is dead. Sorry, but let's think about this rationally. Why lose your wits about someone, when you're bound to break up eventually. Yes, I've been in relationships, and probably will have more in future. But was I ever in love? No.
conversations.prefix: The Cynic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You love her, but you also love her. You cannot make a choice. Why should you make a choice. Can't you love both? Especially if they don't know about each other. So, you just have to be careful. What can go wrong?
conversations.prefix: The Polyamorist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: No one notices you. Sure, you got friends, but they often ignore your presence. You are just there. If only someone took notice of you. Just for once. But you are too much of an introvert to claim your place.
conversations.prefix: The Wallflower :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a klutz. You'll trip putting on your pantyhose in a rush or spill a drink over her attractive love-interest or knock over a display or walk into a post. Anytime you meet someone new and/or important you're going to get tongue-tied and say something deeply embarrassing. 
conversations.prefix: The Gorgeous Klutz:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your hang-ups are your  own repression. You are still looking for the one man you can open up to and feel comfortable enough with to cross that hurdle. Be it first kiss, first date, or first time you becomes a woman.
conversations.prefix: The Inexperienced Virgin:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a completley unencumbered free-spirit who helps a quiet, introverted man come out of his shell. You are muse and mother, inspiration and caregiver, helping to fix broken men via your child-like glee at the world to a soundtrack of the Shins.
  You could have a bad day. Never wallow in self-pity. You never forget the beauty in every moment, no matter how bad life gets.
conversations.prefix: The Manic Pixie Dream Girl:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are simply mistified by the opposite sex and seek advice wherever you can get it. This source may be friends, family, mentors, or magazine columnists.
  You treat the opposite sex as machines, believing that by following a pre-programmed set of instructions you can get a desired result.
conversations.prefix: The Advice-Taker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a Plain Jane. Thick horn-rimmed glasses, unflattering clothes, hair in a bun. Maybe, with some work you can look beautiful.
conversations.prefix: Does Look Plain (without some effort):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are either a nerd or a dork.
conversations.prefix: Dorky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are still in love with your ex. He broke your relationship off, but you never got over it. He thinks you are still good friends, but you are determined to make him see the error of his ways and come back to you.
conversations.prefix: Win Back Your Ex:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are still in love with your ex. He broke your relationship off, but you never got over it. He thinks you are still good friends, but you are determined to make him see the error of his ways and come back to you.
conversations.prefix: Win Back Your Ex:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He broke up with you, and you still aren't over him. You're mad at him, but also still love him. You want him back or want him to suffer. Stalker? No, you're not a stalker. He just has to realize how perfect you are for him.
conversations.prefix: The Obsessed Ex:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Look, you don't need to apologize. Women are just more flighty then men. That's a fact, right? Sure, they can be smart or strong, just not as smart or strong as men. So women have to be conquered. And once conquered they had better listen.
conversations.prefix: The Chauvinist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (Challenge for Harmony and Lee)
  (and Helen?)
  
  Harmony is locked in her room, and her father has taken away her phone. She has to get out and somehow meet up with Lee.
conversations.prefix: Get out and meet up:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A cell phone
conversations.prefix: Phone:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Some bills and coins
conversations.prefix: Money:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A handbag, filled with useful items
conversations.prefix: Handbag:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: (Challenge for Demir)
  (and Helen?)
  
  Harmony and Lee are going to meet up. One of you knows that Harmony has been locked up in her room by her father. She probably wants to escape. And Lee is going to help her. So why not try to stop them.
conversations.prefix: Interfere with the escape:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A Swiss pocketknife/multi-tool.
conversations.prefix: Pocketknife:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have to get back down back onto the ground, without breaking too many bones.
conversations.prefix: Get down safely:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You try to win Lita for your cause by explaining your plight.
conversations.prefix: Win sympathy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to marry your true love and no obstacle is going to stop you from reaching that goal.
conversations.prefix: Marry Your True Love:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have low self esteem. You know that your best friend is the pretty one, and that you can only hope to be considered second best. No wonder he dumped you for pursue her. If only you were prettier.
conversations.prefix: Low Self Esteem:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are young, strong, and agile. 
conversations.prefix: Athletic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Consequences be damned!  You don't care how much trouble you will be in; you would go through any torture to be with your one true love.
conversations.prefix: Rebellious: