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font-size: 12px;">Wow, he really can't catch a break today, can he? One asshole customer goes out, another one comes in. Although Jelani isn't a customer so much as a pest that likes to make itself known on occasion. At least Simon makes up for his antics by being adorable; Jelani doesn't have that same feature. He's just irritating. That's not to say that Cian hates the guy, though. Mostly, he feels sorry for him. He has no idea what inspired the con artist's ire toward the shop, given that Cian has never set foot in his nor does he imagine his boss has, but he apparently has little else to do with his time than show up to make an ass of himself.<br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Hello, Jelly,"</span> he smirks back, unmoving from his relaxed position. The snide comments roll off his back like the droplets on the windowpanes. Jelani seems to always forget that he doesn't actually own the place, and its success doesn't really concern him so long as it stays afloat enough to give him his weekly paycheck. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Yes, we certainly have to appreciate our loyal customers,"</span> he agrees, <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Especially those who take their magic seriously and don't use it for cheap parlor tricks."</span> What? Just because he doesn't care about Jelani's opinion doesn't mean he can't fire back a bit.<br/>
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He purses his lips at Jelani placing his hands on the glass countertop, ignoring his invitation to his Halloween party. Which, thinking about it, is actually quite a mixed message. He must be planning something, but whatever it is, he can't be assed to help.<br/>
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Suddenly, the bell above the door rings once more, revealing an adorably wet Simon. Wait, annoyingly. Annoyingly wet. And Picus is also there. With Jelani's attention temporarily diverted, he wastes no time spraying them with the bottle of glass cleaner they keep in one of the cabinets. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"You're smudging the glass,"</span> he deadpans, wiping the area with the required rag. Simon saunters over just in time as he's tucking the cleaning products away, apparently having heard Jelani's invitation as he insists that Cian party with him instead. Well, isn't he popular today?<br/>
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He doesn't actually have any plans with Simon and Co., but it's an excellent excuse not to get roped into whatever the hell Jelani has planned, so he'll go with it. Besides, he had indeed planned to visit <i>Dionysus</i> that night anyway. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Well, isn't that sweet and not at all suspicious of you,"</span> he smirks at Simon's greeting, endlessly amused by the way he seems to disregard Jelani entirely as he leans his elbows on the counter to get into his space. He pointedly does not spray him, even as water drips from his hair onto the polished glass. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Simon Scott buying something like a real customer? Is this my early Hallow's Eve treat?"</span> he chuckles.<br/>
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The hope in the man's mismatched eyes bores into his very soul, and he hates himself for how quickly he gives in. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Yes, I planned to stop by there, so we might as well go together,"</span> he says, trying to make it sound like a practical agreement and less like submission. Deciding to acknowledge Jelani's presence, he turns to the man. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cd6155">"Will you be dressing up, Jelani?"</span><br/>
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