She had not really experienced chemistry like this with someone in a while.  So when he gave her the first mission, Nora found herself oddly relieved.  And also curious.  She had heard that the owner of the bar was bound to it, but she did not know exactly what that meant.  Most people would assume that if he could open portals to different planes and places, he could get his own ice cream.  Still, she did not look a gift horse in the mouth.  She slumped against the door of the abandoned office building for a  moment and then continued onward toward the shop he had demanded she go to.<br/><br/>There was a short line inside, and she waited quietly while the shop attendants served other patrons.  When a sweet looking young blond waved her over, Nora had more than enough time to figure out her order.<br/><br/>"I'd like two pints of your strawberry frozen yogurt...and that apple pie."  She said, pointing toward one that looked as if it had recently come out of the oven.  Small wisps of steam rose from the flaky crust.  She was kind of hungry, mostly due to the fact that she had forgotten to eat breakfast...and lunch...and dinner.  Apple pie was not exactly the dinner of champions, but she rationalized that it had to have at least a serving of fruit.  After a couple moments, the counter girl had her order ready and Nora paid for it, including a tip for the girl.  She knew that tips weren't required in a place like this, but in general, these kids never made enough.  Nora had worked her fair share of service jobs, she knew how much a few good tips could help.  And hell, maybe she could convince Pace to cover it.  He owned a bar, he had to know that tips were important.<br/><br/>She walked back over to the abandoned office and tried the door.  For a moment, the door stuck and she almost thought he had stranded her out here.  Nora tried again and this time the door gave and opened back at the front of the bar.  She walked through the crowded part of the bar back to Pace's office and set the two pints and the apple pie down on his desk.<br/><br/>"There.  I got you an extra, figured it's summer so you might need it.  And the pie...well...I was hungry.  Care to share?"  She said, holding up a pair of spoons.  She was quite certain they had both been ready to rip some clothes off a few minutes before, but for some reason eating apple pie together seemed decidedly wholesome.  Her fingers went to the top of the white box and pulled the lid up, revealing a lattice pastry crust that was arranged on the top of the pie with evident care.<br/><br/>"It's still nice and warm..."