[ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe
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				Title: <strong>[ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>16-01-2013, 16:20:09</strong>
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				<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size">Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</span></strong><br><br><div align="center"><strong>Hours</strong> <br>Monday - Saturday<br>7:00am-6:00pm<br>Sunday<br>1:00pm-4:00pm</div><br>AABC, as the locals call it was established during late 1972. Mr. Thomas and his wife had come to town, hoping to set down roots. In doing such they opened up a bakery that became the talk of the town. Among all ages the place was quite popular, enough so that almost everyone who got married got their wedding cakes from AABC. <br><br>The draw to the place was the friendliness and excellent service given, even to those outsiders who came through. The family owned business, just celebrated being opened for 40 years. Currently the owners are in the process of passing along the business to their children. It seems the only rule to working there was, you had to be born and raised in Elliquiy. As only Elliquiy people understood, how special the place truly was. <br><br><br><span style="font-size: 20pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Interior of Bakery and Cafe</strong></span> <br><br>(http://www.guyscakes.com/images/bakery/Gaetanos-bakery-interior11.jpg)<br><br><span style="font-size: 20pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Delicious Delights</strong></span> <br><br>(http://alifevegetarian.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/dscf3102.jpg)<br><br>(http://www.brittanycreates.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tampa_02.jpg)<br><br>(http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/yourhoustonnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/2a/f2acecce-dbef-50a0-adf1-f15deb4ff8bc/504f489c00c53.image.jpg)</div> <br><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Owners:</strong></span></div><br>&nbsp;<br><div align="center">(http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/uploaded_images/50-year-old-man-761579.jpg)</div><br><br><strong>Matthew Thomas</strong>: One of the owners of the Bakery. A very friendly man who has been a part of the town for forty years, knowing all of the locals by name, even if they were rarely seen. His time is spent between the kitchen and the floor. He has a very special relationship with Isabelle, perhaps due to that fact that she had almost been born in the bakery. It might have been the fact why he wished to leave the business to her, for she was more of a daughter to him than his own son who was flesh and blood. <br><br><div align="center">(http://midlifemonalisa.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cindyjoseph1.jpg)</div><br><strong>Cindy Thomas</strong>: One of the owners of the Bakery. It had been her idea originally to set up a bakery in a small town and that's just what they had done. These days she stays in the kitchen during most of the morning while during the afternoons Cindy could be seen out on on the floor. Always willing to strike up a conversation with anyone and everyone. She always had an eye out for those who might cause a bit of trouble or those who seemed surrounded in a cloud of sadness, yet tried to hide the fact. 
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>21-01-2013, 18:11:24</strong>
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				It was supposed to be Isabelle's days off from work but she had taken it upon herself to come into work and try and forget about, trying to remember what had happened the night before. The door to the Bakery was pulled open before walking in, giving a silent wave to Mr. Thomas who was sliding a fresh batch of cinnamon raisin bread into the glass case window. Isabelle had been coming to this place since she had been born, her mother practically lived in the place for the last four months of her pregnancy. It perhaps was a bit of fate that she now worked in the place that held so many memories, even some that only she and Mr. Thomas knew about. So many times she had come to the shop early in the morning or after school to ask questions; how something was made, what the differences were in pans and baking temperatures. Even the day that she had been accepted into The Art Institute, after telling her parents she had gone straight to the shop to show off her letter. Isabelle always would remember how Mr Thomas looked at her with such pride as if she was his own daughter, giving her a hug that spoke of the bound they had formed through years of questions and teaching her tricks of the trade. If the man had his choice he would leave the place to her, but for now it was going to a son who was about thirty-five years old who was in and out of town. <br><br>Mr. Thomas gave her a look before just gesturing her back towards the kitchen, knowing in his own way that she needed and wanted to simply bake something. A nod and a smile was given to the man before making her way to the kitchen. A few coworkers were greeted along with Mrs. Thomas. Isabelle remembered when she had returned a little over a year ago, asking for a job. Other offers had been from other places and people in parts so far away from Elliquiy. Then she had gotten the job and dyed the ends of her hair a shade of pink, making people wonder about her. But Isabelle was the best example of not judging a person on appearances and assumptions. <br><br>Straight to a mixing bowl she moved with a bag of flour and sugar, beginning to make a batch of cupcakes in silence. This was her therapy, her religion, her way; the way of the baker. How happiness and pleasure could be crafted for others with such ease. A treat could brighten a persons day, put the 'icing on the cake'&nbsp; for the perfect day, invoke a smile even when all a person wanted to do was cry. Food was one way to the soul, to trying to understand a person and make them feel better. Soon enough a new creation found its way into the oven, the smell beginning to flow throughout the whole bakery. <br><br>Soon enough the cupcakes were pulled from the oven and allowed to cool, while Isabelle began on the frosting.&nbsp; A small bit of vanilla, larger bit of lemon and a touch of yellow food coloring among other ingredients. Frosting was finished and the task of frosting the cupcakes was begun, a piping bag, bowl of fresh blueberries and small bowl of fresh lemon zest. Every single cupcake was treated as a work of art, getting the respect and love that each deserved. When the last one had been finish Isabelle took the batch to the window and set them up for display, hoping that someone would see them and simply smile and have a much better than they were before. <br><br>(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6139/5979622299_fdbef6a301_z.jpg) 
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				Post by: <strong>YaoiRolePlay</strong> on <strong>23-01-2013, 16:34:48</strong>
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				Will came into the bakery, looking a bit lost. It wasn't that he didn't know where he was. He obviously knew that. It was that he hadn't been feeling very well the previous evening. There were some things that had come up at the church that he didn't really want to deal with right now. He just walked in and sat down at a table without thinking about it, as he'd done so many mornings before. He didn't even look up as he said "The usual, please." The usual just consisted of a cup of coffee and a bagel, but this bakery's bagels were some of the best in the whole town. He opened his Bible and started studying. He had to get this sermon written before Wednesday night.
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>23-01-2013, 21:22:41</strong>
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				As Isabelle finished setting up the cupcake display in the window, the door to the shop opened revealing Pastor Kelley. The man was known but not from attending his services but rather from the fact that he came into the bakery almost daily. Over to where he had chosen to sit down she moved, not even getting the chance to ask for what he would like before <em>"The usual, please"</em>, was spoken without even a look given in her direction. Isabelle moved off towards the counter before moving behind it, a plate was gotten and a whole wheat bagel was gotten and cut in half. Upon the place it was placed before putting out two dishes of cream cheese; one being an apple flavor and the other being wild berry. It was known that this man never tried anything new, but she wanted him to for at least once. <br><br>A second thought was had moving towards the new display of cupcakes in the window and getting one. Maybe the Pastor would like the delights of a lemon blueberry cupcake, a taste to remind him that warmer seasons would be upon them soon enough. The man looked stressed to be quite honest, Izzie wondered if everyone in this town was in a bit of a 'limbo' type of mood this day. She understood why she had her mood but not why the Pastor of all people would be in such a mood as well. The plate was taken after pouring a cup of coffee and setting it before the man. <em>"Here you are Pastor Kelley. No charge for the extras, please enjoy.</em>, she said softly before moving back behind the counter and wondering about what else could be made. 
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				Post by: <strong>eiselmann</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 04:06:35</strong>
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				Eli's bike came to a hold the rear whipping around at the sudden end of forward movement, if the park had been disappointing, the ride into town hadn't exactly&nbsp; exceeded expectations, there had been only one good place to jump and the olds had nearly ruined it. Still the place had a bakery and looking into the place it looked well stocked. Placing his bike against a window , Eli walked in and notice immediately a babe...a hot baker babe.<br><br>There was also a dude around , not that it mattered, girls always buckled to the Eli charm, even if some like the Rebecca tried really hard to hide their feelings , another guy was just a dude to beat to the babe.<br><br>Eli looked around at the food on offer some he'd seen before others looked different and then he spied one cupcake in particular.<br><br>"Wow babe, dude this has all the food groups covered, Chocolate, cream and that red stuff...gotta have it "<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 04:17:10</strong>
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				As Isabelle moved back behind the counter, the chime of the door would alert her and others that another had entered the shop. Mr. Thomas gave a bit of a pained look in her direction before shaking his head and moving to the back, unable to deal with what had walked into the door. The look that was given to her wasn't understood very well but as soon as the young man who had walked in opened his mouth, Isabella understood far too well. Silently the young man had looked at the good already made and ready being offered on this day, <em>"Wow babe, dude this has all the food groups covered, Chocolate, cream and that red stuff...gotta have it."</em><br><br>For a moment Isabelle was taken a bit aback but kept her face from giving a look of pure annoyance, after all dealing with this 'child' couldn't be any worse than that had happened the night before, could it? A weak smile was given, <em>"Do you know what you might like..?"</em>, was asked quietly. She absentmindedly began playing with the tips of her hair, twirling those pink curls without even thinking about it, it being more of a second nature thing done when she was upset. 
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				Post by: <strong>eiselmann</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 04:33:27</strong>
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				" Do I know what I 'might' like , no but I'll tell you want a would like " Eli said smiling reigniting his special charm he deployed for babes, even ones with pink hair "I'd like your number and two of those cakes " Eli pointed in the vague direction of the display cabinet, his eyes on Hot cupcake baker bade...with pink hair.<br><br>"Cool hair , unexpected, everyone seems to have escaped form the fifties...you should finish the job make then really ream you" Eli added , his smile broadening hot cop babe , yeah he'd do her , but in hot cupcake baker babe he felt he'd at least found a kindred spirit .
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 05:11:55</strong>
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				<em>"Do I know what I 'might' like, no but I'll tell you want a would like, I'd like your number and two of those cakes"</em> Those words brought Isabelle back from the place she had begun to drift off towards, a land filled with daydreams and happier times rather than the present, thinking about what had happened between her and Cassie the night before. A blank stare was given to the man before blinking a few times. <em>"Can you pay for the cakes?</em>, she asked point blankly, ignore his request for her phone number completely. But the kid continued upwards and onwards, <em>"Cool hair, unexpected, everyone seems to have escaped form the fifties...you should finish the job make then really ream you"</em><br><br>The line had almost been crossed but he had saved himself for the moment at least. Izzie didn't like people who didn't like her hair, her hair was a part of herself and the constant reminder of her friendship with Cassie. Cassie. The thought of her almost brought tears to Izzie's eyes. Her lower lips began to quiver as she reached for the hand sanitizer, rubbing some into her hands and getting the cakes the kid has requested. <em>"Here...Just take them...pay or don't pay I don't care..."</em>, words more or less whispered before turning on her heel and head to the kitchen where she busted into tears. 
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				Post by: <strong>eiselmann</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 05:39:57</strong>
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				Eli was stunned&nbsp; hot cupcake baker girl was well, hot but she must have taken a lot of shit over her hair, no doubt his compliment made her emotional on the back of all the abuse, heck she had even offered him free food, he'd definitely have to come back to this place.<br><br>Shrugging he put his hand in his pocket and pulled out some money unsure what the cost was he decided to over pay instead of underpay, he put ten dollars on the counter then spied a pad and a pen .<br><br>&lt;&lt;'Hi Hot cupcake baker babe I left ten bucks for the cakes thanks for offering me food for free but I always pay, hey stay strong with the hair babe, you're like the coolest chic I've met in this hick town, definitely catch ya later and get that number off you...Eli....hey what's your name?&gt;&gt;<br><br>It was a lot to say and he'd filled the piece of paper up. Turning he spied the dude "Females get really emotional when complimented ever notice that?" then taking a bite form the cake he added" you should try this dude its supreme" with that Eli got on his bike and rode off eating his cake feeling better about life he'd met two babes and hopefully there was more to meet, because there was nothing else that appealed about Elliquiy 
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 06:12:02</strong>
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				For a good ten minutes Isabelle was in the kitchen, simply crying. Mr. Thomas was at a lost of what to even begin doing for her, she was one who had never cried at least not in public, and he had known her since the day she had been born. He knew her while still in the womb, whatever that younging had done, he was going to see to it that justice was done, one way or another. Soon enough she had quieted down a bit and the tears had stopped flowing, Izzie felt beyond embarrassed for carrying on the way that she had just done. <em>"Am I finally losing it...?"</em> was thought to herself silently before walking back out to the floor before she could be stopped.<br><br>Money was discovered on the counter as well as a note. Twice it was read, <em>Hot Cupcake Baker Babe</em> stood out to her more than anything else. A shake of her head was given, for it didn't matter if Cassie and her were fighting or whatever they were doing. Best friend would surely get a kick out this whenever she decided to go home. The note was folded up and slipped into her pocket with a smile, at least someone of the opposite sex seemed to like her, even when it would be considered rape if she actually liked the wanna be Casanova.
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				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 06:14:51</strong>
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				Sebastian had found himself to be feeling a little hungry as he drove to The Fisherman's Net to get ready to open up the pub as he thought of it. As his body reminded him of the emptiness of his stomach, he caught sight of the bakery. Grinning slightly, he pulled into the closest free parking space. Sebastian hopped out of his car, slowing down as he got to the front windows, taking his time to look at what was on offer. After walking the entire length of the shop's frontage, Sebastian entered still trying to work out what exactly he would order.<br><br>Fortunately, the overwhelming aroma of baked goods was enough to keep the <em>stench</em> of the coffee to a reasonable minimum. He noticed the Pastor sitting with a Bible and a note pad at one of the tables. Sebastian had thought of saying hello, but he recognized the signs of deep concentration and focus. He silently hoped the Pastor wouldn't be offended by the lack of greeting, but then Sebastian wouldn't be surprised if the man failed to notice Sebastian's passing.<br><br>He reached the counter, once again assailed with a variety of delights that added to his already burden mind, giving him a greater list to try and narrow down. He was so caught up in his dilemma that he was unaware of the young woman standing on the other side of the counter waiting to serve him when he finished his deliberations.
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 06:35:44</strong>
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				Once again the sound of the chime alerted Isabelle to the fact that someone else was now entering into the shop, hopefully it wasn't that kid again, she couldn't take having to deal with him again so soon. The man who graced her eyes was none other that the owner of the bar down by the docks. Many a time Cassie and herself had gone down there for a drink or two, never getting too wild, save for Cassie's birthday when they ended up dancing on the bar but they hadn't broken anything at least. Towards the counter he walked, his eyes looking at everything but her, which actually caused her to smile. Izzie loved it when people were overwhelmed with the sheer amount of choices that they had. <br><br>For a little while she would allow for him to look before moving from behind the counter, heading straight for the cupcake display. One was taken down before Isabelle moved back behind the counter, holding it out towards him in the palm of her hand. <em>"When the mind cannot make a choice then always try what you saw in the window first, for the window display is different every single day, that way your mind has already been made up for you.."</em>, was spoken rather softly with a smile upon her lips. It finally seemed that she was back to being herself, helpful and cheerful as the town knew her as, at least within the walls of the bakery. Outside was a different thing, she was rather quiet and withdrawn, more thoughtful than anything else, but there was just something she held back. <br><br><em>"Please won't you try it, I just made them fresh only about an hour ago. Lemon Blueberry cupcakes, it might sound a bit funny but I promise it's worth it, it'll make you smile.."</em>
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				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 06:49:49</strong>
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				Blue eyes broke from the scenery on the other side of the glass, to initially focus on a cupcake held in a delicate hand. Sebastian straightened himself out to find the delicate hand belonged to a sweet young woman. After her smile, he was caught by the colour of her hair, and the choice of highlighting. Her nearly white hair was finished with a shade of pink that seemed to suit her.<br><br>He carefully reached for the offered cupcake, his hand much larger and heavier in build that hers. Again, he was nearly a foot taller than the young woman, and probably weighed twice what she did. "Thank you. I will remember that in future." He took a slow bite, letting the flavours melt against his tongue. The freshness of the cake was evident, and the mix of the tang of the lemon and the sweetness of the blueberry worked remarkably well. As his chewing slowed, he graced her with a smile and nodded a few times.<br><br>"I can say this much, there is nothing funny about the taste. Please pass on my compliments to the talented baker that created these. Most excellent little cakes." He took another bite, taking the time to have another gaze over what was available while consuming the mouthful. "Hmmmm... I have always had a problem with places like this. So many good things to get. Well, lets start with three more of these, thank you. I'm sure I will make a decision by the time you have those out." He popped the last piece of the cake into his mouth, mentally striking off two items from his list for today's purchases, knowing that another day he would get them.
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 07:02:17</strong>
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				Slowly the man would straight and actually look at her, finally noticing her for the very first time. A smile remained upon Isabelle's face as he reached for the cupcake that was being offered to him, one of his fingers actually touched the palm of her hand and a chill moved through her. It wasn't a horrible kind of chill, like those one got when caution should be taken, no it was soothing in a way, like underneath the looks he was as gentle as could be. The thought had Izzie smiling a bit brighter than she had been before. Silently she watched as he took a bit of the treat after giving a few words of thanks to her suggestion. Isabelle couldn't get enough of watching people eat, as wrong and creepy as that sounded, for their face said it all, the expressions made, for actions spoke much louder than words. <br><br><em>"I can say this much, there is nothing funny about the taste. Please pass on my compliments to the talented baker that created these. Most excellent little cakes."</em> His words had caused a blush to appear upon her cheeks and luckily before she could say anything he went ahead with at least part of his order. <em>"Hmmmm... I have always had a problem with places like this. So many good things to get. Well, lets start with three more of these, thank you. I'm sure I will make a decision by the time you have those out."</em> With a silent nod and the color of roses quite apparent upon her cheeks she moved to the window display and took down three more of those cupcakes, cupcakes created to deal with inner turmoil. <br><br><em>"Here you are Sir, and I will take your compliments to heart. I made them when I got here this morning, the recipe just came to me, as many of them do."</em> Another smile was given to the man, she wasn't trying to flirt with him, but oddly could see herself doing such. It had been years since she had actually gone out on a date, in her mind she had all but forgotten how to flirt with anyone or anything that breathed. <em>"Since you already have sweet and sour, might I suggest a mini cake? Blueberry and Lime. It's not the same as the cupcakes, that much I can promise, for the taste of lemons and limes while similar are can be brought out different in baking.."</em>, was said rather quickly, hoping that she wasn't making a complete fool out of herself. 
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				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 07:33:08</strong>
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				He watched the young baker go to get the first part of his order. She was the one that created the delight he had just tasted. He was pleased to know she heard the compliment straight from him, and it would have been better if he knew it was her doing before hand. In future, he would ask if what he was getting was her creation or someone else's. Of course, on being handed the cupcakes, his beliefs here conformed.<br><br><em>"Here you are Sir, and I will take your compliments to heart. I made them when I got here this morning, the recipe just came to me, as many of them do."</em><br><br>"These are yours? Thought of just this morning? You, my dear, are a talented baker, indeed a natural. Many people here must be grateful that you decided to remain here, myself included. Also, forgive me, my name is Sebastian."<br><br>She had a smile that made her look prettier than she did with her base expression. He liked her easy going nature and the ease which she dealt with him. The way she looked at him while they talked got him thinking about what she thought of him, which in turn he felt was an unusual thought for him to have. He was not looking at dating the young woman, and frankly, he thought she would not really be interested in dating someone who would be a least a good decade older than her.<br><br><em>"Since you already have sweet and sour, might I suggest a mini cake? Blueberry and Lime. It's not the same as the cupcakes, that much I can promise, for the taste of lemons and limes while similar are can be brought out different in baking.."</em><br><br>Sebastian had a good natured laugh. "Well, my forebears know all to well about limes, since our naval men are still called 'limeys' because of the eating of them in the days of wooden ships. Yes, lemon and lime mix well in a lot of different recipes, as well as with other citrus fruits, particularly in drinks. But I shall give that a miss today, though I have added it to a long list of future purchases. What I have decided to get is a loaf of the cinnamon raisin bread. One of the little treats I allow myself for morning or afternoon tea at work."<br><br>He paused for a moment, looking back at the pastor to make sure they the man wasn't being disturbed by the conversation. Sebastian felt a little more relaxed seeing the pastor still intently reading and jotting down notes.<br><br>"Did you apprentice to the local baker? I'm certain that anyone who taught you would have gone to great lengths to keep you in their employ, given just this small sample of your work."
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				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 07:50:43</strong>
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				<em>"These are yours? Thought of just this morning? You, my dear, are a talented baker, indeed a natural. Many people here must be grateful that you decided to remain here, myself included. Also, forgive me, my name is Sebastian."</em> Another smile came to her lips for she already knew who the man was, and knew his name, she made it a point to know everyone's name even if they might not know her own. <em>"I know who you are. Mr. Rhys-Hamilton, you own the bar down on the docks.."</em> He had continued to listen to her go on and on before giving a bit of a laugh. <em>"Well, my forebears know all to well about limes, since our naval men are still called 'limeys' because of the eating of them in the days of wooden ships. Yes, lemon and lime mix well in a lot of different recipes, as well as with other citrus fruits, particularly in drinks. But I shall give that a miss today, though I have added it to a long list of future purchases. What I have decided to get is a loaf of the cinnamon raisin bread. One of the little treats I allow myself for morning or afternoon tea at work."</em><br><br>His words had truly made her smile, it was now known that she had to go and visit him sometime without Cassie, for it might be more enjoyable to go for for a simple bit of food rather than get drunk. <em>"You should try it with Earl Grey, it's quite good...drunk the crust just a little bit.</em>, she said before turning around and heading back into the kitchen to get Sebastian a truly fresh right out of the oven loaf. His other words had been held but she held off on replying just yet. In a few minutes she returned with it already wrapped, along with another package as well. <em>"I grabbed you a loaf of plain whole wheat as well, no extra charge.."</em><br><br>Another smile was gifted to the man, it couldn't be helped for Isabelle felt quite at ease in his presence. <em>"Did you apprentice to the local baker? I'm certain that anyone who taught you would have gone to great lengths to keep you in their employ, given just this small sample of your work."</em> The loafs of bread were set down on the counter before looking up at the man, noticing just how blue his eyes truly were. <em>"I suppose I was destine to work here, my mother was a long time customer and while she was pregnant with me, she was always in this shop at least three times a week. I'm surprised that I wasn't born in here. So I was always in here as a child and as a teenager, always bothering poor Mr. Thomas with my questions. I decided to take a shot and apply to school and I got in, got my degree in baking and pastry then went on to Le Cordon Bleu to see what else I could learn before coming back here..."</em> She suddenly looked down feeling a bit out of sorts, never one to talk about herself to such a degree. <em>"I'm sorry.. I was rambling. I'm sure that you have better things to do than to stand here listening to me all day.."</em>, Isabelle whispered, realizing she did indeed want to be in the company of this man again some day.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 08:21:55</strong>
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				Sebastian liked how often she smiled, as it made her face look more alive and youthful.<br><br><em>"I know how you are. Mr. Rhys-Hamilton, you own the bar down on the docks.."</em><br><br>His eyebrow shot up at that. He knew he was known in certain circles, mainly due to being British and still holding his accent after all the time he spent in the US. But he didn't realize he was that well known to so many people.<br><br><em>"You should try it with Earl Grey, it's quite good...dunk the crust just a little bit."</em><br><br>"Sacrilege." Sebastian put on a melodramatic gasp at the end. "My deal young lady, you may know about baking, and even show a good mind for a civilized drink, but that comment shows that we definitely did the right thing and let you <em>colonials</em> go your own way. Dunk it in the tea?!?" He shuddered. "I have to remind myself that you heathens also drink your beer cold too."<br><br><em>"I grabbed you a loaf of plain whole wheat as well, no extra charge.."</em><br><br>Sebastian gave her a look, not entirely sure of whether he would accept the generous offer or not.<br><br><em>"I suppose I was destine to work here, my mother was a long time customer and while she was pregnant with me, she was always in this shop at least three times a week. I'm surprised that I wasn't born in here. So I was always in here as a child and as a teenager, always bothering poor Mr. Thomas with my questions. I decided to take a shot and apply to school and I got in, got my degree in baking and pastry then went on to Le Cordon Bleu to see what else I could learn before coming back here..."</em><br><br>"My goodness. To think you returned here when you could have gone elsewhere. This place must really mean something to you." He was very sincere with his comment. He had thought of returning to England, but his parents' pub would be run by his eldest brother by then, so he couldn't return there. But he was happy in the little town, and he was making his life there. He could understand how the young woman would want to return to the town.<br><br><em>"I'm sorry.. I was rambling. I'm sure that you have better things to do than to stand here listening to me all day.."</em><br><br>He waited for her to look back up at him before responding to her. "Rambling? Hardly. Do I have better things to do than stand here and listen to you? No, I don't. I do, however, have more essential tasks that will need my attention, but fortunately I do still have some time to be social, if it doesn't interfere with your workload. I haven't really had the chance to just talk to anyone in a few months. Well, I have spoken to numerous customers of the pub, but even that's just been filler while they drank, or waited for their order. At least here, there is no rush to get anything done. Besides, you have me at a disadvantage, my dear. You know my name, but I'm afraid I don't know yours. And while it might be correct to a degree, just calling you 'Miss Baker' would be somewhat wrong."
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 08:43:35</strong>
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				Isabelle watched Sebastian's face as they spoke to one another, he seemed so at ease, so peaceful and simply happy. In the worst way she wanted to be just like him, the ease that he seemed to have around people, even when she was helping in that regard just a bit. <em>"Sacrilege. My deal young lady, you may know about baking, and even show a good mind for a civilized drink, but that comment shows that we definitely did the right thing and let you colonials go your own way. Dunk it in the tea?!? I have to remind myself that you heathens also drink your beer cold too."</em> A slight laugh couldn't be helped at his words, but he did have a slight point, it was something she hated others doing but every now and again she found herself dunking something into tea. <br><br><em>"My goodness. To think you returned here when you could have gone elsewhere. This place must really mean something to you."</em> This man was actually listening to her, taking an interest in the conversation that they were sharing. It was such an odd thing because with Cassie around often times, attention went straight to her often times. Izzie had gotten used to living life in the shadows, being second in her own life. <br><br>She looked back up to the man once again being captivated by those blue eyes. <em>"Rambling? Hardly. Do I have better things to do than stand here and listen to you? No, I don't. I do, however, have more essential tasks that will need my attention, but fortunately I do still have some time to be social, if it doesn't interfere with your workload. I haven't really had the chance to just talk to anyone in a few months. Well, I have spoken to numerous customers of the pub, but even that's just been filler while they drank, or waited for their order. At least here, there is no rush to get anything done. Besides, you have me at a disadvantage, my dear. You know my name, but I'm afraid I don't know yours. And while it might be correct to a degree, just calling you 'Miss Baker' would be somewhat wrong."</em><br><br>Isabelle couldn't help but to laugh at the end of his bit. With a tilt of her head she looked at him, <em>"What if I happen to like the mystery of&nbsp; 'Miss Baker', would you hold that against me...?"</em> Another smile danced upon her features, she didn't know it how it had happened but there was a bit of a crush now forming upon this man, a man who had much better things to do than deal with petty crushes that would pass soon enough. A slight cough was given, bringing herself back into reality, allowing for the thoughts to fade. <em>"My name is Isabelle, but some people call me Izzie. It's nice to meet your formally Mr. Rhys-Hamilton Sir. I think you might remember Cassie actually, the red head who was dancing on your bar a few months ago, she pulled me up there with her but I got us both down.."</em> Izzie was more than sure that he would remember Cassie, for everyone seemed to know and notice Cassie more than herself. <br><br>Another look down to the counter was taken before taking a deep breath and looking back up. <em>"Maybe we could have another conversation, we could have lunch sometime..? I mean if you ever have a free day and the desire for company.."</em>, was whispered softly. Isabelle wondered if the man would write her off, think that she was asking him out on a date as she wasn't. Yet then again what if said yes and thought that she had asked him on a bit of a casual date, what if this first time of actually speaking up proved that she was just as good as Cassie, that she could hold her own and make conversations work as well, rather than being silent all of the time outside of work. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 10:01:48</strong>
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				It wasn't his intention to hang arond and have a conversation with any of the staff of the bakery, but the young woman was joy to be social with. Here was this bright, open, friendly young woman who was showing features that he had been lamenting over not having himself. He decided that it would be good for him to drop in from time to time and say hello, and possibly develop a friendship with this vibrant member of his home town. Not everyday, as that would appear to be like a stalker, but twice a week would suffice, he thought. Plus, it would not get him too out of shape indulging in all the wonderful food they have on offer.<br><br><em>"What if I happen to like the mystery of&nbsp; 'Miss Baker', would you hold that against me...?"</em><br><br>"Hardly, but it would get be to dust off some old investigation skills." He couldn't help but reflect the joy he was getting from her. It was infectious, and something he really needed. He had kept himself back from people for too long, and first Lux, now this young woman, seemed to be the catalysts for him coming out of his shell. He chose to live there because he felt it would be a good place for him once people got used to him. It was small, cozy, quiet and shared those traits with where he grew up. But he was not doing himself any favours by remaining a social hermit and not just getting out and making friends. Owning The Fisherman's Net gave him more opportunities than he could poke a stick at, yet he didn't use any of them.<br><br><em>'Time to make a change, old man. Time to make the change.'</em><br><br><em>"My name is Isabelle, but some people call me Izzie. It's nice to meet your formally Mr. Rhys-Hamilton Sir. I think you might remember Cassie actually, the red head who was dancing on your bar a few months ago, she pulled me up there with her but I got us both down.."</em><br><br>"Please," he held up a somewhat stern finger, "Sebastian. And calling me 'Sir' makes me feel positively ancient." He frowned, casting his mind back to the incident in question. He recalled a rather gloriously inebriated young lady, a redhead, who decided that the floor was not a sufficiently suitable venue for her dancing prowess, taking to the bar to demonstrate her skills. The crowd was very appreciative of her display, however there was the ever present dangers involved with not only a drunk dancer, but drunk patrons within arm's reach. He also recalled a blonde trying to get her down, being pulled up to a greater round of cheers and catcalls. They danced for a little while, but he left them be when he saw the blonde woman move her friend away to a better place for them to get down.<br><br>"Yes, I do remember that time. But, you actually stuck more clearly I my mind, mainly because of how you turned your friend's enthusiasm to your advantage and got her down safely. Every adventurous drunk needs a level headed wing man, or woman in your case, to keep an eye on them. Fortunately, no one else has tried to follow Cassie's lead and dance up on the bar since."<br><br>There was a pause when Sebastian guessed Isabelle was gathering her courage for something. He pressed his mind as to what could possibly have her doing something like that for, as they were quite comfortable with each other during their talk.<br><br><em>"Maybe we could have another conversation, we could have lunch sometime..? I mean if you ever have a free day and the desire for company.."</em><br><br>The words were spoken so quietly that he thought he imagined them at first. But when he knew he hadn't, he was most surprised. He looked at Isabelle, almost to the point of staring as his mind went into overdrive in the same manner his heart had. He had been spending the last ten minutes or more in an easy conversation with Isabelle, talking about nothing in particular. She was interested in him, and he had been interested in her. He didn't feel that there was anything deeper there, but there was a genuine comfort shared between them just talking.<br><br><em>'What on earth would be wrong with having lunch with a young lady like her? You're not trying to get her in the sack, you're just being social and polite. Good God, man! You're staring at her!!'</em><br><br>Sebastian shook his head, smiling sheepishly as he looked back at Isabelle. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stare like that. I-I must admit, your suggestion caught be a little off guard. It wasn't something I was expecting. But, I like that idea. I like it a lot. How about this for an idea. Tomorrow, I can come up here and have my lunch here, if that's fine with you. Or, if there is somewhere else that you think might be better, I'm happy for that too. It would be great to be able to just sit and talk with you, not really having to worry about dealing with customers, or worry overly about the time either.<br><br>"So, would tomorrow be fine with you?"<br><br>He found himself holding his breath in anticipation of her answer.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-01-2013, 22:08:07</strong>
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				<em>"Please, Sebastian. And calling me 'Sir' makes me feel positively ancient."</em> Isabelle couldn't help but to smile a bit at his statement, a slight blush creeping back up onto her cheeks. Something about this man was just intoxicating, so full of life he seemed to be, she found herself pulling a hand behind her back and crossing her fingers, wishing he would answer yes to her question. <em>"Yes, I do remember that time. But, you actually stuck more clearly I my mind, mainly because of how you turned your friend's enthusiasm to your advantage and got her down safely. Every adventurous drunk needs a level headed wing man, or woman in your case, to keep an eye on them. Fortunately, no one else has tried to follow Cassie's lead and dance up on the bar since."</em><br><br>Sebastian had remembered her more than Cassie, it was the first time that anyone had stated such a thing to her. Perhaps she did matter and should let her own voice be heard a bit more often than being the silent best friend of the bombshell of the town. Now even more than ever she wanted to see this man once again, it wasn't about romance to a certain extent but rather a new friendship that could grow into something quite wonderful and meaningful. Isabelle watched as the man suddenly stared at her, like that of a deer caught in the headlights, like she had completely and totally caught him off guard. <em>"Maybe I shouldn't have asked..Maybe he was just being polite this whole time..Maybe he thinks that I am this crazy girl who hangs around older people like Mr. Thomas because I have a fetish..Maybe...Maybe I...</em>, Izzie thought to herself, almost to the point of driving herself insane. <br><br>The man would finally end his silence and begin to speak; <em>"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stare like that. I-I must admit, your suggestion caught be a little off guard. It wasn't something I was expecting. But, I like that idea. I like it a lot. How about this for an idea. Tomorrow, I can come up here and have my lunch here, if that's fine with you. Or, if there is somewhere else that you think might be better, I'm happy for that too. It would be great to be able to just sit and talk with you, not really having to worry about dealing with customers, or worry overly about the time either. So, would tomorrow be fine with you?"</em><br><br>Izzie was now the one staring at Sebastian like a deer caught in the headlights, off guard completely and totally. <em>"Izzie say something.. say something he said yes so now you have to fucking say something before he changes his mind or thinks that you are crazy.. Izzie say something and stop staring at him!!!</em> A bit of a cough was given as fingers were uncrossed from behind her back. <em>"Tomorrow would be wonderful, we can do it here. It'll be a lunch to remember, I promise.."</em> was said softly while smiling at the man. A paper bag was pulled from underneath the counter and she placed the two loafs of bread in before getting a small box for the three cupcakes and adding them into the bag. <em>"That will be seven fifty Sir...Sebastian..."</em>, Izzie's cheeks turned a darker shade of pink with her slip up of the word Sir. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>27-01-2013, 01:03:48</strong>
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				Sebastian felt a little better about staring when he managed to get Izzy doing the same thing. <em>'I managed to surprise her to the same extent she surprised me. Was she expecting me to reject her offer to be social?'</em> His mind ran further and deeper along paths of thought and supposition regarding Izzy's reaction and possible causes. It didn't happen often when a pretty young woman - <em>'Why pretty and why now?'</em> - wanted to see him again in a clearly social setting. Given the feel of the conversation they were having, he would be an idiot to have said no.<br><br><em>"Tomorrow would be wonderful, we can do it here. It'll be a lunch to remember, I promise.."</em><br><br><em>'It'll be a lunch to remember, I promise. I wonder...'</em> Sebastian started to get his wallet out while Izzy bagged up his order, trying hard not to read more into what she said, and to not analyze her like some serial killer suspect. He watched her get everything ready for him with the practiced ease that came from repeating a task almost endlessly.<br><br><em>"That will be seven fifty Sir...Sebastian..."</em><br><br>He laughed just a little at the way Isabelle blushed at her error, but smiling broadly as he handed over a ten dollar bill to her. He could clearly see her nerves, even without the training and experience he had. He hoped that it was good nerves, rather than bad. Taking the change from her, he grabbed his bag and lifted it from the counter.<br><br>"Izzy, don't worry about lunch too much, OK. We'll have a nice, enjoyable talk, some good food and generally have a good time. I'll see you tomorrow about 12:30. Bye, Isabelle." He gave her a slight wave as he carefully carried his bag of goodies out to his MG. He climbed in, sitting still for a moment, collecting his thoughts.<br><br>"Does she consider this what the yanks consider to be a date? That could explain the nerves a bit." He looked back in the direction of the bakery as he turned the ignition. "More likely the young baker is trying to move out of the shadow of her more outgoing friend. Sebastian, old boy, you need to stop over thinking matters so much and just go with the flow. All I know for certain is that tomorrow I'm having lunch with a delightful young lady and being social. We can deal with greater matters if and when they arrive."<br><br>The matter settled, Sebastian pulled out and headed to the pub to get it ready for opening.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>27-01-2013, 03:16:12</strong>
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				Silently Isabelle would take a ten dollar bill from the man and open up the register, trying to remember how to do very basic math. <em>"Ten dollars.. Ten dollars and it was seven fifty.....two quarters...two quarters and.. three bills.. four...no wait two bills and two quarters!!"</em> The change was gotten in what like hours but in reality was fairly quick, into his hand it was placed as Sebastian picked up his bag and got ready to depart. <br><br><em>"Izzy, don't worry about lunch too much, OK. We'll have a nice, enjoyable talk, some good food and generally have a good time. I'll see you tomorrow about 12:30. Bye, Isabelle."</em> A slight wave was given in her direction. <em>"Good Bye Sebastian..."</em>, was said softly before watching him depart. A bit of a sigh escaped Isabelle's lips as she watched him walk through the door, he was the last type of person that she had expected to come through this day. <em>"I wonder if he likes Spotted Dick..."</em>, Izzie wondered to herself. It seemed that she was going to be doing quite a bit or research and cooking before twelve tomorrow. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yobo</strong> on <strong>27-01-2013, 22:49:28</strong>
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				As Terry was walking down the not so crowded streets of the quaint little town he was starting to feel a bit peckish. Maybe he should get a burger or something? About to walk towards the nearest burger joint he noticed the bakery. Man, he hadn't been in there for years. He remembered when he was younger and his parents would take him and his sister there for a snack. He smiled as he came to a complete halt in front of the windows. Why had he stopped going there? He knew their goods still tasted magnificent, as his mother sometimes brought some home with her. The place probably wasn't cool enough for a wanna-be rock star or something. He couldn't help chuckle to himself when he thought about how the person you wanted to be influenced your actions as he walked towards the door.<br><br>Opening the door he walked into the bakery. He filled his nostrils with the appetizing smell from the baked goods as he scanned what was for sale. There was really too much to choose from, so much looked so tasty. Much better than a soggy burger for sure. Now, if he could only decide what he wanted.
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>28-01-2013, 02:29:09</strong>
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				About an hour had passed since Sebastian had departed from the bakery, his energy had left Isabelle upon a high like no other. Into the kitchen she had gone humming a little bit of a tune underneath her breath before starting to make something else. The odd mood made Izzie create something a bit more cheerful this time around, strawberry lemon cupcakes. It was almost like a Yin to the Yang of the others already in the window. Decorated they would be with a pipping bag filled with pink frosting, made by plain buttercream frosting and cut up strawberries and a bit of food dye for the color. Once finished, Isabelle went about giving each cupcake a pair of 'wings' so to say. The smile upon her face shined so brightly as she set them out into the window right next to the blueberry ones. A small plate of them sat out upon the counter ready to be passed out to whoever walked through the doors. Izzie had even sneaked over to the Pastor and left one upon his plate, the man might be so quiet but she didn't want him to feel forgotten. <br><br>(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5292635485_afe9b63764.jpg)<br><br>A smile was ready upon her lips when the door chimed, cupcake taken in a placed within the palm of her hand being held out in offering. <em>"Hello, have a cupcake on me...won't you please..?"</em> The smile remaining as she placed the man who had just walked in. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yobo</strong> on <strong>28-01-2013, 21:28:48</strong>
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				Terry knew the woman behind the counter, or to be precise he knew off her. It was a small town after all, and he had lived there all of his life. She was a few years older than him, and they hadn't really belonged to the same social circles. So the offer of a free cupcake did take Terry off guard, he hadn't expected that. But it looked way too tasty to refuse, he loved strawberries.<br><br>"Thanks" he said with a smile as he took one of the cupcakes. "They look really tasty." He took one of the strawberry slices and put it into his mouth. Some of the frosting was still attached and it tasted delightful. "Delicious. What is the occasion for handing out free cupcakes?" he asked a bit curiously. Waiting for the answer he took another bite, savoring the taste.<br><br>Maybe he should buy a few cupcakes for the rest of the band? Yeah, that wouldn't give them an excuse to make fun of him. Cupcakes and rock and roll didn't have the same swung to it as sex, drugs and rock and roll. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>28-01-2013, 22:04:39</strong>
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				A smile was given to Isabelle in return as the man took the cupcake. <em>"Thanks. They look really tasty."</em> Blue eyes watched as strawberry slice was taken from the top and put into his mouth. Izzie couldn't help but smiling at the man a bit more. <em>"Delicious. What is the occasion for handing out free cupcakes?"</em> The question posed to her was thought over for a few seconds. <em>"Because it's a nice thing to do."</em> That was part of truth, she wasn't going to very well say, "Because I am in a great mood thanks to someone who came in earlier". Izzie wasn't one to air things about her personal life unless she was more or less forced to do such a thing. <br><br>The man took a bit of the cupcake and seemed to be enjoying it's flavors, it was always nice seeing someone enjoy a treat. <em>"Did you know what you wanted to get today Sir?"</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yobo</strong> on <strong>28-01-2013, 22:47:14</strong>
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				Terry wasn't used to be called Sir, and once again he was taken a bit off-guard. Looking at the woman behind the counter he felt confident enough to deduce that she was a bit strange, in a good way, with her pink hair, giving away free cupcakes just because it was a nice thing to do and all. Terry liked people with a bit of a strange streak in them, they were usually much more interesting than those who was considered normal people.<br><br>"Actually no" he answered to her question if he knew what he wanted. "I can't seem to decide." He gave the selection a further look. "What would you recommend?" he asked, counting on that she would know what was worth a taste.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 01:53:45</strong>
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				<em>"Actually no, I can't seem to decide. What would you recommend?"</em> Isabelle found herself for the second time that day trying to figure out what a person might like, the first time it hadn't been asked of her, yet this time around it was. Blue eyes drifted over to the glass cases taking a look over what all was being offered that day. Twice Izzie looked from the man back to the case again before remembering the way in which he had enjoyed the strawberry from the top of the cupcake. A slow smile curled upon her lips, reaching into one of the cases and pulling out a platter filled with chocolate strawberry mini cakes. <em>"You seem to like strawberries, why not try a mini chocolate strawberry cake?</em> Upon the counter the tray would be placed so he could look over the cakes. <br><br>(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/5709166638_f47c3bc334_z.jpg)
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				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ebpohmr</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 04:10:06</strong>
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				<div style="text-align: justify;">Doug walked into his favourite cafe, and stepped inside before closing the door against the chilly Oregon air. He smiled as he paused, closing his eyes and inhaling the delightful aromas of coffee and sweet things. Sighing, he opened his eyes and crossed towards the counter. He didn't need to look at the specials or the price list. He always ordered a large black coffee for himself and picked out a cupcake that he nearly always split with Fred. Admittedly sometimes the sneaky hound got to the whole cupcake before Doug could split it, but he knew most of the chocolate labrador's tricks by now. That's one of the reasons he had left the dog in the truck this time.<br><br>He worried his lower lip with his upper teeth as he scanned the treats on display. Poor Fred would have to wait until after visiting the vets before he could enjoy his treat and Doug wanted to make sure he got the dog something special to make up for the disappointment. He'd have to get it in one of those little cupcake boxes though or Fred would have it the moment Doug turned his back. A particularly tasty looking cake with plenty of fresh cream, and what looked to be little candied fruit shapes, caught his eyes and he nodded to himself. Looking up, he smiled at the server behind the till.<br><br><strong>"Good morning, I'll have a large black filter coffee to go and I'll take one of those"</strong> He pointed down at the lozenge-shaped cake. <strong>"in a takeaway box please."</strong></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 08:20:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As Isabelle waited for the man to make his decision the chime of the door alerted her to another customer. <em>"Everyone wants their piece today it seems</em> The traffic of the store was unlike past days, but she wasn't going to start complaining. The counter was big enough that Izzie only had to side step to the other end to greet the new man who had walked through the door. Unlike the other man who was staring at the cakes she had pulled out, this one was rather well known. Everyday he came in almost sometimes along with his dog and got a coffee and something else. <em>"Good morning, I'll have a large black filter coffee to go and I'll take one of those, in a takeaway box please."</em>, was said as he reached the counter pointing down at the very cake the other man was still looking at. <br><br><em>"Yes Sir, coming right up"</em> One of the cakes were taken off of the platter and placed into a box, set down on the counter before moving away to get the coffee. It only took Izzie a minute to pour the coffee and put a lid on the cup, down it was set next to the box. <em>"That will be five fifty please."</em>, she said softly before thinking better of it and placing a strawberry cupcake in a box and adding it to the pile. <em>"That one is on the house.."</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ebpohmr</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 15:22:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div style="text-align: justify;"><em>"Yes Sir, coming right up"</em>. Doug smiled at Isabelle as she took his order and watched appreciatively as she began filling it with a sequence of efficient movements. Oh she was certainly pretty with those icy blue eyes of hers and seemed to have curves in all the right places, but more than that she was obviously enjoying herself. It was good to see someone doing what they loved. Doug had seen far too many people settle for work they hated or were ambivalent about, but the young blonde certainly seemed to be in her element. As she worked on his coffee the pink tips of her hair drew his attention and, for just a moment, he experienced the odd compulsion to run his fingers through the feathery mass.<br><br><em>"That will be five fifty please."</em>. Doug nodded and slid a hand into his tight jeans pocket to remove his wallet. The jeans themselves weren't that tight, although he had caught complimentary stares and comments at the fit, but for some reason the manufacturer had thought it best to include pockets that only a child's hand could comfortably reach inside. His fingers had barely clasped themselves around the brown leather of his wallet before a strawberry cupcake was added to his order. Doug raised an eyebrow as he was told it was on the house. Adopting his most charming smile, he slid a ten dollar note out and held it out to the attractive baker.<br><br><strong>You do know that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, right?</strong>. Mostly to show his appreciation for the gift, and partially because he wasn't above flirting when the chance arose, he winked at Izzie.</div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 19:50:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Quietly with a smile still upon her face Isabelle watched as the man pulled wallet from a pocket. He was one of the ones she enjoyed seeing, even when conversation was always lacking but it was nice to have those loyal customers who continued to come back. A ten dollar bill was handed to Izzie and she took it beginning to get change, four singles and two quarters. <em>You do know that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, right?</em> she head him say before she handed him the change. Her smile grew a bit bigger in that moment, his statement being mused over as the man actually winked at her. Cheeks turned a bit rosy and eye darted downward for a brief moment. <em>"If that was the case then I would have been married long ago, then again you might have been the one to marry me so I can make you coffee at home each and every morning.."</em> Isabelle couldn't believe that she had just said that. Here she was now actually flirting more or less with a repeat customer, this mood that she was currently in knew no bounds it seemed. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ebpohmr</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 20:21:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div style="text-align: justify;"><em>"If that was the case then I would have been married long ago, then again you might have been the one to marry me so I can make you coffee at home each and every morning.."</em> Doug had felt a little bad at having embarrassed Izzie with his flirtation, but couldn't help but grin at the reply she gave. The girl had more spark than he had expected and he wondered about the smile he had seen before she dropped her head. Maybe he wasn't the only person in the conversation to be tempted by the other. Then again, it could all be a part of the professional charm. The builder carefully put his change away and returned the wallet to the pants' pocket before looking up at the woman again.<br><br><strong>"Well, I already have a coffee machine to do that."</strong> He paused before offering another charming smile. <strong>"but it certainly isn't as talented or beautiful as your lovely self. Maybe I should upgrade..."</strong> Doug suggestively raised both his eyebrows for good measure.</div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 22:09:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The man would give her a bit of a grin, was there something about herself that was making everyone super friendly and dare say slightly flirty with her today. Isabelle pondered over that fact while looking the man over with blue eyes quietly. <em>"Well, I already have a coffee machine to do that, but it certainly isn't as talented or beautiful as your lovely self. Maybe I should upgrade..."</em> A deep blush came upon her cheeks at his words before smiling a bit, willing to play this game, it wasn't as if anything could happen, then again lunch with Sebastian was only just a lunch, wasn't it? <em>"You could upgrade but I seriously doubt that you could handle me...I mean coffee and bake goods.. and candle light dinners, you wouldn't know what to even begin doing with doing with yourself.."</em> As she said those words Izzie couldn't help thinking about Sebastian, would he like someone cooking for him, doing their best to see that he was happy. The smile faded from her lips just for a moment, it seemed that the connection made with that man earlier, was much more to her than it first appeared to be. Isabelle liked Sebastian but that didn't mean she couldn't flirt, more than likely he wouldn't like her in the same way in return, that and the fact that they weren't anything at all. A smile was given once again to the man who stood before her, who was out rightly flirting with her, something that Sebastian hadn't even done earlier. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Arion</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 22:11:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				James pushed open the door to Absolutely Argent and was surprised by how crowded the entire place was.&nbsp; He saw several people he recognized as occasional customers in his store, including the pretty young woman who Cassie had bought the book for.&nbsp; Being a bit of a shut in though it was mostly new faces to him.<br><br>He put the earbuds back in his pocket and walked to the display cases, looking over the wares.&nbsp; Mostly sweets, some specialty beads, and the like; not exactly what he thought of when he thought 'bakery' but still appetizing.&nbsp; Some of the cupcakes looked incredible, and he considered buying one or two; he hadn't had a cupcake since... before, when he was still a teenager.&nbsp; Years and miles ago, he thought, in another lifetime.&nbsp; The raisin bread looked good too, thought he hoped they also made some kind of sandwiches.&nbsp; Just having sweets for lunch seemed childish.<br><br>Looking over the store again he saw that the girl behind the counter was busy with a couple of other customers.&nbsp; James got into the line and waited patiently, his deeper thoughts still on Cassie.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yobo</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 22:14:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Terry hadn't been to pleased when the new customer, he believed his name was Doug, had entered and made his order before he was done. But since he wasn't in a hurry and they seemed to be having a moment or whatever, and since he tried not to be a moment-wrecker, he had decided to wait patiently. Or as close to waiting patiently he was able to when standing in a line, Terry wasn't the biggest fan of lines.<br><br>As he waited he checked his phone, and sent one of his bandmates a text telling him to bring a few LP's he had borrowed.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ebpohmr</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 22:27:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div style="text-align: justify;"><em>"You could upgrade but I seriously doubt that you could handle me...I mean coffee and bake goods.. and candle light dinners, you wouldn't know what to even begin doing with doing with yourself.."</em> Izzie's flirting brought a grin to Doug's face and he tapped an index finger against his cheek as he thought about her response. Her smile faltered a tad, but quickly flared back to its sunny self. He couldn't help but wonder who she had thought of that had brought such a moment of reflection to mind.<br><br><strong>"That's true enough. Its not like all those nights sat in front of the open fireplace, watching the sunset with a glass of wine in the hand, have ever brought out the romantic in me. Or those long early-morning walks with the dog have ever felt like we are hiking through a land of magical promise."</strong> He mock-frowned. <strong>"Plus of course, all those years of construction work have left me in good condition, with plenty of stamina, and that's never an attractive quality."</strong> He shook his head, ruefully. <strong>"No, I guess there really is no hope for us."</strong> He mad a sad face and held his hand over his heart. He could at least try to make Izzie laugh before leaving. He heard another customer enter and noticed the other guy at the counter looked to be ready to order, so he winked at the woman and picked up his coffee and cakes. <br><br><strong>"I'd better scoot off to work - you have a great day Izzie!"</strong> He offered the woman one last wink before turning to leave.</div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>29-01-2013, 22:42:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The sound of Doug's voice brought her out of the thoughts that she had begun reflecting upon. The door had chimed once again bringing in another person but it wasn't noticed who it was, as she was listening to the man in front of her currently. <em>"That's true enough. Its not like all those nights sat in front of the open fireplace, watching the sunset with a glass of wine in the hand, have ever brought out the romantic in me. Or those long early-morning walks with the dog have ever felt like we are hiking through a land of magical promise. Plus of course, all those years of construction work have left me in good condition, with plenty of stamina, and that's never an attractive quality. No, I guess there really is no hope for us."</em><br><br>Isabelle couldn't help but laugh at his words, noting that the statements he made sounded quite a bit like a pitch for selling his best quantities to a woman. <em>"I suppose there is no hope for any of use then, now is there.."</em>, she replied with a frown upon her lips for just a moment. Another wink was given to her as he gathered up his goodies for the day. <em>"I'd better scoot off to work - you have a great day Izzie!"</em> Izzie raised her hand and waved to the man. <em>"Have a great day Mr. Jenson!</em>, was called out to his retreating form.<br><br>The other man was looked back towards with a bit of a smile upon her face, <em>"Did you decide what you wanted Sir..?"</em>, Isabelle asked, hoping that this man wasn't too angry about the wait. After all he hadn't know what he had wanted and was still looking when Mr. Jenson had appeared. As she waited for his reply she noticed that the newcomer was none other than Mr. Heidermann. For a moment a blush crept back onto her cheeks before looking away trying to focus all of her energy on the man currently before her rather than indulge in daydreams about the bookstore owner. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yobo</strong> on <strong>30-01-2013, 18:40:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Terry put away his phone when Isabelle turned her attention towards him again. "I'll just try that chocolate strawberry cake you recommended" he answered. "You can't really go wrong with strawberries in my opinion. Besides, if its half as good as that cupcake I should enjoy it immensely." Having noticed the price tag he took out his wallet, and having exact change he handed her the money as he got the cake from here.<br><br>"See you around" he said with a smile as headed out of the cafe. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>02-02-2013, 05:13:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"I'll just try that chocolate strawberry cake you recommended, You can't really go wrong with strawberries in my opinion. Besides, if its half as good as that cupcake I should enjoy it immensely."</em> With the decision made Izzie got a small box, taking a cake off of the platter and placing it within. It was handed over to the man as he handed over the money, the exact amount. <em>"See you around"</em>, was said with a bit of a smile as he turned and headed out of the bakery. Isabelle had no chance to give a reply of her own. Now she was waiting for Mr. Heidermann to approach the counter and give his order. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Arion</strong> on <strong>04-02-2013, 06:03:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				James was lost in thought, and didn't really notice when the other customers left.&nbsp; It was almost a full minute when he blinked and looked around him, as if seeing the place for the first time.&nbsp; He smiled at the young woman behind the counter as he stepped up to it.&nbsp; "Hello there... Isabelle," he said, glancing down at her name tag.&nbsp; "Or is it just Izzie?&nbsp; Spoke to your friend earlier, and that's what she called you, but it seems a little personal to use that unless you're okay with it..."&nbsp; he was rambling a bit.<br><br>"So, uhm,"&nbsp; he said, looking again at the different baked goods behind the glass of the cases and at the board overhead that listed other available items, "do you have some kind of sandwiches you serve, or is it pretty much just sweets and the like?&nbsp; I mean, other than that wonderful-looking raisin bread?"<br><br><em>Man,</em> he thought to himself, <em>she's pretty cute too...</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>04-02-2013, 08:12:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"Hello there... Isabelle, Or is it just Izzie?&nbsp; Spoke to your friend earlier, and that's what she called you, but it seems a little personal to use that unless you're okay with it..."</em> Mr. Heidermann would say after finally approaching the counter. Isabelle kept a grip upon herself even when she was beyond over the moon by the man actually calling her by her given name. The part about speaking to a 'friend' of her earlier was heard but not really heard, going in on ear and right out of the other. A smile was upon her face as she waiting for him to go on with his order, even when he could just stand there all day. Isabelle wouldn't mind either way, for there stood the object of her affection for so very long yet even now she was barely even able to say a single word to him. <br><br><em>"So, uhm, do you have some kind of sandwiches you serve, or is it pretty much just sweets and the like? I mean, other than that wonderful-looking raisin bread?"</em> At the question Izzie would give a nod before remembering that she really should use her voice and finally speak before the man thought of her as nothing more than a mute. <em>"Yes we make sandwiches on request, do you know what you would like on yours? Did you want chips to go with as well...maybe a cupcake for dessert or a mini cake?"</em> Isabelle said rather quickly before she forgot it all. Eyes wouldn't look at the man but rather down at the counter and towards the glass cases, trying to keep herself focused at least for the time being. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Arion</strong> on <strong>05-02-2013, 21:58:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"No chips, though I think I'll have one of those strawberry cupcakes over there.&nbsp; Haven't had one in years, feel like treating myself, and so on.&nbsp; For the sandwich, if you have it I'd like ham, turkey, roast beef, pepperjack cheese, mustard, and pickles; dill though, if you don't have those then no pickles.&nbsp; And sweet tea, light ice."<br><br>Izzie's apparent bashfulness struck James as amusing, attractive even, and a little odd.&nbsp; Not odd that she seemed shy, but odd that this was the second woman in less than an hour who seemed attracted to him; he'd been in town for a couple of years now and he'd never gotten even a second look tossed his way.&nbsp; At least, not that he'd noticed.&nbsp; He knew he could be a little zoned-out at times and not really aware of what was going on around him.&nbsp; <br><br>He decided to try and make her laugh, since that usually put people at ease.&nbsp; "You don't have to look away from me; if I'm that ugly just hand me one of those paper bags and I'll toss that over my head."&nbsp; As soon as he'd said it, he realized it might have come off as rude or angry, and wished he'd just kept his mouth closed.&nbsp; <em>Oh well, nothing left now but to push through to the other side...</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>06-02-2013, 04:08:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>"No chips, though I think I'll have one of those strawberry cupcakes over there.&nbsp; Haven't had one in years, feel like treating myself, and so on.&nbsp; For the sandwich, if you have it I'd like ham, turkey, roast beef, pepperjack cheese, mustard, and pickles; dill though, if you don't have those then no pickles.&nbsp; And sweet tea, light ice."</em>, was recited to Isabelle. Every single word was listened to as if it might hold a bit of magic, the promise of something exciting to happen. <br><br><em>"You don't have to look away from me; if I'm that ugly just hand me one of those paper bags and I'll toss that over my head."</em> Izzie blushed at those words before catching herself and trying to get this order done least another customer might appear. <em>"Don't bother if it's not dill..."</em>, she whispered before heading back into the kitchen to get everything ready. <br><br>About five minutes would pass before Isabelle came out of the kitchen holding a paperbag, it contained the sandwich as well as three cupcakes and a small mini cake as well. Upon the counter it was placed before getting the sweet tea with very little ice. <em>"That will be ten fifty, Mr. Heidermann Sir..."</em> While Izzie had made that sandwich an idea came to her mind about what changes could be made to the menu. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-04-2013, 23:03:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Isabelle had found herself within the oddest of moods one afternoon, standing around with next to no customers coming in at all. Cupcakes were made,many different flavors and decorated with the theme of springtime. Perhaps if a person appeared that day they could make note of the frosting art that had been done, there hadn't been much a rush to get it done. Izzie was becoming a bit vexed with the town since people seemed to be avoiding-the shop due to a sudden wish to be healthier; it was making for a very lonely and unhappy bakery the past few weeks. <br><br>(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahn_cCz5CLk/T2zMzcVe1PI/AAAAAAAAAGY/3HFdyyVagFs/s1600/web+spring+cupcakes.jpg)
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: [ToE] Absolutely Argent Bakery and Cafe</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>marauder13</strong> on <strong>27-04-2013, 06:01:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sebastian finally had enough free time on hand to do something he had longed to do. See his favourite baker and find something else there sweet for him to have. He took the leisurely stroll from the Fisherman's Net to the bakery, enjoying the chance to stretch his legs while getting out of the pub.<br><br><em>Challenges are like sheep, son. They arrive in flocks with many following the first.</em><br><br>Sebastian nodded as he recalled the issues that all seemed to arrive at once. One of the pipes to the beer taps burst, filling the basement room with an inch of beer. One of his suppliers of spirits queried several orders over supposed discrepancies, requesting immediate action or he would face legal action. That was joined by the State government threatening to suspend his license because he was not a citizen. And to top it off, his accountant required access to his books because of a computer malfunction that took out data on three of his clients, The Fisherman's Net being one of them. It took weeks to get the mess sorted out, including battling several different government bureaucracies to get information to unlock information needed for another bureaucracy, to go to another and so on. If for no other reason, he needed a treat for not killing anyone.<br><br>Sebastian paused momentarily as he entered the near silent bakery. He took a step back to double check he had reached the right destination, which he had, then reentered more cautiously. The distinct lack of customers was very wrong to his opinion and his personal knowledge. But then, that didn't matter too much to Sebastian, as long as his favourite blonde haired baker was there.<br><br>When he finally saw her, the grow smile slowly faded into one of concern over the expression on the young woman's face. Isabelle was normally a very happy personality, more than willing to share the happiness with everyone who came to see her, or had any dealings with her. He had a brief flicker of guilt that he may have been responsible for her lack of happiness, but he felt that his importance to her was not that significant to bring about such a low mood. He knew that she harboured feelings for him, just as he did for her, and their time together during the 'Love in the Park' festival reassured him that the two were on similar ground regarding how they felt, and more importantly, how strong those feelings were.<br><br>Rather than allow himself to be dragged down by what may be afflicting the woman he felt for, Sebastian reminded himself that he was getting to see her again, and that it was a time to be happy. He walked over closer to Isabelle, coming to a stop a pace from the counter.<br><br>"I was hoping that I could get some help in deciding what lovely treat I might get today. It has been so long, I'm not sure what I may be permitted to have?"
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