The Bear and Crown Pub

[Aurora]

“I tend to burn, so I have like, SPF 100. But I don’t let it stop me; I love laying out in the sun.” there was just something relaxing about the warmth of the sun’s rays. “Plus, I love grilling a good steak, having a beer and just chilling in the sun.” a happy sigh, she was def a summer girl.

Laughing, “I can just read the article now about woman going feral on shippers who damage her bike in transit.” still laughing, “Man, bet you would have tore them a new one if they had damaged that bike, and my money would have been on you winning that fight too.” Yup, hands down.

“Must have been a difficult decision to make, which stay and which came with you. Any plans to ship the rest?” just curiosity.

“Hmm, well, if work takes me out that way, I’ll keep that in mind.” She doubted the Cirque would be there, but maybe the Mysterium.

[Thirteen]

"The Azores? Think I've heard of them," the redhead nodded. She knew little of the islands beyond just the name mentioned somewhere. "If I ever go on a tropical location, I'll keep them in mind." She wasn't sure if that would ever happen, but it didn't hurt to make a mental note.

The Highlander seemed vaguely amused by Mateus' dressing down of this Mediterranean restaurant. "Sounds not uncommon for a lot of restaurants in the States. Authentic can be hard to find."

She snorted in laughter, "Me versus a bunch of burly sailors? No chance. They'd be beggin' for mercy after I'm done with them."

"Not as hard as you might think. I just had to be practical. No furniture or anythin' too heavy. That'd be expensive to ship over. In the end, it was pretty much a few boxes, my luggage, and the clothes on my back." She sipped her pint as she considered it a moment, "I suppose I could ship the rest over now. I have a larger place and more money."

[Mateus]

Mateus nods to Violet's words. "I would agree with Violet, you just make practical decisions - and hope they are the right ones. However, unlike Violet I don't have the rest in storage. Perhaps next time, if there is another time. Although I plan to stay for long. May apply for a green card and all."

When Madison and then Violet comment on the Azores, he says "I whole-heartedly suggest a visit, if you find the time. The Azores are not really tropical islands - the temperatures at summer are like 27-28 Celsius at most -80 Fahrenheit as you would say. During winter it can be like 13-14 Celsius, at the coldest. Say... 55F or so. "

Then, turning to the women he said, "Madison, Violet, it has been a pleasure. I have taken enough of your time as is. Enjoy the rest of your evening. Farewell. "

[Aurora]

She joins in with the laughter, “Here here!” raising her glass.

“I think that would be the hardest part for me now, my clothes and my books. I have a lot more now than when I first arrived in Sacramento, and I couldn’t bear to leave any of it behind. But books would be very expensive with weight to ship.” Frowning, “But worth it.” She decides.

Sounded like the guy had other places to be, “Oh, enjoy the rest of your evening as well.” A smile offered.

Looking back to Thirteen, “We still have stories to exchange!”

[Thirteen]

"Ah, well, have a good night, then." She watched Mateus depart, then looked at Aurora and shrugged.

"It's funny how we accumulate so much shite durin' our lives, isn't it? I'd certainly have trouble movin' now." The Enchantress didn't want to think about what transporting everything back to Scotland would entail.

"Well, one more story now, about that time we met a distinguished-looking Portuguese gentleman, right?" She chuckled and and dipped her fish into some tartar sauce. "Anyway, where to start?"

Since there's only a day left, this looks like a good place to wrap it up! Thanks for joining the scene, both of you!