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Feb 29th, 2016 10:56 PM

L’aire had driven buy earlier that week to make sure that the sign was correct. It was For Sale by Owner, which made things much easier to go look around. The sign on the front door said ‘Open for Lodging Only’.

The Fairest waited outside after texting Evelynn , Daniel Leto and Malcolm Green the address and confirmed she was there. She’d glanced at the man at the front desk who seemed old, and very tired. He appeared to be busy with some sort of bookkeeping and kept walking back and forth to another room. Old classic country played loud enough to be heard outside the front door, but there was a window cracked in what looked like an office behind the front desk.

Wearing a white blouse and black pants with her gray, light winter jacket, the Dancer looked very business like. Although, she didn’t really know much about real estate, L'aire tried to make herself presentable. Hopefully the others remembered to follow suit.

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**Daniel Leto** · Mar 1st, 2016 03:22 AM

Daniel walked to the location L'aire had chosen. It looked kind of... folksy was the closest word he could think of but that wasn't quite it. The Darkling didn't look quite as well dressed as the Fairest but then the Dancer could probably have looked better that Daniel while wearing even low end stuff. Daniel had on black jeans and a grey button up shirt that didn't look like it had been iron recently. Luckily it was made of a thick material that didn't take wrinkling readily. Then he had his quilted jacket over that. Overall it was better dressed than normal but not quite Winter formal suit attire.

"Hey Sasha," he greeted the elfin woman with a smile. The country music coming from the house didn't help the 'folksy' vibe. "So this is the place?"

**Malcolm Green** · Mar 2nd, 2016 04:38 AM

A mountain approaches. It is hard to miss him as he bears down on the place with the inevitability of an avalanche. With his uncombed hair and raggedy whiskers (Green had to forgo shaving this day) he would look intimidating, if not for his pressed blue trousers, polished work boots and crisp white shirt. He has even managed to find a tie.

He raises a hand in greeting as he draws near, quickening his heavy pace slightly.

"You found this place quick," he commented, pausing with his feet widely spaced, appreciating the exterior of the building.

One hand idly scratched at the other, still wrapped in some bandages - a mute trophy from his encounter with the goblin fruit and nightmare creature of the hedge.

Equipment: burner phone

**Evelynn East** · Mar 2nd, 2016 09:42 PM

Evelynn pulled up in her little blue beater, and scrambled out, waving at the gathered group with a smile. She was dressed in a white blouse, grey blazer and crisp black trousers, looking more remarkably well-dressed. Though, even then, her too-big glasses and small stature gave her outfit the faintest touch of little-girl-playing-dress-up alongside the rest of her relatively professional look.

"Hi guys!" she greeted brightly, pulling a black purse and a clipboard out of the back of the car as she stepped out. "Oh, this is cute!" she exclaimed, smiling as she laid eyes on the place.

Mar 3rd, 2016 08:50 PM

Nodding to the Darkling. “Yeah, it sure is. Not as super fancy as the Four Seasons, but it may be substantial at least for now.” Shrugging gently. “I usually see some cars here on the weekends.” Which meant that it wasn’t entirely destitute.

Looking at Green quizzically. “You mean, found this place?” Her fingers pointing to the ground beneath them. Still unsure if he meant her or Daniel. “Well, I told you before, it’s been on the market for quite some time. I drive by here a lot. I've never been inside or met the people who run it.”

They all looked quite businessy, at least in her opinion. She beamed to them all. “Well, should we pop in and see what it looks like on the inside?”

“Maybe the guy will give us a little tour. The only hard part would be checking out that other… stuff.”

**Daniel Leto** · Mar 4th, 2016 10:54 AM

Hey Green. How's it going Evelynn? Glad you guys could make it," he greeted the Earthbones and Inventor as they arrived.

He returned L'aire's smile "This is your show. A tour sounds like a great start. It will be easier to chose a door once we know the lay of the land." They cross the bridge of actually creating a Gate and going to the other side without arousing suspicion when that came.

**Malcolm Green** · Mar 4th, 2016 05:23 PM

"Yeah. Tour first. Then we can, I dunno, slip out the back or something? You know how it is."

As casually as he could, Green slipped his bandaged hand into a pocket.

"Looks okay. Kinda dig it already. Low key, yeah? Just what we want."

Please note: I couldn't get the link to work so I'm flying a little blind here, lol

**Evelynn East** · Mar 7th, 2016 02:22 PM

Evelynn grinned and dipped her head at Daniel's greeting. "Good, how are you?"

Wide-eyed and clearly pleased by the look of the place, Evelynn headed for the door and held it open with a smile to the rest of the group, motioning for them to head inside ahead of her. She peeked in through the front door, her smile widening slightly once she saw the inside. The front entrance - or, at least, the entrance they were at, anyway - was clean and cozy, and she could see the entrance to what appeared to be a cute little restaurant attached. It looked like just the kind of place a new changeling in town to come and feel safe, and to recover from whatever travels they'd endured on the way. "This looks perfect. I'm excited to see the rest!"

Mar 7th, 2016 07:18 PM

Relieved that they were excited and hopeful, L’aire walked to the door of the building and opened it. The door stayed open long enough for it’s own gentle invite to the rest of them. Behind the desk, was vacant at the moment, but there was noise coming from the back. Soon an older gentleman appeared. He didn’t look decrepit, but certainly tired.

He didn’t look startled, but his eyes were slightly widened. The hope of guests or patrons in his eyes. “Welcome! Can I help you all with something?” His voice was cheery, still a sadness in the depths of his voice.

L’aire stepped forward to the desk. They'd probably never seen the Dancer in business mode, but she certainly was at that moment. Her graceful hand moved flawlessly over the counter to shake his hand in greeting which he returned. “Hello, I’m Sasha, and these are my business partners. We were interested in taking a look around your establishment, if you have some time, please.”

“Certainly miss!” A quick nod as he moved from behind the counter and to the front doors. Since everyone was already inside, he made sure the door was closed and locked it. Then a sign on the door was turned and the little hand moved an hour forward on the fake clock. “There, if anyone stops by they’ll hopefully stop back.” Turning to Green, Evelynn and Daniel, since they were near the door. “Now then, where would you all like to go first? Basement? Upstairs? Kitchens? You name it, we’ll go.” His hand threw up into the air. "Forgive me, my name is Arthur."

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**Malcolm Green** · Mar 8th, 2016 03:50 AM

"How about we start upstairs and work down?" Green ventured. His big head roved around, taking in the beige and creams of the walls, inspecting the stained warm glow of the wood. At this point, his face remained an impassive wall. He hadn't seen enough to make up his mind but he did like the fact the building looked like a house and not simply a cheap brick box for bed chambers.

He paused and turned, partly to appreciate the honey coloured light seeping through the windows, and partly to see what his "business partners" wanted to do.

Thanks for the pics. Very nice

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