[OPEN LOG]

[nukeoleptic]

Who: Jade + literally anyone
What: Jade bribing people into her restaurant with free things.
When: Day 355.
Where: The Highwind, in Heimdall's district.
Rating: PG-13 for language at most!

EDITED TO ADD: Also, totally feel free to threadjack and use this as a mingle log IF YOU WOULD LIKE ♥

[ It had worked once before, back in the heat of late summer in Asgard, so Jade was trying it again. She had dragged the sign out to the front of the store, right in the middle of the sidewalk, and written in huge letters:

free hot chocolate! :D
just come inside ♥

The temperature hadn't broken the sixty degree mark today - it was getting chilly fast. Both Orihime and Annabeth were gone, and the store was oddly quiet. Jade will be found keeping herself busy throughout the day with odd little chores when it's completely empty of customers - sweeping, dusting, and occasionally dozing in a booth near the door when the boredom becomes too much to bear. ]

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[wasthemaster]

[It. Is. So. Stupidly. Cold. Draco's totally not happy that the weather sucks but he'd sucked it up and bundled up in a coat and scarf before grabbing Osiris and walking from the apartment in Loki to Highwind. The last few days had been really, really weird...but at least Jade was a normal kind of weird.

He doesn't announce his presence when he enters the Highwind with Osiris's leash in his hand, but the booming bark from the German Shepherd is enough of an announcement. He looks down at the dog, lifting an eyebrow.]

No, you're not getting any hot chocolate. [And he'll settle in a booth with the dog next to his feet watching what's going on and keeping an eye on Jade as she works.]

[nukeoleptic]

[ She doesn't turn around from where she's fiddling with something behind the counter, but hearing the bark does get a little smile out of her. ]

Hi, Osiris. Hi, Draco. I'll be over in just a second, okay?

[wasthemaster]

[That same kind of smile's etched on his face...and is quickly squashed down because honestly they're in public. But it's hard to keep the amused tone out of his voice.]

Take your time.

[nukeoleptic]

[ She wipes at her hands, and it's just a few minutes before she's bringing him a cup of hot cocoa heaping with whipped cream. She sort of awkwardly half-waves at him in greeting, before kneeling down to hug at Osiris's neck. ]

Thanks for stopping by.

[wasthemaster]

You make it sound like I never do anything for you. [But he's eyeing that cup while Osiris basically tries to lick Jade's face off.]

[nukeoleptic]

Well, you don't usually spend a lot of time around the restaurant. -- it's weird here with Orihime and Annabeth gone. I guess I'm gonna have to hire more people.

[ She playfully pushes at Osiris's face for a moment, quietly babytalking the dog, before standing and shifting slightly. ]

Did you bring my jacket? And just let me know if you need more marshmallows or anything.

[tonsofpun]

[Oh and hey strange girl in a really torn up jacket will just... head right on over to Osiris. She's a little small, has some freckles, and her hair has a bit of a sheen of red. Not a bright carroty red, but just a little bit.

And what are boundaries? Petting his dog without asking? You betcha. They've been introduced. They're pals.]

Hey, buddy.

[And to Draco.]

Are you Jade's friend?

[wasthemaster]

[He doesn't say anything at first, looking down at Ellie with a raised eyebrow. Osiris on the other hand is busy moving his head to try and lick at the girl's hand and her face. Well. Obviously his dog is quite familiar with her, and by process of elimination and actually listening to Jade for once, he can only assume this is...Ellie? Right. That sounds right.

The question throws him though and he bites back a grin. Was that the word they were using now?]

Boyfriend, technically speaking. [And even after a few months of officially dating the term sounds weird to his ears.] And you must be the one who occasionally comes into my apartment and absconds with my dogs?

[tonsofpun]

[Excuse her while she just kneels down to accept the licking and wriggling in her direction.]

Yeah, that's me. For a second I was worried they running around on me with some other dogwalker.

I'm Ellie. You're -- Draco?

[wasthemaster]

They're mostly loyal, don't worry. I didn't raise my dog to be a harlot. [Then again, Osiris basically loves everyone as seen by the way the slobberfest continues. He's not very well trained beyond the basics. Also harlot is just one of his favorite words, don't mind him.]

That's right. Jade mentioned you a few weeks ago. [A pause...and then somewhat awkwardly.] It's nice to meet you.

[tonsofpun]

[Ellie presses her lips together at that word. Harlot. And hey, he talks a lot like Sherlock and John and Harry, which is a big ol' plus in her book. Along with owning a dog, and Jade liking him.

He's starting in the green.]

Nice t-

[And Osiris licks her mouth. She sputters and shoves his nose, laughing.]

Ugh, you tool. You did that on purpose.

[lethechained]

[Hey, hello, guess who's a few booths away. Not that it would have made much difference, because Draco's pretty hard to miss with such a noisy companion. (It doesn't hurt that said companion is dog, or that the dog is one she knows, or that she's developed such a fondness for animals in her time spent around them.)]

Then maybe you shouldn't tempt him with it.

[But it's not an actual criticism; the voice attached is openly amused, smile warm in it.]

I didn't know you were so cruel, Draco.

[wasthemaster]

[He looks up from where he's trying (and failing) to scold Osiris and tries to pinpoint the source of the voice. When he spots Namine though he doesn't bother holding back a small grin. Osiris seems to take it as an opportunity to bark a greeting again. Hi Namine hi.]

It's not that I'm cruel, it's that his mother spoils him. [Which is a big fat lie, Draco totally spoils the dog rotten.] Hi.

[lethechained]

[She smiles readily back, raising a hand to wave-- and Osiris gets an extra special wave, too. The girl shifts in her seat slightly as if considering coming over - probably both to pet the dog and speak to Draco - but for the moment stays where she is.]

Hello. [Yeah, sure, Draco.] She's been giving him hot chocolate? [Pretty much an amusedly incredulous eyebrow raise there.] Isn't that bad for dogs?

[wasthemaster]

[He barely bites back an answer that's something along the lines of how Jade's still alive, but he stops. Even he's not that mean to her. He is forcing Osiris to sit down though and once he does the dog's tail just thumps against the ground loudly. They're not making any sudden moves either.]

Not exactly that, but he and Bec are probably the most well-treated dogs in Asgard.

[lethechained]

[Her head tilts slightly, but she does not ask what caused him to stop. Her eyes flicker once toward the dog and back again.]

Yeah... I wouldn't be surprised if they were. She's sweet. [Here, have a little smile.] But you know that already. He is, too. [....] May I?

[You know. Come pet the big adorable doggy she's just itching to go over and say hello to.]

[5thchild]

[ kaworu recognizes Draco easily, so he decides to approach. it's the dog, however, that takes his attention; he never had much of a chance to interact with dogs after arriving to Asgard (he never even saw a dog before arriving to Asgard).

The angel smiles at Draco first, though ] Hello, Draco. How are you?

[ he turns to the dog after, wondering if it's alright to touch it ]

[wasthemaster]

Is that a real question, or are you being polite? [But the smile he gives to Kaworu isn't exactly an unfriendly one. What can he say? Guy's grown on him. It's Osiris however that suddenly pulls on his leash to try and nose closer. Hello new person. Draco's hand tightens on the leash just a bit as he looks at where Kaworu's attention's going.]

But I think we're fine. [He nods to the dog.] Some of us are a bit more enthused than others.

[5thchild]

it's real, yes. You don't have to answer. [ even if Kaworu quite enjoys talking about moods.

He reaches for the dog, petting his head. Aha dogs are always so friendly, aren't they? ] Hello.

[ the answer makes Kaworu smile, as he turns to Draco again ] It's natural, if he likes people. [ it's a full house, after all. there are a lot of people for him to meet ]

[wasthemaster]

He likes people a bit too much, I reckon. [Example A.) practically knocking Kaworu over in his haste to love on him and be loved on.] I never thought this breed was trained to be this excitable. I have to wonder if it's an Asgardian effect.

But I'm fine.

[5thchild]

[ and Kaworu is perfectly fine with that, really. He lets the dog knock him over, so he just sits close to him, petting the animal. ] I have never seen a dog before arriving to Asgard, so I don't know.

[ the angel smiles at Draco now ] I'm glad you are.

[cyan_maid]

[The dog catches Jane's eye more than anything, honestly. She glances over every so often to make sure she's not seeing things, wonders briefly if Jade is okay with dogs in her restaurant - well, she has dog ears, so maybe it's not a big deal? - before she approaches.

Hey, Osiris just looks so fluffy. And he's not a cat! That's a plus for Jane.]

Um, excuse me - I don't mean to trouble you, but is it alright if I pet your dog?

[wasthemaster]

[He looks up as soon as Jane speaks and he blinks in surprise. It's not an unusual question, but it's really that most people don't ask. Osiris seems relaxed, like he's been in the Highwind loads of times before. The dog seems to be thrilled by the idea even if Draco's a bit skeptical.]

Go ahead. Though as a bit of a disclaimer he might try to lick you to death. Fair warning.

[cyan_maid]

[She smiles, a little more relaxed, and kneels down to scratch behind his ears.]

Better that than what a cat could do, I'm sure. What a sweetie! [She glances to Draco.] What's his name?

[wasthemaster]

Osiris. [The dog woofs in response, nuzzling into Jane's hand.] I've never been much of a cat person anyway. Too temperamental for my tastes...but then again the dog was a Christmas present.