gwarf (Oct 7, 2011 12:28:00 AM)
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Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:28:55 AM)
*Behind the counter in the front room, potting some aloe plants*
gwarf (Oct 7, 2011 12:30:10 AM)
((Ok... I misplaced my notes...))
gwarf (Oct 7, 2011 12:30:14 AM)
((What was his name again?))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:30:30 AM)
((Jean Baptiste))
gwarf (Oct 7, 2011 12:31:00 AM)
(This user is now known as Jean Baptiste)
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:32:38 AM)
((Thanks)) *Jean walks out from the back room, carrying some earth, bringing it over to her so she can use it with the Aloe, smiling* Here you go Peyton. I thought you might need some more of the low ph earth.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:33:36 AM)
*smiles to him* You know, you always seem to know exactly what I need *takes the earth from him and adds a little to the pot she is workin on*
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:34:39 AM)
Been working with you for how long now, dear?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:34:56 AM)
*laughs* My whole life?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:35:13 AM)
*He smiles* Well, I mean with plants. I don't recall dancing with you.
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:35:23 AM)
Well, except for that one time when you were little.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:37:37 AM)
*grins* I remember that..*her blue eyes soften as she watches the memory play in her mind, then she looks to him* You were like my other Dad, you know?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:39:00 AM)
I always saw you as a daughter, yes.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:41:56 AM)
You and Dad were like brothers - it makes me so happy that you stayed on after he passed
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:42:17 AM)
How could I leave you, Peyton? And besides, this is what I know how to do.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:43:25 AM)
*nods* You taught me everything..
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:43:36 AM)
Not everything, surely...
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:44:54 AM)
*laughs* No, not everything.. but more than Dad could.. I wish I could pay you back
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:45:53 AM)
You do child, every day, paying attention to me. I enjoy your company and the work we do here.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:48:47 AM)
*Impulsively she reaches out and hugs him, laying her head on his shoulder, smiling* I didn't think I could ever be happy again, *She raises her head to look at him, with eyes smiling* I am going to give you a present!!
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:49:32 AM)
*He hugs her back, not even akwardly, he's hugged her since she was a little kid* Oh? A present? Like what?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:50:57 AM)
*Leans back against the counter and looks him over* I don't know yet..*She smiles beguilingly* I am going to have to think about it.. but I -do- know you will love it!
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:51:32 AM)
*He chuckles* Now you're just wanting to make me curious.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:53:13 AM)
Maybe.. *Her eyes tease him* But I promise, when I figure out what your present will be, we will make a day of it.. ok? We will play hooky and have a picnic like we used to do..
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:54:23 AM)
I'll hold you to it. *He smiles*
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:55:10 AM)
*Does a little pirouette and dances like
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:55:31 AM)
((premature enter?))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:55:33 AM)
(woops) * and dances around the shop*
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:55:41 AM)
((lol))
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 12:55:56 AM)
*Watches her dance with a smile* You know, you look all recovered from your accident.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 12:59:24 AM)
*Stops suddenly and turns to him slowly* You know? I -do- feel better.. I have been working out again and well maybe, maybe I can really dance again.. *shakes her head* I don't want to get my hopes up too high.. but my body feels so light and healthy *laughs* Wouldn't that be amazing??
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:00:26 AM)
Would you leave the shop to me and go back to dancing, then?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:01:44 AM)
No! No I never would do that.. that part of my life is over forever, but just to be able to dance ,, even if I do it alone.. that is worth everything.. no *she looks deeply into his eyes* I will never leave you, my dear friend
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:02:13 AM)
*He smiles* But it would indeed be a treat to see you dance again.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:02:54 AM)
*laughs and twirls* Yes... and then we will dance together!
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:03:14 AM)
I don't know, I'm not so good dancing anymore. *He does have a slight limp*
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:05:38 AM)
*chuckles* We will see.. *she pauses a moment and looks up at him and she has suddenly gotten a bit serious*. Jean Baptiste.. tell me the truth, are you ever sorry you have chosen this life? I mean essentially living alone.. Don't you ever get lonely
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:06:13 AM)
Of course not. I spend a large portion of my days with you, don't I? And when I'm not with you, I do enjoy the quiet.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:07:31 AM)
*nods* Ok.. but remember that you can tell me anything, Jean, anything at all.. and if you ever feel like you need to do somethng different.. well you know.. *smiles a little sadly*
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:08:00 AM)
Why are you sad, Peyton?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:09:46 AM)
*Shrugs* I am not sure, I think it's because lately I've been feeling a bit lonely myself.. and I think that if I feel lonely, then you must feel lonely too.. *sighs* And I never, ever want you to be unhappy.. It will pass.. it always does..
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:10:21 AM)
Oh... Is there anything I can do to make you feel less lonely? You probably need younger company.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:11:57 AM)
*Smiles* No, I would truly go crazy if you weren't here.. no.. I think I notice it now mostly when I
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:12:04 AM)
When I dance
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:12:19 AM)
Well, maybe we could dance together now and then.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:14:10 AM)
*Giggles* We could, for sure.. but it isn't that I need someone to dance with, I think it is more that I need a normal life...something I didn't have when I was young
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:14:18 AM)
You know parties, dating and all that?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:14:32 AM)
Ah, yes. Well, can't help with that. Best I can do is a picnic.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:14:58 AM)
*claps her hands* Yes yes I can't wait and you will get your present too
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:15:34 AM)
Tease. You really will not tell me, will you?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:15:49 AM)
Nope
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:16:51 AM)
Maybe we could take a day off and go picnic.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:17:24 AM)
Oh, we will... I have to make plans.. I will fix your favorite foods
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:17:44 AM)
I thought it was my job spoiling you.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:18:15 AM)
Well it is.. *laughs* But I am going to have so much fun and so will you.. you'll see
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:19:42 AM)
I am sure I will, dear.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:26:12 AM)
Just be ready to drop everything when you least expect it, ok?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:26:40 AM)
Ok. That should be easy, you're my boss.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:27:04 AM)
*laughs* And don't forget it ...
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:28:28 AM)
So you won't fire me if I drop everything and go with you, right?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:28:57 AM)
Nope.. in fact.. well *Smiles mysteriously* Well, you'll see
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:29:22 AM)
That look always worried me, since you were a kid. What are you up to now, I wonder?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:30:33 AM)
*Mock serious look, her blue eyes twinkling* If I told you, I'd have to kill you, Jean Baptiste
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:30:51 AM)
But you ARE gonna tell me... *She can tell he's super curious*
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:31:02 AM)
*
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:31:19 AM)
*nods* You can count on that... ooh I can't wait to see your face!
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:31:32 AM)
Should I be worried?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:32:08 AM)
*Laughs again* You know better than that... you should be .. um... expectant
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:32:54 AM)
Oh, I am.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:33:50 AM)
*grins* Then my job here is done *Hums to herself as she goes back behind the counter to finish re-planting the aloe*
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:34:10 AM)
*He goes help her* Tease.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:35:36 AM)
La la la la nah
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:36:17 AM)
*he chuckles and keeps helping, quietly now.*
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:36:17 AM)
I am just generating a climate of excitement..
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:36:46 AM)
I'm an old man. Too much excitement might be bad for my health. *He sounds like he's joking))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:37:42 AM)
*Glances to him sideways, willing herself to be patient.. and wait for the right moment* I know, that is why I work you so hard..so you have to concentrate on something else
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:38:02 AM)
Other than the excitement?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:38:35 AM)
*nods and giggles* Yes.. like your plants, who love you and need your attention
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:38:56 AM)
Oh, you know I take real good care of them.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:39:20 AM)
I do .. yo have the magic touch and I think I am beginning to learn it frm you, too
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:39:49 AM)
You have really become good lately. Better than before. I wondered about that.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:40:17 AM)
*Shrugs* It's all you.. you are a great teacher..
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:40:58 AM)
Plus.. I am beginning to see what Dad saw in growing things
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:41:00 AM)
Well, thank you.
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:41:09 AM)
And yes, it is nice, isn't it?
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:41:24 AM)
I love it.. almost as much as dancing
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:41:43 AM)
Glad you do, now.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:46:10 AM)
*Looks at him* It is like we can communicate, you know? I talk to them and they .. answer *laughs* Does that sound crazy?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:46:33 AM)
Not at all, Peyton. They do listen.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:46:43 AM)
Yes, but do they .... answer?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:46:55 AM)
Well, they do by how they grow.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:47:16 AM)
*nods* Yeah..*smiles a little* that makes me feel so good
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:49:11 AM)
You really ARE the child I would like to have had, Peyton.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:50:23 AM)
*raises her head and smiles* That is the lovliest thing I think I have ever geard
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:50:26 AM)
*heard*
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:50:56 AM)
It's not like I never told you that before.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:51:13 AM)
I know.. but I love hearing it
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:52:04 AM)
*He just chuckles and nods, then says* Then I'll keep saying it.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:52:32 AM)
I love having a home.. I didn't realize it until it was almost too late
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:53:38 AM)
Well, you do have one now.
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:53:55 AM)
Even if it's just a shop with an old man in it. And lots of incredible plants.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:54:47 AM)
*nods* Its the best home ever..I wish Dad could see it, everything we have done
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:55:06 AM)
I'm sure he's watching over you, Peyton.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:55:19 AM)
You think?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:57:18 AM)
Sure.
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:57:25 AM)
If I were him, I would be.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:58:02 AM)
Yeah? Well, do you believe in ghosts?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 1:58:16 AM)
I believe in the eternal soul.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 1:58:30 AM)
H
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:00:12 AM)
The eternal soul.. can it watch us, you think?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:00:25 AM)
Sure.
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:00:34 AM)
And I mean, the immortal soul inside all of us.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:00:50 AM)
*nods* So you -do- believe in ghosts
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:01:00 AM)
I wouldn't call them ghosts.
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:01:01 AM)
But yes.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:01:44 AM)
Have you ever seen one?
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:01:59 AM)
No.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:04:12 AM)
Me neither.. but I believe that spirit can appear.. I also believe in angels
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:04:31 AM)
*He nods* Yeah, I believe in angels too.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:06:04 AM)
*smiles* I believe in guardian angels.. I think they watch over us all the time
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:07:24 AM)
Well, I'm not so sure about that... But it's a nice thing to believe in.
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:10:09 AM)
It is.. and it makes me feel safer
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:11:32 AM)
*He nods* ((I gtg though... past 3am, I'll be up by 6:30...))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:11:50 AM)
((kk thanks for playing with me ))
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:07 AM)
((My pleasure))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:08 AM)
(( they are set up pretty well))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:12 AM)
(( and mine))
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:14 AM)
((Indeed))
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:16 AM)
((Night))
Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:20 AM)
((night))
Jean Baptiste (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:23 AM)
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Peyton Broussard (Oct 7, 2011 2:12:30 AM)
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