Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:30:15 PM)
(This user has entered The Sword and Pen) (IP = 71.58.202.147)
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:30:25 PM)
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Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:30:42 PM)
(what neighborhood is this in?....um....and are you ok?)
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:30:54 PM)
(Well I was clearing the screen for logging.)
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:31:17 PM)
(And actually this is the French Quarter)
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:31:37 PM)
(all right. thanks.)
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:32:09 PM)
http://swordandpenorleans.com/
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:33:31 PM)
*she wanders down the street, dressed in jeans and a fitted, drape-necked red sleeveless shirt, her hair up away from her naturally rosy-complexioned face, in thought, only half paying attention to what's going on around her, till she sees the antique shop she never seemed to notice before, stopping to look in the window at the display*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:34:00 PM)
The Sword and Pen is tucked away among the many shops located in the bustling section of the French Quarter. Within the walls of the shop one might find statues and figurines of heros, heroines, guardians, spirits, as well creatures representing time periods of mankind. Among the many weapons found in the shop are the small, the unique, the whimsical and the downright artsy of knives all the way up to swords. There is a section of the store dedicated to hand crafted ship replicas as well.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:35:48 PM)
*she looks at the door, checking the hours to see if they're open still*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:37:11 PM)
Patton is the rather robust and masculine looking gentleman standing at one of the many shelving displays speaking with another customer. A head or more taller than the individual he gives off a menancing air but the rough edge of his demeanor is lightly placated by something as the customer seems at ease to continue on the conversation. The door reads Open from Dawn to Midnight and in small writing beneath it should be notated that special circumstance require special hours of operation.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:38:29 PM)
*if they were open, she'd venture in, pulling the door open and stepping inside, smiling to William and the customer politely, if they take note of her coming in*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:40:54 PM)
Patton did take note of Madeleine and a quick survey of her with those blue eyes of his set in what was a perpetual look that read devil may care. He reached up scratching at the scruff of a quickly building five o'clock shadow and quite shortly the customer he was dealing with was taken up front and his item rung up and having paid for it the customer would head out of the shop but not after taking a very long and thorough look at Madeleine.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:42:17 PM)
*she goes about her business of looking around, taking her time about it, hands clasped gently behind her, one of those moves to keep a person from wanting to hold things that might break or get smudged from the touch of a finger*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:45:22 PM)
In a particular glass box on a particular glass pedestal resides a sign that is written in large wording. THIS IS THE ULTIMATE WEAPON. YOU HAVE TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:46:29 PM)
*she straightens up, head tilted to the side, looking at the sign, and then at the box on the pedestal before sneaking a peek towards William, and looking back again*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:48:08 PM)
As whimsical as the designs are on some items in the store, this very tiny item that is marked fragile and handle with care rests neatly in a small case. Wording says: This is the smallest pen in the world. Another quote in tiny writing reads: "The pen has always been mightier than the sword." The shine of the tiny pen indicates it is of gold.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:50:33 PM)
*she smiles a little, continuing on as she looks over the curiosities of the shop, pausing now and then to admire this or that*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:53:06 PM)
For one reason or another, Patton allowed Madeleine to look around for a bit before finally approaching to offer a evening addressal verbally. His voice is quite low and gravelly and fits his outward appearance and demeanor almost perfectly, but it was easy perhaps to listen to the man for in a way his voice held an almost hypnotic tone to it, much like some bass singers have. His accent breathes life into a lingering hint of southern drawl and french creole that coming from anyone else probably would have sounded out of place. "Evenin lil miss."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:54:38 PM)
*she straightens, lifting her head up from the case she'd been looking at, smiling to him* Good evening, sir. You have a very interesting collection here in your shop. *smiling a little more*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 8:56:38 PM)
"This 'ere is New Orleens ma'am. Would be amiss if we didn't offer something of an interesting collection for interestin people that visit." With this said he mustered what was his version of a smile but he was so rough around the edges.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 8:58:34 PM)
*she nods thoughtfully, looking back down at the case before her* I suppose that would help gather business. *smiling a bit to herself, or at something in the case*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:01:25 PM)
One of these cases holds something that might be considered quite interesting and that is of a old fashioned cane gun. It is so neatly tucked away into an ornate wooden chambering and has a solid silver ducks head at the handles tip end. Surely someone might find some classy value in the representation of birded fowls? "Somethin I might help you with in particular?" Words were drawled out and the stare given Madeleine was not easy to describe at all. Looking at the picture might be best.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:04:13 PM)
*she looks at him* I'm looking for a gift for my boyfriend. He has a mild interest in old weapons. Could you make any suggestions, perhaps? *moving her hands to cross them gently before her, casual in her demeanor*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:05:37 PM)
That statement had him reaching up to scratch his jawline again and it made a sound much like sandpaper. "Now that isn't hard to do at all. Why don't you tell me a little of his likes and maybe a hobby and an interest in a certain time period and we can narrow down the selections."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:06:54 PM)
More modern age it seems. Twenties or thirties style should work. *as she looks over things in their vicinity before looking to him once more* Have anything like that?
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:08:56 PM)
"Is he a man's man or is he a gentlemans man?" Patton inquired and standing there he was wearing what looked like an old fashioned tan shirt with high collar and long sleeves and the pearl buttons were snaps up the front. His jeans were a darker tan coloring and the boots he was wearing were old but well kept. All he was lacking was a horse, and a hat and he might have looked like he rode out of a western television show like Gunsmoke. He was a gentlemans cowby.
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:09:10 PM)
(Correctional for spelling typo as cowby should be cowboy)
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:10:40 PM)
*she thinks about that....her eyes narrowing some* I think he has qualities of both, but leaning more towards gentleman's man, sir.
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:13:40 PM)
"I have here a rather nice cane gun of considerable good quality." Patton reached with a large hand for the item and picked it up and held it for Madeleine to examine. In one moment Patton is going to delve into a history of the item.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:15:44 PM)
*she makes no move to reach for it, keeping her arms crossed, but leans in some to get a better look at the cane itself, and the duckhead handle, checking for marks or scratches that might detract too much, no doubt*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:20:28 PM)
"This a Babcock underhammer percussion cane gun and it dates to relatively about the 1900's to the 1925's. Moses Babcock was a creator of some of the best cane guns in the world and he made each by hand. Most of them were brass with wooden stocks but this one has a silver handle upon it and is removeable from the end of the cane. It is in perfect condition and I see you are a little miss of quality no doubt and an eye for things. There is a scratch here and here." Patton notates them with a pointing of one large digited finger. "But it aint going to detract from the beauty of the item any. Might further it's quality such as a wine does with age."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:21:34 PM)
*she straightens again, nodding slowly, and looking back at him* It is impressive. Is it functional?
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:22:57 PM)
"Now I believe this weapon his been fired for testing purposes only. I can't speak for it's accuracy nor can I demonstrate its ability for you as the customer but if you'd like to allow your significant other to have the delight of firing it for himself as a trial we can pencil you in for a special time slot." Patton makes this offer.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:24:29 PM)
Hm. *she ponders a moment* I think I'd rather have it as a surprise--if I decide to buy it. *she looks around a bit again* Do you have any other options I could also consider, sir?
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:29:54 PM)
"There is always the option of lettin yourself fire such a unique item. Of course special time slots are required for anything related to this as we have a weapons person come in to deal with such." Patton places the item carefully into the glass case and then motions with hand to another item. "We have 'ere a German straight Razor. Usually intended for men that prefer to groom with the same item instead of todays electric razors. It was crafted in the early 1900's and features a mother of pearl handle with silver inlay."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:31:44 PM)
*she moves down the case's cabinet, bending slightly to take a look at it, briefly, before standing up straight again, waiting as if to see if there's more or not*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:34:05 PM)
The spine has serrated jimping along its full length; the back side of the tang has a logo of a man riding a stork, and on the front is stamped: "165" "F.W. Backhaus" Patton speaks briefly notating the following historical item. "Backhaus briefly made several specialty knives and swords for the Nazis and was well known in those circles. Now I aint sure but it's figured that Backhaus might have made this item in his earlier years and even at such a young age had a good hand."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:34:46 PM)
Are they rare, sir? *her eyes looking back down towards it again*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:36:52 PM)
"This particular item is quite rare as it is numbered for the order in which he made the item itself. 165 bein his 165th item he made and even if there was a duplicate he made them all by hand so they would have their own particular engrained specialties alone." Patton clearly looked at Madeleine without taking his gaze from her while speaking.
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:41:08 PM)
*she nods again as he finishes* I believe I'll need time to consider. *finally uncrossing her arms, letting them float almost to her sides, gently* Could I get your card? In case I have questions, please?
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:42:16 PM)
"You can have a card ma'am." Patton was already reaching for one in the pocket of his shirt and pulled it out offering it polietly to Madeleine. "I didn't have the honor of learnin your name."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:44:03 PM)
*she reaches for it, fluidly, but careful to make sure her cool skin doesn't brush his, reading the card before answering* It's Madeleine, Mr. Patton. *she smiles a little at him again, slipping the card into the back pocket of her jeans*
William Randolph Patton (Aug 27, 2011 9:45:34 PM)
He reached up with his hand brushing the tip of an imaginary hat and spoke "Right nice to meet you Miss Madeleine. If you have any questions a'tall don't hesitate to drop in and ask. I ain't at all against a phone call either should you choose that method."
Madeleine Durant (Aug 27, 2011 9:46:50 PM)
*she nods to him again, smiling a bit easier* Great. Thank you for your help, Mr. Patton. I'm sure we'll be in touch. *she looks at him a moment more, and then after glances at the two items in question again, she turns and starts moving towards the door to go back outside* (thanks for the rp session!)
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