Barnes & Noble in Alexandria, Saturday Afternoon (NFB due to distance)

[swerval_zero]

As the group entered the store, they were greeted by a crowd of women, all waiting to meet Angelica Demesnes. Large tables held copies of all her books for those who hadn't brought their own, including the brand-new Crown Diamond. Zero gleefully snatched up a copy of her very own.

((Due to Parker's connection woes, there will be no travel post. Come one, come all!))

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Browse Barnes & Noble

[swerval_zero]

While waiting to meet Ms. Demesnes, perhaps you might like to look at some of the store's other offerings?

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker's skimming through the next book, and chortling. "Under the dessert table, during the ball?"

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[swerval_zero]

"Shhh!" Zero protested. "I want to be surprised!" Then, after a moment, she said, "Really??" and leaned over to try to look at Parker's copy of the book.

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Getting booted from the dance marathon a few hours early meant that Isabel was able to grab a few hours of sleep. It didn't help much with her achy feet. Sill she was there, searching through the romance shelves looking for some light reading.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker leaned against one of the bookshelves and said, "When did you guys go out? The whole thing was a blur after five a.m. or so."

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[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack was very eager to meet Ms Demesnes. He had a lot of questions he wanted to ask her. But before that he intended to take advantage of being in a bookstore, to find things that certain people might like.

With a wary glance at the crowd, who seemed a little too gleeful and hyper, he headed for the reference books, eyes lighting up at the size of both the Science and History sections.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker grinned and slowly wandered over to talk to him. 'Cause feet, ow. "Whatcha doin'?" she sing-songed.

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Tired, Isabel wandered away from the crowd, took a seat on a comfy chair and started to read Hot Sauce and Saffron.

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[multiplez]

Z had cleverly brought along some of her cache of money, and was now putting it to good use, browsing the 'on sale' section for anything that looked good.

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[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack spotted Z and joined her at the sale table. "Hey Z, long time no see."

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[threeweapons.livejournal.com]

Alanna had money. Alanna would probably need a lot more money soon. Faithful was napping in her bag.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Alanna. What do you think of the world outside so far?"

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[chasingangela]

Angela found her way to the shelves of drama and poetry and was flipping through a Sylvia PLath collection.

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[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Now, I don't know you, but I saw you on the bus, so I feel like I should introduce myself." Jack grinned and leaned against the shelves. "Unless I've already met you and just don't remember."

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[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Callisto who had always been here shh looked through the store. She may have focused on books involving locks and knot-tying.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker grinned as she picked up some romance novels for fun. And yeah, ideas. "Having fun yet?"

Meet Angelica Demesnes

[swerval_zero]

The world-famous author behind The Jade Flower and The Pearl Blade sat behind a folding table. She looked nothing like the photo on the back of her books. In fact, she was a plump, middle-aged woman with blonde hair, dressed entirely in black leather and sipping margaritas supplied by her harried-looking personal assistant.

But I'm sure she's perfectly nice.

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker has to approach her with copies of Storms of Silver and Crown Diamond, plus extras for Janet and Daniel. "Hi, Ms. Demesnes. Would you mind signing extra copies?"

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[swerval_zero]

"Oh, not at all," Angelica tittered tipsily. "Who should I make these out to, darling girl?"

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[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack had a copy of each book, and an extra copy of The Jade Flower. He leaned forward and put his elbows on the table, smiling his best, most charming smile, flashing it briefly at the slightly stressed assistant hovering over the table. "It's an absolute honour to meet you, Ms Demesnes. Would you mind terribly if I asked you to sign an extra copy of Jade Flower?"

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[swerval_zero]

Angelica preened a little. "Oh, not at all. I'm always pleased to sell sign more books. Who should I make it out to?" Before he could answer, she turned away. "Joan, another margarita!" Then she turned back to Jack, all expectant smiles.

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[swerval_zero]

"Excuse me, Ms. Demesnes?" Zero asked as she stepped up to the table, a stack of books in her arms. "Could you make these out to 'Zero?'"

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[swerval_zero]

"Zero? What kind of a name is that?" Angelica asked, but she did as she was told. "I do hope you're enjoying my books..." Angelica glanced up at Zero and trailed off. "Er. Young lady."

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[chasingangela]

Angela had a new trade paperback of Storms of Silver for Angelica. "Nice to have the chance to meet you, Ms. Desmesnes."

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[swerval_zero]

"And it's always nice to meet one of my fans," Angelica said, still rubbing her head from where that odd girl had thwacked her with a book. "Well. Usually it is."