paixaorpg | Open for Business [Active/Open]

Character(s): Megara, open to all (Rose? Tiana? Yuna? EMPLOYEES?)
Content: Megara reopens the Seventh Heaven, hoping some new employees (and customers) stop by.
Setting: Seventh Heaven [G7]
Time: Week 20, morning
Warnings: Probably none.
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This was probably a mistake. Meg had never operated a business before; it was pretty counter-intuitive to the whole "eternal slave to the god of death" thing. Working for Hades left little time to get comfortable and situated, after all. And even when he didn't specifically need her for, say, seducing some monster of legend to his side or spying on the enemy, her lot in life meant getting close to anyone was heartbreak in the making.

But working for Tifa as a waitress at the Seventh Heaven had given her a small glimmer of pride and accomplishment that she kept inside herself and would never admit to. Now with the former boss presumably vanished to where she came from, Meg wasn't about to let the one good part of this stupid place lay abandoned and forgotten on the wayside...even if it meant she had to take up the reins herself.

Now she unlocked the door and opened the curtains, lighting the lamps and just generally getting ready for the day. Of course, until Rose or Yuna's friend came along, the Seventh Heaven wouldn't be offering any food, for everyone's sake. But she could mix a drink and serve the already premade snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

Megara took her position behind the bar and began to wipe the counter down, ready for the day.

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Tiana didn't know much about what she was doing. She didn't know what the Seventh Heaven was like, or much about the girl, Meg, who was running it. But Yuna, always out to help others, as it seemed to Tiana, had found out the place was hiring and remembered that Tiana was looking for a job. Besides, it was a chance to cook and get paid, and maybe after a while she'd have enough to open a Tiana's Palace in Paixao. She'd see how things went.

For now, it would be nice just to be working again. Though she wasn't the same 'no time for fun' girl she'd once been, working still felt right to her, and she smiled as she came upon the building her brochure indicated was the Seventh Heaven. Without hesitation, she opened up the door.

"Hello?"

"Hey, come on in," Meg said as she quickly walked by, carrying a tray full of dirty cups. Distracted as she was, she couldn't stop herself from tripping over a leg chair. As if in slow motion, her eyes widened and she stretched out to prevent a disaster from happening, but she wasn't fast enough: the glasses were flying directly at Tiana!

Tiana was startled for a moment, but luckily, she was used to accidents in restaurants - she'd been a waitress for so long, after all. She made it out of the way, then quickly stepped over to Meg. "Are you alright?" she asked, concerned.

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For the briefest second, she'd hoped against hope that the girl had the reflexes to catch the glasses hurtling her way -- she was less concerned about herself than the cost of new tableware. But down to the floor they went, shattering loudly and earning the sardonic applause of nearby customers. Meg sighed in irritation, kneeling to pick up the pieces.

It was a moment later when she realized that it was probably a good thing the girl had dodged...at least she wasn't hurt. She looked up at her from under her bangs, smiling weakly. "Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry about that. It's been busy."

Tiana had been thinking more about the safety of herself - and of Meg - than the glasses, although there was certainly a time in her life when not breaking the tableware would've been the first thought on her mind. But no, Tiana didn't even think about the broken glasses until she heard the customers clapping. She winced at their obvious sarcasm, but didn't let it bother her too much. Well, not for the moment. Later she'd have plenty of time to be huffy about how rude the costumers were - when she actually worked there.

"It's alright," she assured Meg. "I bet it had been, what with the place re-openin' an' all... Right?" She certainly hoped she was remembering the information she'd gotten correctly.

"That's right," Meg replied, sighing. She stood, the broken pieces retrieved (well, most of them...she'd probably have to sweep too) and gave Tiana an appraising eye. "So who are you?" She inwardly winced at her harsh tone; it'd been a long day, but there was no reason to take it out on this girl. She just wasn't used to holding back. Maybe she was in the wrong business.

"Uh, sorry. Long day," she said quickly as way of apology.

Tiana didn't think much of Meg's tone, knowing who hard work could be on ther nerves. Still, she smiled warmly at the girl's apology, glad to hear it. "I'm Tiana. Yuna suggested I come here to find a job."

Meg's smile widened and she sighed in relief. "Oh, thank the gods." She took Tiana's hand with barely a word and lead her to the bar, where the door to the kitchen stood waiting. "I had someone come earlier who thought they might be able to wrestle this beast, but no luck. You have any idea how angry people get when you tell them there isn't any breakfast? I swear, you deny someone something and it's like the end of the world."

They were inside the kitchen at this point. Meg set aside the tray of broken glass and ceramic and gestured towards the room. The old-fashioned wooden stove lay waiting, unused, in one corner. The counters were weathered wood, the utensils quality but undecorated steel. The only slightly modern conveniences were the double sinks and the ice box on the opposite corner of the stove.

Meg glanced at Tiana, folding her arms. "So...think you can handle the challenge? I'll pay you a little more."

Tiana allowed Meg to lead her to the kitchen door, listening intently as she explained her problem. She had to admit, she could understand why people would come expecting food, but she decided against saying anything. Meg was clearly overwhelmed.

After Meg asked her about taking on the jobs, Tiana paused for a minute, looking around the kitchen thoughtfully. After a moment, she smiled and nodded. "I'll do it!"

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