[Queens Apparel] Grand Opening!

[Professor Ashton Laurent]

Ash's face fell slightly, "Okay." he said softly, not wanting Cris to leave

[christianmartinez]

"You've got to work" he laughed a little, feeling sorry for Ash.
"I'll be back in three hours"

[Professor Ashton Laurent]

Ash sighed and lay his head against Cris' chest (seeing as he was too short to reach his shoulder!), "Alright. I guess I'll see you later." He took Cris' hand, "Before you go, I want you to meet Jennifer."

[Professor Daniel Hubbles]

Dan watched as the streams of people entered the shop, he saw many giving him glances out of the corner of their eyes and trying to hide the laughter. He felt like a complete idiot standing there was a pair of over large scissors smiling and greeting the villages, thus why when he saw Jennifer summoning him over her could not help but give her a look of pure relief.

As he entered the shop he was side tracked for a moment by the range of clothing and then everything else in the room. People where already searching through the racks of clothing and showing the people they came with something they like. Pushing through the crowds of people Dan made his way over to the counter and placed the scissors down on the counter and leaned against shaking his head.

“I am so sorry about that. I am normally a good public speaker but today I…well I think today I was a little out of my depth more used to talking to unruly students then crowds of the general wizarding public.”

He gave a light laugh and grinned over at Jennifer who he could tell was feeling the mixed emotions of excitement and tension from the opening of her shop. Dan felt like a lose cog in the whole thing, clothes shopping was never his thing and he felt a little out of place in the shop but Jennifer was his friend and he wanted to help her.

“Is there anything I can help you with on this busy day?”

[Jennifer Queens]

Jen looked over to Dan and gave a nervous smile. So many things could go wrong for her today and her dream could be ruined.
"Erm, nothing really, but I'd appreciate if you could stay here with me for a while if you can? I'm a little nervous" she said frantically looking around at the mounds of people. She dreaded the thought of having to close up and go back to working as a nurse again, that played on her mind a little as she gave friendly smiles to the customers who happened to make eye contact with her. She placed her hands on top of each other and placed them on the counter. She looked back up to Dan and gave a smile, or joy, nervousness, and just a pure delight that he was there.
"Thanks for helping. I really am sorry about putting you in that position, I shouldn't of just thrown you in at the deepend" she said, with a look of guilt in her eyes.

[Professor Daniel Hubbles]

Dan listened to what Jennifer had to say and he nodded his head when she asked him to stay. He would be willing to stay all day long if he had to just to help keep her calm and make sure everything went ok for the shops first day open. Dan could tell from just looking at her how nervous she was yet also filled with excitement.

“Of course I will stay.” He answered giving a quick glance around the shop. “And do not worry about it, it will be something to talk about if anything…I mean how many people can say they have cut the ribbon to open a shop.”

Dan gave a soft chuckle and leaned against the counter as the thought about how he would tell Girty. He could just imagine the look on face of pure amusement and disappointment that she had missed the moment and there was not even a photo to show. Looking back up at Jennifer and he could still see a slight look of guilt in her eyes, with a weary smile Dan took hold of one of her hands and gave it a tight squeeze.

“Look do not worry about it I am still alive…lets just make this the best shop opening this little village has seen.”

[Jennifer Queens]

Jennifer smiled as Dan took her hand. She took a deep breath, and puffed it out, wafting a hand infront of her face to cool herself down. She looked down at their entwined hands and gently gripped Dan's hand back.
"Thank you" she said simply, before flashing him a slight smile. A few customers came nearby and she handed them plastic cups full of pumpkin juice, and nodded her head at them to acknowledge their presence. Turning back to Dan she smiled.
"Oh i'm sorry, here, have a drink. I'm sure you could do with one. Don't worry, It's pumpkin juice" she said giving a little laugh.
"There's cake that I made myself too, I hope it doesn't taste too bad" she gave a huge grin, knowing that she was infact a great chef. She got that skill from her mother, as well as the clothes making.
"If you want to have a look around, feel free" she said to him, as a customer came to the counter with a armful of clothes, she began to take them off the hangers and fold them neatly, Putting them in a cream coloured cardboard bag inscribbed 'Queens Apparel' on both sides in calligraphic gold lettering with golden rope handles.

[christianmartinez]

Cris smiled.
"Alright, come on then. You have work to do. Introduce me!" he smiled, letting Ash lead the way

[Professor Ashton Laurent]

Ash smiled, "Alright, let's go." Weaving through the crowd, he made his way over to Jennifer. "Hey Jen, there's someone I want you to meet. This is my boyfreind, Cristian Martinez." He turned to Cris, "And Cris, this is Jennifer Queens."

[christianmartinez]

Cristian smiled at the woman.
"Hi" he said simply, raising his hand into a shy wave.
"I see you've given him a job?"

[Jennifer Queens]

Jennifer had been talking to Dan when she noticed her new apprentice approaching. Turning around fully, and flattening her hands back onto the counter, she smiled at Ashton as he introduced his boyfriend.
"Oh, well, Hello Cristian" she smiled, extending her hand for a handshake. Shaking his hand, she put it back flat onto the counter.
"Indeed I am foolish enough to of made him my apprentice...Well, I hope your a good influence on him and makes sure he comes to work from now on!" She laughed. The student she had shook hands with was quite tall and slim, looking partially gothic or emo, or whatever it was. She wasn't to sure.

[Professor Ashton Laurent]

Ash smirked, "What makes you think he's an influence on me?" he asked, sapphire eyes gleaming with mischief.

[Jennifer Queens]

Jennifer raised her eyebrow and smirked. She didn't know what made her say that, although she had a feeling that it was true.
"I can tell Ash, let's just say I had an idea anyway..." she gave up trying to be mysterious and gave a little laugh.
"It's your eyes, they're a dead giveaway. It's as simple as that" she grinned at him. She ruffled the back of her long dark brown hair and pulled at her fringe so it looked perfect.
"So, if you want to come behind here, i'll get you started on till work" she said, motioning to behind the counter where she stood.

[Professor Ashton Laurent]

Ash blushed and laughed, "I can't help it!" He followed Jen behind the counter, "So, what's your first order Captain?" he asked giving her a cheeky grin.

[Jennifer Queens]

Jennifer watched Ash as he came around the counter. Smiling, she put her hands on her hips and looked around.
"Okay, well for starters, there's a clothing rail around the back with some dresses and jackets on. Could you bring out, let's say, 10 items all together and refill that rail over there" she said pointing towards near the window. Half the rail had been sold already. Smiling, Jennifer walked over to the back room door and opened it before slapping her hands together infront of her.
"After that i'll let you do the next transaction on the till, and we'll take it from there!" she grinned.
"And tommorow, I can show you how to make some stuff"