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Post by dorito on Feb 1, 2011 8:18:26 GMT -5
"OH!" Alice wined, walking into the door and dropping some of her bags, their contents scattering about the floor. She carefully set the others down and tried to gather her belongings. Paintbrushes, anxiety medication, depression medication, a few novels she'd written, and a whole bunch of other stuff that she didn't remember taking with her.
Once she had every put back together in a pile, she opened the door a little and peaked into the office. She saw a young blonde woman in there, writing on some papers.
Alice opened the door a bit more and made the best fake-smile she could. "Um... Hello?" she said, her voice a beautiful tone, but it creaked a bit, like she was losing her voice. In fact, she was. She was always sick for some reason, "Yes, um... I'm Alice Wolf. I applied for the school as the art teacher earlier... Is there any paperwork I have to do- OH! Hey, is there anywhere that I could stay here, like, somewhere to live? Because..." She didn't want to mention the fact that she didn't have a house, "Becaaauussseee.... My house is being fumigated..." lie "Yeah! Bad, uh... Bad termites, really badddddddd... So, um? What do I do?"
Suddenly, she could hear her bags topple and crash all over the floor. Alice said some low cuss words under her breath, smiled at the blonde woman, and dashed back outside and picked up her stuff again, this time dragging them in with her. "As you can tell, I am already here with all of my stuff," the sound of lightning crashed outside, "And it's raining... Please don't send me back outside..." she made some pitiful looking puppy dog eyes and tried to look as pitifully poor and sad as she could.
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Post by Connor Hensley on Feb 1, 2011 13:35:53 GMT -5
Connor ran into the office, pants sopping wet from the nasty weather outside. He pulled his jacket off of his head and shook it off, spreading beads of water about the office. A disgusted looked wiped across Connor's face as he looked back outside and grimaced.So much for round pen work today. He furrowed his dark brows and looked at the woman who was fumbling around on the floor with her belongings. At least he wasn't the only person having "one of those days."
His eyes studied the woman's strikingly red hair and proceeded to wait behind her. Connor could not wait. Donatello was already settled into his warm stall, wrapped in his blanket with a warm bucket of bran mash and bermuda hay. Now, all that was left to do for Connor was to sign in a be on his merry way to that toasty bedroom which he could hear calling him from miles away.
Connor slung his backpack over his shoulder which resulted in a nasty, wet "smack" as it landed against his back. His eyes widened at how much noise such a little action made. He cooly ran his fingers through those messy, dark locks and began to slowly rock back and forwarth on his heels while quietly humming the Pirates of the Caribbean song, "He's a Pirate."
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Post by ( H O P E ) on Feb 1, 2011 19:11:14 GMT -5
 Alexis studied the paperwork on her desk, before she knew it her clumsy self knocked her coffee cup over and it decided to go all over her paperwork. Alexis stood up as she grunted slightly "What a great day to decide to make a mess of everything" she checked her draw for a cloth or at least paper towels to clean it up before anyone arrived, which surely they would with her luck. As she began to clean up the mess a lady arrived at her door, she had curly red hair and she had a lot of bags with her, Alexis tried her hardest not to laugh as the lady dropped everything in the doorway, she didn't want to be rude. "Well Hello there" she greeted the lady with a smile as she moved towards her. Alexis nodded as the lady introduced herself, she seemed quite nice "Well we do have accommodation for both our staff and students" she said politely. Alexis tilted her head around the corner to see a young man, who seemed to be soaking wet "Would you like a towel?" she said with a slight giggle |
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Post by Connor Hensley on Feb 1, 2011 19:26:40 GMT -5
A smug grin wiped across Connor's face at the realization that he was not the only klutz in this room at the moment. He almost lunged at the sight of the coffee falling and hesitated for a moment before staying where he was. He looked down at his feet and decided it was best to not track water all over the office. He'd hate to make anyone's jobs harder than they need to be.
"Would you like a towel?"
Connor paused, staring wide eyed at the woman. He looked down at the pool of water around his feet and then back at the woman. "Aha..A towel would be nice." He exclaimed, holding his hands out as if he were saying, "Oops." He patted his jeans, looking up at the woman again, "Sorry about bringing the rain in with me. I tend to have that effect on a lot of things." A low chuckle emitted from the depths of his throat.
The young man's eyes returned to the red head as his mind began wandering on all the things he could finally achieve now that he's arrived at one of the most prestigious riding academy's in the United States. It cost his parents an arm and a leg but they'd do anything to see their boy succeed in life. Even if that meant cleaning out their savings accounts and scraping the coins out from underneath the cushions on the couch. Connor was extremely grateful to have parents who supported his every decision. Being the dressage trainer meant the world to him. Despite the fact that jumping was his first passion, he grew into loving dressage and every single thread that it was composed of.
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Post by ( H O P E ) on Feb 1, 2011 19:40:20 GMT -5
Alexis ducked her head back into the office as she went to her desk, it held everything from band aids to cling wrap, don't ask what the cling wrap is for, she just likes to be prepared. Alexis pulled the towel out from the crowded draw and went back over to the man "Thats okay, I knew I was going to experience at least a bit of it today" she said with a smile as she handed it to him "So how can I help you today?" she asked curiously as she turned back around to face the red haired lady, but clearly pointed her question to the man that was drying himself. |
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Post by Connor Hensley on Feb 1, 2011 20:04:47 GMT -5
Connor graciously took the towel and began rubbing every exposed part of his body that he could logically dry. His legs weren't a real option at the moment. "So how can I help you today?"
Connor paused for a moment, mouth agape. What did I come here for? He raised a brow and looked at the woman who was obviously waiting for him to answer her. He waved his hands around his head in a feeble attempt to unravel what it was he came here for. He mouthed out a few words; horse, stall, room...ROOM! That's what it was. A look of relief washed over his sticky face as he grinned stupidly at the blonde, "My room. I cannot remember for the life of me which house it is." |
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Post by ( H O P E ) on Feb 1, 2011 20:26:33 GMT -5
Alexis went back into her office where sat behind her desk, she scanned the computer screen, but closed her eyes with a blank face "Umm.. please come here" she called out politely "Staff or student?" she asked as she moved her gaze to the man as she moved her hair from her face and leaned back in the chair awaiting his answer.
Alexis studied the guys appearance, she always seemed to do that with everyone that walked into her office, a habit? maybe, but she never seemed to judge a person by how they dress no matter how bad they looked, she always tries her hardest to get to know them, even if she is extremely busy. |
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Post by Connor Hensley on Feb 1, 2011 20:42:42 GMT -5
Connor buried his face into his palm, embarrassed over the massive brain fart that the poor guy just suffered from. His stomach churned, fear that the woman was under the impression that he was a complete idiot raced through the back of his mind. A soft sigh escaped his lungs as Connor composed himself and shook what just occurred off his shoulders.
The woman's voice rang inside his ears, bringing him back to reality,"Staff..."He trailed off, staring at her hair after she moved it away from her face. A dizzy feeling hit his head before talking again, "Dressage." Connor finished his words and returned back into "la la land". One of these day's he'll get killed for spacing out so much. He wafted his left hand in the air,"My apologies ma'm. I'm not here today." |
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Post by ( H O P E ) on Feb 1, 2011 20:51:56 GMT -5
Alexis leaned forward as she began to type away on her keyboard "Staff" she repeated "ah, you are accommodated in the Floral white house" she smiled a bit as she looked up at the man " Oh its alright, I always get like that" she said as she stood up "So how are you liking it so far?" she asked curious as to what he thought of the academy. Alexis loved it when people forget stuff, she found it funny but she hated it when it happened to her due to the fact that she has busy days and needs to remember everything, but we all know she'll forget everything. |
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Post by Connor Hensley on Feb 1, 2011 21:18:12 GMT -5
Floral White House...Don't forget or you'll be sleeping with Donatello tonight. Connor warned himself before thanking the woman,"Well, I'm comforted by the fact that I'm not the only one then."He replied, flashing her a warm smile as he twisted the towel around in his rough hands before thrusting the driest one out in her direction,"Connor. Connor Hensley." He began again, allowing his thick southern accent to erupt from within the depths of his chest.
Connor decided it was in his best interest to befriend everyone that would allow him to do so with overstepping any boundaries. "Oh, I love the place by the way. That round pen...It's HUGE."Connor exclaimed before thumbing towards the indoor,That right there, is pure heaven. Especially on days such as this. Gotta love the genius who had the idea to put a roof over an arena."He winked and looked back at the red headed woman, nodding while raising an eyebrow. "Lo' there miss."Connor revealed a cheeky grin. He was always the ladies man. Which.. isn't always a good thing. Connor tends to lead women on without even realizing he's doing so. It's a bittersweet gift he was given. |
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Post by ( H O P E ) on Feb 1, 2011 21:40:54 GMT -5
Alexis smiled "Yes indeed" she stood up and made her way towards the other side of the desk where she began to continue to clean up the coffee, "Nice to meet you Conner, I'm Alexis happy to have you aboard". After Alexis had finished wiping it away she threw the wet paper towel in the bin beside her desk, she made her way to the red haired lady with a smile "Well hello again, sorry for that" she said, putting out her hand for a handshake "How can I help you?" she asked with a smile, as she gazed at the desk, hoping the coffee didn't ruin any of her paper work |
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Post by Connor Hensley on Feb 1, 2011 22:23:15 GMT -5
Connor ducked his head and motioned towards the front door. "I'll see you around."He said quietly before reaching for the handle. Connor paused and returned his gaze to the red head,"It was a pleasure meeting you. You've got beautiful eyes by the way."He smiled, shutting the door behind him to leave the two women to themselves.
A sigh of relief parted his lips as he made his way to unpack in his room. Once he was done there and settled down, Connor had all the intentions to go and visit Donatello once the nasty weather let up. He wanted to ride so badly even though the weather proved otherwise. |
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Post by dorito on Feb 1, 2011 22:53:22 GMT -5
Alice reached out her hand to shake hands, dropping the make-up bag in her hand and not bothering to pick it up. "I suppose that since I'm going to be staff as well, that I will be going to the same house as.... Conner, was it?" She looked over at him for only a moment before returning her attention to the woman in front of her. "When do I begin my job then? Is there any paperwork I need to do?"
Suddenly, She heard one of her pill bottles roll out from her make-up bag. She cursed silently and picked up her make-up and the bottle and shoved them into the bag and zipped it up. She walked over to one of her bigger bags and shoved the make-up bag into the large suitcase. Suddenly, she heard Conner compliment her and leave. She said, not bothering to thank him or anything, and just looked back at the girl, whose name was evidently Alexis, and waited for an answer.
(sorry for the short post, I was being rushed) Word count: 207 |
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Post by ( H O P E ) on Feb 2, 2011 2:36:08 GMT -5
Alexis smiled "Yes, that is correct you will be staying at the same place as Conner" she said with a smile "Paperwork, you did have to sign something until I spilled coffee on it" she said chuckling "But as soon as I find another copy, I will get you to sign it straight away"Alexis watched as the red haired lady grabbed her pills and shuffled around putting things away. "Would you like a map of the academy? or are you right to find your way around?" she asked curiously as she stepped back towards her desk prepared to go get the lady one if she needed it. |
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