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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jun 24, 2012 23:03:47 GMT -8
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Jul 3, 2012 19:55:20 GMT -8
Aiden stood outside the back of Mr. Gold's store and waited like he did most mornings, a light breeze made the bottom of his long black coat sway. Aiden stood with his back to against a wall reading aloud to himself,
“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love – for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment is it perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you from misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.”
Aiden felt at peace when reading, the only thing that would grant him a degree of peace, he did many things to try and fill the hole inside him yet nothing he to work, the only thing that came close to sating to fill it was reading. That morning Aiden had woke up, had a shower followed by breakfast of champions which consisted of an orange juice filled mostly with vodka. Now Aiden was here, waiting for orders to do things he never really wanted to do but did without hesitation like every other day and so with a sigh Aiden continued reading,
“You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Jul 21, 2012 21:39:53 GMT -8
***Kitts enters from Granny's Dinner***
I check the door and find it locked the inside of the store is dark. I grab scrap and quickly scribble a note,
Gold, I stopped by early this morning and you weren't here. Please get back to me at your earliest convenience regarding an important matter. Im sure you know where to find me or get in touch with me like everyone else in Storybrooke.
Thanking you for your time
Kitt walker.
I slide the note under the door and leave as I have much to do for tonight.
***Kitt leaves for the future***
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 24, 2012 17:46:37 GMT -8
Finding the door of the antique shop locked, she leaned against the door and clutched her black leather portfolio to her chest. She'd spent the past week outlining the upcoming season for her theater company and she'd have to get the mayor's approval before proceeding. Then there would be the requisite goodwill tour of every business in town pleading for their support, and their sponsorship dollars. "Buy a business-card size ad in the program and have your name seen by at least 10 people at a Sunday matinee. 12, if it's raining!" It always seemed the people of this town had better things to do than support a local production that she'd worked so hard to put together. Alright, maybe the cast and crew had helped but it was her name on the line, her signature on the invoices.
Thoughts of budgets and begging depressed her, so she heaved a great sigh and slid down the door onto the sidewalk, hugging her knees to her chest as she watched her fellow residents walk by.
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 26, 2012 17:24:19 GMT -8
***Mr Gold enters***
"Ms Mercori," greeted Gold as he rounded the corner. "How nice to see you again. Although I'm not entirely certain the step of my shop is the best place to make your home. Leroy would be very offended if his favorite place to sleep off a drunken, forgotten night had a new resident that wasn't shaped like a bottle."
He produced the shop key, reaching over and unlocking. "Apologies for opening a little later today. I was visiting another investment," he said, the bell ringing as the door opened. Gold saw the note on the floor, and indicated to it. "Ah, would you mind picking that up for me, dearie? I don't quite trust my bad knee to bend in the right direction this morning."
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 26, 2012 18:29:26 GMT -8
"Oh, no apology needed," she said, greeting him with a warm smile. Cora got to her feet and followed him inside, pulling the door closed before scooping up the scrap of paper. "Visiting another investment?" she repeated with slight surprise. "That's a finger in how many pies now?"
Disregarding decorum, she decided to read the note before handing it over. "Sounds like Jungle Boy wants a word with you. Forget to separate your recycling again?" she taunted as she placed her portfolio on the glass counter and leaned back against it, elbows propped upon the edge.
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 27, 2012 16:09:50 GMT -8
"Visiting another investment? That's a finger in how many pies now?"
"Let's just say I'm running out of fingers," he said, limping behind the counter and pulling his chair in.
"Sounds like Jungle Boy wants a word with you. Forget to separate your recycling again?"
Gold took the note from her, quickly reading it over and then placing it out of sight. "Probably wants me to contribute to the United Nation of Widows and Orphans," he said, sitting down. "Anyway. How can I help you, dearie?"
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 27, 2012 18:13:44 GMT -8
Cora smirked and stifled a laugh. Even if he did run out of fingers, he still had ten toes. Madam Mayor may have the office and the photo ops, but Gold's power behind the scenes could give her a run for the money. Granted, it was in Cora's best interests to stay on friendly terms with both of them.
"Anyway. How can I help you, dearie?"
"Well, it's that time of year again. Time to decide the schedule for the upcoming season at the theater," she explained, while slipping a printed proposal out of her bag and holding it out to him. "I wanted to get your opinion before I bring it before Regina. The board wants a musical, the requisite Christmas show, something heartfelt and dramatic for the spring, and back around to comedy for summer. If we did '1001 Arabian Knights,' do you have anything that could pass for a genie's lamp?"
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 27, 2012 18:45:11 GMT -8
"I wanted to get your opinion before I bring it before Regina. The board wants a musical, the requisite Christmas show, something heartfelt and dramatic for the spring, and back around to comedy for summer. If we did '1001 Arabian Knights,' do you have anything that could pass for a genie's lamp?"
Gold took the proposal, reading it over carefully. "As long as you don't put on Grease or Andrew Lloyd Webber, I'm confident in your choices. Though I am partial to Oscar Wilde for when you swing around to comedy," he said, looking up with a smile. "And I think I know just the thing." He took out a ring of keys, selecting one, disconnecting it and handing it to her. "From where you're standing, take five steps to the right, two steps to your left, and open the wooden box."
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 27, 2012 18:59:33 GMT -8
"Okay," she said, tentatively taking the key. She followed his directions and arrived at the wooden box, carefully opening the lid to reveal a stunning piece of brass sculpture. "It's beautiful!" she observed. "And certainly looks authentic."
Cora held it up, turning it over in her hands to look at it from all sides. "Bit rusty, though." She pulled down the end of her sleeve and made to rub the side of it. But lest Mr. Gold panic, she removed her hand and placed the lamp back in the box. "Kidding. I know better than to play with your toys."
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 28, 2012 13:16:49 GMT -8
"It's beautiful! And certainly looks authentic."
"I'm wounded that you'd think any item in my shop is anything other than the genuine article," he smiled.
"Kidding. I know better than to play with your toys."
"Unless they're in a play," he said. "Feel free to borrow it, as long as you're careful. It's insured, like everything else here, but I don't like dealing with those people." After quickly checking the number of messages, he stood again. "Would you like some tea while you're here?"
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 28, 2012 13:33:47 GMT -8
"Would you like some tea while you're here?"
"Yes, please. Spreadsheets are so very tiresome, I could do with the caffeine," she agreed, retrieving her paper and sinking into the nearest chair. "Dare I ask the nature of your latest investment?"
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 28, 2012 14:07:34 GMT -8
Mr Gold picked up his cane and walked into the backroom, indicating for her to follow. "Oh, nothing untoward. Not at all," he said, turning his attention to the kettle. "A bakery, actually. And it's run by a recluse emerging into the world for the first time."
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 28, 2012 14:50:39 GMT -8
"Ah, the new bakery. The morning air did smell especially enticing today. Not enough to get me out of bed before ten, of course," she remarked. "And run by a recluse? How very charitable of you, assisting an agoraphobe. Though I'm surprised that's even possible in this town. People have nothing better to do than to know each other's business."
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 28, 2012 16:20:17 GMT -8
"Well, she's not a recluse by her own choice," he said as the kettle boiled with a strained whistle. "She and her aunts-...oh, I've said a little too much." Gold smiled mischeviously, turning and leaning back. "It'll just be a moment. Tell me, do you expect much interest in the theatre productions this year?"
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 28, 2012 16:33:24 GMT -8
"A reluctant recluse? She must be a very pretty butterfly to have you so eager to coax her out of her cocoon."
"Tell me, do you expect much interest in the theatre productions this year?"
She let out a despondent sigh. "Do I ever? I despise doing such cliche and predictable productions, but it's what the public wants," she groaned. "I know! When you meet with Jungle Boy, ask if he'll go shirtless onstage. That should sell at least a couple dozen tickets."
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 28, 2012 16:57:25 GMT -8
"A reluctant recluse? She must be a very pretty butterfly to have you so eager to coax her out of her cocoon."
Mr Gold laughed. "You're striking dangerously close to the truth, dearie."
"Do I ever? I despise doing such cliche and predictable productions, but it's what the public wants,"
Gold nodded with raised eyebrows. He turned as the kettle wound down. "The public have also voted for the Nazis and made Pop Idol a success. You can't trust people."
"I know! When you meet with Jungle Boy, ask if he'll go shirtless onstage. That should sell at least a couple dozen tickets."
He poured the tea into a pair of delicate little cups. "Hmm. Now there's an idea," he said, reaching for the milk. Seeing Cora's look, he smirked. "Not Walker. He'd get distracted by a butterfly. And my own reclusive butterfly would be a better choice." After pouring the milk, he set her cup before her at the small table. "I'm not talking about just eye candy, even if she would provide a great deal of it. Everyone knows everyone in this town. A recluse stepping outside and onto the stage would draw interested onlookers."
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 28, 2012 18:30:07 GMT -8
She regarded him with a sceptical raised eyebrow. "Are you trying to foist your ingenue on me? Novelty only goes so far, Gold. And I seriously doubt anyone who's avoided the masses for this long would be eager to bare their artistic soul to a room full of them," she countered.
"However," she added, after a taking a thoughtful sip of her tea, "I always did like a challenge. Can she sing?"
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 29, 2012 15:43:14 GMT -8
"Are you trying to foist your ingenue on me? Novelty only goes so far, Gold. And I seriously doubt anyone who's avoided the masses for this long would be eager to bare their artistic soul to a room full of them,"
Gold stirred his tea. "I trust firmly in your negotiation skills," he said.
"I always did like a challenge. Can she sing?"
"Haven't the foggiest," he remarked casually. "To look at her, you'd think she sings like an angel. But for all I know, her singing voice could sound like a trapped boy."
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 29, 2012 16:21:08 GMT -8
"Oh, being cryptic and evasive as usual. If you weren't so charming, it would be deeply irritating," she uttered before downing a few more sips of tea. "I should make her audition just like everyone else, but I'm sure you wouldn't have mentioned this delicate forest flower if you didn't think she was worth my time. But being so secreted away from the world, how do you suggest I meet her?"
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Post by Mr Gold on Jul 29, 2012 16:54:03 GMT -8
"Oh, being cryptic and evasive as usual. If you weren't so charming, it would be deeply irritating,"
"It's a good thing I am so charming, then," said Gold with a raised eyebrow, matching her for sips.
"I should make her audition just like everyone else, but I'm sure you wouldn't have mentioned this delicate forest flower if you didn't think she was worth my time. But being so secreted away from the world, how do you suggest I meet her?"
"I think she's ready to take a few outside steps," he said. "This particular flower is on the verge of blooming, so I'll make sure you're around to pluck. I'll push her in the right direction."
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Post by Cora Mercouri on Jul 29, 2012 17:22:19 GMT -8
"I don't doubt your powers of persuasion. I just hope I can get the mayor to sign off on an amazing, undiscovered talent that even I have yet to discover." Cora took a few more sips before returning the teacup to its saucer. "In the meantime, I'll try to settle on an ensemble musical with a strong female lead. I'm thinking...'Sound of Music.' Regina can play one of the nuns."
With a graceful flourish, she stood from the chair and gathered her things, heading for the back door. "Cheers for the tea, Gold. It was illuminating as always." She opened it to find the space behind the shop occupied by a man with his nose in a book. "Oh, hello, Aiden," she greeted before popping her head back into the shop. "Tall, Dark and Broody here to see you," she announced. "Bye, fellas!"
***Cora exits to elsewhere***
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 1, 2012 3:19:23 GMT -8
"Oh, hello, Aiden.""Bye, fellas!"
The dark haired woman left, Aidan wasn't fond of Cora, there was something about her he found unsettling though he couldn't put his finger on what exactly it was. Aidan quietly walked into the pawn shop, he absolutely hated the place and it always sent shivers down his spine. Aidan looked over at Mr. Gold a man he didn't trust nor did he like with any fiber of his being, yet he could never get away from Mr. Gold and he always came crawling back like a sick dog. "Do you have any tasks for me today Gold?"
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Post by Mr Gold on Aug 3, 2012 19:49:59 GMT -8
Mr Gold sipped his tea calmly after bidding Cora goodbye with a subtle wave of his hand.
"Do you have any tasks for me today Gold?"
"Favours, Mr Quinn, just favours," he said. It was a joke, of course; Mr Gold didn't need to ask for favours. He could set tasks, he could call in debts...but he didn't ask for help. "As a matter of fact, I could use your help. There's a bakery. I need you to go there - sometime early in the morning - and speak to a young lady named Charlotte. She's cooped up there, I think she'd be interested in seeing the rest of Storybrooke. Particularly the theater. Wouldn't that be good for her?"
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 3, 2012 20:03:26 GMT -8
"As a matter of fact, I could use your help. There's a bakery. I need you to go there - sometime early in the morning - and speak to a young lady named Charlotte. She's cooped up there, I think she'd be interested in seeing the rest of Storybrooke. Particularly the theater. Wouldn't that be good for her?"
His voice always made the hair on Aidan's neck stand on end there was something malicious about the way he spoke. Everything about Gold got under Aidan's skin from his voice to the words he used everything was so purposeful as if Mr. Gold had had this all planned out for a very long time. "Am I to ask nicely? Making sure she arrives without a hair out place?"
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Post by Mr Gold on Aug 4, 2012 19:11:26 GMT -8
Mr Gold's eyes lifted toward Aiden, and he set the cup down. "I'm not asking you to throw her in the back of a white van. Just talk to her. Be her friend," he said. "In this town, a girl like that could very easily end up with the wrong kind of friend. Make sure to be the right one."
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 4, 2012 20:07:25 GMT -8
"I'm not asking you to throw her in the back of a white van. Just talk to her. Be her friend,""In this town, a girl like that could very easily end up with the wrong kind of friend. Make sure to be the right one."
The way Mr. Gold acted unnerved Aidan it was as if Gold treated Storybrooke as a chessboard and its inhabitants as his chess pieces. The thing about that analogy that made Aidan the most uncomfortable was that if that was the case who was Mr. Gold playing against? Aidan pittied that person and failed to see an outcome where Gold could possibly lose as he always seemed to have everything covered. Aidan nodded toward Mr. Gold "As you wish." before leaving.
***Aidan leaves for the day***
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Sept 4, 2012 4:06:18 GMT -8
---Kitt enters from Main Street---
I walked through Mr. Gold's Pawnshop slowly and cautiously like my life was in constant danger, I examined a few trinkets from afar as I walked passed them not daring to touch them. As I hesitantly made my way through the store an eriee sensation past through me chilling me to the bones, I decided it was best to just get this over and done with even if I had a feeling that was easier said then done. I couldn't see him anywhere and I guess he must have been out back so I called out "Mr. Gold? Are you here? It's me, Kitt Walker!"
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Post by Mr Gold on Sept 7, 2012 12:30:32 GMT -8
Gold sighed to himself and finished washing his hands. "No need to shout, Mr Walker," he said, leaving the bathroom and hobbling forward with an affable smile. "My leg is gimpy. My ears work just fine."
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Sept 8, 2012 3:46:25 GMT -8
"No need to shout, Mr Walker,""My leg is gimpy. My ears work just fine."
I looked around the store while he spoke and wondered where he got all these antiques from. "My apologies Mr. Gold I just didn't know if you were lurking about." And a little part of me was hoping that he wasn't. "Let me get straight to the point," 'so I can get the hell out of here' ran through my mind after that. "You are a business man I know that and I don't want to waste your time..." I had the feeling that he would consider me wasting his time regardless. "As you may know the town's beloved Granny has recently fallen ill and Ruby is having to take care of everything until in the interim. I don't want her to have to worry about keeping a roof over her head or losing the Diner. I also know that you never get collect your rent late no exceptions so I am here to make deal with you."
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