part 11 of the China Pearl Inn

[JackHemingway]

Jack smiles and looks up at Cait. "There is a large pot of chicken soup on the stove with everything in it, so enjoy. I left the cracker box out nearby as well."

"And thank you. I think I will expand it soon. I like it, and it seems other people do too."

Jack looks down at the snow plows he left alongside the road near a coffee shop with a neon sign. It seems highway patrolmen and a truck driver joined the group. Funny, I don't remember putting them there.

 

[cgraven]

Yes Cait I mention snow. We had snow on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Mind you I believe the grand toll was 2" but schools were canceled each day. Roads were icy but still I found it strange.

 

[HornyIsh69]

Ish wakes up from his soup and steak ladened dream. Noticing the other and usual regulars of the place have arrived. He noticed the half full bourbon whisky in his glass. "Hey look, breakfast." He said, chugging the half full bourbon in the glass.

 

[cgraven]

I stumble about the Inn fixing the morning coffee I set out several fine single malt whiskeys and Berons as well,

Morning to any who may be about or hiding in the shadows.

 

[HornyIsh69]

The man woke up from the bar end he slept at, while he yawned, he started to grab one of the Berons to take a drink of. He slowly sipped to savor the flavor.

 

[cgraven]

A little French whiskey (Beron) is a potent Pick me up.

 

[JackHemingway]

A little French whiskey (Beron) is a potent Pick me up.

Waves to the man talking about whiskey.

 

[Tio_Narratore]

Tio walks in, greets all within.

"Just getting caught up on my RPs, cg. I'm tired of the snow and cold. Do you happen to have a bottle of Pastis around? I'd like to pretend it's summer and I'm sitting in the sun outside the English Book Store in Antibes, the warm salt air of the Mediterranean wafting over me."

He turns to Jack.

"Perhaps you can lay track for a spur line to a beach resort in your marvelous Lego world?"

 

[HornyIsh69]

Ish greets the man who just walked in, smiling as he sips his Beron drink. Then he headed to hunt for the cook once more.

 

[JackHemingway]

Tio walks in, greets all within.

"Just getting caught up on my RPs, cg. I'm tired of the snow and cold. Do you happen to have a bottle of Pastis around? I'd like to pretend it's summer and I'm sitting in the sun outside the English Book Store in Antibes, the warm salt air of the Mediterranean wafting over me."

He turns to Jack.

"Perhaps you can lay track for a spur line to a beach resort in your marvelous Lego world?"

Nodding and smiling. Jack lays out some graph paper and begins laying out a southern line.

 

[cgraven]

Tio walks in, greets all within.

"Just getting caught up on my RPs, cg. I'm tired of the snow and cold. Do you happen to have a bottle of Pastis around? I'd like to pretend it's summer and I'm sitting in the sun outside the English Book Store in Antibes, the warm salt air of the Mediterranean wafting over me."

He turns to Jack.

"Perhaps you can lay track for a spur line to a beach resort in your marvelous Lego world?"

I think a botte Pastis can be found Tio though it is out of season with the blowing snow and all.

 

[Tio_Narratore]

"Thanks, cg. I'll rummage around the liquor locker to see if there's still a bottle left over from last summer."

 

[DarkWarrioress]

She entered bearing a basket of sweets.

"Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone."

She set the basket on the counter and went to make a cup of coffee with a splash of Bailey's.

"It's snowing again," she sighed.

 

[HornyIsh69]

Ish comes in since he didn't overstay his welcome like he did last Thursday. He notices a basket of sweets. He waves at the person who left the basket on the counter, making themselves a cup of coffee.

He takes a seat at the bar.

 

[Tio_Narratore]

Tio greeted Cait.
"And a happy St. Valentine's Day to you, the penultimate feast of the Sacred Chocolate Season."

"Yes, snowing," he added. "Over a foot yesterday and another nearly as much due on Sunday. It's good to have a warm, snug inn like the China Pearl on days such as these."

 

[cgraven]

Cait that was kind of you. So what have you been up to?

 

[cgraven]

OH my goodness!!!! I am so sorry Cait I missed your post to our story.

 

[JackHemingway]

With a brief story update, complete for a short post that moves the story forward, Jack walks into the Inn.

He sets himself up with a large bowl of chicken, dumpling soup, and a tall glass of water, sits by his trainset village, and flicks a few switches. The snow-covered little town comes to life, and trains begin going around the track.

Well, the simple pleasures are there, even with a lot of bad news.

 

[Tio_Narratore]

"Sorry to hear there's bad news, Jack. Can I fix you a drink?"

 

[HornyIsh69]

*Ish walks in, noticing a hint of regular tone from a few of the regulars, especially hearing one who got bad news, even the person was still holding a smile among the chaos and hectic metaphoric sea.*

 

[JackHemingway]

"Sorry to hear there's bad news, Jack. Can I fix you a drink?"

"Thank you, sir. Whatever you feel like making would be fine, thanks."

Moves onto a bowl of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

 

[HornyIsh69]

*Ish walks in the inn to meet with the usual regulars as he was craving a burger and a shake, but not any ordinary shake. An adult milkshake, which he was craving a Mint Chocolate Chip adult milkshake with a BBQ bacon burger with sweet potato fries.*

"Hello, I'd like a BBQ bacon burger all the way with the onion rings double fried, grilled onions, white cheddar, bacon and a double patty affair. Plus a Mint Chocolate Chip adult milkshake. And a side order of Sweet Potato Fries." *He said, taking a seat at the bar, smiling.*

 

[Tio_Narratore]

"Thank you, sir. Whatever you feel like making would be fine, thanks."

Moves onto a bowl of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

It's hard to figure what would pair well with a van/choc sundae, Jack, but something simple would be best. I think a double of Tyrconnel with a splash of water might do.

*Ish walks in the inn to meet with the usual regulars as he was craving a burger and a shake, but not any ordinary shake. An adult milkshake, which he was craving a Mint Chocolate Chip adult milkshake with a BBQ bacon burger with sweet potato fries.*

"Hello, I'd like a BBQ bacon burger all the way with the onion rings double fried, grilled onions, white cheddar, bacon and a double patty affair. Plus a Mint Chocolate Chip adult milkshake. And a side order of Sweet Potato Fries." *He said, taking a seat at the bar, smiling.*

Certainly, Ish, I'll get to that right away. We do a lot of our own prep around here, so why don't you come into the kitchen and I'll show you around.

 

[HornyIsh69]

Certainly, Ish, I'll get to that right away. We do a lot of our own prep around here, so why don't you come into the kitchen and I'll show you around.

"At last. We do our own prep here? This is amazing. We can make the adult milkshake the most excellent milkshake ever too." *He said, smiling and began to follow the man over into the kitchen.*

 

[JackHemingway]

Well, a single malt whiskey would be enjoyable, yes, thank you, sir.