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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 6, 2007 12:42:02 GMT -5
Delilah strolled into Madame Malkin's. She was supposed to meet Taylor here. Fred was coming, and Calidus as well. She didn't know if Taylor was bringing her boyfriend or not...
The Quidditch party was coming up, and Delilah wanted to get something new to wear. Her friends, being the great people they were, were coming shopping with her.
So far, she was the only one in the shop. Delilah sighed. She hated being the first one anywhere. It gave her a bored and lonely feeling.
Delilah browsed around the shop. There were a bunch of cute outfits, but none really caught her eye. There was this orange sundress that was a little higher than knee length that she thought was cute. She was just examining it when someone tapped her shoulder from behind. Who could that be? Delilah was confused, she hadn't heard anyone come in. Maybe I was more into the dress than I thought!
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 6, 2007 13:07:12 GMT -5
Caldius walked into Madam Malkins and saw Delilah. he walked over and tapped her shoulder, hoping that was a friendly thing to do. He didn;t have much experience of that. When she turned, he attempted a grin. "Hi, Delilah? I found you, then?"
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 6, 2007 13:10:13 GMT -5
"Hey! I'm so glad you made it Calidus! So no girlfriend then?" She gave him a huge hug, hoping she didn't smother him. "So, I was looking at this dress. What do you think of it?" She pointed the orange sundress with an outline of a flower in one corner. Delilah held it up to herself, looking in a mirror. "Do you think I should try it on? Or should I not bother? I'm not sure if orange is my color..." She turned back to him with a confused look on her face. "What do you think?"
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 6, 2007 13:25:19 GMT -5
Caldius shook his head at her question. He knew he probably would never have one anyway. He was slightly overwhelmed when she hugged him, and even more so when she started asking him about the dress. "Erm, I'm sorry Delilah," he said slowly, "I know nothing - nothing at all - about fashion, so I wouldn't be able to tell you even if I wanted to." He walked around the shop and spotted a set of robes. They were pale blue with intricate patterns in white thread along the edges. He took them off, looking them all over. They were so familiar... and suddenly, he remembered why. These robes were special to him. Tears came to his eyes, but he shook his head, not letting them fall. He walked back to Delilah, and showed her the robes. "What do you think?" He asked nervously.
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Post by Taylor Song on Aug 6, 2007 17:20:41 GMT -5
Taylor walked into Madame Malkins since she was suppose to meet Delilah, Calidus and Fred. Taylor saw that Delilah and Calidus were in a corner talking so she approached them. "Hey guys," Taylor said as she first hugged Delilah and then Calidus. "So, what have you got so far?" Taylor asked.
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 6, 2007 18:46:00 GMT -5
Delilah hugged Taylor back. "Hi! I'm so glad you made it. Ryan not coming then?" She turned to Calidus. He had asked her a question about some dress robes, but he had asked so emotionally she was slightly curious. "They're great, but I was wondering, do those robes mean anything? And I promise, we will do our best to get you a girl for the party! No one should go alone. Plus, if we don't find one in time, you can join us as a group!" She smiled reassuringly at Calidus.
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 7, 2007 2:48:21 GMT -5
Calidus swallowed deeply. "These robes-" He started, but he couldn't think of anything to say after that, so he began again. "My Mother bought me a set of robes exactly like this the year before she was killed. Obviously, they're too small now, but these ones are just my size..." he trailed off, staring out of a window so the couldn't see his face.
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 7, 2007 7:44:35 GMT -5
Delilah put down the dress she was holding and walked toward Calidus. "Are you okay?" She put her arms around him. "I know it's hard to lose a family member. I lost my sister, Mandi. Except...I feel like it's all my fault. I accidently pushed her into the Black Lake one night, and she drowned." She started crying. Then she laughed. "Look at us, crying when we should be celebrating for a party!" She took Calidus's hand and dragged him over to where he had hung the dress robes he liked. "They're perfect."
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 7, 2007 7:49:18 GMT -5
Caldius laughed slightly aswell. "Thanks," he said quietly when she called the robes 'perfect'. He approached the counter and gave them to Madam Malkin. "These will be 20 Galleons," she said sweetly, and Calidus groaned. he only had 15 Galleons! He took them off the counter, deciding he'd just find some similar robes that were cheaper.
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 7, 2007 7:57:13 GMT -5
Delilah overheard Madame Malkin stating the price. Then Calidus groaned. Because the robes were so important to Calidus, she walked over there. "Hey, sorry to eavesdrop on your little conversation. But if Calidus isn't going to buy them...I will." She shoved her 20 galleons across the counter before Calidus would object. "Don't worry, Mom's rich, plus Dad loves giving me money. And also, you'll wanna save your money. I was thinking about going somewhere after we all pick something to wear. If only Fred would get here!" She sighed at Fred's timing. He was 30 minutes late. "Oh well, more time to go shopping I guess!" She laughed. But she really did wish Fred would arrive. Then Calidus wouldn't be the only guy.
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 7, 2007 8:11:15 GMT -5
Calidus felt more tears coming to his eyes, this time tears of gratitude. He could have kissed Delilah, but he didn't. He just felt himself turn red, and he nodded frantically in thanks. "Erm, where are we going afterwards then? And where's Fred?" he asked nervously.
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Post by Taylor Song on Aug 7, 2007 8:16:14 GMT -5
Taylor smiled at the two and said to them, "Calidus, it's great that you have the robes. I saw my best friend die right in front of me so don't worry about it." Taylor felt some tears threathing to come out but she forced them back and said, "Why don't we go get something to eat afterwards and I asked Ryan to come but I'm not really sure if he will."
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 7, 2007 8:20:22 GMT -5
Delilah waved away his thanks. "No problem. What matters is that you're happy." She smiled. It felt really good to do that. She saw Calidus turn red. Delilah laughed. She tried to answer his question. "Umm...well, I don't really know where Fred is." She looked disappointed. "I really don't know. Sorry. Well, I was thinking about maybe going to Fred's shop? I think it'd be fun. Check out what he has...Is that okay with you two?" She turned back to looking at dresses. There also was this red dress she liked. She kinda wanted a print, not a solid. "I know you don't like answering these questions, but, Calidus, should I get a print or a solid colored dress?"
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Post by Calidus Calamitus Delphinus on Aug 7, 2007 8:24:12 GMT -5
"Erm, I don't know, whichever one you want," Caldius breathed, he was still amazed that she had bought the robes. It was probably the kindest thing anyone who was not related to him had ever done for him. "Okay, we can go to Fred's shop if you want..." Unknown by most, Caldius had a great interest in practical jokes and pranks. He had thought up ideas and mechanics for some in the past, but he had never been able to make them, as was not very good at actually making things.
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Post by Delilah SandSifter on Aug 7, 2007 8:28:52 GMT -5
"Good. You and Fred can have a little discussion about jokes and pranks and such..." She held up the dress to herself. "Hmmm...don't like the ruffles, but love the top part of it. I'll have to buy new shoes to go with it if I get this dress. As much as I love shoe shopping, I don't really want to go again this week." Earlier that week, Delilah had bought some gold-colored flats. They were cute. She liked them very much. "So. Calidus, I know you still don't have a date, but do you have anybody you like? Please tell me, I won't tell anyone, I promise!"
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