People Watching [[Open]]

[Shaylyn Menki]

(( This is what Shaylyn is wearing!))

Shaylyn had to admit, England was a very different place than Brazil. She had lived in Brazil since she was 3 days old when one day her father just up and decided that they were going to up and move to London. Now, she is of age so she technically didn’t have to go anywhere, but she wanted her little family (herself, father, and brother who also came) to stay together. Plus it would give her a chance to catch up with her favorite cousin Mikayla. The two were really close when they were smaller, but once they both got accepted to their respective wizarding schools, they developed different personalities and therefore, drifted apart. Although she had heard on the family grape vine that she had defiantly changed and became an altogether more pleasant person. It was said that some boy had done it to her as well. Crazyness in Shaylynn’s opinion.

Today was the day Shay had decided that she needed to make her way into Diagon Alley to pick up whatever supplies she might have needed. She had been wandering around aimlessly for about an hour when she decided to stop for an ice cream. Ordering a coffee ice cream cone, she sat outside and people watched for awhile. She wondered how Hogwarts would be different from her previous school in Brazil; she also wondered whether or not she would find friends as easily as her cousin did, but Mikayla had it easy. At least she got to transfer early on in her 4th year and not wait until all the way in her 7th year.

Resting her head in her hand, she watched the people walked by; many different kinds of people of all ages: parents with young children, school age kids, elderly wizards, and everyone in between. She had the urge to go talk to someone who seemed about her age, but she decided against it. She was feeling shy at the moment, and just hoped someone would come up and talk to her.

[Ezekiel Gage]

Ezekiel was shopping for a new pair of pants. Why? Because his favorite pair of slacks got tore up by a damn Grindylow the last time he was at the lake. He just so happened to walk by and zip! depantsed.
He sighed loudly. They had nothing in his size. He figured it'd be best to orchestrate a series of engorgement charms to make the pants bigger, but he'd have to adjust everything at once. Thread, seams, buttons, zipper, even the damn XYZ on the zipper.
He was certainly not in a good mood.
After picking the pair closest to his size (he was thin, and he didn't realize he was looking in the junior section, just for some comic relief for those at home) he begrudgingly walked out, taking a sharp turn left, then tripping over something. They looked like a pair of knee high tennis shoes. He fell flat on his face with a clumsy thud and slowly picked himself back up, his nose bleeding a little. "What kind of damn fool-" he started nasally as he spun around. Then he saw her.

Ba-bump

Hot damn in Hell, shes cute!

Any annoyed feeling went away when he saw her. He stood up, bowed slightly, and remembered his manners. "I... I'm sorry, milady. I've had a bad day and didn't mean to take my ungraceful spill out on you." He was back to his normal, regal sense, and hoped she'd forgive him. After all, it's not fun to be in the doghouse with any woman.
For sure.
Definitely.
Absolutely.
NEVER.
A good idea.

[Shaylyn Menki]

Shaylyn had been watching a little girl trying out her brand new training broom. It was so cute how the thing only went a foot or so off the ground but she was so happy in having it. All of a sudden, she felt someone run into her feet and she watched as said person fell over and landed on the ground in front of her. [pink] Ohemgee! I am so sorry. I shouldn’t have had my feet sticking out like that. It’s so my fault. [/pink] She had dropped her ice cream but she didn’t care anymore. She stood up and brushed him off a little bit, making sure he was ok. That’s when she noticed his nose was bleeding. [pink] I am SOOOOO sorry! [/pink] She took her wand out of her pocket and tapped his nose with it saying Episkey in her head, and his nose stopped bleeding.

She put her wand away and held out her hand after he bowed to her. It was a bit weird that he did that, in her opinion, but I guess that was the way he apologized, even though he really had nothing to apologize for. [pink] I’m Shaylyn. Shaylyn Menki. I’m new to the country. And you are?[/pink] She waited for his reply and sat back down on the bench, patting the seat next to her for him to sit down.

[Ezekiel Gage]

He sat down next to Shaylyn, smiling a little. She's friendly, too. "New to this country? Wow. It's not all that great here, trust me." he looked back at her. "So... I can tell by your accent you're from somewhere... Brazil?" he asked. He was good at recognizing dialects from around the world, and picked up on hers. He was happy. Someone that didn't know him.

"So, tell me, you go to Hogwarts, right? Must be tough, you look close to being a seventh year. What are you planning after Hogwarts?" he asked. He usually broke the ice this way, learning about the people he ran into (rather, tripped over) as much as he could, so then that way, he'd feel better about the people he met. He was over analytic, and rather untrusting, so he waited for a response, hoping she would talkt o him and not run.

[Shaylyn Menki]

Shaylyn smiled. [pink] Yeah, I literally just got here yesterday. I haven’t really had time to see anything just yet; just the inside of my cousins house and here. [/pink] She was surprised he recognized her accent right away. [pink] You’re actually right. I’m from Rio de Janeiro. And you, your accent doesn’t sound quite like you’ve lived here all your life. Am I right? [/pink]

She noticed that he was an unusually good guesser. [pink] Yeah, I’ll be starting at Hogwarts when school starts, and I’ll be a 7th year. And what about you? Will I be seeing you in the halls or something? [/pink] She then realized that he hadn’t yet said his name. She had been talking to him for quite a few minutes and she didn’t know what to call him. [pink] Say, whats your name anyway? I just noticed I don’t know what to call you if we ever meet again. [/pink]

[Ezekiel Gage]

He nodded. "Sorry, got carried away. The name's Ezekiel Gage, but you can call me Zeke." he smiled. "I'm originally from Nome, Alaska, born and lived there for ten years. I still think it's too bloody hot here." he yawned a bit. "Ah. How about I give you a grand tour of the place? Does that sound good?" he looked around. It was busy in Hogsmeade today, and he really needed to study, but... "I can also buy you lunch, if you'd like. The Three Broomsticks have some wonderful food there." he looked back at her. "What do you say? It'll be a welcome to Hogwarts gift." he reached out his hand. "Don't worry, I don't bite." he said, chuckling.
Actually he did bite a Grindylow last week for biting him. Pissy little bugger followed him clear to the great hall and jumped him while he was drinking some pumpkin juice. Little bastard got bit right back. He subconciously rubbed his shoulder where he was bit. It was healed, but he remembered that it HURT.

[Shaylyn Menki]

Shaylyn smiled. [pink] I’d love to! [/pink] She hugged him. She was a hugger, and she hoped she wasn’t invading his personal space. She was so glad that she had met someone who was nice enough to show her around. She still didn’t know where anything was, and even though she still had all of her shopping to do, she rather spend her time with Zeke than do something she could do any day. Before they did anything, she took out her wand and muttered ‘Scorgify’ while pointing at her spilled ice cream. She didn’t feel like being the reason something was messy, especially when she would probably be coming here often. In a flash, the ice cream was gone and the spot on the ground was as spotless as it was when she got there.

[pink] Lead the way kind sir. [/pink] She stood up, holding out her hand so he could take it. She was always like this; overly flirty and cutesy. She was beginning to like this Zeke fellow, and being Shaylyn, she was going to show it, she just hoped she wouldn’t freak the poor guy out.

[Ezekiel Gage]

Zeke wasn't much of a physical person, and he had also just added 2 and 2 together. "Menki, Menki..." he snapped his fingers. "Right. Mikayla. You must be kin to her." he said calmly, even after the hug. He gladly took her hand and began leading her around. "Ok, so to your left, you'll see Zonko's. Prankster emporium. It's quite the spot if you fancy blowing someone's toes off." he joked.
"To your right, the Hog's Head. It's the Three Broomsticks 2.0. Rather nice at times, albeit your occasional barfight." He moved on, showing her the sights, telling her stories of his times here with his friends.
"Yeah, Mikayla is one of my best friends. I can't say that I'd be here if it wasn't for her." he said. He was rather happy for Mikayla. After watching her fall so many times, he had finally seen her true smile. For a Slytherin, it was unexpected, but that's what the Sorting Hat told him.

I'm placing you in Slytherin because you're just chock full of surprises. which to that Zeke said "Bangarang."

After a while, they came to a stop, Zeke motioning towards their destination. "You hungry?" he said. "They have good food here, and believe me, it's worth the peppermint smell that has been in there as of late." he said, grimacing. He hated peppermint.

[Shaylyn Menki]

For someone who went to Hogwarts, it took him quite awhile for him to figure out she was related to Mikayla. [pink] Yeah! She’s my cousin, like our dad’s are brothers type of cousin. Not the, related in some weird way that can’t be explained but we still call each other cousins, way. [/pink] She smiled as he took her hand; some guys pulled it back, but she was just trying to be friendly.

Zeke lead her around showing her various shops showing her where everything was so that she would know for future reference. Shaylyn giggled at the prospect of blowing someone’s toes off, as she hadn’t pulled any pranks in quite some time. She would have to go there someday and check it out. She was surprised when he said Mikayla was one of his best friends. He didn’t seem the type to hang out with the Mikayla she knew. Maybe Mikayla really had changed. Shaylyn hadn’t seen her just yet; she was told she was staying with her now boyfriend which was a shame, because she was hoping they could catch up.

After walking and talking for quite some time, they came to a stop outside of wherever it was he was taking her. [pink] I actually am. All of this walking has made me starving. [/pink] She smiled. The place smelled like peppermint, one of her favorite smells.


((P.S. They’re in Diagon Alley…not Hogsmeade))

[Ezekiel Gage]

((I know. Forgive the improv))
He smiled and led her into the pub, securing a table for them. "This place serves about anything." he said as the waiter came up.
After having a horrible year in this last year, it was nice to meet a friend. Even if at first he about cursed her existence for his tripping over her.
He ordered a Butterbeer, let her order her drink, and then stretched. He was sore from doing nothing but walking and pants shopping, but was glad he finally was sitting down.
"So, what do you want to do when you grow up?" Zeke asked, smiling. "Also, how did you come to be here? Rio De Janeiro is pretty far away, and a much more interesting place, in my opinion." he always liked to hear about other places. He was rather partial to it, due to having been made to stay in Hogsmeade and Hogwarts this entire time. His Butterbeer and whatever she ordered was floating over now, and he grabbed his, nodding his head to the bartender, and took a drink.

[Shaylyn Menki]

He led her into a nice looking pub that wasn’t as crouded as most would be at this time of day. He got them a table and she ordered a chocolate malt when the waiter came around. She was having a sweet tooth right now and this was just the thing she needed to take care of it.

Zeke had begun with the usual questions: What brings you here? What do you want to do when you grow up? You know the usual date-ish conversation spiel. [pink] Well, I came here because my father decided that he wanted to be closer to his brother, although not all the way in America because he doesn’t want to go over there. Too many muggles he says. I didn’t have to go because I am of age and I can basically move out on my own, but my father and brother are all I have and we decided to stay together. [/pink] She sighed, sipping her malt after it arrived. [pink] What do I want to be when I grow up? Hmm..I think I’d probably like to work at St. Mungos as a healer. I have a bit of a gift for healing I guess you can say. What about you Zeke? What interesting occupation have you chosen for yourself? [/pink]

[Ezekiel Gage]

Zeke nodded at her story, smiling. "Well, I'm choosing to be an Auror, for... various reasons."

She wasn't involved. She wasn't going to be involved. Dammit, he was going to keep this one safe.

He drank the rest of his Butterbeer and nodded at the waiter. 'Ready for some eats?" he said, "Best of everything, right here. Cooked without magic, too." he ran his hands through his hair, which at this time was about mid shoudler length.

"So, after Hogwarts, before I go into Auror training, I want to go to Japan. I'm half Japanese, half German." he said, smiling. "I figured it'd be nice to see my heritage, where my father came from before... well, before he left." it was hard to speak of the past when there was so much horrid fact. He was now certain that this may not go any further. The way he was born was enough to chase anyone away.

[Shaylyn Menki]

[pink] An Auror huh? Sounds exciting. Are you gonna protect me if any evil dark wizards come after us? [/pink] She smiled sweetly, and put her hand over her forehead in a damsel in distress sort of way. It wasn’t like Shaylyn couldn’t protect herself by any means, it was just nice to poke fun in all situations.

She sipped her chocolate malt as the waiter came back over to take their order. She was not one of those girls who only ordered crackers and water when out with a boy; she ordered a burger and fries, looking over at Zeke, wondering if it was ok that she ordered this, if he was weirded out that she could eat so much, and what he was going to order.

They began talking more, and Zeke brought up his heritage. [pink] That’s an interesting background you got there. Me, my family is originally from Spain, but for some reason none of us live there. I am half Spanish from my father’s side and half Italian from my mother. And I’m sorry to hear about your father. [/pink] She didn’t know what happened to him and she was pretty sure he didn’t want to talk about it, so she figured he would just leave it there.

[Ezekiel Gage]

Zeke grinned and ordered his usual, a salad with balsamic vinegar. He took a sip out of his Butterbeer and and looked at her. After a moment of silence, he grinned. "Ah, yeah. Anyways..." he wanted to find something useful about himself to talk about. What could he say?
"Well, all in all, I have to say I'm best at practicing defensive magic, as well as proficient in History of Magic." he nodded. "I actually like that class." he said. He thought. "Well, as you can tell, I passed up a burger for a salad. I'm vegetarian for various reasons. One being is my body is like... meat intolerant. Funny as that is, I can drink milk and eat cheese. I seriously wish 'whoever' had made me would have made me lactose intolerant instead. I could live without cheese. I really wish I could eat a nice big steak." he shrugged. "I guess I'm just not meant to enjoy such things. I hope I never visit Texas. Their slogan seems to be "Eat beef, the west wasn't won on..." his salad was set down in front of him. "Salad!" he said, grabbing a fork. Her burger was set in front of her. Zeke went ahead and paid the bill, since refills and such were free.
He ate a bite or two, then looked at her again. He looked her over rather quickly, taking in her cuteness. He figured what the hell, better to be honest than keep it in...
"You know, you are very beautiful." he said, smiling. His ears (thankfully covered by his hair) went red. He had issues talking with girls before, and was rather bashful, but then again, that's what long hair is for. He only blushed in his ears.

[Shaylyn Menki]

Shay took a bite of her burger and made a side glance towards Zeke who incidentally was looking over at her. Her cheeks turned the slightest shade of pink that almost wasnt visible on her tan skin. However, her she blushed scarlet when he called her beautiful. "Really? Well your a very handsome man yourself." She replied shyly. She was never shy around guys which meant she was probably developing a crush on this Zeke fellow. She wasnt sure what to do about though as she didnt want to cause any conflict.