Makin' Scratch

Though many students might prefer going to London, Maldon provides closer amenities for those without a car or unwilling to pay for a cab. Several pubs are available, though the Rose and Crown is notable for having been where Excalibur spent a good deal of their downtime. Also of note is the Plume Library, home to many rare books.

Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:49 am

It took a bit of time, but once he was established at the school Ainsley had no issue obtaining a buskers license from local city council.

He made sure to go out of his way not to look anything like he did the day he pulled a fast one on the cops, just for safety precautions. He never would have bothered in London because the cops there had better things to do than follow through on permits, but he figured Maldon might not be as forgiving and he wasn't angling to bring any wrath down upon the headmistress.

Who he'd never actually seen in person now that he reflected on it.

He didn't reflect on it for long, setting out his sign that read 'Sketch of you, £10. Large works negotiable.'

He then started sketching a pigeon to warm up.

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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Mon Aug 20, 2018 5:26 pm

Natalie had made a rare trip to town, wanting to poke around the shops and see what she could find in a second hand shop or two. As she passes Ainsley, she stops and takes a second look, processing his appearance through some arcane bit of memory. Finally, she says, "Hello."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Aug 22, 2018 2:22 am

Ainsley looked at her for a moment, then recognized her as Shari's friend and smiled back, waving politely.

He put 'How are you?' on paper, right next to his pigeon doodle.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Aug 22, 2018 1:59 pm

Natalie looks at the paper and pauses for a moment. Then something clicks. A couple of quick searches and she pulls in a piece of new code, blinking a couple of times. "I'm doing well. Would you try signing? I think I should be able to translate it."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:11 pm

'Of course.' He responded in BSL.

'What brings you into Maldon? Shopping? Hot date?'
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Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:26 pm

"Shopping," she says, "No hot dates for me I'm afraid. How are you adjusting to the school?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:47 am

Ainsley shrugged and smirked.

'Well enough, have slept in refrigerate cube so not hard to please.'

He joked. Maybe? It was hard to tell.
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Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:55 am

"You were on the streets with Shari," Natalie says, trying to helpfully confirm how much she knows about Shari's past. "The school's a nice place to be."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:08 am

'Yes. School is okay. Comfortable.

You're playmates? Shari and you?'

That was a weird choice of words.
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Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:12 am

She blinks, rechecking the translation but mentally shrugging. "Not... really? We're friends, but not... romantic. Not anymore anyway."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:24 am

Ainsley responded strangely, looking like he had just been provided some information he hadn't asked for.

'Oh. I'm sorry.

Therapy shopping then?'
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:45 am

"Just shopping shopping," she says. "What about you?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Thu Aug 23, 2018 1:56 am

' Pimping myself.'

That one was actually intentional though Natalie may not have realized it's intent.

'Got to put food on the table.'
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Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Aug 23, 2018 2:20 am

Natalie blinks again, then nods, "I suppose. Do a sketch for me?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:18 am

'Of you?'
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:46 am

"Sure," she says, "that's what you're sketching right?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:24 am

'Yes!

Make yourself snuggly.' He said motioning to the other side of the bench he was sat upon.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Fri Aug 24, 2018 12:51 pm

Natalie sat down, sitting still... almost too still.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Sat Aug 25, 2018 12:31 am

Ainsley didn't encourage her to speak, mainly because talking with his hands meant he'd work slower.

He also didn't ask her to do any certain thing, simply drawing her as she was.

It would take just ten minutes for Ainsley to render her in a semi-realistic image, shoulders up. Her expression looked just a bit sad, her eyes sharp and intelligent. His style betrayed the fact he started by mimicking anime and manga, and branched out from there.

He turned his arpad to show her.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Sun Aug 26, 2018 5:04 pm

She looks at it and tilts her head. "It's nice," she says with a nod, reaching down to fish in her bag for her wallet.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Sun Aug 26, 2018 6:56 pm

Ainsley shakes his head, then signs.

'No, for free. Shari's playmate is my playmate.'
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Mon Aug 27, 2018 2:56 pm

She blinks again at the verbiage, trying to figure out why he chose that sign. "Are you sure? I don't mind paying you. That's why you're out here."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:52 am

"We have to look out for playmates, right?

You can do me a favour later."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:44 am

“Okay,” she says, mostly managing to sound sure, “If you’re sure you don’t want me to pay you.”
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:38 am

He started to shake his head again then paused.

"Got a skill?"
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Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:00 pm

"I'm pretty handy with computers and stuff."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:50 am

"If Shari or I's things break, I will come to you, and you can pay me back then.

Sound fair?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:58 am

Natalie nods, "Sounds fair. I'm usually out at the Point these days, so that's the best place to usually find me."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Fri Aug 31, 2018 1:15 am

"The robot house?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Fri Aug 31, 2018 2:58 pm

"That's... probably accurate," she acknowledges after a moment.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Sun Sep 02, 2018 1:07 am

"The mistress is creepy." He replied.
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Postby Natalie Denisov » Tue Sep 04, 2018 2:20 pm

"She takes some getting used to, but she's pretty cool once you get to know her," Natalie says, maybe a bit defensively.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:09 am

Ainsley made a sign, then made it again, and again and again and again, ad nauseam.

To her translating program, it turned into:

"Watchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatchingwatc-"

He didn't seem to be stopping.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Sep 05, 2018 5:59 pm

"Well, there's a lot of stuff in the Point that needs watching," she says with a small huff.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:44 pm

He stopped.

"You friends? You and mistress? Your mum?"
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:03 pm

"Friends yes, but she's not my mum. I just... am closer to understanding how she thinks than most people."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Thu Sep 06, 2018 2:44 am

"Will admit don't know her well.

Not best first meet up though."
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:35 pm

"She does often make a bad first impression," Natalie allows.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Ainsley Green » Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:36 am

"That's OK.

Shari too." He joked, grinning.
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Re: Makin' Scratch

Postby Natalie Denisov » Wed Sep 12, 2018 5:24 pm

"Shari can be... very enthusiastic," Natalie agrees.
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