#petshopbeauty

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pretty please  ||  julius & julia

     ⌜♥⌟  “Juliaaaaaaaaaa?”

     Julius finds himself at Pounce and Play rather often, usually to get something for his own little dears back at home, but today he has a much more pressing matter to attend to: he misses a friend. And heaven knows how he needs to keep in touch with things like this.

     ⌜♥⌟  “Julia, my treasure, I have a request!” He’s waltzing into the store like it’s no one’s business, his eyes scanning for the woman in question. One would think he would be better at finding people, considering how tall he’s capable of being in these delightful heels, but it takes him a moment nonetheless to find her, reaching for her hands (which is actually quite a drop, given their height difference), his eyes pleading.

     “We must go out this week. Life is positively wretched without your company, I don’t know how I could go on any longer!” Honestly, it hasn’t even been that long since they last saw each other, this is just a classic example of Julius’s theatrics. “We can even invite others along. Like Lily, yes? Please, please say yes, don’t break my little heart.”

     He pouts, for good measure. His eyes dance, more playful than anything else.

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Collision || Julia & Mark

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So. Turned out the Harvest Market wasn’t a waste after all.

It hadn’t seemed like the kind of place that would be Mark’s bag, but he’d checked it out after a woman he’d escorted to her car at work had piped up about their apparently amazing street food, and...yep. Not bad. Not bad at all.

Mark worked his way through a rare authentic taco, his toes practically curling in his shoes as he walked. It had been years. He couldn’t even remember his abuela’s cooking anymore. Too long. The cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice burst on his tongue, charming him until-

Until he...ran into someone.

Mark twisted, trying to get the mess entirely on his shirt, and blinked down at the tiny little woman he’d bumped into. “God, I’m sorry, I...please tell me I didn’t get any of this on you.”

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Furball Therapy || Julia & Manna

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Sometimes...life was too much. It was happening more and more often recently, and Manna’s normally unshakable resolve was starting to quiver with the clouds that passed over Harbour Pointe more and more. She wasn’t used to such a shady climate. She missed the sun on her skin. Somehow she felt like it was...affecting her, somehow, but she wasn’t sure sure how.

Either way, when her steps took her past a pet shop one day on the way to the bus stop after work, she slowed, then hesitantly pushed her way inside.

Her eyes landed on a young woman, and Manna gave her a wan smile, the edges of her mouth quivering only slightly as she looked around. “Do...do you have any cats I could pet, maybe?” She chuckled. “I feel like I need something soft to bring a smile to my face. Does that make sense?”

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Runaway Pup || Julia & Maerwen

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Maerwen walked everywhere, as was appropriate - just because she lived in a sprawling city did not mean that she should be lazy. She’d walked everywhere in her home city, and she’d do the same here, if only because it kept her endurance up enough to make it through her gigantic campus, good God.

One particular afternoon while Maerwen was coming to work early to eat dinner at the Red Snapper, she passed the pet shop - just in time for the door to fly open and a large white dog the size of a lion to run out.

“Hey!” she called, and it turned around and looked at her, wagging its tail while panting. “You don’t belong out here! There’s a leash law!” She put her hands on her hips and watched the dog as it approached her. “Where’s your human, huh? Are they inside?”

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Roommate Bonding || Julia & Elliott

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Everything was moved in. Nothing of Elliott’s was fully unpacked yet, of course, but both him and his erstwhile roommate - the kind Julia who had answered his online ad for a roommate before he’d even moved into his home - were at least settled into the space. Small blessings.

He’d been able to afford a place of frankly obscene size for the city, thanks to both his promised paycheck, his savings, and his royalties - four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and plenty of room for Julia’s animals - and for a moment, he stood there in his shirtsleeves and vest and slacks, his jacket abandoned for the day, just drinking in the space.

And then he remembered the mission he’d been on in the first place. He went to Julia’s bedroom, where he’d last left her when he helped carry in the last of her boxes half an hour before, and knocked on the half-shut door. “I’ve taken the liberty of ordering us a cheese pizza that’s only just arrived.” His lips quirked. “I wasn’t sure what toppings you prefer. Thought it best to go the simple road first.”

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Regular || Julia & Toy

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Days at Minute Mart were never at all that exciting,Toy could definitely say the quiet and slow pace of the customers coming in and out was nothing new. Unless you could count that whenever they release a new promo something exciting. Maybe for college students who lives in the nearby dorms, or maybe the kind old ladies who take a flyer for coupons and sales. 

So today would be the same right? Well... Not really. For some odd reason as of recent every noon Minute Mart would swarm with customers. It wasn’t as bad at first but if this keeps up everyday, they have to re-stock much more frequently. Which wasn’t a problem in on itself, but the deliveries have schedules. Toy just sighs as he does his best with the available employees he had today. 

The rush did die down quickly right after lunch time finished. It was really odd how most of the patrons were only buying one item, and he could’ve sworn most of them were the same people. Toy just shook his head as he gave his employees a pat on the back, letting them ave their break as he can handle the rest for now.  At that the store bell rang as a familiar woman walks in, it was one of the regulars.

“Hello there, and welcome to Minute Mart!”

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Memory Lane || Julia & Lily

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Taking a drive a little to the outskirts of town to get inspiration was what Lily does a lot in her free time. Seeing different scenery and people pass by boosts her ideas to an eleven. The place had certainly changed since she returned, it never fails to amaze her how much it did. She let’s out a content sigh as the wind blows softly at her gentle cruising. 

“Hm?” Her attention only averting as she saw an arrow sign that said; Pounce and Play Pet Shop. Now that’s something she hasn’t seen ever. Not just now and because she hasn’t driven by this area before, but even way back when. She decides it would be worth to check it out, at that thought she drives to the place.

As soon as she arrived at the shop, she parks in one of the available spaces. After she did, she got out and proceeded to enter the shop. The doors bell rings as she opens the door. 

“Hello, is anyone here?” she calls out as she enters. Her eyes fixating to the woman tending the shop. Wait...She looked familiar. A little bit of staring some more jogged her memories of a childhood friend of hers.

 “Julia?”

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Soul Sister || Julia & Dorothy

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It was a slow afternoon when Dorothy entered The Roast. It’s what she’d prefer anyways, if she came here during rush hour she doubts she’ll get any drinks or any seat for that matter. The number of people in the shop can be counted in one hand, and for her this is always the best. 

Taking a sip of her drink she looks out the glass window. Her eyes catch a family of three passing by, her heart immediately felt lonely. She missed her father and sister, and though she can visit them anytime it’s just not the same when she knows she won’t be going home to them later. Her eyes wander to her small back on the table with a stuffed animal peeking out. Smiling softly, she gently touches the dolls cheeks. 

“W-Well...At least you’re here Fern...” she says in a quiet voice. The melancholic moment only broken when she realizes someone was standing beside her table.

“...U-Uhm...” she let’s out in a flustered daze  as she stares at  the stranger.

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Veterinary Value || Wayne & Julia

Animal husbandry was right up Wayne’s alley. Growing up on the farm, Wayne brought more animals into the world than he could shake a stick at, and it helped that his presence was a calming and peaceful aura which assisted with easy births and minimal stress. When his Grandparents died, he slipped into the routine easily on his own farm, and most people were more than willing to shell out thousands of dollars for one of his prize-winning horses’ foals.

That being said, it was imperative that he kept his pets in tip-top shape. He took care of his animals better than he took care of himself, and it wasn’t uncommon for him to spend hundreds of dollars on the best foods, treats, and toys. Though as excellent a farmer as he happened to be, it didn’t stop him from taking his pets to the local veterinarian for an annual check-up when he wanted to ensure things were going as smoothly as possible.

Clementine was a jet black Friesian beauty, one of his horses easily pushing 900 pounds and completely docile behind him. He had no issues with leading her through the front doors of the veterinary office on her leash, though his good girl stood close and nuzzled her face against his back on occasion for emotional support. On the other hand, the Pyrenees in his arms was less than enthused to be here, groaning to express her displeasure every few minutes in the hopes Wayne would listen to her.

“Ding dong.” Wayne speaks behind a mountain of snowy white fur, greeting whoever happens to be doing examinations today with a sound like a doorbell. Despite Rosa still whining away in his hold, he’s in a cheerful mood today (like everyday). “I scheduled a check-up today for two under Wayne Caelum?”

[harbourpointe]

I have realized my mistake. Can I reserve Iris from SOS again? c':

Only because I love you.

Iris is reserved until 9/19!

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Flower Power || Alisa & Julia

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Alisa loved the smell of flowers, and found herself drawn towards scenic places more often than not, drawn in by the plant life and feeling energized after a fulfilling day at work. The park was no different; people or no people, just being surrounded by the orchids always managed to put her in a good mood.

Her humming was happy while she strolled through the grassy plain, stopping periodically to pick up caterpillars and set them more comfortably atop the leafs. It shouldn’t matter if one or two get squished by a passerby, but for every one she manages to save, it brings a smile to her face to know later the garden will be filled with butterflies.

That was her goal this trip, placing caterpillars on safer greens, the strange girl caring for insects that’d normally go unnoticed. She knows she might look strange to outsiders, but as long as the caterpillars care, she takes on her job dutifully and with a joyful smile on her face.

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Birds of a Feather || Julia & Lyla

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The park was lovely this time of year. Lyla sat on a bench with a clear, plastic bag of sunflower seeds beside her, eating a few and tossing a handful out to the birds every now and then. Quite a crowd had gathered around her. 

“You’re all so lovely.” Lyla cooed lovingly to the birds, leaning forward with her ever-present smile. The park was such a nice change of pace from the busy streets of Harbour Pointe.

When she looked up, a familiar looking face came into view and she realized it was the lady from the pet store. The same that’d she bought these sunflower seeds at! How lovely! Lyla waved.

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Rescue Buddies  ll Julia & Frey

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Her legs felt like it was on fire as they’ve been moving for the past hour, her breathing labored as she pants at every movement now.Sweat trickling down her forehead as her cheeks flush in a deep shade of red. 

“I... Should’ve...Taken... The... Bus...” 

Frey says to herself as she continues to cycle to her destination. She overheard a lot of people at work mention it, a Pet Shop and Rescue. She smiles to herself as she thinks about it. Maybe it’ll ease her loneliness. 

She went to a full stop the moment she saw the sign; “Pounce and Play”. Smiling she got off of her bike and walked to park it by the store. As soon as she did, she proceeded to enter.

 “Hello?”

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Lovely mods! ♡ I would like to reserve Iris from Story of Seasons. c:

You absolutely may!

Iris is reserved until 7/20!

[harbourpointe]

Julia will be rooming with Elliott in Seaview Bay!

Awesome! Make sure to update the doc if you haven’t already~

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Julia is here! She will be living in Orchard Ridge apartments and working at Pounce and Play and Sunset Veterinarian as a veterinarian technician.

Welcome, welcome!

Everyone please follow Julia!