IC Contact

[namiwasheretoo]

For those contacting Nami's NetVice:
[There is the sound of a Piano playing behind her on a radio, coming from the restaurant.]

This is Nami. I'm not around so leave me a comment and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

If you are calling because of Merlotte's, about shifts, call offs or other business please make that clear in your message.

If this is about hours of operation, questions, concerns or employment at Brooke's Restaurant please press 2 and you will be redirected to the business line.

[Beeeeeeeeeeep]

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Brooke's Business Line
[IF you came here from Nami's line by pressing two, you will have a 5 second wait and a transfer to another line. If you called Brooke's Restaurant Business line directly, after two rings the line will pick up. The same girls voice answers]

Greetings and Welcome to Brooke's, Casual Dining Restaurant. We are an open and friendly place located in Sector Three at the corner of Helbook and Sun Rider Streets. Originally Brooke's Musical Emporium the store has been rebuilt into a musical restaurant in his honor. Brooke's is a neutral and friendly dining experience, open 7 days a week, breakfast on weekends.

Press 1 for hours of operation.
Press two for catering needs.
Press three for employment reasons.
Press four if you are interested in selling your chemical free produce and goods to Brooke's.
Press five for all other concerns.
Press six for Brooke's Musical Emporium needs.
Press seven for Pop's Dairy Farm needs.
Press zero to repeat this list.

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Press 1: Our hours of operation are Monday through Thursday at 11am to 11pm. Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7am to midnight. Lunch is served from 11am till 3pm. Dinner from 3pm to closing. Weekend breakfast served from 7am to 11am.

Press 2: Our Catering business is booming! Come and look over a large menu to set up for your party, business meeting, weddings, and what ever else you might need catering at. Our prices are fair, or food is superb and our wait staff is well groomed and behaved. Let me know what your needs are and we will work with you to make your event perfect.

Press 3: Are you looking for a friendly neutral place to work? Brooke's Restaurant was started in 2010 by the Strawhat Pirates, a group of good hearted friendly pirates from the outer seas. We are looking for cheerful, hard working employees willing to take all shifts. Cooks, Wait staff, bakers, dish washers. Come down to Brooke's or leave a message for Nami here. Newcomer Friendly. Not Affiliated.

Press 4: Here at Brooke's we use only the freshest and finest produce made purely from 100% none chemical treated, non DNA enhanced products. We are always looking for a new farm, market, or producer to buy from. If you are interested in selling your goods to Brooke's Please leave a detailed message here and a manager will get back to you as soon as possible.

Press 5: If you have complaints, comments, concerns, other business or just questions, please leave a message here.

Press 6: Brooke's Musical Emporium is back in business! Brooke returned to port long enough to start a second business right next door to the restaurant. At Brooke's you can find music, instruments, and lessons all in one convenient location. Brows our displays of classical to modern instruments. Paw through records, tapes, CDs, mini discs and media libraries, all at reasonable prices. Sign up for lessons - if we don't have an instructor for the instrument you are looking for we will personally find you one!

Press 7: Pop's Dairy Farm is a small orange colored barn in the 7th sector holding over 30 young and very happy Dairy cows. Formerly owned by the Whitebeard Pirates, these cows have been rescued, raised and cared for by Whitebeard himself. These cows are chemical free and treated to only the best, producing the best milk in Port. It's just a small farm but all contracts for Dairy are handled by me until further notice.

Comments

[ex_chocoboing98]

[Apparently you must go to the loo with it on you too! He had just thrown his NV to the bed when it started ringing. Stares at the number and picks up without thinking it twice.]

Nami? [That was your name, right? JUST MAKING SURE!]

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[She does go to the loo with it you know, but sometimes she doesn't want to deal with the calls! Still... she almost wished she had held onto it longer today--]

[When her name is spoken her brow raised, frowning now. Eeeeh! Was it him?]

This is Nami. Who's this? [Because she didn't want to trust her old caller ID. That would be stupid---then again as often as he showed up and left...] Cloud?

[ex_chocoboing98]

Yeah. [A bit of a happy tone there, you remember him! That's good, some familiarity in this loony place at last! An then a pause.]

I... [Pause...] I'm back... [Duh...]

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[there is a small sigh. Well.. it seemed the port was ready to start its old tricks up again. The sound of her office door closing could be heard before she dropped into a squeaky chair]

When did you get back, blondie? Tifa didn't tell me you were in port again! [or did she not know? She didn't seem upset yesterday at least...]

[ex_chocoboing98]

... She doesn't know. [As for the when, does it really matter?]

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[It matters, a little bit. If he's been here a week and only just saying something... then she had right to make him bleed in the back seat of her car again...]

eeeeeh!! She doesn't know!? [That explained why Tifa's mood hadn't changed already, but damn, she didn't even want to think of how the girl would handle this. She would be upset, for sure. The core kept taking the boy away one too many times]

Is that smart?

[ex_chocoboing98]

[Takes the phone off his ear for a second, just to avoid going deaf in case she started screaming (more)]

If it's smart or not, I got my reasons. Anyway, I... I just wanted to let you know.

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[Oh, she might scream more She was a loud one. Still, frowning now she leaned back in her chair. This convo was awkward, but she was glad to hear from the guy anyhow... which made it more awkward Damn]

Reasons huh? You aren't the one who has to deal with the mess each time the Core sends you away. Not your fault, I know, but you be careful with her. She'll only be more upset if she finds out you were here for a month and never said anything.

[a small smile though...] Nice to hear you're back though. Have you eaten?

[ex_chocoboing98]

[A bit confused about the question... but he'll roll with it.]

Yeah I have.

And, I'll tell her soon. [Infamous pause here.] I just don't know how. [And another.] I've been trying since I came back, but what if I leave again tomorrow? Or even before I get to tell her? I've disappointed her enough.

That's why I called you... [And shuts up already cause he's suddenly talking too much about things he isn't supposed to talk with like, anyone... Surprising, even for himself.]

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[the question is because she just sent a gps location to his NV (*beep*) that leads to Brookes, as well as her place ("In case you get hungry. Brooke's is always open to you... stop in anytime"). Just in case he forgot where it was. She had no idea how long ago he thinks he was here.. but clearly he remembered the place]

Oh? [Well... that was good to hear at least. She could understand that much. She was also on a few crew mates having been back again after leaving so many times. Sometimes she wondered how many times they showed up and left before she knew.]

What can I do to help, Blondie?

[ex_chocoboing98]

[Shakes his head--not that Nami can see though.]

I dunno...

How are you? [Because it's about time to stop talking about him, really.]

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

Still here. [she said it flatly, like she didn't want to be. though she was a bit glad for it too. Still, leaning forward she sighed] But that's not important. How are you?

[Nope. Not done talking about you, Blondie.] Not bleeding at the moment, are you?

[ex_chocoboing98]

[Aw man... he never asks the right questions, does he?]

Nope.

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[Good enough.]

Glad to hear it. How long ago were you here? I mean how long ago do you think you were here.

[ex_chocoboing98]

At least four months. [Since Sephiroth wasn't anywhere around when he was...] But I'm not sure.

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

Not what I meant but... [at least he had been here long enough this time to find out a few things. She rubbed her neck, frowning] I mean... you went home again. How long did it let you stay there this time?

[She's learned that Cloud tends to get older each time he comes back.... much like all of her crew does.]

[ex_chocoboing98]

Oh... A week more or less.

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[A small flat laugh at that.]

Better then a few years, I guess.

[ex_chocoboing98]

Yeah.

[A little pause...]

How long has it really been?

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I'm not positive anymore. A few months at least. Not too bad, all things considered. Long enough for the blood stains to fade out of my car. [Yes. Yes she was going to bring that up. If you could see it... she was staring at you too :|]

[ex_chocoboing98]

[He was wondering when she'd bring that up...]

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That long? [Trollolol!]

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

[Glad he remembers. She considers him in her debt now, thanks.]

Something like that. [You troll.] You should stop by.

[ex_chocoboing98]

I will.

[namiwasheretoo.livejournal.com]

Good. It'll be nice to see you again. We can.. figure out the best way to let Tifa know you're here, huh?

[ex_chocoboing98]

[Silence in this side of the line, he tends to do that, sorry.]