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Post by clementine on Sept 30, 2011 21:03:50 GMT -5
Rory held a young kit in his arms, cooing over the little one as all the rest of the children in the play area had sat themselves down to feast on the cookies he'd brought. It was his weekly visit and, like usual, Rory had popped up around noon, much to the excitement of all the kits and the dismay of their caregiver, Euri.
"You're trying to kill me, aren't you," Euri asked as he bit into one of the cookies. "They're gonna be bouncing off the walls in about ten seconds.
"Nah, these cookies are sugar free," Rory replied with a huge grin, setting the kit in his arms down. "I've learned my lesson after last time. The sugar is in that box." The redhead pointed to an unidentified pink box, sitting on the high counter and out of a child's reach. "That's the chocolate ganache cupcakes I was telling you about. I want you to try them and tell me what you think. You never know, the recipe might be a hit!"
With a smile, Rory continued to chat amiably with Euri, catching up with the other bearer on all the latest gossip that was circulating around the big business building, most of it regarding the stoic president, Kendrick Massarotti.
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Post by istaya on Sept 30, 2011 22:55:17 GMT -5
Kendrick was finishing his work so he could go to lunch with the only bearer who had his heart, Lucas, his nephew. Lucas's parents had taken a day trip out into outer space and they had been attacked. Lucas had only been a few months old and Kendrick had been the only family he had. It had been rough the first few months but soon he learned to take care of the child, and the child had slowly won his heart. Kendrick was a stern man, but Lucas had him wrapped around his finger, Lucas was the only one Kendrick was sweet to.
Now he was walking into the daycare, and looked to Euri. "I am taking Lucas out for lunch," he told him.
Lucas ran up to him his curly brown hair bouncing as he did so, and his green eyes wide with excitement. "Uncle Kenny!" he yelled but quieted at his look. "I made you a picture...for your office..."
Kendrick did not say anything, just took his hand and walked out. Once they were alone he kneeled in front of Lucas, "Sweetheart...you know I can't have pictures in my office. Maybe I can put it in the office at home?" he asked smiling when Lucas nodded.
"Yes Uncle Kenny...I made it for that office...where are we going to lunch? Upstairs? I want pizza"
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Post by clementine on Sept 30, 2011 23:08:16 GMT -5
Rory was surprised when the one and only Kendrick, Mr-President-of-the-Universe, walked in to greet an excited kit. Wide eyed, he watched the exchange, giving Euri a look when Kendrick didn't even praise the child for his picture. Frowning slightly, Rory crossed and arms and cocked out his hip. Lucas seemed happy enough so it made Rory wonder if Kendrick was stoic around the child ALL the time or only sometimes.
Sighing and shaking his head, he turned to Euri. "Keep an eye on my cupcakes, will you? I need to go and made a delivery, but I'll be back when you get YOUR lunch break." Smiling and giving his friend a wave, Rory trotted out, passing Kendrick and Lucas on the way. He cast the two a sidelong look, but held his tongue. He had a delivery to make and didn't have time to chew out any givers.
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Post by istaya on Sept 30, 2011 23:13:26 GMT -5
Kendrick smiled for him then leaned in close to kiss his cheek. "Thank you Lucas...can I see the picture first?" he asked. He didn't notice Rory pass them as Lucas pulled out the picture. "Oh its lovely. I love these clouds...and...our house...wait...why are there three people? I see you and me...but who is this without a face?"
Lucas giggled, "Your mate silly...now I want pizza!" he nearly shouted excited but bit his lip at Kendrick look. "Please Uncle Kenny?"
Kendrick smiled then nodded, "That's better, lets go get pizza." He stood and took the boys hand as they walked to the elevators.
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Post by clementine on Sept 30, 2011 23:23:04 GMT -5
Rory hid his smile. Okay, so maybe he wouldn't be chewing out Kendrick any time soon. If he was that sweet to Lucas all the time, then the male couldn't be THAT bad. Their conversation had been so cute that it put Rory into a good mood all the way through his delivery. At least it was until the bastard who had ordered from him suddenly cancelled. While Rory had been paid half before hand, he still hadn't gotten the other half and now had dozens of beignets to boot!
Needless to say, when he returned to the daycare just before the end of the usual lunch, he was fuming mad. He hissed in angry whispers into Euri's ear, pointing sharply at the beautiful basket of sweets and telling the whole story.
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Post by istaya on Sept 30, 2011 23:32:09 GMT -5
Lucas and Kendrick were back mid rant and Kendrick watched Rory curious he wanted to know what was happening.
Lucas on the other hand moved to Rory and took his hand, "Don't be mad Mr. Rory...Uncle Kenny can buy your sweets...they need dessert upstairs too." Lucas beamed up to him happy, he just liked to help.
Kendrick kept his face passive as he looked to Lucas, knowing he should correct him, but not wanting to do it in front of others, so he just gave him a look, Lucas knew what it meant.
Lucas bit his lip, "Uncle Kenny...just try it...Mr. Rory makes the best sweets..."
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Post by clementine on Sept 30, 2011 23:36:40 GMT -5
Rory stopped mid rant when he felt that little tug on his hand. He whirled to look a little to quickly, but his frown was immediately replaced with a doting smile. He gazed down at the child and then up at Kendrick before he squatted down in front of Lucas. "Don't you worry about that," he said, beeping Lucas' nose playfully. "We can't help it if some people don't like sweet things." As he said this, he glanced at Kendrick, his lips twisting mischievously.
"Would you like to try a beignet, Lucas? As long as it's okay for your Uncle Kenny, of course." Rory looked at Kendrick fully now, smiling widely as he knew the male couldn't call him out on the pet name in front of Lucas.
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Post by istaya on Sept 30, 2011 23:40:44 GMT -5
Kendrick watched Rory, a frown appearing on his face, but he kept silent as he watched them. When Lucas looked at him he nodded, "Just one," he offered. "And if I must I will try one as well."
Lucas beamed and got two before rushing back to Kendrick and handing one to him. "Here Uncle Kenny."
Kendrick nodded, "Thank you Lucas," he murmured before taking a bite. After a bit he smiled a small smile, "This is good. Maybe you should work for me...we do need a dessert shop..."
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Post by clementine on Sept 30, 2011 23:44:40 GMT -5
Rory blinked when Kendrick actually took a bite. He couldn't believe his ears when the male offered him a job. Unsure if Kendrick was being serious, Rory squinted at him, hands on his hips again. "I've...no experience with that, really. I mean, I run a catering business but--" He shrugged, meaning that it wasn't going that well. People just seemed to like screwing him left and right.
"I wouldn't mind discussing something that further with you though." He was not about to get his hopes up in case things fell through.
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Post by istaya on Sept 30, 2011 23:52:45 GMT -5
Lucas beamed up to Kendrick, "I want his dessert shop here Uncle Kenny...so he can see us more often..." he ordered then faltered. "Please..."
Kendrick looked to Lucas then to Rory, "I would have to taste some of your other sweets. I have time tomorrow after lunch if you could come by. At one."
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Post by clementine on Oct 1, 2011 0:03:13 GMT -5
Rory smiled, unable to stop himself from ruffling Luc's soft curls. "You're going to be a strong male like your uncle, huh?" He asked the child. He finally returned his gaze to Kendrick and he nodded. "Alright, that works just fine to me. Thank you for the opportunity Mr. Massarotti. I'd better be getting back home now though."
The redhead said his goodbyes to everyone, telling Euri to just give all the pastries away to the parents when they came to pick up their kids. With one last wave, Rory wouldn't return until tomorrow for the taste testing.
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Post by istaya on Oct 1, 2011 0:06:55 GMT -5
Kendrick watched him go then said his goodbyes to Lucas, promising to be back after work. He soon left the daycare and went upstairs to gis office.
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Post by clementine on Oct 1, 2011 0:11:54 GMT -5
The next day, Rory readied himself with meeting with Kendrick. He spruced himself up a bit and made sure his haired curled in all the right spots before he gathered up all the food he'd prepared. The platter was sizable, containing many of Rory's winning recipes in bite sized pieces.
As he headed into the office building, Rory pretended to own the place as he confidently took the elevator to Kendrick's level, trying desperately not to get nervous. At the top floor, he approached the giver's secretary, telling him of his appointment.
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Post by istaya on Oct 1, 2011 0:16:53 GMT -5
Kendrick stepped out of his office when the secretary told him of the appointment. "Rory, come in," he told him strictly. "Thank you for coming to see me." He led him into the office then sat back at his desk. "What first."
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Post by clementine on Oct 1, 2011 0:23:48 GMT -5
Rory quirked a brow but merely nodded his head in greeting. What a stiff. Still though, Rory smiled as he set the platter down on a nearby tea table. "Well, mostly everything," he announced, taking off the lid of the tray. "I figure we can start with the more savory things and then move on to the sweet." Smiling, Rory picked up the first item, a savory crepe and offered it to Kendrick.
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