[IC] Bunnies & Beasts

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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He gave a laugh and nodded. "Be careful to know kick those we need though." He grinned lightly, finishing his meal and standing to take care of his plate. "Cuddles and a movie? Then.. we should probably go to bed. I need to get up early, not to back but to do my deep clean of the bakery and it'll take most of the day."

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Rowan’s House - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Her face brightens at the idea of cuddles and a movie and she nods, getting up quickly to take care of her plate as well. “I think that sounds perfect…” Her smile falters as she thinks that this will be the last time they can cuddle and share a bed. Who knows how long the operation will last? She just hopes it’s not too long before she can see Rowan again at least. Realizing that her thoughts are putting a damper on her mood, she shakes her head and forces a smile on her face again.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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Rowan gets everything ready while she rinses her dish. Blanket, remote in hand, TV on and ready, some tea he had brewed and warmed. He smiled lightly when she came over and pulled her close when he could, tossing the blanket over her and handing her the remote. "Go ahead."

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Rowan’s House - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow lets out a soft giggle as Rowan pulls her close, finding herself in a better mood almost instantly. She takes the remote with a smile and starts searching through movies, eventually landed on a children’s animated film. “I know it’s kind of immature, but these movies are so wholesome… and cute.” She turns her head to look up at Rowan to see if he approves or not.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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Rowan shifts a little and just pulls her closer to him. He smiles lightly, taking the remote and setting it aside as his gaze settles on the tv. "That's fine. I don't mind." He settled more and had fun watching movies with her til they had to go to bed.

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Rowan was already up when it was time to go. He had showered and gotten dressed in something to deep clean the bakery. He'd have to change into his suit when he was done, but that's okay. He was grabbing a bucket with utensils out of the hall closet as he waited for Willow.

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Rowan’s House - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow walks out of the other bedroom, choosing a more plain outfit to wear instead of one of the more cute ones. She had packed up all the cute clothes Rowan had gotten her to go to his place since she doesn’t think she’d be able to keep them. She runs a hand through her hair when she catches Rowan in the hall. “Hi.” She smiles nervously with a small wave. Despite her best efforts, she’s all fidgety about how today is going to go. “I’ve got all my clothes in a suitcase for you… unless you want to leave them here.”

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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Rowan chuckled. "I'll leave them here and we'll get you new ones." He smiled and cupped her cheek before starting to the front door. The moved into the bakery, Rowan leaving the back door open and moved to the closet for more supplies. "I'll do the oven first time it'll take the longest. Can you wash everything again and then set it up to dry?"

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently: Cleaning
Fit

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Willow smiles, finding it silly he’d buy a whole new wardrobe all over again, but also thinking about how fun it’d be too. She gets quiet as they approach the bakery and nods to Rowan’s request. “Mhm.” She busies herself by starting the task right away, humming a tune from the movie last night to help her nerves.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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Rowan grabbed a step stool nearby and then he was halfway into the oven. He was scrubbing the first layer of soot out, and then he was using water and soap cleaner to get the rest. He then rinsed and did it all again if it needed it. It took him three hours to clean the oven. When he was done, he had soot all over his face and neck, and the front of his shirt. He chuckled lightly. "All done."

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow might have over-cleaned everything, but nobody can say any of what she washed is dirty. She turns she she hears Rowan chuckling and laughs, grinning at all the soot on him. “Oh my god, you look like you’re trying to be me…” She starts laughing again and makes a snorting sound. Her hands clap over her mouth and nose as she starts to blush in embarrassment at the fact that she even made the noise.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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Rowan chuckled and grabbed a rag in his back pocket. He quickly got rid of the soot on his face and neck before nodding. "Alright. Almost done in here. Once we are.. I.. You'll have to sit at one of the tables until Grant comes. Make it kind of look like I found you today." He set a hand on her head and smiled. He then moved and started cleaning the counters and outside the oven. The floor was be absolute last.

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow helps, grabbing the rag to get some of the spots he missed before relenting. She peers up at him and nods, understanding what Rowan is saying. It won’t look good if the two of them are all cozy with each other. “Yeah.” She agrees simply, letting her eyes close when he put his hand on her head. Something inside her points out that she’ll miss this simple gesture the most.

“Okay, what else can I do until that point?” She asks, needing more distraction.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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"Bathroom. Then I think we'll be done. Oh, sweeping and mopping. That's last, right before we get to the front." He gave a small smile to her, continuing to wipe and clean things down. Fridge doors, rack shelving everything that needed it.

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently: Cleaning
Fit

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“I’ll get started on the bathroom.” She says with a determined nod and smile before grabbing some cleaning supplies. She pauses midway through her turn to scamper off, hopping over to Rowan and jumping up a little to kiss his cheek. “Just in case I’m not able to do that later.” She says with a dark red blush before turning around.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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He chuckled, pinching her side lightly before letting her scurry off to the bathroom. When she came back out, he had swept everything out the back door and into the grass. He was walking back in to get the mop ready for the back. "Go to the front and set the bucket of stuff on the back counter then pick a seat in the window. I'll be in there in a moment. If Grant comes.. just wait for me."

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow nods, chewing her lip for a moment before she puts on a brave face and grabs the bucket. “I’ll just make sure to greet him very loudly if that happens.” She shows Rowan a bright smile before nodding again and taking a deep breath in and out. “Okay… I can do this.” She turns to go to the front.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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"Willow. Don't open the door if he shows up. Let me open it. Just sit there." Rowan smiled to her and let her go before he was starting to mop, making his way towards the front of the shop as he did. This was kind of it. The plan was basically in motion at this point, once she was in the front of the stop for everyone to see her.

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow takes another deep and nods with a smile. “That’s probably a good idea.” She says. She almost sets the bucket down to give him a hug before she remembers the soot on his shirt. Instead she gives his arm a squeeze before she finally goes to the front and sets the bucket down on the counter. Closing her eyes, she takes some more deep breaths and tries not to focus on the fact that it feels moist under her eyelids.

Once she feels like she won’t immediately tear up if Grant shows up, she sits down by the front of the shop. Since she’s in plain view of anyone passing by, it doesn’t surprise her that some people are starting to stare. Trying to pretend she doesn’t notice, she fiddles with her thumbs instead.

[Visyn]

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Rowan Kimb

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Rowan finishes mopping the back about five minutes later. He sets the mop in its bucket by the back door and grabs the bucket on the counter. He starts cleaning the display case first since it's the hardest. It was half a waiting game and half him actually cleaning because he was flying home tonight.. without Willow.

[Donut Look Now]

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Willow Estelle Kinsley

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Location: Petal Bakery - Denver, CO
Currently:
Fit

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Willow kicks her feet back and forth as she sits waiting. “I feel bad just sitting here while you clean.” She understands why she can’t, but she’s tempted to vacate her spot. A knock on the front door makes her jump in her seat with a gasp before she realizes it’s Grant. He puts a hand over his eyes to try and see into the bakery more clearly before his eyes land on Willow. His eyebrows raise before he smiles and knocks once more.