Prospecting {Sara/Open}

[queenchloe]

 Chloe's been back in Siren Cove going on a week now and she still hasn't found the right place to call home, despite her realtor's best efforts. Living in a hotel is fun...for about two days, and then it gets real old real fast. She feels like she can't fully unpack, in case she finds a residence she needs to pounce on, and her purses are suffering for it. Poor babies need to be displayed, not locked up in stuffy, but seriously cute, suitcases.

So today, she's hit the pavement again, taking it upon herself to walk around Siren Cove and call on buildings that catch her fancy. But does she want to be near the water? Or in town? Possibly in a more private area just on the outskirts? The possibilities and Chloe's indecisiveness are bringing on a headache when she spots a shop, unmarked with a giant FOR SALE sign painted across the windows. Chloe tilts her head, because this storefront is incredibly charming. It's really too bad it's a shop and not a condo of some sort. As she admires the craftsmanship, the store owner steps out, almost running smack into Chloe. The two get to talking, and soon she learns from the other woman that the store was a failed attempt at an all-natural, homemade bath and cosmetic company, with a healthy mix of magic. The woman gave up on the shop idea when she quickly ran out of funds before she could even create her first batch of soaps.

Chloe takes the woman's business card, tucking it away safely into her designer bag as she wanders off to her next stop: Quill. Standing in line to order a coffee and a snack, she pulls the woman's card out of her purse, flipping it over in her fresh mani.

"Hm...owning a business wouldn't be bad, right?" She has the money. She could invest. Or buy the business plan off the woman. It's tempting, exhilarating even, but is she ready for that kind of responsibility? She hums to herself, completely lost in thought as she weighs out the pros and cons.

ooc: This post is for Chloe and Sara to become business partners. But if you'd like to run into Chloe just for interactions, feel free. She'll be chillin' at Quill and open to meeting new and/or old friends!

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[phoenixfalling]

For a moment, Kim thought that maybe he was mistaken. The last he knew, Chloe was in Korea. He thought he remembered something about her retiring from being a pop star (which was hard to imagine since she had so badly wanted to be one) but he didn't think she would come back. Of course, she had apparently changed a lot since he had last seen her.

"Chloe?" he called out from where he was sitting. "You're back? I, uh, do you remember me?"

Because when his band had toured in Korea they had met Chloe and she acted like she didn't know him. Despite the rock star imagine he hadn't changed so much that one of his good friends wouldn't recognize him, even if they hadn't seen each other since she had left.

[queenchloe]

Chloe's immediately sold when she sees the products. They smell amazing, look incredibly adorable, and she's intrigued by the magic surrounding them. The owner is just as sweet as before, and now Chloe really wants to make the woman's dream come true. She asks if Brianna (she goes by Bri, she says) would be interested in sticking around as a manager and the woman's face lights up with joy.

"I think you've answered all our questions so far. Sara and I will need to discuss it further, of course," she says, glancing to Sara. "But we'l be in contact with you very soon, I'm sure."

With a last goodbye to Bri, they leave the shop, silently walking down the sidewalk until Chloe beams. "I love it! What do you think??"

[queenchloe]

When Chloe hears her name, pulling her straight out of her thoughts as she stares at the business card, she doesn't expect to turn and see Kim Yoo. Immediately feeling a pang of guilt, she smiles brightly. "Remember you? Of course I do. Kim Yoo in the flesh."

Of course she knows why he would ask that. She's never been sure why, but Chloe ignored Kim the one time she ran into Phoenix Falling in Korea. Maybe she wasn't ready to be reminded of Siren Cove. Maybe she didn't want a scandal (Korean papers are notorious for making a mountain out of a molehill). Or maybe she really was just a diva at the height of her popularity. All Chloe knows is she's always felt bad for snuffing Kim.

[phoenixfalling]

"Chloe!" he said, brighten once she said she recognized him. Whatever the reason she had ignored him before didn't matter, he was just glad to see his friend. It was weird how many old friends he was running into who had also just come back to Siren Cove. It was definitely a good thing though, he thought.

"Do, uh, do you have time to sit and talk? You kind of looked deep in thought there."

[queenchloe]

"Do I have time to sit and talk?" She waves a hand, taking her coffee from the barista and sits at the table across from Kim. "I've got plenty of time these days. I was just thinking about what to do with all my free time now. How about you? Enjoying your life as former rock star?"

[thedeciever]

"It's awesome!" Sara quickly agrees, beaming back. "Bri is awesome! We can totally turn that into a great business with just a little work."

She's actually excited about the prospect. She doesn't get excited about things easily, but this could be fun. And she'd be raking in a tidy profit to show her parents she isn't just the useless non-witch in the family.

[queenchloe]

"Yeah? I think so too! Maybe it'd help build up my resume and get me into school." Chloe always thinks long term. The hard work she puts into life at the moment tend to be geared toward some kind of goal. Training was to debut. Debuting was to become a star. All that hard work paid off, up to a point, and maybe...just maybe, with Sara and Bri's help, Chloe can create a new name for herself where she doesn't have to worry about who she really is.

"I'm so glad you want to go into this with me, Sara. I feel much more confident in the idea. And having a steady project to keep us busy will be nice." She hooks her arm into Sara's, too excited by the prospect. "I'll call up my lawyer in the morning and discuss the details. I can give you his number if you wanna check him out. He'll be able to get us all the info on permits and contracts."

[thedeciever]

"Yeah, give me his number," she grins, glad to have a project to work on and a new friend. A ridiculously cute new friend. "My dad's a lawyer so I'll probably send him the guy's name and stuff so he can look it over. Now... We should celebrate our new business venture."

[queenchloe]

"Your dad's a lawyer? Dang, I should accept coffee from strangers more often. Apparently it brings you business partners with great resources," she teases.

Chloe nods. "What should we do to celebrate? More importantly, do we need to change?"

[phoenixfalling]

"Hah, yeah, the break is nice for now," he said, grinning sheepishly at her comment. It felt ridiculous to walk away from something like that when so many people so badly wanted it but maybe Chloe, out of all people, would understand since she'd walked away too.

"Except that I'm bored. I'm so used to being so busy and everything planned out for me the down time is nice but kind of weird."

[thedeciever]

"Dad's a lawyer, mom's a doctor," Sara chuckles. "And I was thinking drinks? Which I think we both look fine for, but we can totally change if you want to."

[queenchloe]

"You got all the hookups, don't you," she laughs. Chloe looks down at herself and nods, still happy with her outfit. "Drinks sound perfect!"

[queenchloe]

When he mentions the boredom, Chloe instantly sympathizes, smacking the table a bit dramatically. "Oh my god, the boredom is the worst, right? I've been trying to find a place to live, but it's just not keeping me busy enough. I'm not used to all this down time. Are you staying with Aunt Seo?"

[thedeciever]

"All right then! To the Watersong we go! My treat, of course," Sara grins, dragging Chloe along by her arm. "Maybe even a little dancing afterwards."

[queenchloe]

"You're gonna spoil me, I swear," she beams, following closely at Sara's heels. "Wow, I just realized I've never been to Watersong."

[thedeciever]

"Shit, really?? It's awesome. Not quite club level awesome but it's a great bar and the music is always good," she explains, holding the door open for her.

[queenchloe]

"Really! I left Siren Cove at 15 and for some reason, haven't explored the bars since I made my return." Chloe steps inside and falls immediately in love with the atmosphere. "Where do you wanna sit?" she asks, raising her voice to fight the loud, but really great, music.

[thedeciever]

"Damn, girl! You need to get your nightlife on," Sara grins, gesturing towards a table. "How about over there?"

[queenchloe]

Chloe sits down in the booth, scooting around the table so Sara can get in as well. "I know, I know! I didn't get to go out much in Korea. Strict rules with my agency and all."

[thedeciever]

"Ewww... Glad you got out of that. I think I'd die a little if I didn't get to go out once in awhile."

Sara gestures over a waitress, giving her her order before turning to Chloe. "What will you have?" she asks, nodding to the waitress.

[queenchloe]

Chloe gives her order to the waitress before turning back to Sara. "It wasn't bad. I didn't have time to want a night life, actually. Lots of shows and performances. It was amazing."

[thedeciever]

"Damn, seriously? So... you were a singer or?" she asks, curious to learn more about her new friend.

[queenchloe]

"Singer, yup. I trained for four years then debuted as a solo artist. Singing, dancing, music videos, photoshoots, the works."

[thedeciever]

"Ugh. I wish I had your ambition. I wouldn't be the failure of the family if I did," she chuckles. The waitress comes back with their drinks and Sara pays, giving her a nice tip and a wink that sends her away giggling. "As it is, I'm sure they'll enjoy me getting into business."

[queenchloe]

Chloe tastes her drink, humming with satisfaction at the taste. "Hey, you'll show them who's the success now. And just think, you can tell them you're going in with an international star."