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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[thedeciever]

Sara is bored. Ridiculously so. She's been spending her days wandering around town and doing absolutely nothing for over a week now. She needs something to occupy her time... But what?

Desperate to get out of her apartment, she shoves her phone and a wallet in a purse and heads down to the Quill. At the very least, she can get some good quality coffee and maybe read for a little while. Almost at the front of the line, she hears a familiar voice and glances up from her phone. "Chloe!" she grins, tapping her shoulder. "We run into each other again!"

[queenchloe]

Chloe turns when she feels the tap on her shoulder and she smiles widely at the other woman. "Sara! You always catch me talking to myself," she laughs. "I'm glad you're here. Now I can buy you a drink!"

[thedeciever]

"I am totally okay with that," Sara smirks, giving the barista her order. "What brings you out this way today?"

[queenchloe]

Chloe gives her order, sliding a twenty across the counter before moving out of the way of the line. "Looking for a place to live, mostly. But I got majorly distracted. You?"

[thedeciever]

"Oooo... Still haven't found out?" she asks, quirking a brow. "I've been dying of boredom. This town doesn't exactly have the New York nightlife. Not even the New York day life."

[queenchloe]

"I may be a bit too picky. And that doesn't help when I don't even know what I want," she says, twirling her hair. "Oh," Chloe laughs. "Siren Cove definitely won't live up to New York, sorry, sweetie. But, Watersong's a pretty great place to visit at night. Day time, unfortunately, you need a hobby."

[thedeciever]

"I should take you around to look at apartments in my area sometime. I have a pretty sweet penthouse, myself," Sara offers, taking her mocha when the barista brings it over. "And ugh yes. I so need a hobby. Apparently sitting around all day and mocking peoples wardrobe choices isn't nearly as fun when you spend all day doing it."

[queenchloe]

"Yeah? I'd love to take a look. Just might be the neighborhood I'm after." Chloe giggles at that, taking a sip of her own drink. "I can see how that might get old. I've been jobless for just a few weeks and I'm going bonkers."

[thedeciever]

"We could be neighbours!" she chuckles, grabbing them a table. "Ugh, right? We need a hobby or something. I'd even take a job at this point, as long as it was something interesting."

[queenchloe]

"And throw some of the raddest dinner parties in town. Or kick everyone out and just eat ice cream." Chloe sits beside Sara, tucking her purse safely away in another seat. "Mm!" The mention of a job reminds her of the woman's card right as she takes another drink of her coffee. "I found a cute shop while I was out home shopping this morning. Talked to the owner and she said she was selling before she was even able to open. It was supposed to be a homemade bath and cosmetic shop. I don't know...I"m thinking about investing? Are you good at business?"

[thedeciever]

"Perf! You already sound like the best neighbour ever."

Sara raises her eyebrows, thinking it over. "I'm no Bill Gates or anything, but I've taken classes. Do you need a partner? Because I am totes down for investing in a business."

[queenchloe]

That response elicits a squeal out of Chloe and she claps her hands together. "Yes! You're interested? That'd be amazing! I can't handle it by myself, but having you on board would totally give me more confidence. Plus, your skin is flawless. I think that alone is a solid recommendation for your expertise."

[thedeciever]

Sara flicks her hair over a shoulder with a smirk. "I take care of myself, okay. Weekly spa visits are a must. With us at the head? We'd sell so much."

[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]

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?"

[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."

[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?"

[phoenixfalling]

Kim flinched a bit when she smacked the table, forgetting just how dramatic she could be. He liked how dramatic she was though, it was really fun. It kind of made everything see really important.

"I know, I think I might open up a recording studio or something. And yeah, after all the hotels and temporary apartments and stuff I just wanted someplace comfortable and familiar. You should stop by sometime. My aunt would love the chance to convince you to marry my brother."

[queenchloe]

"Oh yeah? Can't stay away from the music, can you?" she grins. "I'll definitely visit her. The oldest Yoo was always the most charming," she teases, shoving Kim's arm lightly.

[phoenixfalling]

"I can't, it's almost as addicting as the performing and the acting," he said with a laugh. It seemed like she really did get it. He hoped that she really did stop by, he knew his aunt would love to see her.

"And yeah, I know, that's what everyone keeps telling me. It's alright though, I have more talent."

[queenchloe]

"It's in your blood," she nods. There's really a handful of people in the world who know Chloe's secret, something that Kim shares. At least she always knows that he understands the pull of music and performing. "I dunno. You two going to go head to head in a singing competition? I can judge, I'll play fair, promise."

[phoenixfalling]

Kim had always been uncomfortable with his siren side. He didn't think it was right to have control over people like that. It was probably due to the fact that he'd seen his brother do it so much to his aunt. That was why he had the tattoos that would suppress his siren side.

"No contest, I have several Grammys and he doesn't have a Tony Award," he said with a grin. "And an MTV award but that... That doesn't really count. Of course, you probably have an entire room for your awards."

[queenchloe]

"Oh my dear, Kim. I rate on the Chloe scale, not on how many awards you've won," she tsks at him. "My babies came with me in the move and one snapped in half. I'm heart broken."