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As we stepped into the bright, cobbled street from the alleyway, it was like old times. My feet felt lighter, and I could almost see the younger, more vulnerable me; walking along the streets that I had known like the back of my hand. It was a strange feeling, and gave me the sense I had very much matured since childhood. Mr Patterson’s Emporium of Reading Delights stood exposed on the surprisingly average street – Bookshops always dared to be different. It was exactly the same, after all those years.
We edged our way towards the doorstep, almost afraid that now we had completed our journey, toils and troubles along the way, we would succumb to a huge wave of doubt and fear to meet our treasure. Betsy looked overwhelmingly nervous, just as I felt. However casting all fears aside, I swung open the door revealing warmth and recognisable aromas which sucked me into the place. The strangely familiar creaking of the chipped wooden floorboards accompanied our entrance, and although it was no fanfare, it felt good to be there. The closest thing to home.
Hmm, well this is an intriguing one. It seems to be simple enough as far as starts are concerned, but there's something about the way this particular situation is phrased that suggests there's a lot more backstory here than what meets the eye at first. You definitely get a pretty strong sense of what seems like a fairly well developed character here right away. I can't wait to see what more we've got to see here.
“Good morrow to you bonny ladies! Are you looking for anything in particular? We have some moving romantic novels that you two would love.” Sensing the awkward silence between us, he paused. “You two aren’t from ‘round here, are you?”
I found my voice. “Yes, well no, not really. It’s been a long while.”
“Undoubtedly.” Betsy mimicked my accent with a cheeky grin. It had certainly improved since the last time I had heard it.
“Well I never! Betsy and Cecelia Butcher, back from goodness knows where!” he chuckled. “And you, cheeky sod, haven’t changed since I saw you last.” Mr Patterson grinned, giving Betsy a pat on the shoulder.
Okayy this one leaves me with a couple of questions here. On one hand I love the way you manage to capture this conversation. I think it showcases a lot of the characteristics of these few people and what they tend to be like, I also can sense some clear past connections between the lot, but despite all this I have to say this person greeted them and seemed to either not recognize or pretend not to recognize who they are seems a bit off to me, it doesn't quite flow in that manner, rather its more like they're completely not recognized and then with a snap of the fingers suddenly they know each other well which is just a little odd.
We had talked and laughed and drank tea with him for a while. Then I thought it was time to leave. She obviously wasn’t there. “We should be going.” I said hurriedly. I felt we had quite overstayed our welcome.
“Oh, no! You are not quite ready! You have not met my wonderful shop assistant. Mary, bring her through.”
His wife appeared in the doorway behind the counter. She was certainly older, but as cheery as ever. Following after her came Maggie. She was pretty and jolly and completely as I had imagined she would be when she grew, but a dozen times better. Betsy and I had finally found her. Maggie was back with us.
Alright, well that was definitely not what I expected from that. I kind of love how vague some of this has been because it does end up then giving us so many great opportunities to ask all sorts of questions about what this could all mean but yet I think because some of these decisions just seem a little off it ends with us a bit confused without some of the context needed, so while this is a pretty decent piece, there's a bit too many questionable decisions we don't quite understand as well as we should.
Aaaaand that's it for this one.
As always remember to take what you think was helpful and forget the rest.
Stay Safe
Harry
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