Iss1dt_wk2 (Sunday) - Columbia Road - Morning

by **Veronica Freud** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:41 am

Veronica shook her head. "I've been to museums and stuff that had paintin's too, but never a real art gallery." She was much less critical of the paintings before her, too inexperienced to know what little details to look for and instead just taking them in as a whole.

"Don't tell me yer an artist."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:12 am

“Yes, sort of. Though I'm just an amateur at it right now.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:28 am

Veronica laughed softly and gave Niles a little shove. "Shut up. Are you serious?"

by **Niles Radcliff** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:33 am

“Yes, I'm completely serious.” Niles smiled.

by **Veronica Freud** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:38 am

"I had no idea. You have got to show me some of your paintin's sometime."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:43 am

“They aren't very good, I honestly need a lot more practice.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:47 am

"That don't make 'em bad." Veronica patted Niles' shoulder lightly. "Knowin' you need to practice doesn't mean they ain't good. It just means you don't got a swelled head about it."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 11:41 am

“Well, thanks, but I still don't think they are very good.” With that, he continued to look at the different paintings that were there.

by **Niles Radcliff** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:55 pm

After looking at paintings for awhile, his watch started beeping. He looked at his watch, then at Veronica. “We still have a bit of time, but we need to be on our way fairly soon.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:51 pm

"Oh. Well we can be off now then I guess. We don't want to be late."

Veronica smiled softly. "Besides we can always come back here another day."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:57 pm

After leaving the store they were in, they would walk a bit over a block down Columbia Road and come to a restaurant called Laxeiro. Quite a line was built up outside but since they had a reservation they got to skip most of it and take a seat in the waiting area. (not sure it would actually work like this but having them wait in a long line would be boring.)

by **Veronica Freud** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:06 pm

"Reservations and everythin'. I'm impressed Mr. Radcliff." Veronica grinned as she sat down with her knees together. "This looks like a pretty nice place too. You really thought'a everything."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 3:58 pm

“Thank you, but I can't claim much credit. As you can see this place is fairly popular on market days.” Niles smiled.

It didn't take long before they were ready to be seated.
“Radcliff party of two?” Said a girl as she quickly picked up two menus.

“Here.” Niles said raising his hand

“Right this way.” she said, almost immediately taking off and only half looking back to see if they were behind her.

Niles quickly turned to Veronica “We better follow.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:37 pm

"Yes, but you planned ahead. Major points earned." Veronica stood up quickly, sticking close to Niles as they followed their waitress.

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:06 pm

The girl quickly led them to a table, set down the menus then waited for them to get seated “Your server will be with you shortly. Can I get you something to drink?”

Niles looked to Veronica “See anything you like, or should we wait until we figure out what we are eating?”

by **Veronica Freud** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:28 pm

"Just a water is fine for me for now, unless you want somethin' else." Veronica was a little intimidated by the wine list, it wasn't something she was used to choosing from. She cracked open the menu, seeing many things she had never tried before.

"Ooh, what's this Paella for two stuff? I've only seen stuff for two or four people at Chinese places."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:52 pm

"Its a rice dish cooked in a pan, it varies a lot on type and who makes it. It may include meat, seafood, vegetables, and various spices. It appears they have seafood and mixed types here. Seafood usually has mussels, shrimp, and lobster. Mixed, tends to vary wildly, I don't remember what it is here."

by **Veronica Freud** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 6:00 pm

"Ooh, sounds excitin'." Veronica was pretty much used to burgers and pasta when she went to restaurants but would take any opportunity to try something new.

"What do ya recommend?"

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:24 pm

“We can try one of the paellas if you want. Otherwise, I'd go for either the Tarragon Chicken or the Barbeque Bream. But, I have no idea what kind of things you like. ”

by **Veronica Freud** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:47 am

"I'm easy. I like everything. And if I don't I'll eat it anyway." Veronica grinned. "Life's all about adventure and tryin' new things.

"I betcha I can eat one'a them paellas by myself."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:14 pm

“So you want to try one of the paella, which one, mixed or seafood?”

by **Veronica Freud** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 12:35 pm

"Are we near a harbour? I can't even tell. Unless the fish is fresh I think I'd rather stick with the regular stuff."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:49 pm

“Depends on what you consider near, but it should still be relatively fresh. The mixed will have some seafood in it too, but we could go with something else.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:33 pm

"We?" Veronica grinned. "You're not gonna take me up on my bet?"

by **Niles Radcliff** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 7:23 pm

“No, I see no reason to doubt you. Now, if you really want to eat it all then I'm not stopping you. However, I see no reason to get it just so you can prove it.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:43 pm

Veronica pouted her bottom lip. "Sometimes you're so British you sound like a computer."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:18 pm

“Why does a computer sound British, or the other way around?” Niles raised an eyebrow.

by **Veronica Freud** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:30 am

"Mm, maybe not a computer." Veronica paused. "More like a Vulcan. Very logical. Like ya don't know how to have fun."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:03 am

“And taking a bet I'll lose is fun for me how?”

by **Veronica Freud** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:18 pm

"Well, I should be flattered that you have such confidence in me." Veronica smiled. "Still, what if you won? I'd be at yer mercy." She hmm'd softly and browsed down the menu. "Maybe next time then. Do you want to share some calamari to start? I think I'll take yer advice and get the Bream."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:34 pm

“I'm not really fond of calamari, so I'll pass on that. You decided on the sides yet?”

by **Veronica Freud** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:31 pm

"Hmm, I guess a salad would be fine. I don't feel like starchy stuff today, sometimes it makes me feel all heavy." She smiled softly. "Places like this usually got a signature side or somethin'. Like a special dressin' they make themselves or somethin'."

by **Niles Radcliff** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:31 pm

“Okay, I think I'll have the Bream as well, with a side of sauteed peppers. Not sure on the wine though.” Niles sat the main menu down and started looking through the wine list.

by **Veronica Freud** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:44 pm

"Anythin' is fine. I ain't exactly picky" Veronica smiled.

by **Niles Radcliff** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:19 pm

Niles ordered both his and Veronica's food, and after a brief conversation with the waiter, he picked out a bottle of wine that would go well with their food. Shortly there after the waiter brought out the basket of bread from the order as well as some glasses with ice water.

Niles picked up a piece of bread, cut it open then started to butter it.
"The rest of the food is probably going to take awhile to get here, so we might as well find a way to pass the time. So what have you been up to as of late?"

by **Veronica Freud** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:08 pm

Veronica sipped her water a bit as she thought.

"School work mostly. The double major I'm takin' means I spend most of my day doin' labs and writin' reports. Then there's team trainin', gymnastics trainin', practicin' my piano...

"So now you know why I drink so much." She giggled.

by **Niles Radcliff** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:41 pm

“Because you have no idea what to do with all the extra time?” Niles smiled.

by **Veronica Freud** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:44 pm

"'xactly." Veronica giggled, tearing off a little piece of bread and popping it into her mouth.

"What about you? What do you do to pass the time, other than paintin'?

by **Niles Radcliff** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:52 pm

“I haven't really painted much lately, kind of tough to do cramped in the dorms.” Niles thought for a bit. “Other than classes I've spent a lot of time getting into shape and training in the danger room trying to come up with new ideas.”

by **Veronica Freud** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:58 am

"Oh, what kinda ideas?" Veronica asked curiously.

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