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 Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 2:35 pm
 Just another day. A cup of coffee in one hand and a slice of toast in the other, Jezabroux stared at the to-do list sitting in front of him on the counter top. Beside him, a washed-out white cd player was churning out a particularly fiery rendition of Libertango by Yo-Yo Ma. Paying no mind to the music, Jezabroux took a sip from his cup before examining the list.
It was short. Obscenely short. SCANDALOUSLY short. So short, that he could get everything on the list done in less than two hours at the most. That meant - he turned to look at the overhanging clock - he would have absolutely nothing to do from noon to night, perhaps even earlier than noon given the simplicity of the tasks on the sheet of paper. And then, to think that he had the next two weeks off starting today only made it worse. If the rest of his break was to spent like this, well then, it was safe to say that tomorrow morning Jezabroux would be back at Hua-Ahn Acupuncture Clinic begging to work again. The man was not an idler. It was in his blood to work, to be productive. It was both a curse and blessing. It was also for that reason that Jezabroux only took off national holidays and his parents' birthdays. And, sick days but everyone took off holidays and sick days.
He set down his coffee mug on the marble counter top and took the last bite of his toast. Using a napkin, he wiped the crumbs off his fingers and placed the dishes in the sink. He'd have to do the dishes once he came back from his errands. A smug smile drifted on his lips. His to-do list had just grown by a fraction. Maybe, he could do survive these two weeks without work. He could make work for himself around the apartment to keep occupied.
Passing by the refrigerator, Jezabroux stopped as he passed by the lime green sheet of paper taped to the door. What an obnoxious color for an informational page. It was a bright sour apple and stood out like a beacon in the white and black color scheme of Jezabroux’s apartment. That thing was a hideous blemish to the apartment’s sleek and sophisticated ambiance. Yet, he instead of throwing it away, he had taped it up instead to visit in on the summer bash it detailed on. Not that Jezabroux was one for beach parties. Rather, it had come in that manila envelope sent by LAB 305 along with a rather hefty stack of papers detailing the history, mission statement, and other miscellaneous information regarding the institution, and a survey. Thus, he had deemed it of importance.
It had taken him several hours spread over the course of three days total to cover all the information provided to him by the envelope and to complete the survey as well. Though, it was more accurately an application than a survey. Ironically enough, the application had taken longer to fill than read all the papers that came in the packet.
He looked up at the clock. It read 9:45 AM. It was about the right time for him to roll out to get started on his errands. Taking his to-do list, he folded it neatly and tucked it into his pant pocket. Then, he grabbed the manila envelope containing the lab application and tucked it under his arm. He gave the apartment a cursory gaze before turning off the lights. Time was awaiting.
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:51 pm
 Under the Sun - Summer Beach Party 2010
Participants: Everyone
Location: Isle de Gambino
Type: {ORP}
Status: Underway
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Jezabroux attends Lab 305's summer bash and ends up meeting Lab personality Alex. He also learns more about Lab 305 and it's Project X. He also becomes acquainted with Fathle, a stranger whom he's actually quite familiar with. However, an emergency sends the acupuncturist leaving early before he can meet and greet any other members of the Lab family.
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Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:22 pm
Zavier's Tribute: Dirge of the Maelstrom Pressing his palm against the cool surface of the wind, Jezabroux closed his eyes. It was impossible to see past the silicate barrier that surrounding him from the storm; the word distorted by sheets of merciless rain. This maelstrom had come out from now where, a swirling torrent of water and wind that showed no signs of disappearing any time soon. Windows rattled as an angry bolt of lightning snaked through the skies, illuminating the bleak view outside. It was a terrifying display of what Nature was capable of, of what man often looked down upon, trashed.
The longer he stood here looking outside, the more it reminded him of the biblical story Noah's Ark. The tempest was reminiscent of the flood that stemmed from forty days and forty nights of rain in the bible. Jezabroux was no religious man; but like most children, he had grown up listening to the stories of his mother's faith.
"Elai?" A voice called out. "Get away from the windows love, never know then they might shatter from that nasty storm. Why don't you come join us in the kitchen for a hot cup of coffee?" Lieselotte smiled and held out a cup of coffee for her son. "Everyone is waiting on you, mien liebe," Walking over to her son by the mirror, her steel-blue eyes fell onto the sorry sight of her drowning garden. "What are you thinking of Elai?" She asked, a hand reaching over to take Jezabroux's hand in her own.
"Just wonder if its worse than monsoon season in China." Kissing his mother on the forehead, he took the cup of coffee from her. "I'm thinking of returning to China for a bit. I haven't decided for sure."
"Why would you go back?" Liselotte's carefully shaped eyebrows furrow down into a worried expression for her son. "What is there that you need to return every year to China?"
"I haven't decided for sure. Don't fret yourself mami." He looked back at the faint light coming from the kitchen. "Everyone's waiting for us, remember mutter?"
"Oh? Are they?" Liselotte asked, forgetting what had happened only seconds ago. "Then what are we waiting for miene liebe? Let's go join them before the coffee goes cold."
Taking his mother by the arm, Jezabroux escorted her away from the windows. "... Do you think the storm was sent by God?"
"Nein, Elai. The rainbow is a promise from God to never flood the world again." Patting her son behind the back, Liselotte scowled as she took one last look behind her. "Ah, Elai, did I tell you? Everyone is in the kitchen waiting for you Elai."
Letting out a choking sound, Jezabroux pulled his mother into a hug. "Ich liebe dich, Mutter." The acupuncturist whispered. A hour from now, she'd forget that they had ever stood here talking. Another day and she would forget his face, his name. But maybe, she would remember the storm that killed her garden.
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Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 2:23 pm
Let The Light One In
Participants: Anastacia, Jezabroux, Luka, and Zeke
Location: Lab 305
Type: {PRP - Pick Up}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:54 am
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 1:25 pm
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Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:55 pm
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:08 pm
The King Meets The Pawn
Participants: Jezabroux, Luka, Ripley, and Rong Wei
Location: A locally owned bookstore known as the Inkblot in Durem
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 6:04 pm
Catching Butterflies
Participants: Jezabroux, Lucia, Luka, and Ty
Location: Durem Insectarium, the Butterfly Garden
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:07 am
The Delicatessen
Participants: Ekundayo, Fathle, Jezabroux, and Luka
Location: Mr. Bennett's and Sons Delicatessen
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:08 am
Reserved Solo: Growth is Exponential -An Observation-
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Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:44 pm
Reserved Solo: Hints of a White Christmas
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Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2010 12:22 am
Christmas Fever
Participants: Basil, Cordelia, and Luka with a guest appearance featuring Jezabroux
Location: Durem Mall
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:38 pm
Solstice
Participants: Byron, Jezabroux, Luka, and Virgil
Location: Your Local Park
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:44 pm
Here's a Little Diddy Just for You~
Participants: Jezabroux, Luka, Namini and Prajna
Location: Durem Music Store
Type: {PRP}
Status: Underway
--- Summary ---
Feeling the holiday spirit, Jezabroux takes Luka to see some pianos at the local music store. Much to his pleasure, he runs into Miss Namini Nao and her ward Prajna. And as the two guardians talk between themselves, Elai learns about Prajna's love for the cello. Meanwhile, the two Freis come off to a rough start. But luckily, the two guardians somehow manage to prevent a brawl. And last but not least, Jezabroux offers to treat Namini to a snack at the bakery La Blanc.
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