Chapter 118: ScoutingGood morning my love, a rose for my petal?
Oh I didn't realize you guys were up here. Why so quiet?Lily: Thinking about my next move watcher.
Casey: Morning watcher.
Morning. Well I'll leave you two to your home date then.
Zack: What?
Oh, nothing. I was just going to say that you are taking your fitness very seriously these days.Zack: Well, it is my thinking time you know. Sometimes the house gets a little busy with everyone wanting stuff.
*Sigh* Yeah I know that feeling.
You know Trinity, I think it's time we let the cow plant die off. I mean I have had to stop Jamel and Casey sooooo many times from eating the cake that it's starting to do my head in.Trinity: What? Why do they keep trying to eat the cake? Don't they know what will happen to them?
I dunno... it seems a bit like they are moths drawn to a burning flame... they just can't stop themselves.Trinity: I don't like the idea of starving the poor thing. Seems cruel.
Yeah. I don't know what else to do though. I mean we can't have it eating anyone.Trinity: Gosh No! <Shudder> Let me think on it for a bit and I'll get back to you. O.K.?
Sure.
Whatcha doing?Zack: Going to check out a few businesses. Wanna come with me?
Sure!
Where to first?Zack: We'll just start here and look as we go I guess.
Zack: Hmm, this one's nice but too many windows. No room for hanging anything on the walls.
Zack: Come on, keep up!
I'm trying... if you weren't so fast...
Shop Assistant: Good morning, may I be of assistance?
Zack: Morning, no we're just window shopping thanks.
Zack: Gosh, this is so fun! No wonder Trin loves to shop!
Zack: What about this one watcher? Make me look handsome?
Yep, not that you need a new outfit for that anyway though.
Zack: Better check out what's up here.
Hmm, although it is very nice...Zack: Yeah, it's not what we are looking for.
Zack: K, next shop.
Zack: Oh it's just not right either.
Well what does Dude's book say about choosing a business?
Zack: Hmm, says it must be fit for purpose.
Oh right, well, that's helpful.Zack: You know sarcasm is never attractive, right? I wonder what Dude would suggest?
Well, phone him, better yet ask him to meet us here.
Zack: I've looked at them all and none of them really suit at all. I'm not sure where to go from here.
Dude: Well, have you thought about building your own?
Dude: I mean, it seems like the most sensible option Zack.
Zack: I wouldn't have a clue how to even start building a shop... well, anything actually!
Dude: I believe the watcher might help you there.
Zack: Can she build? Can you build watcher?
Yeah.Zack: Well, will you hep me out?
Sure. I guess. I mean it's not like I've built a shop before but it can't be that hard, right?
Dude: Well get to it man. Buy the plot before someone else swipes the last building site from under your nose!
Zack: Don't have to ask me twice!
Zack: Thanks for all your help. Hard to believe that next time we come down here it will be to see the new business!
Dude: You're welcome. I didn't really do anything though!
Zack: Yes you did. You are always there to encourage and support. Dude, I honestly hope that I will be half the man you are.
Dude: Oh Zack, you are already much more than that.
Casey: So how big will the actual building be Zack?
Zack: I've asked the watcher to make it 60% of the plot.
Jamel: But that's not including the basement?
Zack: No, but I won't be using that space straight away. It's just there at the planning stage so we don't have to do any major renovations trying to retro-fit stairs and such.
Jamel: Hmm, an unused basement. I feel a horror story coming on!
Dude: Actually, that might not be such a crazy idea. Maybe we could look to running a bookstore come coffee shop later on.
Zack: Wow, this things becoming a monster!
Dude: lol, relax, it's just all thoughts at this stage.
Jamel: That is such a good idea though. Wow, who knows where this could lead?!
