Cigarette stained lies.

+Lana Del Rey/Dark Paradise
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[I'm finally back, and catching up with my sets! Let me know what your characters have been up to and if you want to be included!]

So as some of you may know I haven't been active for the last month or so due to some family issues... But now I'm BACKKKK!!!
Im sorry for abandoning my RP's :( But I will catch up! Let me know what your characters have been up to :D
Tagging a few people:
@paula-v @catharinethegreat @gianna @nadiaa @priscilla

+ Atmosphere/Sunshine
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[I am so so sorry for not being active at all, the past week has been crazy for me and I had literally no time for poly! But I’m going to catch up on everything now! Also PM me if anyone wants to collab!]
 
THURSDAY - Most of you may be sporting a hangover but work is calling, normal day at the office and tons of meetings. Don't forget your Starbucks.
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I was running down the street, my sunglasses handing at the tip of my nose. Today has not gone off to the best start, major hangover and work did not go hand in hand.
 
My phone started to buzz in my purse as I was finally nearing Vogue office, I fished it out of my pocket trying to balance my coffee cup. “Hello” I speak into the phone, weaving my way through the busy street.
 
“Ermm Erin? Your late…” The office receptionist Taylor says in a monotonous voice, some people were actually in a worse mood than me.
 
“Thank you for pointing out the obvious Taylor.” I reply pressing my lips in a tight line trying not to scream down the phone.
 
“Well you also have a meeting which is starting in… Oh 2 minutes.” She says again. Crap I was late this was turning out to be the worse day and my headache was not the priority right now.
 
“Right, I will be there soon!” I say quickly hanging up and taking off down the street. In record time I finally reached my building and into the reception.
 
“They’re in conference room 4B” Taylor says at her desk with an earpiece around her head, handing me my messages.
 
“Thank you” I say running down the hall to the meeting room.
 
“So, that’s what we are planning for November issue. I hope that’s fine with everybody “Anne one of my directors stops mid-sentence as I walk into the room. As I stumble gracefully along one of the chairs finally taking my seat.
 
“Nice of you to join us Erin, I thought you were not going to make an appearance” She continues and glares at me as I shift uncomfortably in my seat keeping my mouth shut.
 
“So as I was saying…” She looks at me again and continues. “The theme for next month’s issue will be Winter in Manhattan.” Clicks another slide, as I start taking notes.
 
I start zoning out as Anne drones on about the color scheme for the cover and what model we should use.
 
“So Erin are you on board with the idea?” She asks smirking at me. Great just as I wasn’t listening she decides to ask a question.
 
“I completely agree with you.” I say, how wrong could I be. As I give her a smile back and drink my Starbucks.
 
“Perfect, then you are in charge of writing the top ten places to visit in Manhattan” She says ticking something off from her list. Well I guess it could be worse.
 
“Ok, that’s fine” I say nodding and write it in my agenda.
 
“That’s all for today, the deadline is for next week. I know it’s a lot to ask but I hope you can all stick to it.” She says finally collecting her things and heading towards the door.
 
I grab my things and nursing the worse headache in the world I start making my way to my desk. It was going to be a long day.

+Tavares/Heaven must be missing an angel
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Name: Erin Mccarthy
Age: 21
Likes: fashion, designer labels, heels, boots, fur coats, her job, starbucks, clubs, dancing
Dislikes: being under pressure, clingy men, baggy clothes, cold coffee
Bio: Erin has always dreamed of being a writer, she is slowly climbing the career ladder. She always wants to be on top and best at everything, this sometimes comes at a price. She takes her job very seriously, so when she’s working there is no messing around.
However Erin is fun and playful when she’s around her friends, loves parties and clubbing. She is a great friend and will never let you down, but if you get on the wrong side of her can turn into a major b!itch.
Occupation: Junior Editor
Relationship status:
Model: Miranda Kerr
Storyboard/Collection: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/collection?id=1935431
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Hey girls I'm Erin, introduce yourselves!
 
[let me know if you want to be friends!]

JOIN JOINN!!
THE AUDITIONS CLOSE TOMORROW BUT THERE ARE STILL FREE CHARACTERS :D
 
http://www.polyvore.com/girls_new_york_gny/group.show?id=150159
 

“You either know fashion or you don't.” - Anna Wintour

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." - Coco Chanel

Any girl would kill for a job at Vogue, but only the lucky few get the pleasure! These girls are the most stylish of all the New York, enjoying the front seats at fashion shows and wearing the latest clothes.

Everyone thinks that they are living the dream, but that’s far from it. They are under pressure to bring you every month’s issue to its glistening perfection. Sleepless nights and ten hour shifts are tough, but when you work at Vogue you feel privileged. But they still have their own personal lives to deal with, as well as some closet malfunctions!

They are the girls of Vogue!
 
http://www.polyvore.com/girls_new_york_gny/group.show?id=150159
http://www.polyvore.com/girls_new_york_gny/group.show?id=150159

+Chris Farren/On the loose
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The long awaited collab with @priscilla :D
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I was sitting in a cosy little cafe waiting for Sylvanne, after we met at the party she seemed like the sort of person I would hang out with.
 
I already ordered my drink when she burst through the door.
 
"Hi, Sorry I'm so late had a major fashion faux pas!" she says giving me a quick hug and sitting down.
 
The waiter comes along to take her order. "I will just have a latte, thanks" She says turning her attention back to me.
 
"So how are you?" I ask taking a sip of my coffee.
 
"I’m good, just wanted to thank you again for inviting me to the party! I had a great time" She says
 
"Oh no worries, I'm glad you did." I reply back.
 
"So, tell me, what do you like to do2 Sylvanne asks me smiling.
 
"A little of everything, I actually enjoy my job so much, its so gratifying, and shopping, traveling, I love to do all kinds of new stuff I reply genuinely, I did feel lucky having the job that so many girls would envy.
 
"How about you?" I ask, when the waiter comes over to get her latte.,
 
"Can you get me a black cherry/strawberry smoothie please? With brown sugar, lime and honey?" Vane asks, shooting a dazzling smile to the waiter, who smiled back and nodded.
 
"Wow, that was impressive" I smirked looking at her in awe.
 
"What?” She asks faking innocence. We both laugh.
 
"Well I also love my job, jewellery has always been a passion of mine, and when I knew I could design my own, iI hardly get anything from anyone else, my sisters are a hobby of mine" She explains to me, while playing with the napkin at the table.
 
"That sounds weird" I grin, and Vanne laughs with me.
 
"Yes, but I love to style them and go to photo shoots, they are my models sometimes, and you know, regular stuff" She says as I nod in agreement with her. I take a sip of my drink, as the hot liquid burns my throat.
 
"Wow, that's pretty cool! I wish I could be this creative! I hear that your engaged, who's the lucky man?" I ask, Vanne seemed like just the sort of girl I would be friends with.
 
"Yes I am, his name is Charles. Maybe I will introduce you two..." She says trailing off slightly.
 
"Hey I was just thinking maybe I could pitch your jewellery designs to the magazine, for some editorial space! What do you think?" We did need some new material in the magazine, and seeing as my mother was one of the editors she couldn’t refuse. "It would give you great exposure..." I add.
 
"Yes!!! for sure, I think the exclusive of the next line, is going to Anna, she is quite intimidating when she wants to be and nobody can say no to Anna Wintour" She giggled
 
"Oh trust me i understand" I say, knowing exactly how she could be.
 
"But I would love to meet with your editor, I’m sure it’s going to be a great deal for both of us” she smiles at me."Are you dating someone?” She says quickly changing the subject.
 
"Well me and my boyfriend broke up a few weeks ago, the feeling was mutual." I say smiling, there were no hard feelings between me and Cole anymore.
 
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that" she says, giving me an apologetic look.
I wave my hand at her "No no don't be, I actually met someone else..." I say feeling a smile gracing my lips.
 
"Oh do tell!" Vanne says excitedly clapping her hands like a young child, making me laugh.
 
"Well I met him through my brother, he's recently moved from New York to Paris for business. I guess it's been going well so far... We'll see where it goes." I say, trying not to get my hopes up.
 
"That sounds great, you have to be careful though, but I do love New Yorkers" She says her mouth forming into a full on grin.
 
"Is that so? Do tell!" I smile back, eyeing her.
 
"Well for once, they know about everything, they have the best city in the world, besides Munich" She winks at me, I laugh and urge her to continue. "But i don’t know, there is something about New York that makes you tough, and you learn not to take anything from anyone” She shrugs.
 
"You are probably right, I've been to New York countless times, but never stayed longer than a few weeks or so” I say sipping on my coffee again.
 
"We should all go, it would be so much fun” She says quickly, I start to picture all of our friends together shopping on the 5th…
 
"I will don't worry. Maybe I will introduce him to you guys..." I say giggling, that would be interesting.
 
"We should definitely plan a trip to New York, just the girls!!" I say checking my phone.
 
"That sounds wonderful, it would be great to get away from Paris for a little while too" Vanne replied nodding her head in agreement.
 
"Great, we can let the other girls know and start planning! I still have an apartment in New York that's just sitting there... I should probably visit it when we're there." I say slightly trailing off.
 
We exchange phone numbers, in case we need to plan the trip and go our separate ways. I step into my town car and direct the driver home.

Once the auditions are over and you have gotten your part feel free to reserve love interests for your characters (max of 3 guys) It's first come first serve, so comment below with this info:
 
Name:
Age:
Occupation:
Bio: [doesn't have to be very long, just how they fit with your character]
Relationship status:
Model:
Taken by:

+Russell Hitchcock/Good to see you again
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[Ok so I'm introducing a new love interest to Mia, as she broke up with her boyfriend. The girl needs some fun :D]
 
NATHAN ‘Nate’ JOHNSON, 24
He’s a friend of Brad's, works as an architect. Nate has now moved to Paris from New York, as he’s designing one of the new buildings in Paris. He comes from a wealthy family but doesn’t flaunt it as he wants to make his own way in the world. Him and Mia have met briefly before but realized only now that there may be something more than friendship growing.
Model: NOAH MILLS
 
[Now onto the story how they met!]
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“Ouch” I trip up on one of the many beer bottles rolling around our house. Brad had a party last night, and let’s just say our house was a pigsty. I was making my way downstairs which turned out more like an obstacle course with all the things that were on the floor. “Damn it” I curse again as I step on something pointy. Still being half asleep I waddle towards the kitchen.
 
Brad sprawled out across one the big couches in our living room, still having his last night’s clothes on. Our parents being away in Barbados gave Brad the perfect opportunity to throw a party as he says. At least we had a few housekeepers that wouldn’t mind clearing it all up.
 
As I make my way into the kitchen; I see someone sitting on one of the bar stools eating a bowl of cereal. Their back to me, some brunette guy with a very nice backside might I add.
 
Thinking that it was just one of Brad’s lame friends I walk in, going straight to the refrigerator to get some milk and start brewing the coffee.
 
“Mia?” The handsome stranger asks. I whip my head around to get a better look, when I recognize who this is.
 
“Nate?” It was Brad’s friend, the hottie I met a few years back. The years did him justice, talk masculine, chiselled jaw and tousled brunette hair. Definitely my type.
 
“The one and only” He says giving me a crooked smile, with the whitest set of teeth I’ve ever seen.
 
“What brought you here to Paris? I didn’t even know you were here...” I say feeling slightly confused, was he even at the party last night?
 
“Work really, I don’t have a place to stay at the moment so Brad said it was cool if I stayed here for a while. I hope I’m not in the way…” He explains still looking at me, wow it was hard to break eye contact with him. But I’m not complaining.
 
I smile and walk over to the brewing coffee, to pour myself a cup.
 
“Oh ok, no that’s completely fine. We have more spare bedrooms than we need anyway. Coffee?” I say, pointing to the cup.
 
“Sure, thanks. So what’s new with you?” He asks taking the hot cup of coffee into his hands. “We saw each other what like two years ago?” he says, I take a seat on the barstool next to him.
 
“Well since we moved here I’ve been working at Vogue. How about you?” I say drinking my coffee.
 
“That’s nice, you’re really going places huh? I’m designing a new building and running the project here for a while.” He says nonchalantly, I smile at him he was really ticking off all the right boxes.
 
“I guess so” I laugh, his face was so mesmerising I swear I can’t stop staring. “Well what you’re doing is pretty impressive too!” I reply back.
 
“Hmmm… yeah, I’m glad to see you again” he says staring deep into my eyes like he was about to say something else, my breath hitches in my throat.
 
“Well I see you guys have had time to catch up.” Brad says leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed staring at both of us, what must look like a slightly compromising position. I quickly jump back my heart beating frantically in my chest. Nate sits up straight too straightening up his shirt.
 
“Yeah we did…” I say looking at Nate, as he gives me a wink. Brad makes his way to the kitchen completely oblivious to the exchange and pours himself a cup of coffee.
 
“So do you guys want to do something today? Maybe we could show Nate around or something.” Brad says leaning against the island.
 
“I would like to get familiar with the places around here” Nate adds bringing his attention to Brad.
 
“Awesome, lets get lunch” Brad announces loudly. “Mia? Are you ok?” He asks staring at me strangely.
 
“Yeah yeah, lunch sounds good.” I say shaking my head from the daze.
 
“If you two don’t mind I’m going to take a quick shower and then we can go.” Nate says as he looks at me one more time and smiles. Nate in the shower…. Stop it Mia!!!
 
“What’s the matter with you seriously? I invited him over to stay with us so that maybe you two… you know… Get together or something… Since you broke up with Cole you’ve been moping around. And I know, I know your fine and stuff. But you need a distraction.” Brad says as Nate has gone out of the earshot.
 
“Brad have you taken up match making?” I say in mock horror. This was probably the first time ever when my brother has helped me out with guy problems. I liked it.
 
“Shut up! Just admit it, you like him. Don’t think I didn’t saw you drooling all over him a few minutes ago” He says pointing finger at me. I stick my tongue out at him like a five year old and stomp away.
 
“I know you too well Mia” He shouts back as I’m about to walk back upstairs to change for lunch. I couldn’t deny the fact that Nate was unbelievably hot, and by the looks of it he liked me too. Maybe there could be something there.

+Bruce Springsteen/My lucky day
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[I finally made an audition for this RP!! I'm so excited about my character!!]
 
AUDITION:
Name: Violet 'V' or 'Vi' Beluccio
Age: 21
Neighbourhood: Brooklyn
School: NYU
Background: Violet has been living in New York her whole life, she loves the air and the people that come with it. But now that she has finally moved out of her parents home she has to look after herself. She rents a small apartment with her friend in Brooklyn. It's not the nicest place but it's her own, she also loves animals if she could she would probably adopt the whole dog shelter and bring it home. Violet has always been a good student and wanted to become a Vet, but life did not go as planned for her and she had to let the dream go.
Job: Dog walker and occasional babysitter
Likes: animals, warm knitted jumpers, comfy clothes, walks in the park, the ocean, NY, parties
Model: Mila Kunis
Relationships;
 
THE FAMILY:
 
[ROSANNE BELUCCIO, MOTHER 49]
Simple woman who loves her children, she has been brought up in a poorer side of New York. So she knows the important things in life, she tries to teach her children the same. Her and Violet have a good relationship, she wanted for Violet to be the best that she could be.
Model: EMMA THOMPSON
 
[FRANKLIN BELUCCIO,FATHER 51]
Has been working hard his whole life, he owns a small construction company. After dropping out of school, he knew what he wanted to do with his life.
Model: SEAN PENN
 
[SUMMER MORRIS-BELUCCIO, OLDER SISTER 26]
Summer has been married for a year and is pregnant with her first child. She was the over achiever of the family and great things were waiting for her. She has now moved out of New York and into the quiet suburbs. Her and Violet don’t see each other that often, but when they do they can never agree on anything.
Model: NATALIE PORTMAN
 
FRIEND:
 
[JENNY LOWE-ROOMMATE, 22]
Her and Violet have been friends since they remember, going to the same schools and now finally deciding to share an apartment. Jenny is a party animal and can be a bad influence on Vi sometimes. But they love each other no matter what, she’s like the sister Violet never had.
Model: MARYNA LINCHUK
 
THE LIST OF LOVERS:
 
[JESSE FRANKLIN-CASUAL FLING, 23]
Jesse and Violet met at the beach, while she was walking her client’s dogs Jesse was surfing. As one of the dogs ran off towards Jesse. They’ve seen each other since, and been on a few casual dates.
Model: HARVEY NEWTON-HAYDON
 
[CALVIN CHAMBERS-FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS, 20]
They’ve been having casual relationship for a year now, Violet and Calvin usually take each other as their dates if they don’t have someone else to go with them to parties. But being friends with benefits always leave someone wanting more, meaning that someone will get hurt.
Model: FRANCISCO LACHOWSKI
 
Story;
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“So tell me more about him… Your killing me!” My roommate Jenny asks me, she’s been questioning me for the last hour about the guy I met at the beach other day.
 
“I told you everything…” I say still thinking about Jesse…But then there was Calvin… How did I get myself into this mess?
 
“I want details; give me something to work with here!” She says again, starting to get irritated with me.
 
“Ok ok… I will tell you everything from the beginning.” I say.
 
~FLASHBACK~
 
“Come on Coco. Prince don’t eat that!” I say to the dogs, their leashes were staring to tangle between my feet causing me to start wobbling on my feet.
 
Yes… I am a dog sitter… Probably the worst job ever… Taking some rich people who couldn’t do it themselves dogs out for much needed exercise. The golden retriever Prince was staring at me, panting as the heat was penetrating through his thick coat. The other little Chihuahua Coco was sniffing the sand and eating some leftover food.
 
This was never my plan, even though I loved animals not in a million years was I imagining myself doing this.
 
“Prince, don’t sniff…the…” Prince was running after a poodle, whilst trying to sniff its butt. Just what I needed… The leashes were knotting themselves tighter against my legs as the dogs were pulling then into different directions.
 
“Coco! No!” I shouted “Get back here! Prince!” As I screamed at both of the dogs Prince’s leash slipped from my grip and he was running after the other pooch.
 
“Oh no!” I muttered… Just as I was about to run after him Prince was coming back, being led by a very attractive man.
 
“I’m guessing he belongs to you?” The tall brunette guy said, handing me Prince’s leash.
 
“Umm, yeah, thanks!” I say taking a leash into my hand, I feel the warmth of his hand pass mine quickly.
 
He was wearing boarding shorts, his hair a tousled mess of brown and bronze highlights. Wow, he was so hot…
 
“I’m Jesse, you are?” He says smiling at me gently.
 
“Umm… Hi… I’m Violet but most people call me Vi.” I say starting to stutter, so this was the time when I choose to lose the gift of speech… I mentally slap myself for being so incompetent.
 
“Nice to meet you Vi, so are they your dogs?” He asks looking at the two trouble makers who now decide to sit still and stare at me.
 
“No, I’m just sitting them…” I reply lamely, seriously what was happening to me.
 
“I actually have a dog, she’s a Dalmatian.” He says bending down to stroke Prince.
 
He loved animals that made him doubly hot, I didn’t realize that I was staring at him until he looked at me and laughed.
 
“Is there something wrong?” He asks getting up again and brushing the sand off his knees. Wow even his knees were looking good to me… I should really stop day dreaming.
 
“Would you like to get a cup of coffee or something?” He asks suddenly taking me by surprise.
 
“I can’t right now, I got to take these two back home. But I can give you my number and we can arrange something?” I say, sounding hopeful.
 
“Sure, that would be great!” He says taking his phone out of his pocket. We exchange numbers and say our goodbyes.
 
~END OF FLASHBACK~
 
“Awww, you guys are so cute!” Jenny says, sitting on the countertop facing me.
 
“Stop it… It’s just a casual date” I reply trying not to sound too excited about it, what if things didn’t work out…
 
“Oh you are so meant to be.” She says. “I know it!” Jenny jumps off the counter and walks towards her bedroom.
 
“We’ll see.” I mutter to myself and retreat to my own room.
 

 
Hope this is ok :D
@coriiiii and @vampire-weakend

+Rihanna/Diamonds
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Wednesday - Spa day! Girls are being pampered @ Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris. Evian baths, gold masks, french rain closet, the royal back rub - choose your heaven ladies!
collab with the lovely @paula-v
 
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“Oh my god, how long has it been since the last time I got a massage?” Lin says happily and relaxed, with her towel wrapped around.
 
“Oh my god, how long has it been since we’ve last talked?” I said excited “You’ve got so much to tell me! Like who was that guy at Karl’s or what happened with Madelyn? I’ve heard some crazy news”

“You are the one who has a lot to tell” She says trying to change the subject “What happened in New York?” “I’ll tell you all about it, but now it’s your turn” “Okay” I sighed and give up.
 
“So…” I say with an excited tone “Who was that hottie you were talking to the other day?” I wink at her.
 
“I don’t know” she rolled her eyes “I mean, yes. His name was Jasper but I had just met him. I swear” Lin adds, but I’m still not convinced.
 
“Okay, but are you meeting him again?” I insist I never hear anything about Lin’s love life.
 
“No. He just introduced himself, was the most charming guy ever and left with a ‘hope to see you soon’. I hope to see him soon” She finally admitted.
 
“But that’s not important. What it’s really important here is: what happened it New York?” she says swiftly changing the subject.
 
"Ok...ok..." I say finally giving in. "So after I was in New York I called Cole to meet me for a coffee. We talked about how we were feeling and where we think we stood with each other, the feeling was mutual." I say releasing a breath I didn't know I was holding.
 
"Wow, that sounds like the perfect break up.” Lin giggles, and starts getting up from the massage table.
 
"Yeah, it was so much easier than I thought." I reply following her lead. We were making out way to the mud baths now, this day was truly perfect.
 
"Now that we are both single girls, I think we need to hit the clubs and bring back the party scene to Paris!" Lin says excitedly, while lying in the mud bath.
 
"Oh definitely, we have some partying to catch up on!" I say as I sink deeper into the bath.
 
“Isn’t this weird?” Lin says
“What?” I say, completely forgetting that there’s life beyond this bath tub.
 
“We’re covered up in mud. In any other situation, we’d be utterly disgusted” Lin comes to the realization.
“Eww” I suddenly realize “Thanks for ruining mud baths for me”
 
“Ah, but it’s so relaxing, isn’t it?” she adds “I needed this”
 
“What are you talking about? Your life’s a dream. Was a weekend in Dubai too stressful?” I say teasing her.
 
“Dubai was the closure to it all, actually” I looked at her confused so she continued. “The whole Madelyn thing. Looking at it now that it’s over, I acted like a crazy bi.tch over nothing” Lin finishes.
 
“But what happened exactly?” I question feeling completely out of the loop.
 
“I found out that she had slept with Andrew but she didn’t even know he was him and I went crazy and then, you know, I said in front of everyone that she was unprofessional when actually I was the one who kind of forced her to leave before the show had started” She says, looking extremely guilty.
 
“Oh, but don’t feel bad, honey. We all have those moments” I say apologetically, this was tough… I wasn’t always good at giving advice to people, I couldn’t even take my own.
 
"Thanks, I just feel kind of bad now..." Lin says starting to look sad. I needed something to distract her, after all this was supposed to be a fun girly time.
 
"Listen, how about we get out of these baths get a nice facial get all dolled up and hit the town." I say excitement building up in my voice.
 
"I think that sounds perfect" Lin says, looking cheerful again.
 
We leave the bath and walk towards the exit in our fluffy white robes, a waiter standing outside offers us some champagne and we gladly take it.
 
"I think the party is starting early" I say clinking my glass to Lin's. We walk to our next appointment in comfortable silence, both lost in our own thoughts.