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May 19, 2024 7:54:48 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 19, 2024 7:54:48 GMT -5
He was down at the farmer's market trying to make sure that he got everything that he needed for the next few weeks since he did not plan on coming out after he got everything he needed for his apartment but the day was good so far. open
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May 19, 2024 14:58:33 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 19, 2024 14:58:33 GMT -5
Sophie had borrowed a bicycle that had a front basket as she was doing a grocery run. Most food supplies got delivered already but at the farmers market she knew there was specific things she could pick up, prepare and freeze for later use. Just like she’d done when she was cooking for her late aunt. So with a list in her strappy bag and enough cash for these purchases she wore a casual sundress with a floppy hat both in yellow. Summer was fully here and she was going to enjoy this trip. There was still a bit of the school year to go but not that much. So pushing her bike she almost ran out of space and nearly into Orson. “Sorry about that” she apologised to him. Orson Ridge
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May 20, 2024 7:14:24 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 20, 2024 7:14:24 GMT -5
He was caught off guard but he moved out of the way before speaking. "No problem," he said. "Are you okay?" He thought she was a kid and all the kids he knew bounced back pretty quickly but no reason not to ask. Sophie Chang
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May 20, 2024 7:31:35 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 20, 2024 7:31:35 GMT -5
Sophie was certainly a child. A 12 year old orphan to be precise and she wouldn't forget her last birthday in a hurry. She also dressed more like a girl these days and donated clothes did sometimes fit her despite her lack of height. Looking up at Orson she calmly replied having settled herself "I'm perfectly fine. It's just busy today and I'm looking for the fresh herbs". Then she adjusted her brimmed sun hat to a better angle. "What brings you here?" Orson Ridge
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May 22, 2024 12:11:37 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 22, 2024 12:11:37 GMT -5
"To the market? I had plans to make food and realized that as a new person to the island that I have nothing to make what I want so I needed to fix that but to the island?" He did not know so he was honest. "I seen an ad and thought that places looks pretty and relaxing," he said honestly. "So here I am." Sophie Chang
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May 22, 2024 14:14:25 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 22, 2024 14:14:25 GMT -5
“There’s plenty of home grown food here. I like cooking as well” she replied to Orson. “You can even get locally farmed meat as well as fish straight from the docks” she added. She was more about working with the local vegetables and fish but she could lay her hands on chicken. “There’s cooks at the orphanage but I like baking and cooking what I know for others” she added. Orson Ridge
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May 23, 2024 7:25:58 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 23, 2024 7:25:58 GMT -5
"They do seem freshly stocked here," he said. "The orphanage yes that reminds me I do need to stop by there and make sure that I have everything in order. I think I will be staying there a while, is that where you stay as well?" Sophie Chang
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May 23, 2024 9:35:46 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 23, 2024 9:35:46 GMT -5
Looked at Orson she replied "I do live there so you could get to enjoy some of my Cantonese cooking. My father and granny came from Hong Kong before settling in California. I'm Sophie Chang by the way. I came here once my oddity skills showed along with my aunt but after she died I became a permanent resident". Sophie had deep scars in her psyche but these were healing over time. In turn she was making a new family with Carmen, Sawyer and Nina. Perhaps Hunter could be in that trusted circle along with those she was close to in the orphanage. It had been a while since the gang had a day out so perhaps that was worth investigating. Orson Ridge
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May 24, 2024 17:52:38 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 24, 2024 17:52:38 GMT -5
"Orson Ridge" he said. "Nice to meet you Sophie." He did like the idea of being a permanent resident. "Well I do plan to stay for a good while so I am hoping that with that will also come other aspects of life but one thing for a small bit will work, making friends is good too I believe." Sophie Chang
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May 25, 2024 6:11:54 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 25, 2024 6:11:54 GMT -5
Sophie smiled and then replied “since you plan to stay I can show you round the market”. Then looked round to get her bearings again. The traders didn’t usually stay on the same stalls so you needed to find then again. “Fish and vegetables work well together” she added. Orson Ridge
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May 25, 2024 7:36:51 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 25, 2024 7:36:51 GMT -5
Maybe it should have been a little strange that he was taking advice from a pre teen but he did not see it like that you had to listen to people who were younger and older than you because no one person knew everything. "Vegetables are good maybe like kabob of sorts depending on what's in season." Sophie Chang
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May 25, 2024 12:01:49 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 25, 2024 12:01:49 GMT -5
Sophie kept pushing her bike through the busy crowd as it also made space for Orson to follow. “You can roast chunks of peppers, carrots and squashes to make your creation. Then flakey fish on the side. Poach it in butter and it’s quite nice” she replied. She just didn’t cook Asian food and there was plenty of things she was learning to do. “Why don’t you try and do it later? You can get all you’ll need to do that right here. The stalls move round every week so you need to find them all over again” she suggested. So that was another thing to get. She did locate her herb seller and these came in fresh sprigs. She knew what to ask for and the woman knew her by now. Orson Ridge
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May 26, 2024 18:20:45 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 26, 2024 18:20:45 GMT -5
"Do you use that bike to get everywhere?" It made sense but what he normally knew about sense he was going to let it fly out the window since he was new here. "Very logical," he said. "I should and if I hate it or like it at least I know right away but I am sure I will love it." Sophie Chang
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May 27, 2024 3:51:26 GMT -5
Post by Sophie Chang on May 27, 2024 3:51:26 GMT -5
She did use the bike when she could borrow it but her own bike would be better in the long term. The way she was growing she expected to be small forever so buying one in a few years might be a good move. “I borrowed this bike from the orphanage so can’t always get it. I cycle when I can as it’s easier to get round on one” she replied. Then added “you can rent a bike at different locations in the city. Then see if you like it”. She wasn’t using a helmet and really should have been but she looked like the kind of girl who would get a moped once they were old enough. Then they moved on looking for vegetables for Orson. There was plenty to chose from and she also added apples and oranges to her purchases. Orson Ridge
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May 28, 2024 9:51:26 GMT -5
Post by Orson Ridge on May 28, 2024 9:51:26 GMT -5
"Do you know if they have the hoverboards?" He did not know if he could balance enough to stay on one but he thought it would be "cool." "I think I will check in on that when I get there" he said as he grabbed lemons, oranges, red bell peppers, and pineapple chunks. "It's good to know that there is not just one way when it comes to getting around." Sophie Chang
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