Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *the
world doesn't stop for greif. She'd hauled herself out of the squat little
apartment, and to the cheapest store in the area. Baby tucked warmly against
her, finally all cried out and sleeping the exhausted sleep of a cranky tyke.
She stands listless under unforgiving flouresent lights*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: The door opens, and
in she pushes, cigarette having just been tossed into a garbage can. She's
whistling, a crooked grin on her face as she makes her way into the store,
humming the old rock classic 'Feel Like Makin' Love' under her breath. Bad
Company may have done it better, but she does it snarkier, as she heads for the
aisles.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *The little
blonde moll stares blankly at something or other, absorbed in her own thoughts.
Somewhere in the back of her mind she notes the door opening. People coming in.
Shopping. Just like she should be doing. But Gina's doing nothing of the sort,
whatever thought proccess she's engaged in taking all of her faculties.*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno:
d10: Per+Alet: 7,3,9,3,7,5,
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She heads down the
pharmacy aisle, grabbing one of the bigger boxes of condoms. They're out, after
all. She chuckles at a thought and makes her way along...her eyes fall on Gina
along the way and she pauses a moment, head tilted to the side as she watches
the woman and her son. That's not a happy look. She makes her way in that
direction.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *she raises
her hand, as if faintly aware she came here for some purpose, then lowers it,
letting it dangle limply and silently at her side. A swallow and a rasp in her
chest. Looks like someone was getting a cold*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She comes up to
Gina, reaching out to touch the Italian woman's shoulder. "Hey, chica. Ya
lost? Need directions?" She grins a little bit, belied only be the faint concern
in her eyes. "I know it's a big store, but I've been around, so I can direct you
to all the different areas. I'd drive, but my van ain't gonna make it through
the front door."
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): uh? *red
rimmed eyes turn in degrees towards the latino bombshell, and Gina takes a
breath, as though she'd forgotten about breathing. Wait.. something.. a van?
What? Her brows furrow without real force of emotion. Woman seems to be on mute,
a rasp oming again from her chest as she looks down and sniffs, cradling her
sleeping son* I was.. what? I was looking for..
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "You were looking
for...cough syrup? Claritin? Lung transplant?" She chuckles and puts an arm
around Gina's shoulder, leading her along toward the cold remedies. "C'mon,
let's figure it out together. I'm Reyna, by the way. Hola."
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): yea, no. I
kn-*she stops and swallows, eyes finding her baby again. A sniff and a shake of
her head as she smoothes her fingers over his little cheek. Then a nod. Maybe
she can't decide. Or maybe she hears voices or something. The blonde woman
doesn't appear to be all there.* Hi. yes. I was here for cough syrup.
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: A very curious cock
of her head to the right, brow arched. Yeah, this one was interesting. "All
right, then. Cough syrup it is...Susie? Joanne? Yuriko? Bassamattosotta?" She
winks to Gina, attempting to get at least a faint smile.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *another
swallow and a shake of her head, blond hair bouncing messily about the italian
woman's face* It-sa.. Its Gina. *no smile here, woman looking a little too dead
for that. She makes a strangled noise in her chest, trying to shake loose her
cold. Her head hangs and she furrows her brow again, positioning herself and the
baby almost defensively. Archie clutched close to her chest as She reaches for
whatever cough medicine happens to be closest*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Nuh-no, Living
Dead Girl." She grabs another bottle and puts it into Gina's hand. "Don't ever
go generic or cheap store brand when it's your health. You might as well drink
alcohol to sterilize a cold." A little sigh, watching the woman and her child.
"Anything else ya need?"
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *the blonde
blinks at her, soulful brown eyes watching Reyna in sudden confusion.. then
glancing at the bottle and faroff. She nods, sniffing and looking to the woman
as though she'd just said something very astute* Yeah. Yeah. You're right. No. I
think We'll be ok. *she blinks back tears and tries for a smile*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "You're sure?" She
looks at the woman, frowning a little, and starts to lead her to the counter.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): No. *A
desperate sort of laugh. But the woman looks a shade better, pressing her lips
to her sleeping baby's forehead gently* But reckon I'm alive peaches. so's he.
*another soft kiss to the baby. She sniffs against his little plaid toque. damn
cold*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She nods a little
bit. "You're alive, Gina. And that's saying something. Long as you're breathin,
there's always hope." She brings mother and son up to the counter, taking the
cough medication from her, and pays for it along with her prophylactics.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *A limp sort
of nod. the condoms get a quirk of her lips. She examines the box. Josh would be
scandalized. She rubs her face a moment, and looks to Reyna* Reckn thats the
best way to soothe a lad in a temper. yeah?
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: "Hmm?" She looks
at the box, then chuckles. "Yeah...yeah, that's a good...way..." She drifts off,
looking at Gina a moment, eyes speculative. Wildly curious.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *a deep
breath is cut short by the rattle in her chest. a cough, and she sighs, blinking
stinging eyes and gathering her baby to her chest. Her hand folds around the
cough syrup* thanks. You're a good sort Reyna.
Gina Torrio + baby (ShopNSave): *Gina
sniffs, and moves towards the door, bracing herself against the cold and
sheilding her baby, she heads out into the night with a cough. Time to go home*
Reyna Varinia Reiruno: She chuckles a
little bit and nods to Gina. "I try, hon. But let's keep that little secret
between you and I. I have a reputation to uphold." SHe sighs, watching as the
girl leaves. Poor thing.