STARVED LIPS IN THE GLOAMING.

Where: The Vine Who: @halimeadem

     From the moment she'd come in and been seated at a table Halime had been aware that her ex-girlfriend and first real love had been present. Perhaps it was odd that she could sense Olivia's presence and when she was near, especially with no idea why, after their limited run-ins the last time Liv had been in Vancouver she'd given up trying to figure out why. Even though it had seemed childish, Halime had kept her gaze averted and focused on anything other than the visual of the woman who'd torn her heart up. Well, until Olivia had made that unavoidable. At the voice she could never forget, Hali looked up and settled green hues on the tall brunette. "Neither did I," Halime volleyed back. "Are you?" The question came in quick fire before delivering an answer, unsure why she already felt on the defensive. "I'm just here having some wine and unwinding following a long day of work." A hand gently directed to the open seat across from her, indicating that she was alone.

Shreya was smiling back at the other who she'd collided with and shook her head, glad that they were both apologetic over the little collision and really...no harm done. "No please..don't even worry about it. I should've been watching where I was walking as well and you definitely didn't ruin anything," Shreya chuckled before shaking her head. "But to make amends--can I get you a coffee or something?" The weather in Vancouver wasn't too bad, asides from the occasional rain which was to be expected but that usually meant coffee was always a good idea. Besides--she needed to be doing something now that most of her afternoon was suddenly free.

     The invitation for coffee was completely unexpected and thus put an immediate curve onto her lips, grateful for the gracious way in which the other took the collision. "You're so sweet," came her relief. "I'd love to grab a coffee and maybe we can get each other a cup, that way we both get to make up for not paying attention." It had been a busy day thus far and Halime considered how relaxing it would be to sit with a cup of something warm while getting to know someone new. "How do you feel about Oz Turkish Coffee and Bakery? Their coffee is wonderful and they also have very good teas." Spoken like a regular patron. "I was already headed that way," most due to her apartment being within the same neighborhood, "we can certainly go elsewhere if you have a different preference."

status: open for @vancitystarters (capping at 3) location: just outside the bookstore.

     Headed to the market on her way home following a showing with a promising client, Halime was walking along texting her sister when she'd gently collided with another human behing. For a moment she was simply thankful that it was a person and not a pole or parked vehicle, as it would serve her right for not paying attention to her surroundings and what she was doing. "Ah, hayır, çok üzgünüm!" The words tumbled from her upon contact, coming out in her native language given that she had been speaking with Yasemin. "I mean, sorry! I'm so sorry! That was my fault," Hali assured, "I was texting and —" While her phone was dropped into her pocket, her free hand came to her chest and a smile curved her lips. "You're okay? Here I am about to ruin a good day for everyone," Hali tacked on with a bit of humor.