Uji, The White Lotus, Morning

[leavsfrmthevine.livejournal.com]

"No, we will open Saiyuri," Uji says quietly but forcefully. If she had her way, they'd likely never open as she is such a perfectionist. "It is time. We can make adjustments once we see our customer's needs."

He throws the doors open and takes a deep lung full of air. Then with a flick of his wand, he flips the open sign and says to Saiyuri, "You had better get the pots on and get the ovens cooking."

[OOC: Yeah, The White Lotus is finally open! See here for a description of the place, it's staff and menu. Also see this backroom post for more info. Also, I'm about to go on a bike ride but will be back for fun.]

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[veloxepistola.livejournal.com]

It's open! Yay!

Inara is pretty genuinely excited when she strolls up to the shop's front door and walks in.

[leavsfrmthevine.livejournal.com]

"Lady Inara!" Uji exclaims with a broad smile. He is dressed in an expensive green robe and wearing silk slippers. "Would you like a tour or a place to sit?"

[veloxepistola.livejournal.com]

"Tour." Immediately, and followed by a giggle behind a slender hand. "Since I have a choice in the matter."

[leavsfrmthevine.livejournal.com]

"You may have all the choice you wish. Shall we work our way up or start at the top and work our way down?"

[veloxepistola.livejournal.com]

"Oh, let's start upstairs."

It's always where she likes best. The height and the views.

[leavsfrmthevine.livejournal.com]

"Excellent," he replies with a smile. "Please follow me. The first floor and gardens are intended for small groups while the second floor is for larger parties who wish more privacy. Our servers are invisible so to make you order each table has a lotus tile in it's center which one simply needs tap. When a servant is near and ready to receive your order, the tile will glow."

As he speaks he leads them to the stairs in the center of the building near the kitchens which are open to the room. Once they climb to the next level, the kitchen is no longer open but closed behind panels. The decorations of the rooms are more subtle up here as well, as if the rooms don't wish to distract from the conversation of the guests.

"There is one more room above us but it is an aerie for the birds of our guests. It is unacceptable by normal means. Each room on this level is warded against traveling sound so as to not disturb nearby guests and to provide a measure of privacy. As well downstairs each table has a minor sound ward and the screens we can use to isolate the tables for privacy are warded as well."

[veloxepistola.livejournal.com]

Inaccessible, hmm?

Inara's been following a step behind, admiring the appointments and the forethought of everything in its place.

"This is honestly a gorgeous establishment. I cannot fathom any lack of success here."