Equity Inks [PEndleton]

Concerning the fact that Gabe had yet to get any new art supplies for drawing up his storyboard, he felt that there was a lack of need to. It felt like he was denying the inevitable by going over to this store and wasting time to get his usual things. However, Gabe still didn't wasn't to give up, not yet anyway. If there was anything he was doing it for, it would be for the loyal fans of his work "Hmm.."

Heading over to the isle of the pencils that he used, Gabe noticed that there was one pack left. "Nice.... looks like i'm the lucky one today. " Gabe would say as he walked closer towards the pack.

Pendleton didn't draw too often, or at least, he didn't do full drawings too often. Still, it was good to have supplies handy. Just in case the artistic mood hit him all of a sudden, and he decided he wanted to make a crappy drawing of...some sort. He picked up a few supplies, eventually grabbing the only pencil pack left...but that was the way of the world, wasn't it? Luck had to favor someone "Huh...looks like I'm the lucky one today..."

It was rare, but always welcome for Pendleton. It felt...well, better than being screwed over by luck.

"Huh?!" Gabe was bit shocked that the young man that appeared out of nowhere seemed to take the very same pencil pack that Gabe sought out to get. As a matter of fact, Gabe would be basically a statue by standing there in a stiff like position as he saw the young man turn around. "W-wait!" Gabe would say as he walked over pretty fast, getting to the side of the guy. "Im sorry if this comes off a bit abrupt, but if it was really he last pack of pencils, if you don't truly need it, would you mid if it took it off your hands? It was worth asking, he wasn't quick enough to go over and get the pencils in the first place. In a way, it was Gabe's own fault of hesitating.

"Hmm? Oh! Are you...an actual artist? I'm sorry, here!" Pendleton seemed a bit embarrassed, but handed the pencils. "I just doodle a lot...but I guess I normally use pens? Anyway, you can have the pencils. I didn't know you wanted them...and I can make do with markers and pens, I think." Being a push-over was...well, quite frankly, annoying, but he wasn't going to complain...yet. He needed a backbone first.

Yes, i'm a manga artist. Or... former manga artist. I guess old habits die hard, but there was something i really wanted to draw, so i would appreciate you letting me buy those pencils. " Though, noticing the fact that this guy was indeed younger than Gabe, and he was trying to draw some stuff of his own, Gabe sighed and shook his head. "You know what, i'm sorry for asking, i shouldn't be taking this from you. If you caught the itch and found something that you would really want to draw, i shouldn't get in the way of that you know? I'm not that old, but the saying is the same, the young are left behind the keys to the future. Gabe then took a step back. "You can have them. "

"Oh, no, I'm just a writer! If you like drawing, you should have them!" Pendleton protested. "It's not like I'm on a huge drawing kick, or anything, I just doodle a lot!
B-but like I said, I can use pens for that! And these pencils ARE really nice." He offered, rubbing the back of his head. "Please, take them. I insist. It'd be better for you to have them, I think. If you get a creative spark, it's always good to have the proper tools."

"Hmm..." Gabe would think for a moment as he wondered what to do in a situation like this. "How about this? We can split the colors? There are a few colors that i don't need, and maybe there are a few colors that you need more than other. After i pay for it, how about i'll just give you those colors instead. That way, we both wont be too empty handed upon leaving here, as well as avoiding the result of one leaving with more than another. I find it pointless to go our of our way to hinder each other. " He would try once more to see if he could come up with a situation that would appease both parties, hoping that the young man would agree.

Pendleton perked up. "Sure. Works for me! We can work out what colors we both need after, right?" It was a solution he could get behind-and one that would leave everyone happy. Even though there were only two of them. "I can even pay half, if you want. I have the money for it." He offered. "And you can have first pick of the colors, too...I don't really mind what colors I have to draw in, honestly." Peaceful solutions existed! Even if it was a bit surprising.

"Ahh... alright. I can accept those terms. I was going to pay for it all if you still had to shop, the give you the first three picks. However, if you insist that this is all you came for, we can go up to the front together. " If that was acceptable, then they would move over to the front together. Even though Gabe managed a casino as well, he had no intention to be handling this boys money. It would be a decision that they had to make.

"Oh, i guess we managed to skip the usual introductions. My name is Gabriel, and yours?" Since they were going half on the pencils, it wouldn't hurt for them to introduce each other.

Pendleton nodded. "Yeah, that works for me! I really don't mind, actually. I'm just glad we managed to find a solution that didn't end with one of us going empty handed." Pendleton admitted. He followed Gabe to the register, thinking to himself. After SOMEONE he had met, it was nice to meet someone more agreeable...and one that didn't threaten him, at that. So that was TWO decent people he had met in Endymion...besides a few people from the Dorms he spoke to in passing.

"My Name's Pendleton...well, it's my last name, but everyone uses it anyway...I prefer it that way, too." He explained.

After reaching the front, Gabe would place the pack of pencils on the table as the female cashier would bring up the pencils and scan it. " That would be 5 99. " Gabe would take out three dollars and then pointed to Pendleton that was behind him. " He would be paying for the other half. "After Pendleton paid his half for the pencils, Gabe would go off to the side and then started to open the pack of pencils. "I'll take the black, red, purple, green and orange. You can have the other five, is that an acceptable trade?"

Gabe was still at the negotiating table in his mind, and he didn't mind if Pendleton wanted a specific group of colors. However, Gabe definitely needed the purple and black pencils and hoped that it wasnt the same thing that Pendleton needed as well.

Pendleton payed the other half for his pencils, and his own supplies, with a nod. "And...there. All payed up!" He seemed quite pleased by that, as he put his supplies into his bag. "Then I'll take blue, white, yellow, brown, and pink. Works for me! It doesn't matter to me what colors I have to use." He decided. "Thanks for being so reasonable...it's honestly a bit refreshing, considering what a lot of people I've met in this city have been like...even after a few years of being here. There are a few oddballs." While black would be nice to have, Gabe could the colors he had wanted. After all, he had given up first pick.

"Hmm... not having an easier time when it comes to meeting people huh? " Gabe would say as he thought it over and then snapped his fingers. "Hey, I have an idea! you said that you liked to draw sometimes right? There is a free morning class at an art studio every Thursday, where you could basically draw to your heart's content for about two hours. Basically, it's like a promotional visit for people who don't know how to draw really well and whatnot. I go there on rare occasions, maybe you could find some people that are interested in the same things that you are over there?" This was assuming that Pendleton was really into art, he would hope this would help the boy.

Pen gave a small hum. "I...may pop in at some point. I'm not SUPER into drawing, but it'd be nice to go somewhere for a while for it. I usually only doodle for fun, and not for very long...maybe if I really get into the mood, I'll head in, but for now..." He shook his head. "Drawing is fun...but I just don't do it enough. Thanks for telling me about it though! Options are ALWAYS good to have." He decided. "Anyway, thanks for letting me have some of the colors." He gave an appreciative nod. "I hope we meet again." With a tiny nod, he turned, and then left, humming.

EXIT.