An excellent day to get back into dating, and maybe it was a good omen too!
Alix Jacques stood in front of Mama Pollard's, a family-owned restaurant that was a regular haunt of hers whenever she was home. Her back was to the entrance, and she stood in a position that allowed the camera crew in front of her a great shot of the smiling beauty and the exterior of the establishment, sign included. When she learned that Grappl sent a crew to record its participants' first dates, Mama Pollard's was the first venue to enter her mind. The food was wonderful with affordable pricing, and the lovely staff gave the place a homey vibe. It was never hurting for customers, but she wanted to give it some publicity anyway. The Pollards deserved it.
The goth was dressed entirely in black, accessories aside: A long-sleeved button-up blouse with a silver brooch set at the collar that held a heart of ruby, a pencil skirt that ended just above the knee, stockings, and a pretty pair of slippers. Her clothing didn't show any skin, but the custom fit accentuated her ample curves spectacularly.
She'd gone through great trouble in arriving to a decision on this outfit. Whatever it was that she was to wear needed to be something sensible, but cute. It couldn't be too showy, not only because she didn't want her date's mind to go straight to "we're gonna be fucking when this is over", but also because her choice would reflect on the business as well, owing to it being the meeting place that she'd suggested.
At the same time, however, it was a date. Her first in over two years. And the fact that it was going to be broadcasted to millions meant that she needed to be looking extra, extra fine.
Poor Reine looked like she was about ready to murder her for her indecision when she sought her help last night, but in the end, she was happy with what she currently had on.
Alix's General Appearance
The Gist of Her Outfit
The hat isn't present.
"Rolling in three...two...one..."
...And action! Alix would greet the viewers with her signature sunny smile and a wave with both hands. "Hello, my rays of sunshine! My name is Alix Jacques, and on this beautiful afternoon, I'm gonna be meeting up with my first Grappl date here at the one and only Mama Pollard's! A lovely restaurant owned by a lovely family that's devoted to serving the best food in all of New York at great prices! Now, I know my meats..." The former porn star started her next sentence with a wink, knowing that somebody would've said it in the comments. So why not beat them to the punch? "...So take it from me: You haven't had a burger until you've had one of Mama Pollard's. Let's go inside!"
The recorded visit wasn't a surprise to the workers inside, least of all the owner. After getting the specifics of how the taping would proceed, Alix had called ahead a week ago to run the idea by her, then secured a reservation when she got the green light along with several ecstatic thank yous.
Alix greeted her the same way she always did: "Hi, Mrs. Pollard!" Calling out, practically frolicking over to give the older woman a nice, warm hug. During which she would reply, "Hey, girlie!" Once they separated, she gave the crew and the viewers a proper introduction. "The woman herself, everybody: Mama Pollard!"
"Hello, LAW Universe! If you live in or ever happen to come through to New York, New York and you're hungry for a slammin' burger, be sure to swing on by to..." After stating the restaurant's address, she showed Alix to the table that was prepared for her and her date in a quiet, private corner. One camera stayed on her as she waited for him or her to arrive, while the others went elsewhere for shots of the interior. Alix had intentionally arrived early to allow them more time to do just that.
