Dollieh Sanctuary

Before Orchid's story began her sister, Liquorice Allsorts, had a dream - to open a cafe where she could serve her homemade sweets, treats and teas in a welcoming, congenial atmosphere and continue to look after her children. We join her as she is fitting out the premises with the help of Dexter and Jaz.

Liquorice: "Do you think it's too much?"
Dexter: "The wallpaper? No, it's perfect."
Jaz: "Yeah, the wallpaper says it all. Sweet treats you've got to eat. Simples!"


Liquorice: "Really? I suppose so and it is my name sake."


Liquorice: "Ok, let's get this place finished."


"What have we got to lose? Only my entire fortune, huh?" she laughed.


Cupcake giggled, "Sweets! More sweeties, mummy."


"Well I'll leave you boys to it while I go and get on with some baking. Have fun."

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Several hours later she returns.

Jaz: "Lights are working fine. All finished here."


Dexter: "That's the last tack. Carpet is fitted. Just need to touch up the wall, add the signs, get the furniture and we're there."


Liquorice: "Oh... my... goodness!"
Dexter: "Is something wrong? Did I miss something?"


Liquorice: "You darling, darling man. Give me a hug. You've made my dreams come true!"


Liquorice: "I could kiss you."
Dexter: "Oh!"
Cupcake: *gasp"


Liquorice: "Um... no, I mean sorry. Not kiss, hug. Yes a thank you hug."
Dexter: "Course, right, yes... um, thanks. Great, glad you like it."


grown ups are weird


Liquorice: "I couldn't have done it without you, too, Jaz. Thanks."
Jaz: "No problem." and no hug he thought.


Dexter: "Thanks Cupcake. You are a big help."
Cupcake: "Not big, little. I'm a little help."
Dexter: "Huh? Oh, ok, right, course. A great little helper. Thanks."

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They moved in the furniture and Liquorice brought a celebration tea. Jaz left to see his mates down the pub, but Dexter stayed to help with any last minute jobs. He was playing the piano and looking after Cupcake while Liquorice brought in the rest of the sweets she'd been making.















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Liquorice's eldest daughter, Pumpkin Pie arrived just in time for tea. Typical teenager, no time for work, but plenty of time for food!



Liquorice: "Where have you been Pumkin? I thought you were going to help."
Pumpkin: "Round Orchid's."
Liquorice: "You were at Auntie Orchid's all day? What about your homework? Did you take it with you? I hope you haven't spent the entire day gossiping and trying on clothes and makeup and doing your hair."
Pumpkin: "Mum!"


Cupcake: "Moo, moo."

Just then Orchid arrived and made herself comfortable.

Orchid: "I'm famished. Got anything other than sweets, sis?"


Liquorice spoke quietly to her daughter. "We'll discuss this later." then more loudly to her sister, "It's a sweets and tea shop. If you wanted dinner you could have had something at home."
Orchid: "Well get you, Missus high and mighty with her precious tea shop."


Cupcake: "Moo!"
Orchid: "Moo yourself." She giggled. "You little scrummy cupcake." turning back to her sister, "Sorry, but I did keep Feather out of your hair."
Liquorice: "Her name is Pumpkin Pie. Was it your idea she change her name?"
Orchid: "No, it was hers and I think she should call herself whatever she wants. She's fourteen after all. So why not?"


Dexter: "So... Orchid, how's the guitar coming on? You finding it difficult?"
Orchid: "Sort of, but I guess you're out of a job now. Want to come for an interview at mine?"
Dexter: "Yes, but only after I finish everything here. I'll let you know when I'm free."
Orchid: "Fabulous! By the way, don't mind us, we're always at each other's throats. It's the only way she can keeps us under control. She likes to throw her older sister status around. We're the best of friends really. Aren't we sis?"
Liquorice: "Maybe... want a mushroom to go with those sour grapes?"
Orchid whispered to Dexter, "See what I mean?"

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What a nice tea shop! I think Liqourice will do well.

For some reason seeing Dexter playing the piano with his index fingers made me lol (I know its not suppose to come across that way but eh)

Yum! that place is making me hungry.

Thanks Richila, I think she will too. I know she's a bit prickly around her sister, but she's a sweetie really.
Hehehe, I can see the funny side, too Iwa_Hoshi. I did notice that and thought it might look like he was playing chopsticks but I don't like changing these hands. They just aren't as easy as the Obitsu.
Yum indeed, Maywong. You'll have to come and have a sweetie and a cuppa then. *grin*

Wow, I've never seen a sweets shop like that! I want to come and be a customer.

wow lot of work! I was looking at the little sweets in their boxes and got exhausted lol.. but I cracked up for some reason when i saw Dexter and Liquorice hugging. I think it was the differance in head size and then the other guy didnt get a hug lol!