Avon Pan Palac

Out here in Sector 16, at number 784, you'll find Avon Pan Palac. It's a bit of a local landmark for people who live nearby. We aren't a palace in the real sense, just a shop that has been around long enough for everyone to know the name. We stay open late because that's when most people feel like coming out for a pan or a cold soda. The street gets quiet at night, but our little corner stays bright. We have a glass counter filled with different boxes and jars. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze when more than three people show up at once. We spend a lot of time cleaning the leaves and making sure the gulkand is fresh. My cousin and I take turns running the place. We don't have a website or anything like that; we just talk to the people who walk up. Sometimes we play a bit of music on a small radio to keep us company. It’s a simple way to spend the day. We see people coming home from work or heading out for the evening. We know most of the cars that park outside. It isn't a complicated business. We just try to be reliable and keep the shop stocked with what people need. It’s been this way for years and we don’t plan on changing much.