[Noah didn't usually go to the Expressive, it was more expensive than he usually liked. But sometimes a man can't be too picky where they get their caffeine hits, and he was in bad need for one.
So he'll be there, looking at the menu as he tries to figure it out. Luckily, it's a pretty slow day today.]
[And lucky for Noah the face behind the counter is perfectly happy to explain the menu to him.
Li-Na looks up from where she's been empty the grounds from the espresso machine.]
Noah! Hello! I know, it looks overly complicated--[no, it is complicated and Li-Na has a little cheat card behind the counter THANK GOODNESS]--but I can describe the drinks to you, if you'd like.
[He looks down at the paper menu at the different drinks, reading through each of them. Blended drinks? Jesus look at those prices- definitely out even if they do sound delicious. ]
I'll try a grande cold brew then.
[Then he glances at the pastries and deserts sold. He notices that a cheesecake in there, sliced up and served by the slice.
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And how much would it be for the whole cheesecake?
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So he'll be there, looking at the menu as he tries to figure it out. Luckily, it's a pretty slow day today.]
What are half these things...?
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Li-Na looks up from where she's been empty the grounds from the espresso machine.]
Noah! Hello! I know, it looks overly complicated--[no, it is complicated and Li-Na has a little cheat card behind the counter THANK GOODNESS]--but I can describe the drinks to you, if you'd like.
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He looks surprised to see her, though not unpleasantly so]
Li-Na? I didn't know you worked here. Uh, hi.
[He clears his throat, feeling a bit more self-conscious now that she's here. ]
But uh- sure! I'm really confused by this thing.
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[but since the store is rather quiet right now, Li-Na has been left to manage the front all on her won]
Well, there is coffee and there is espresso. Which do you like best?
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[And that answer is easy]
Coffee definitely. Espresso makes me too damn jittery.
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[It really sucks when you have to wear long sleeves and gloves all the time ok]
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[she slides a paper menu across the counter and points to the selection of cold coffee drinks]
There's your classic iced coffee with or without milk and sweetener.
Then there's cold brew, which is different because it uses cold water instead of hot. So it has a milder, less bitter taste.
And last, there are the blended drinks. Where there's more ice and we put it in a blender.
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I'll try a grande cold brew then.
[Then he glances at the pastries and deserts sold. He notices that a cheesecake in there, sliced up and served by the slice.
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And how much would it be for the whole cheesecake?
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I... I think it's $36. They sell it for $3.50 a slice, and there's 12 slices, so it is a little cheaper to buy the whole cheesecake.
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He takes a deep breath as he considers it]
Yeah, I'll take the whole thing.
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Of course. One cold brew and one whole cheesecake, coming up.
[she sets about making his cold brew, but accidentally grabs the pitcher of iced coffee base instead]
Do you want milk or sweeter?
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[He'll start digging out his wallet so he can pay for this, not at all aware that she's botching up the drink]
Milk's fine.
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[Li-Na finishes making the drink and sets it on the counter, unaware it's going to be more bitter than expected, and goes to box up the cheesecake.]
Do you need plates and forks?
[Because she thinks he's taking it to a party or something.]
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Oh, nah. [he holds up a fork he just grabbed from the utensil counter] I got one.
[One.]
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You like cheesecake, huh?
[and here is the whole cheesecake, in a box]
$38.50 is the total.
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[He'll dig into his pocket and pull out two $20 dollar bills to hand to her. ]
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[Li-Na looks at the twenties and shakes her head a little as she puts the money in the till.]
I'm still getting use to American money. This would be about....... maybe 300 Hong Kong dollars? It's so weird to be thinking in smaller numbers.
[she holds out Noah's change]
$1.50.
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[He'll hold out his gloved hand to take the change]
Thanks.
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[She flaps a hand. Who wants to talk about money anyway?]
So there's your cheesecake and your coffee. Please enjoy!