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[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.]
What are half these things...?
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...?
[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.
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 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.
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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Okay, then you want just this portion of the menu.
[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.
[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.
[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.
....]
And how much would it be for the whole cheesecake?
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.
....]
And how much would it be for the whole cheesecake?
[Li-Na smiles, though it's clear she's fighting back a giggle.]
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?
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?
[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.
The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the American dollar, so I know the conversion rate, but you never actually have to use it back home.
[She flaps a hand. Who wants to talk about money anyway?]
So there's your cheesecake and your coffee. Please enjoy!
[She flaps a hand. Who wants to talk about money anyway?]
So there's your cheesecake and your coffee. Please enjoy!
Li-Na, have you seen this post from Kiyomitsu Kashuu?
I'm going to try to set up some sort of aid station for anyone who needs it. Would you be interested in helping too?
I'm going to try to set up some sort of aid station for anyone who needs it. Would you be interested in helping too?
How about I meet you there? If the fighting really is all over like Kiyomitsu warned, it might be a better idea to set up multiple stations around the city. Even if we can't be everywhere at once, supplies can be.
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