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 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:54 pm
 ▂▃▅▆█ ＧＧ ＮＯＯＢ █▆▅▃▂ ✌Lala lifted her body and scratched her head with a small chuckle, I was preoccupied, I'm terribly sorry.
Lala looked to the side where she heard a voice and nodded, flashing her phone in that direction, Yeah luckily it isn't broken. Sorry for disturbing you. Lala took notice of the girls screen before she turned back around and bowed her apologies again and quickly turned and took a seat at a lone table to the side of the counter. She's just going to order later, when she's less occupied.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:00 pm
ღ Can I truly be loved?
xxxThere's so much that I feel
xxxxxxBut I don't know what is real
xxxxxxxxxAll these voices in my head
xxxxxxxxxxxxAll these secrets that I dreadstatus: single ; company: moonbuck's manager, a girl on her phone ; feelings: oh yeah, i'm in public... ; wallet: $22 ; bank: $940
> xxxxxAs she scanned her eyes across the menu, Julie found herself distracted by the young man behind the counter and immediately flushed. It seemed to be a common thing when she met people, as she really wasn't a social individual - though you'd never know it, if you interacted with her the rare occasion she was online. As he offered his help her flustered face relaxed a little and she cleared her throat, her little voice sounding a kind "Thank you," as she avoided his eyes, focusing instead on his mouth when it moved. Eye-contact was not something that Julie easily performed. Especially since her struggles with empathy had gotten so much stronger. Looking into someone's eyes made their emotions so much stronger within herself. Avoiding them was really a matter of self-preservation, now.
> xxxxxShe hadn't yet looked back up to the menu when a soft, white towel was presented in front of her nose. It brought a curious expression to her face, and she actually did glance to the young man's eyes for a split second - feeling his apology as much as she saw it - and grew curious. Once he explained it was for her face, said face grew pink with embarrassment and she took the cloth gingerly from his hand. "Again.. Th-thank you..." She didn't mind being wet, but in that moment she realised people probably didn't want to see a swamp creature when they came for coffee.
> xxxxxHis comment on the weather as she dried her face brought a smile to her lips, the towel brought to rest under her chin as she tucked it against her chest and enjoyed to clean scent that filled her lungs. "Oh, I love the rain!" Excitement filled her voice, and a flash of nostalgia crossed her features. "I've always loved it. Plus, it gives me relief from allergies for a few days." A tiny giggle escaped her, then, just before she felt someone bump into her from behind. Man was she glad she didn't have coffee in her hands!
> xxxxx"S-S-sorry!" she said quickly, echoing the girl that had run into her. It was habit that she apologised for anything inconvenient, and being in someone's way was one she had always answered for. Thankfully the girl didn't seem to be upset, which allowed Julie to return to the young man behind the counter with a small clear of her throat once more. "U-uhm... S-so... I've never been here..." Blast, she'd fallen back into her shell. She was always so easily beaten down, wasn't she? Or perhaps she'd simply realised that there were more than just she and he, her little bubble having been burst. "Do you.. recommend anything..?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 5:41 pm
xxxxxOkayuki KoharuxxxxxMoonbucks Cafe ManagerStatus: single Company: moonbucks patrons Thoughts: is she just shy? Budget: $40 cash / $960 stash
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Apparently the second girl wasn't quite ready to order, as Koharu watched her go and seat herself, so he was able to focus his attention fully on the first girl for a moment. She seemed incredibly shy, and hesitant to meet his eyes, he noticed; however, she seemed grateful for his small gesture in giving her the towel. "Not a problem," he said in response, his smile warm and genuine. "Myself, I prefer not to get wet if I can help it.."
When she spoke of the rain, Koharu had to do a quick double-take. The shy and quiet girl who he'd been talking to was suddenly replaced by an excitable, exuberant girl with light shining from her eyes. 'She must really love rain,' he thought, and chuckled. "Don't get me wrong," he said, leaning forward on the counter again, casually. "Rain is beautiful. I very much adore the sound it makes when it hits your roof or your umbrella, as well as the smell it creates in the air - and yes, getting away from my Spring allergies is nice as well - I just prefer to enjoy it without being.. in it.."
Koharu smiled a bit ruefully before he pulled his thoughts away from the wetness, and straightened up when the girl seemed to be curious about their selections. "Well, if you enjoy strong coffee, our espresso comes rich and dark, imported straight from Italy. The aroma is tantalizingly bittersweet, and the flavor is something to savor. If you prefer lighter flavors, our cappuccino is smooth as velvet on your tongue, with a rich, creamy aftertaste and a hint of cinnamon. I also highly recommend trying one of our cheesecake slices - I've never had a better one, myself. They are made with a graham cracker and walnut crust, providing a signature nutty flavor and extra crunch to every bite. This week, our cheesecake special is Strawberry, and each slice comes with a large, plump, perfectly sweet berry spooned on top with a decadent flavored syrup and a swirl of whipped cream." He smiled widely, showing off his white, sparkling teeth; one might note that his canines were slightly larger and more pointed than the average, giving him a slightly animalistic appearance.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:10 pm
ღ Can I truly be loved?
xxxThere's so much that I feel
xxxxxxBut I don't know what is real
xxxxxxxxxAll these voices in my head
xxxxxxxxxxxxAll these secrets that I dreadstatus: single ; company: moonbuck's manager ; feelings: damn, you sell that cheesecake~ ; wallet: $22 ; bank: $940
> xxxxxWhen the man had leaned into the counter to speak of his own love for the rain, Julie couldn't help but lean in herself to listen as she kept the towel he had given her tucked underneath her chin. Her eyes sparkled as he spoke of the sound, and her ears listened for it just the same to see which noise this particular roof made. When he spoke of the smell she drew in a deep breath and sighed at the memory of it, and she let out another small giggle before standing up more straight. "I guess it's normal to not like getting wet," she began, and shrugged shoulder even as she continued to smile small. "I guess I just got used to getting wet. Where I grew up, rain was a pretty sudden thing. I can't tell you how many times I got caught in it without an umbrella!"
> xxxxxOnce he started to list off his suggestions, Julie found herself thinking that he had found a brilliant job for himself. If he hadn't been working here, she would have mentioned that sales was a forte he needed to explore. At first, all she'd thought bout was a plain black coffee and a cake pop! But not anymore. "Oh, man.. You make it all sound so amazing! I think I'll have to try the cappuccino and strawberry cheesecake, please!" His smile caught her eye, then, and she caught herself staring momentarily at his teeth.
> xxxxx'Wait, is he a vampire?' she thought to herself, tilting her head curiously as a brow raised over her caramel eye. 'Are vampires real?' Perhaps a silly question, but the white hair on the girl she had met yesterday had been genetic without albinism. At this point she was starting to wonder what other truth had been sheltered as myths in the human world. 'It's day time though!' The thought had her cast a glance out the window. 'It isn't like the sun is shining...' Oh, what did it matter. Maybe he just had long teeth.
> xxxxxRegardless she smiled back at him, and looked into her satchel to find her wallet quickly after.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:31 pm
xxxxxOkayuki KoharuxxxxxMoonbucks Cafe ManagerStatus: single Company: moonbucks patrons Thoughts: is she just shy? Budget: $40 cash / $960 stash
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The girl's enthusiasm for the selections he'd offered made him chuckle, and when she finally decided on what she wanted, he nodded his head deeply, almost resembling a short bow. "Absolutely," he confirmed, pressing a few buttons on the cash register to make it pop open. "Let's see, that will be.. Six point five-zero," he said, still very obviously unfamiliar with American currency. In Japan, everything was counted in yen, so there was no need for cents or decimals. "Are you paying with cash or card today?"
He noticed her staring at his mouth, and he quickly covered his teeth self-consciously. 'Is there something wrong with my illusion?' he thought, a moment of panic flashing through his eyes. Had she noticed something? His dark eyes scanned over her face for a moment, relaxing minutely when she didn't seem to be too perplexed. Koharu cleared his throat slightly, offering the girl a polite smile before casting his gaze over to the other one to see if she was almost ready to order.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:57 pm
▂▃▅▆█ ＧＧ ＮＯＯＢ █▆▅▃▂ ✌Lala stayed quiet in her corner as she sifted through her social media again. She heard a little of the other's conversations, but nothing really kept her interested, well that is until they started talking about recommendations. Lala clicked her phone off and looked over at the two with interest. She really wanted herbal tea, but everything he was naming and describing sounded good too. Hmmm.
Maybe I could go for a cappuccino. I can just buy tea later. With a tiny click of her tongue, Lala stood and smiled as she walked over towards the two,
I'm not distracted this time I promise! She giggled and raised her hands. She walked up and besides the girl, staying her distance but close enough to pop into the conversation. She didn't want to be rude after all.
Ooooh and sweets?! I'm getting fat today for sure! GG to my skinny waist! Lala joked to herself as she looked towards the desserts. Immediately her eyes sparkled, oh boy! They all looked delicious! She could just buy all of them, but she knew that wouldn't be wise. She has a bunch of kimchi and bibimbap at home. Hmmmmmm. Maybe the cupcake? The gamer tilted her head and tapped her chin thoughtfully. That could work and hey, if she wants more she could get more! Lala watched the girl reach into her satchel for her money, and waited patently.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:00 pm
ღ Can I truly be loved?
xxxThere's so much that I feel
xxxxxxBut I don't know what is real
xxxxxxxxxAll these voices in my head
xxxxxxxxxxxxAll these secrets that I dreadstatus: single ; company: moonbuck's manager ; feelings: his manners are interesting... ; wallet: $15.50 ; bank: $940
> xxxxxWhen he had taken her order, Julie had been a little confused at his manner that followed. Had he just bowed to her? Judging by his appearance, she could tell that he was from somewhere in Asia - but she would never be able to guess exactly where. 'They really are super respectful, aren't they...' It caused her smile to broaden ever so slightly, her hand having found her wallet just as he rang up her amount due.
> xxxxx"Six point fi-- Oh!" Her briefly confused expression vanished with a small laugh. "Six fifty," she said casually with a nod, and held out one of her ten-dollar bills to pay the fee. "Got it! I have cash.." She noticed then that his expression had shifted, and a sudden spark of fear ran down her spine like an icy finger before disappearing. Only it wasn't her fear, even as her heart began to quicken behind her breast. 'Did he just get scared of something?' She couldn't help but wonder, though she schooled her expression to remain kind and not suspicious.
> xxxxxIt was then that questions filled her mind, the inquisitive side of her having been stirred by his curious mannerisms that she had never seen before. Her eyes lowered to the counter top, Julie cleared her throat slightly. "Err... I.. I-I'm sorry, i-if this is rude to ask, but... Where are you from?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:28 pm
 Sidevi || On Person: $80 || In Bank: $740 || Mood: not bored Sidevi being the super curious one had to figure out the things she thought about. So she kept a watch of Lala, why the mask. Which she got up and stepped over to gently tap the girl on the shoulder, her squirrel like tail swaying behind her energetically as she smiled to show it was just her curiosity and nothing mean, "the mask is interesting! Where did you get it? Sorry.. I've been curious about it since you walked in.""I have lots of cookies I bought not long ago over there! Maybe you could tell me about it?" she asked with a tilt of her head, her ears twitching slowly.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:31 pm
xxxxxOkayuki KoharuxxxxxMoonbucks Cafe ManagerStatus: single Company: moonbucks patrons Thoughts: i'm safe for now.. Budget: $40 cash / $960 stash
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'Ah,' he thought, nodding his head in understanding when she repeated the "six-fifty". He would have to remember that was how it was said, in the future. When she handed him the 10-dollar bill, he quickly consulted a small picture chart of American coinage that he kept under the register, and counted out her change. "There you are, three-fifty back," he said as he gave her the change with both hands, smirking at himself but pleased that he was able to say it correctly.
When asked his country of origin, Koharu looked a bit surprised. Sure, he had only been here a short while, so of course the question would be new to him, but still... he should have seen it coming. Smiling slightly, Koharu nodded in her direction. "So you noticed.. I am originally from Japan, moved here only recently.. Do I give myself away too much?" he asked with a small chuckle.
"Your order will be ready soon, ma'am," he added, smiling and turning his gaze briefly to the other girl. "As for you, have you decided on what you would like to order?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:53 pm
ღ Can I truly be loved?
xxxThere's so much that I feel
xxxxxxBut I don't know what is real
xxxxxxxxxAll these voices in my head
xxxxxxxxxxxxAll these secrets that I dreadstatus: single ; company: moonbuck's manager and patrons ; feelings: I'll have to read up on Japan, now... ; wallet: $15.50 ; bank: $940
> xxxxxShe hadn't missed that he had handed her back her change with both of his hands, and Julie felt a pull to take it with both of hers and a bright smile. "Thank you," she replied with a smile, a small giggle bubbling in her chest at his proper use of American money descriptors. As she put her change away into her wallet, and her wallet back into her satchel, Julie listened to his response that he was from Japan and scrunched her nose up cutely with a pursed smile and shake of her head. "I only asked, because I've never been bowed to before. It made me curious of how you were raised."
> xxxxxShe was definitely going to have to find some books on Japanese culture now, if only to learn about it for future encounters and be properly respectful. When he announced that her order would be ready soon, Julie nodded - a little deeply - with another quiet laugh, and turned to take a seat alone at one of the tables near the window.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:03 pm
▂▃▅▆█ ＧＧ ＮＯＯＢ █▆▅▃▂ ✌As Lala waited patiently, she felt a sudden tap on her shoulder and turned. A girl with a cute poofy tail stared at her, awaiting her answer. Huh? Lala asked a little taken aback. Her mask? What was wrong with it? Lala laughed and scratched the back of her head, well this is awkward. My mask is a part of my outfit? Lala questioned as she laughed nervously. She was determined to keep her mask up this time, last time was a bit too risky. Turning upon the question directed at her from the barista, Lala nodded, Yes sir~ I'd like a cappuccino and a cupcake! Jebal gomawo! She raised her hand excitedly with a bright smile.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:15 pm
Sidevi || On Person: $80 || In Bank: $740 || Mood: not bored Sidevi continued her blank yet curious stare, her tail flicking and swishing to the side, "Oh, I was hoping for something cool, like it might have been a costume of a character from something or something similar." she said with a puff of her cheeks almost like a pout. Clearly disappointed with the answer she shuffled back over to where her laptop was. Flopping back into the seat and continuing on with what she was doing before. Stuffing some of the cookies into her mouth as she continued waiting on the rain to possibly lighten up or anything to happen really.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:50 pm
xxxxxOkayuki KoharuxxxxxMoonbucks Cafe ManagerStatus: single Company: moonbucks patrons Thoughts: interesting girl.. Budget: $40 cash / $960 stash
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Koharu's lips twitched slightly when he saw the girl imitating his mannerisms, though he had to admit he was surprised that she even bothered. Most Americans were set in their own way, and made no accommodations for what people of other countries are used to. Not that he would even expect it of them - he was in their country, not the other way around. This girl, though.. she was different. In a way that Koharu both appreciated, and was intrigued by.
As the second girl placed her order, Koharu smiled warmly and nodded. "Hai. That will be five dollars, please.. If you go ahead and take a seat, I will bring your order out to you shortly."
After the woman paid her bill, Koharu would make his way around the back, starting up the two cappuccinos and getting a couple of plates ready for the desserts. From out the corner of his eye, he watched to see where the two girls had ended up sitting, his gaze lingering a little bit longer on the girl he had been talking to. Part of him wanted to ask her name.. but he wasn't sure if that would be entirely appropriate.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:01 pm
▂▃▅▆█ ＧＧ ＮＯＯＢ █▆▅▃▂ ✌Lala waited for her total when she heard the girl go back with a disappointing look. She couldn't really do anything about that, she has an identity she needs to keep under wraps,
taking the chance to actually show anyone would mean she'd have to move again. And that's way more expensive then a cup of coffee. Hearing her total,
Lala turned back and nodded, reaching into her pocket and pulled her wallet out. She grabbed a ten and handed it to the male, taking her leave to sit at the same table by the counter. She picked her phone back up and backed out of the last app she was using to switch to a game she's been obsessed with.
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:33 am
 Jack had a good time last night with his new friend Lala... He'd helped her cook and learned to make his own bibimbap and kimchi. They'd both stayed up late, talking for hours. He felt like he could really trust her, and he had opened up to her all the way, pretty much telling her his entire life story with most of the dark parts left in. Even though they hadn't known each other very long, he could already feel himself growing quite fond of her. He was a lone wolf and generally kept his distance from other people - but for whatever reason, when he was around Lala things were different. He'd felt comfortable and secure around her, almost as if he had known her his entire life. Even when he had gone home and laid down in bed, he couldn't get much sleep... he found that he simply couldn't keep her off of his mind.
Jack awoke early in the morning to the gentle pitter-patter of raindrops on his roof. Sitting up in bed and groaning as he stretched his arms, he looked out the window to see bleak grey skies. Great, it's pissing again... Does it ever stop raining here? If I wanted this kind of weather I might as well have moved to Seattle. he thought to himself, grumbling.
After getting dressed, cleaned up and ready for the day in a pair of faded jeans, a Jim Beam t-shirt, a red checkered flannel shirt and a pair of steel-toed work boots, Jack headed out to his truck. He planned on exploring the town some more, looking for work, and hopefully hanging out with Lala and getting to know her more. As he drove through the streets of Soleil, a sweet, familiar scent hit his nostrils... He followed that scent all the way to the Cerise Shopping District. He ended up parking his truck outside of a little coffee shop called Moonbucks. Come to think of it, he could go for some coffee right now... Nothing sweet or fancy, just a tall, hot cup of strong black coffee. No cream, no sugar, no nonsense... and maybe a donut or a piece of pie on the side.
The bells on the door chimed as Jack stepped inside, looking around. It was your typical coffeeshop; a place where yuppies, hipsters, and pseudo-intellectual milennials liked to congregate, sipping overpriced coffee that were given posh French or Italian names so that they'd sound more sophisticated than they really were. Looking around the store, Jack got the lay of the land, seeing there were a few other people in there. There was the manager, a young man of Asian descent. Jack could tell from his scent that he was a kitsune. He nodded to the manager, smiling. His eyes then fell upon a young woman who smelled strangely like squirrels, and had the ears and bushy tail to match. There were also a couple humans in here... His gaze focused on the sharp-dressed man with the laptop sitting by the window. He looked so familiar... Wait, isn't that Leon Hawke? I think it is... Oh wow! The author of one of Jack's favorite modern book series, Dark Desires lived here in town, although he'd never had the chance to meet him in person.
Jack considered going up and asking Leon for his autograph... but these thoughts were quickly forgotten when he saw the familiar petite, masked woman. She was looking lovely, as always. A grin crossed the werewolf's face as soon as he set his eyes upon her. "Well, look who we have here!" he exclaimed. He walked over to the table where she was sitting, pulling out a chair and having a seat beside her. "How are you this mornin' Lala? Got any plans for the day?" he asked, lightly touching her arm and smiling at her. "Thank you again for dinner last night, by the way... That was the most fun I've had in a long time!"
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