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Deep in the city is a rather eccentric cafe. The reviews wax prosaic on the greatest cuppa in all of Below, but this coffee shop doesn't just serve a good fantastic cup of jo. During the daytime the cafe offers yummy pastries and savoury bites to satiate your hunger, but at night the musicians start to filter in and the drinks get spiked. Don't worry! The place has a liquor license.

The university and college kids tend to frequent the cafe the most, but sometimes the occasional academy seniors wander in as well. Not surprising when you taste their to-die-for tarts!


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One hundred percent. Absolutely. The worst way to spend your birthday.

Serina was slumped at the cafe's counter, having taken up residence on one of the stools. Her phone was next to her, the vibration on her phone going off almost endlessly. But the naiad was otherwise preoccupied.

She had ordered the mega buddah bowl, and the poor girl was silently sobbing over her food. The hallowed had just been dumped by their boyfriend of seven years. When he messaged her saying that he had big news he wanted to share with her, Serina had thought that perhaps he might be finally ready to propose. Instead, Serina's hopes and dreams were crushed in an instance. Her boyfriend had finally been guaranteed his dream career, and he was moving back to Above. As much as Serina adored him, she couldn't just leave Below. Her entire life was here -- or, was supposed to be. It had been difficult, but the two had decided that parting ways would be best for both of them.

Except it wasn't. And instead, Serina had been crying on and off all day. Her eyes were puffy and a bit red, but at least her weeping was considerably quieter in public. The only reason why the naiad had left her suddenly way-too-big appartment was because she needed real food.

It was a shame that she wasn't up for doing something more on her birthday.

"Why did I agree ... ?"

The warm aroma of coffee filled the air. It was heavenly. Soleil had been skeptical. They had thought that the coffee joint was going to be just like the rest when they had first heard about it. Over rated. But....it was a hip and happening place. They had to check it out.

Soleil was glad they did. Not only was there plenty of nightmares within the establishment to converse with, but it had to be good with such a strong scent. They could nearly taste it.

But as Soleil opened the door, eager to order--- they stopped. Their mist-colored gaze got temporarily distracted at the sight of another. Crying? The nightmare tilted their head to the side. It was rude to stare, yeah. But it was kind of hard not to. Soleil couldn't just leave someone to cry.

Confidently, they walked up to the naiad and sat on the stool beside them. "Hey," Soleil tilted their own head back to get a better look at the nightmare. "What's wrong? Did they mess up your order?" The kirin nodded their head towards the counter, attempting to look as sympathetic as possible. They've heard of weirder things to cry about.