so about the espresso

[cardsharked]

Username/Display Name: un: vierge / dn: odette
Server Channel: #general
Time: Late October, right after the espresso heist

Figure some of you might be wondering what the fuck happened to the espresso machine.

Well, I like at least one of you, so I’m willing to share the scoop.

Astarion the Victorian orphan trapped in a grown man’s body and some blond guy I haven’t seen around before broke the damn thing trying to lift it. Literally and figuratively. Dropped it a few feet from the door in the middle of grand theft bean.

I gathered anyone missing their fix would appreciate the heads up. You see Astarion or that tentacle-wielding lug around, be sure to thank em for making mornings more interesting. I’d like to personally extend my thanks to blondie, too, so if you know who around here can do that kind of kraken shit, don't be shy.

And if you think they’re just gonna replace the machine, you’re dead wrong. Bennet put up a cute little “pardon our mess” card, so we’re SOL. What's a girl to do?

Comments

[airdnd]

That does sound awfully convenient... But in my opinion, part of drinking coffee is preparing it.

But still! I would be willing to try this, given our circumstances.

[recluserose]

I am thinking of one preparation method but it wouldn't be a hot drink.

Then again I like to have iced coffee more than hot coffee even on cold mornings but that could be attributed to the fact I lived in a dry and warm location where it doesn't snow in the winter.

[airdnd]

[ now hang on, Amelia... First, instantaneous coffee, and now... cold coffee!? She really is a witch, with morning potion as her brew of choice... ]

I've never had cold coffee before...

[recluserose]

I'll have to make sure you become well acquainted with that facet of coffee culture then.

I've had some rather fine cafe drinks served by a fellow witch, a rather young one around your age who also owns and runs her own business. Every now and then she and her staff come up with very delicious coffees and teas to add to their menu.

[God, if only she could message Berna to message her granddaughter to send an espresso machine...]

[airdnd]

Oh, is that so...? Wow... A cafe run by a witch! That sounds really enchanting, Miss Amelia!

They don't happen to have a franchised location here, do they?

[recluserose]

Unfortunately, they are not franchised. As I've implied the owner is young and that cafe is shaped by her own magic but she has ways to go.

But I do hope you have a chance to visit someday. It's one of the most welcoming and comforting places you'll ever be in.

[airdnd]

Oh? In that case, it does sound a bit like my family's inn...

On that note, I would love to visit! And likewise, should you ever have a need to take yet another inter-dimensional vacation, perhaps on a smaller scale, we would love to have you at the Elderflower Inn!

[ watch out, Mr. Bennet, she's poaching customers. ]

[recluserose]

Your family's inn connects to other places too? Interesting. You may very well be able to visit the Grind someday and I'd love to visit this Elderflower Inn during another vacation period.