wow that's not something he would have thought he would need to explain. but, uh, how would one describe coffee to someone who has no idea? uh. basics?? ]
It's a bitter drink; most people add sugar, milk, or cream to it to make it more palatable.
[ which does not sound like a selling point for the drink but eyy. ]
[ which is kind of a mouthful and she can call him by either name or make up a nickname! he's fine with all options....not that he's expressing that. what he is focusing on is locating coffee (he has) and a source of hot water (also done that).
the manners on this guy is bad but you know. should be expected...? ]
[ he's heard a lot of commentary on his name but the way she comments on it doesn't sound like she's mocking him. so, that's good at least.
he'll go about making coffee the proper(?) way...or. fancy way. hot water, little filter, coffee grounds.... it's not like he's here to impress her but he's here to do things correctly. ]
A place that doesn't exist anymore. [ ... ] Do you like sweet things?
[ it's fine, he's not emotional about it. his delivery was the same as one would give when asking about the weather. sometimes you just don't have a place that exists anymore and you're good with that.
that said—with the coffee brewing... ]
How sweet?
[ he has a small container of rock sugar in front of him and a spoon. how many scoops would this lady like? ]
Two scoops seems to be the average of what people have asked for.
[ and thusly, he will portion out two scoops of sugar into the coffee cup before checking back at the coffee which looks about ready. he'll pour (press??) the coffee itself into the cup and giving it a few stirs before sliding it towards her.
enjoy your hot bean juice? he's no master barista but...you know. it shouldn't taste bad..?? ]
Sometimes people add cream to give it more flavor as well.
Yes, Styria. Unfortunately, it seems few people here have heard of it. It's a little region in Europe, surrounded by mountains and forest, with a grand castle at its center.
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wow that's not something he would have thought he would need to explain. but, uh, how would one describe coffee to someone who has no idea? uh. basics?? ]
It's a bitter drink; most people add sugar, milk, or cream to it to make it more palatable.
[ which does not sound like a selling point for the drink but eyy. ]
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You should make some. And then I can try it!
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Okay.
[ he'll get up from where he's sitting and move to get behind the bar. he'll give her the opportunity to move out of the way, of course. ]
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[she'll move for him, and seat herself like a customer waiting to be served. she's very excited for this hot bean water.]
My name is Lenore, by the way. You are?
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[ which is kind of a mouthful and she can call him by either name or make up a nickname! he's fine with all options....not that he's expressing that. what he is focusing on is locating coffee (he has) and a source of hot water (also done that).
the manners on this guy is bad but you know. should be expected...? ]
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[well, she's still got wine in front of her. she's gonna sip that while she waits.]
And where, may I ask, are you from?
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he'll go about making coffee the proper(?) way...or. fancy way. hot water, little filter, coffee grounds.... it's not like he's here to impress her but he's here to do things correctly. ]
A place that doesn't exist anymore. [ ... ] Do you like sweet things?
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[Not that he seems to be giving an especially emotional response. So without dwelling on it for long, she’ll add with a smile:]
I do like sweet things.
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that said—with the coffee brewing... ]
How sweet?
[ he has a small container of rock sugar in front of him and a spoon. how many scoops would this lady like? ]
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[ and thusly, he will portion out two scoops of sugar into the coffee cup before checking back at the coffee which looks about ready. he'll pour (press??) the coffee itself into the cup and giving it a few stirs before sliding it towards her.
enjoy your hot bean juice? he's no master barista but...you know. it shouldn't taste bad..?? ]
Sometimes people add cream to give it more flavor as well.
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[...?]
How peculiar... [and another sip, like she needs to make sure of something.]
... I think I like it.
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Yeah?
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Yes.
It has an interesting flavour. Seems like it would be quite pleasant to have during a cold Styrian winter.
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[ you know, because caffeine...not that he's explaining that part. ]
Styrian? I'm guessing that's the name of where you're from.
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Many people I've spoken to are familiar with the continent of Europe, at least. It's only my nation that's unknown to them.
[something which brings a frown to her face. she'll take another long sip of coffee.]