quickly googles to find out what year coffee came to europe
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sistocracy
2021-02-07 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
Oh. I've never had coffee before. What's it like?
[ uh.
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. ]
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. ]
[he's not really selling it, but hey, lenore likes new things!]
You should make some. And then I can try it!
You should make some. And then I can try it!
Yay!
[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?
[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?
Trafalgar Law.
[ 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...? ]
[ 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...? ]
Trafalgar. What a unique name.
[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?
[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?
[ 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?
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?
Oh. I’m sorry if it was an insensitive question.
[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.
[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.
[ 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? ]
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, perhaps? That isn't too much, is it? I wouldn't want to drown out all the flavour.
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.
[ 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.
[She'll lift the cup, take in the aroma... and then take a sip.]
[...?]
How peculiar... [and another sip, like she needs to make sure of something.]
... I think I like it.
[...?]
How peculiar... [and another sip, like she needs to make sure of something.]
... I think I like it.
[she's thinking about it as she considers the aftertaste, and...]
Yes.
It has an interesting flavour. Seems like it would be quite pleasant to have during a cold Styrian winter.
Yes.
It has an interesting flavour. Seems like it would be quite pleasant to have during a cold Styrian winter.
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.
Really? So there really are people from various worlds gathered here... How interesting.
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.]
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.]
It looks like we're alone. What would you like to do?
[she's still hanging onto his arm.]
We could just talk, of course. Or we could have a little fun and... indulge ourselves?
[she's still hanging onto his arm.]
We could just talk, of course. Or we could have a little fun and... indulge ourselves?
[ they sure are alone and he's fine to have her hanging off of his arm; she's pretty and he isn't dense to not know what she's angling at.
honestly this can go multiple ways and he hasn't decided which direction to walk just yet. ]
Indulge ourselves? What are you thinking of?
honestly this can go multiple ways and he hasn't decided which direction to walk just yet. ]
Indulge ourselves? What are you thinking of?
[well!]
[lenore’s just going to pull herself up close and plant a small, soft kiss on his cheek.]
[lenore’s just going to pull herself up close and plant a small, soft kiss on his cheek.]
[ oh.
wow??? he was not expecting that. how wholesome....it honestly catches him off guard and he kind of stares at her for a moment. uh. hmm. he should do something in return right...?
guess he can return(??) the sentiment(??) by placing a kiss on the top of her head. ]
wow??? he was not expecting that. how wholesome....it honestly catches him off guard and he kind of stares at her for a moment. uh. hmm. he should do something in return right...?
guess he can return(??) the sentiment(??) by placing a kiss on the top of her head. ]
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