«dedicated to Tonya for letting me borrow her characters (hope I did them justice)»
Chapter 3.16: January 7, 2018
"Hey, there! What can I get for you today?"
"I would like a cup of coffee and a cup of chamomile tea, please."
"Sugar and cream in that coffee?"
"No, thank you. I prefer it black."
"Black it is, then. Who's the tea for?"
"My friend. She is currently asleep, but I know she will want something to drink when she wakes up."
"How sweet. Sure she's just a friend?"
"Yes, I am certain."
"…"
"…Why are you moving your eyebrows like that?"
"Ah, forget it. It'll take a little bit for everything to brew, just so you know."
"That is fine."
"What's your name?"
"My name is Leo. And you are…Oscar?"
"Yep! I always forget people can read my name tag, haha. Piper did the same thing but didn't tell me her name in return. I had to find it out from her friend."
"…Piper?…"
"Uh, sorry. She's just a—a friend of mine. Sort of… Anyway! Where is Piper? She usually gets here a little earlier… Uh, but you don't know her. Um… What's your friend's name?"
"Her name is Erunai."
"That's an interesting name. I like it."
"As do I."
"So, you really care for this Erunai, huh?"
"Yes. She has been through quite a bit."
"Sounds like she needs a friend like you, then. I'm sure she's grateful to have you."
"…Yes, thank you."
"Anyway, here's your coffee and tea—Oh, there you are, Piper!"
"Yes, sorry, can I—"
"Just a moment, my dear. Let me ring Leo up first. That will be five dollars and eighty cents."
"…"
"Thank you. Bye, Leo!"
"Goodbye."
"Now, what were you saying, Piper?"
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