text; un: midnightmocha [OTA]

[nerine]

Hey there, to all the friends, enemies, and lovers!

I'm known as "Monts" and I'm an officer from the Tamamo Clan. Happy to make your acquaintance. With the new crop of Lost Souls that have found this corner of hell, I hope you've settled in with whatever faction you're assigned to and that you had a great welcome. 💖

Anyway, I want to get to know some of you a little bit more! It's nothing invasive, promise. What I'm proposing is...!





You see, I used to work at a magical cafe called "The Midnight Grind." Currently, I don't work as a barista but I'll have to polish up my skills again. These are a small sample of the drinks I would serve to customers from all different corners of all the different worlds!

Anyway, just look at this image and see which drink and description you're drawn to most, and let me know! It gives me a good idea of what to make for others in the future. Just have fun with it! Oh and maybe tell me about your favorite drink?? ☕🍵

[ooc: OTA and feel free to threadjack around!]

Comments

[nerine]

Before I make any suggestions, I gotta ask
Have you punched a man???

[beenwaitinglong]

With my fists?

Yes.

[nerine]

[Basically what she's thinking in her head as she reads her screen with mild incredulity.]

Huh. Well, how about that.
Did you win the fight?

[beenwaitinglong]

Of course.

[She ought to thank Apollo for her gift of prophecy, because this one's spot on.

Incidentally, he can't actually read the text on the meme and has no idea what she's asking about. Not that it's stopping him from a boast.]

I've lost track of the men who fell defeated before me.

Whether by my fists... or my words.

[nerine]

[How funny that it works out because she's just none the wiser since this is all over text.]

Goootcha
Well, black coffee people either genuinely like drinking it that way, or they're trying to prove something by drinking it plain; hence the punchings.
Me, I like it every once and a while. It's good to taste the essence of the beans first and then get creative from there.

[beenwaitinglong]

Finally, someone with some taste.

There are 252 distinct types of bitterness in coffee. It is my calling to decipher every last mystery and nuance to be found in her pristine darkness. [Oh, dear.]

[nerine]

[This is a type of coffee intensity that was on the same level as Iona's and yet vastly different...]

Do you like drinking your coffee black exclusively or are you ok with milk and sweeteners? I'm curious.

[beenwaitinglong]

There are some who cannot handle the harshness of the hot and bitter truth. If they prefer to dampen it with milk and sugar, all the better for them. The best cup of coffee is the one that best matches one's tastes.

I only take mine blacker than a moonless night.

[nerine]

Does that include cold brews??
I do like cold brews.

[Flowery spun words met with ease and casualness. At least, being a barista before, Monts understands this person on some level.]

[beenwaitinglong]

Yeah, sure. I'll take a cold brew every once in a while.

My #64 is particularly good on ice. Brown sugar notes and a clean finish, perfectly refreshing on a hot day.

[nerine]

Wow, that does sound good. Brown sugar has such a cozier flavor than the refined white kind.
If you ever want a break in routine, this is an unusual combination, but
An Americano shot over ice and sparkling water!

[beenwaitinglong]

[Oh no. Conflicted. Sparkling coffee? That sounds like an absolute travesty.

But now he's going to have to try it...]

Once I acquire the proper equipment, I intend to resume production of my custom blends. A bright and knowledgeable young lady such as yourself might like to try a few.

[nerine]

I wouldn't mind.
For the past few months, I've only been able to treat myself at other cafes and focus on all the activities in Jigokucho.
It feels like a good month to just kick back, especially after I've been promoted.

[beenwaitinglong]

Well now, once I get the tools of my art, I'll be sure to be in touch.

I'll try not to keep you waiting... for Godot.

[A line that would probably be cooler if he'd properly introduced himself, but we're already, clearly, way past cool over here. In a certain sense of the phrase.]

[nerine]

oh




is that your actual name, i thought it was just for display

[beenwaitinglong]

[No, it isn't]

Yes, it is.

[nerine]

Ok
Guess I'll just
Wait

[yeahCatch you later then?