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[allyisun]

[Here's Allison, standing in front of her little café]

So, good news for once? The All You've Got Café is now officially open.

Hurray!

[She throws a small handful of confetti made of a shredded paper napkin into the air, looking less enthused than she sounds and kind of nervous.]

Come get your caffeine and whipcream fix.

[She'll be here, lounging in a chair behind the counter - standing is for people who aren't running their own café - underneath the display that reads "Don't be a dink if you want a drink".]

Comments

[allyisun]

[Allison's expression settles into a small smile.]

I'd say 'thanks', but all I did was pour you some water and hand you a tea bag. But I'm glad you like it.

[hyperkinesia]

You still suggested it, so. [ He lifts a shoulder in a shrug, taking another careful sip. ]

I'd ask for a more elaborate drink next time, but coffee and I don't get along. Guess you'll have to find someone else to impress with your barista skills.

[allyisun]

Hey, no worries. Makes my job easy.

Maybe next time you can try 'Generically Herbal Tasting' or 'Fruits and Nutsy'.

[It's easier for her to remember her descriptions than the real names.]

[hyperkinesia]

Promising names. [ Or descriptions? He can't tell. Either way, they do sound interesting, and not at all suspicious or threatening either. ] I'll keep them in mind for next time.

[ He does enjoy tea, so she'll definitely see him around plenty of times. ]

[allyisun]

They're pretty okay for tea. [She's not a huge tea person herself.]

Come get your tea on whenever you want!

Even if I'm not on duty, the facilities are free to use- [She waves at the counter behind her.] -and I always leave some tea out.

[hyperkinesia]

Not worried people might make a mess?

[ He doesn't sound particularly worried himself. The kitchen had some tea available before, for instance, and it never caused a lot of trouble. ]

I'll keep it in mind. And promise not to go through the whole stash in one go.

[allyisun]

Naw, I figure if someone messes things up I can ask the captains who it was and then name and shame.

[She's gives him a grin.]

Don't be that guy who drank all the tea. I'll send all the complaints your way.

[hyperkinesia]

Sheer embarrassment should be enough. Looks like you've got it all under control.

[ Said lightly, keeping with the mood of the conversation. He smiles a little sheepishly at the next remark, head ducking just so. ]

I consider myself severely warned. If I ever feel the urge to drink ten gallons worth of tea, I'll know better.

[allyisun]

Peer pressure, the ultimate punishment.

[She nods mock-somberly, though honestly for Allison peer pressure has been a huge driving force in her college life. Whoops.

At Bruce's response she just laughs, however.]

See? Peer pressure at work!

[hyperkinesia]

Right. A very efficient method to keep everyone in line.

[ As if most people on board the Moira would care about that. But then he's not the least bit serious here. Who would even drink ten gallons of tea in one go? Not him, that's for sure. ]

Feel free to continue reading, by the way. I'm a very quiet customer, I promise.

[allyisun]

[Hey, he might be surprised! Especially since some of the crew might get a little scary if denied their preferred caffeine fix...

Allison gives Bruce a sloppy little salute, then flops down in her chair to wait for the next customer.]

Please bring the cup back to the counter when you're done. I prefer not having to track them down.

[hyperkinesia]

[ He smiles and tips his head. ] I will, don't worry.

[ He doesn't go too far, anyway. He lifts the mug up and moves farther away along the counter, leaving more than enough room for other people while finding himself a quiet corner where he can enjoy the rest of his tea. ]