Prism Café then. Let's get you out of this hotel for a little bit!
[ kaeya will be waiting for vulpecula there at the café then, polaris is sitting by his chair waiting for the familiar sight of the staff uniform, tail wagging. he'll give a wave to signal them over. ]
Good morning, Kaeya— oh, err, I guess if I'm going to be polite, it should be Mister Alberich...?
[they glance at polaris and there's a moment where they start to reach out to pet him, but then they remember that they're technically on duty, so they straighten up.]
I'm doing okay, I guess? I'm never really off the clock, but breakfast sounds good. How are you doing? [they look curiously at the cafe's menu.] ...huh. Anything you'd recommend?
[ customer service, right? just call him by his first name. while vulpecula straightens up, polaris just looks sad :( why no pets? he leans forward to nudge a little at their pantleg. why no pets? ]
Breakfast is both good and important, keeps you fueled for the rest of the day. [ he picks up a menu and passes it over to them. it's mostly full of pastries (both breakfast pastries that are sweet or savory—or both) that are in the case, as well as tea and coffee drinks. ] And I have no recommendations as I've never been.
Two people eating does mean we can try a few things between the both of us, however.
Seems he wants it, doesn't it? He's very friendly... I promise.
[ polaris will let vulpecula pet him, sitting himself by their chair even, tail swaying back and forth. kaeya reads down the list and gives a nod. ]
We could get that, sure. This one with cherries looks good as well... and maybe a savory sandwich to split? Just to balance it all out. If I send you back to the other Staff all pumped full of sugar, I'm almost certain they'll be cross.
anyway, vulpecula will contemplate kaeya's suggestions for their breakfast while petting the wolf.]
That sounds good. Although it's not really their place to get cross with you - I can decide what I do and don't eat! If I want a bunch of sweets, that's my decision to make, not theirs.
[ and then laughs! a good laugh, hearty, like he means it. ]
Good head on your shoulders there, Vulpecula. I like the way you think. Now then, tell me what you want and I'll head to the counter to put in an order.
[ he's probably going to pick out some tasty scones and maybe a nice little breakfast baguette with cheese and bacon and egg that they can cut right down the middle. ]
Maybe tea between the two of us as well to wash it all down?
I'll be right back with your order then, my friend.
[ wait, isn't vulpecula the staff? also fit check because i already know what vulp is wearing.
in any case, he's gone! before they can even react! already ordering! polaris just looks up at vulpecula with his tongue hanging out. like he's a distraction.
[ polaris definitely just enjoys that, like you know when dogs put their heads on your shoulder while you're getting them really good pets? that's it. just happy happy wolf dog. he grumbles a little, but vulpecula can probably tell by his posture and happy tail that he's not unhappy, it's just how he... communicates?
meanwhile, kaeya will be back with a tray full of tasty treats as well as some piping hot tea in a ceramic pot. ]
Told you he was friendly. Even friendlier than usual... normally it's taboo to touch another person's daemon.
[ as he pours ] It can cause pain or disgust if the person isn't well-known to them or trusted by them... because it's not unlike touching someone's very soul.
[ he hands them a cup, the ceramic painted with small purple flowers. ]
anyway, vulpecula seems totally okay with polaris's head on their shoulder. they keep at it! it's only when kaeya returns and gets their breakfast and tea set up that they give polaris one last pet and get back up into their chair.
...and tilt their head to one side at his explanation.]
Oh - should I not have pet him so much then...? But you said it was okay... [hmm.] Sorry if I overstepped!
[they take the tea, looking down at the little painted flowers, and pause for a moment. it's impossible to see the expression on their face, what with the veil, but they bring it up to sip at it soon enough.]
[ he shakes his head, already beginning to cut a few of the scones into pieces for them to sample. ]
I actually think he should be pet by whoever he wants. Especially while we're not connected at the moment. You didn't overstep at all... in fact, you made him happy, and for that, I thank you.
[ he continues to just go through his own motions, but at the remark about the tea he looks up with a smile. ]
Is it? Perfect. Now... here you go.
[ starts to pile vulpecula's plate with some of the food now with some utensils, making sure they get a bit of everything. ]
He's certainly easy to please while he's here. So... you're welcome to pet him when you like, if he allows.
[ polaris himself flops under vulpecula's chair and just seems content to lay there while they enjoy their breakfast. kaeya will definitely help himself to his own plate because he's starving and a little hungover still and coffee would be better, but tea just feels right.
he sips quietly and smiles a little into the warmth that hits his face from the steam. ]
That is very good... We'll have to come back again this week before we move onward and try more.
[sometimes, you just need to pet a dog? even if the dog is a wolf. they seem pretty pleased to have polaris settling himself beneath their chair, and they'll be careful with their feet so they don't accidentally nudge him while he's resting.]
I'd like that! And, hey, if we try enough things here, we can probably remember them well enough to request them at the restaurant in the hotel even once the next excursion comes up.
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week 1, wednesday
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Sure! Should I meet you at the restaurant? Or did you have somewhere else in mind? :3
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The restaurant works! Unless you'd like to visit the Prism and have breakfast at the café there :)
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I'm not too picky! If one sounds better to you, I can meet you there.
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[ kaeya will be waiting for vulpecula there at the café then, polaris is sitting by his chair waiting for the familiar sight of the staff uniform, tail wagging. he'll give a wave to signal them over. ]
Good morning, Vulpecula. How are you doing?
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[they glance at polaris and there's a moment where they start to reach out to pet him, but then they remember that they're technically on duty, so they straighten up.]
I'm doing okay, I guess? I'm never really off the clock, but breakfast sounds good. How are you doing? [they look curiously at the cafe's menu.] ...huh. Anything you'd recommend?
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[ customer service, right? just call him by his first name. while vulpecula straightens up, polaris just looks sad :( why no pets? he leans forward to nudge a little at their pantleg. why no pets? ]
Breakfast is both good and important, keeps you fueled for the rest of the day. [ he picks up a menu and passes it over to them. it's mostly full of pastries (both breakfast pastries that are sweet or savory—or both) that are in the case, as well as tea and coffee drinks. ] And I have no recommendations as I've never been.
Two people eating does mean we can try a few things between the both of us, however.
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[it sounds like they're smiling, though of course it's impossible to tell with the veil.
...oh no. that nudge. they are weak. they look down at polaris again and last for approximately two seconds before breaking and looking to kaeya.]
...is it okay if I pet him?
[it's only polite to ask! while he's considering that, they take the menu and look it over.]
Hmm, you're right about that. Ooh, this one has honey and almonds!
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Seems he wants it, doesn't it? He's very friendly... I promise.
[ polaris will let vulpecula pet him, sitting himself by their chair even, tail swaying back and forth. kaeya reads down the list and gives a nod. ]
We could get that, sure. This one with cherries looks good as well... and maybe a savory sandwich to split? Just to balance it all out. If I send you back to the other Staff all pumped full of sugar, I'm almost certain they'll be cross.
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He's so cute!
[tee hee.
anyway, vulpecula will contemplate kaeya's suggestions for their breakfast while petting the wolf.]
That sounds good. Although it's not really their place to get cross with you - I can decide what I do and don't eat! If I want a bunch of sweets, that's my decision to make, not theirs.
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Good head on your shoulders there, Vulpecula. I like the way you think. Now then, tell me what you want and I'll head to the counter to put in an order.
[ he's probably going to pick out some tasty scones and maybe a nice little breakfast baguette with cheese and bacon and egg that they can cut right down the middle. ]
Maybe tea between the two of us as well to wash it all down?
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[they do have a very good head on their shoulders, thanks!]
That sounds perfect. I think I want the honey and almond pastry... and the cherry one. You got me thinking about it!
[as for tea... hmm.]
What kind of tea do you like best?
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[there's going to be a next time???]
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I'll be right back with your order then, my friend.
[ wait, isn't vulpecula the staff? also fit check because i already know what vulp is wearing.
in any case, he's gone! before they can even react! already ordering! polaris just looks up at vulpecula with his tongue hanging out. like he's a distraction.
polaris thought bubble: i domb kno anyfinmg ]
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[they just let him go do that.
meanwhile, they slip out of their chair to sit down next to polaris and give him even better pets.]
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meanwhile, kaeya will be back with a tray full of tasty treats as well as some piping hot tea in a ceramic pot. ]
Told you he was friendly. Even friendlier than usual... normally it's taboo to touch another person's daemon.
[ as he pours ] It can cause pain or disgust if the person isn't well-known to them or trusted by them... because it's not unlike touching someone's very soul.
[ he hands them a cup, the ceramic painted with small purple flowers. ]
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anyway, vulpecula seems totally okay with polaris's head on their shoulder. they keep at it! it's only when kaeya returns and gets their breakfast and tea set up that they give polaris one last pet and get back up into their chair.
...and tilt their head to one side at his explanation.]
Oh - should I not have pet him so much then...? But you said it was okay... [hmm.] Sorry if I overstepped!
[they take the tea, looking down at the little painted flowers, and pause for a moment. it's impossible to see the expression on their face, what with the veil, but they bring it up to sip at it soon enough.]
Mmm... this is good.
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I actually think he should be pet by whoever he wants. Especially while we're not connected at the moment. You didn't overstep at all... in fact, you made him happy, and for that, I thank you.
[ he continues to just go through his own motions, but at the remark about the tea he looks up with a smile. ]
Is it? Perfect. Now... here you go.
[ starts to pile vulpecula's plate with some of the food now with some utensils, making sure they get a bit of everything. ]
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[they hum, looking down at polaris again and giving him a little scritch behind the ears, then straighten back up.]
I'm glad he's happy.
[and then... there's a whole bunch of food in front of them. wow! they giggle, clearly delighted.]
This looks great! [time to take a bite of those scones.] Mmm. So good! I could eat a ton of these!
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[ polaris himself flops under vulpecula's chair and just seems content to lay there while they enjoy their breakfast. kaeya will definitely help himself to his own plate because he's starving and a little hungover still and coffee would be better, but tea just feels right.
he sips quietly and smiles a little into the warmth that hits his face from the steam. ]
That is very good... We'll have to come back again this week before we move onward and try more.
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[sometimes, you just need to pet a dog? even if the dog is a wolf. they seem pretty pleased to have polaris settling himself beneath their chair, and they'll be careful with their feet so they don't accidentally nudge him while he's resting.]
I'd like that! And, hey, if we try enough things here, we can probably remember them well enough to request them at the restaurant in the hotel even once the next excursion comes up.
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You're right. That's not a bad idea at all. It's as though we can take it with us in a way.
[ he mulls over another bite. ]
Have you all been to other places before, besides Gatonina and the Prism?
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[vulpecula chinhands at him with one hand while taking a sip of tea with the other.]
Why do you ask?
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Don't you turn it back with a question, you clever little fox.
[ shakes part of a scone at before popping it in his mouth. ]
I ask because I'm curious. I want to know more about you.
And I'm a traveler too, after all.
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