soul_logs | [open] It's a time for new beginnings! And keychains. And making money

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[open] It's a time for new beginnings! And keychains. And making money

Characters: Keroro, Eve and anyone else in Metokkori R and the Hikan Cafe
Location: Metokkori R and the Hikan Cafe
Rating: G...unless you bring something higher with you.
Time: Febuary 21 onwards~
Description: The Hikan Cafe's grand re-opening and the first Chara Misfortune Series are going on sale!

Long time(?) customers of Metokkori R will notice some changes when they step into the store today. For one, part of the wall between the store and the Hikan Tea Shop has been broken down, and there's a glass shoji-styled sliding door installed in its place. If the customers are feeling peckish they can step through the door and enter to newly renovated Hikan Cafe...after paying for what they bought, of course.

The Hikan Tea shop has been renovated to match Metokkori R's decor. The place has a cute, friendly look to it, perfect for hanging out with friends, going on a date, or for family outings.

More important than all that, though, are the brightly coloured banners hanging from the ceiling of both stores advertising the "Chara Misfortune ☠ Metokkori R presents The Watch of Death City!". The whole series includes keychains of all the Zone Leaders and second in commands of the Watch. The display case near the cashier that usually displays Keroro's latest creation (read: Gunpla) is now proudly displaying a full set of Chara Misfortune Keychains.

((OOC: feel free to state whether your thread is open or closed~. More information about the Chara Misfortune Keychains are here))

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Cookies sound good.

[Now watching the pair as he's taking a sip.

Mmm yes this is good. =w=]

Yep! I'm still considering taking up that other job. To kill time and all, y'know? This is definitely great, though! I love the atmosphere! And I get to work with wonderful people! And there's also all this adorable stuff here! [Are his eyes sparkling? Uh.]

Well, you could, but it'd get cold and all. It tastes best when it's freshly made! Are you sure that's what you want? Even if you reheat it, it won't taste as delicious as it does now! [Ever the salesman...] All right! I'll bring by an order of cookies for you guys then, hehe.

Oh! Hahaha! Funny thing, that. See, I was cooking water in a pot over a tiny portable stove, right? On the floor. Behind my bunk. Because I didn't want to get caught... Was stirring in the cocoa when someone suddenly dropped all their books right behind me on the floor. Needless to say, I jumped in surprised and kicked the thing over, hehe. The 2nd lieutenant on watch heard the clatter—and I may or may not have yelped too—and then I got into trouble over it, hehehe.

[Sheena glances at Roy, concerned at his abrupt change in attitude. Should she have told him about knowing Hughes? She hadn't meant to keep it a secret, but there really hadn't been an opportunity to bring him up, and she's not one of those that says: "Oh, by the way, I met a friend of yours." It's just not her nature.]

I see. Well, there are other teas I can buy in the main shop, right? [She turns her attention to her cup, a little disappointed, but it gives her an excuse to come back...if she decides to.

Despite her own sudden lack of verbosity, she can't help smiling at Hughes story, knowing immediately who the book-dropper had been. But, pragmatic Sheena is pragmatic.]

Ummm...didn't you think someone might smell the cocoa and you'd get caught anyway?

Hughes wouldn't think of something like that. And it was an accident, you know.

[Siiigh, best friend. Why do you always bring these things up in company?]

Mmmm... Yes, and no! There are some in stock right now, but they're set aside for blends and such. Keroro is working on organizing a proper influx of various teas though! You can probably expect that some time soon... Or... [...if he could put the blends into tea bags and sell those too, it would be the perfect marketing opportunity!] You know what? I'll have a talk with Keroro and see if I can work something out about you taking home this blend, okay? [Broad grin here for a brilliant plan.]

Yeah, the smell was kind of an afterthought... Erm. But only because I was too eager to drink it. Normally I would think of it. Probably. [And he just grins at Roy.] Juuuust making convo, buddy, hehehe! Besides, I don't blame you for it! You made up for it with the second attempt anyhow! [...when Roy used fancy schmancy alchemy to just heat the liquid up inside the mug instead. Insta-cocoa for alchemy users! ...but that's a trade secret!]

Oh. I see. [Looks at her cup again.] I appreciate the offer, Hughes, but I don't want you to go to any trouble. Or get into trouble because of me. [Marketing skills, she doesn't have them.]

Ah. Yeah, I can understand that. [Had she forgotten to mention her tendency to act first, think later? She looks over at Roy.]

That was pretty nice, Roy. [Yep. And Fire Cards are good for the same thing...especially for hot coffee...]

You wouldn't shut up about it.

[But no, he's mostly hedging. He had felt bad, and well. Hughes.

...Odd how they seemed to share particular memories in spite of the differences, eh?

He'll just smile at Sheena for that one, and shrug a bit before taking another sip of his drink.]

It's fine, it's fine! I won't get in trouble, hahaha. I'm the manager, anyhow. Just need to double check things with the boss is all. [Somehow, he doubts Keroro will turn down the prospect of more money.]

Hahaha! Because I had nothing else to whine about! Well, and because I got in trouble by myself, so I had to do it on my own for once, hehe. What are you complaining about though! I skimped you the better food while I was on kitchen duty! [By this point too, Hughes finds it a bit strange that Roy shares this exact same memory despite being from a different timeline. It makes him wonder what other memories are also the same...but that is for another time.]

Anyhow. I'll be right back! [He leaves to get the order of cookies and speak with Keroro.]

Manager? [She had to smile at that. Leave it to Hughes with his personality to immediately find a high position...] All right... But if he says no, I won't mind, okay?

[Somehow she's not surprised he'd risk getting into more trouble for his friend, but she's sensing some kind of confusion between the two... Maybe they're just surprised that they remember the incident so well after all this time.] Ah. Okay. Oh, wait! [She had forgotten to tell him which cookies she wanted. Ah, well; she trusts Hughes judgment. She turns back to Roy.]

Roy, are you okay?

[Blinking.]

Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?

[Hughes is not back yet.

There is no magic portal for getting this kind of stuff done, but if there was, be assured that Hughes would use it so that he can keep talking to his friends 24/7. Yep.]

[Answers Roy's question while Hughes is busy ~~finding a portal~~ taking care of their order.]

Well, because you got quiet all of a sudden. I was worried.

But, you're sure you're okay?

I am. [Now he's honestly curious. He did have the tendency to go quieter with Hughes, but that was mostly because Hughes talked enough for the both of them.]

[What was that? Hughes is still gone!? How dare he still be away!!

...oh, it seems like he is talking to Keroro. Welp.]

[Takes advantage again of Hughes continued absence.]

Okay. I just thought you were upset about something Hughes or I said. Or that I know him and didn't tell you... [She's not accusing Roy of jealousy or anything, but she doesn't want him to think she's keeping secrets.]

Not at all. As to knowing him already, I'm not surprised. He kind of makes it his business to know as many people as possible.

[Ain't that the truth! Some people like to call it being friendly or sheer boredom. In reality, it is actually reconnaissance...combined with friendliness and boredom.

Anyhow, this chatty fellow is finally peeling himself away from that super adorable frog alien and heading back over. And the first thing he does when he gets back is ruffle his best friend's hair like he has been doing this for years. Because he has.]

Alrighty! So that blend tea will also be ready soon too. Won't be today, but you'll be able to get it in a tin! And then you can make it at home!

...aaaand I put in an order of cookies for you. Picked the best match for the tea, actually, but if you end up not liking it, don't worry about paying for it; it's a gift from me anyway, hahaha! If you had another specific preference, I can order that for you too though.

[Sheena barely has time to nod in agreement to Roy's comment before Hughes returns, causing a surprised smile to light up her face.] Your boss agreed to it? How did you manage that, Hughes? [Don't get her wrong, she's grateful, really she is.]

I trust your judgment on that. [She pauses, stopping herself from declining his offer of a gift, unsure of how he'll take it. For now, she skips mentioning it.] I'm sure I'll enjoy whatever you did order.

[A beat.]

So, what did you order?

[Sigh, Hughes, stop that. =_=

Tea is good.]

Yep! Well, it wasn't that hard. It's lucrative, anyhow. [Let's just leave it at that. Yes.]

Oh, they're this certain type of tea cookie. The flavor blends well with the almond from what I can tell. I think they're pretty good, anyway, but like I said, if you'd prefer something else, just let me know. I'm not going to force you to eat something you don't want to, hahaha!

[And withdrawing his hand now. Don't want to embarrass Roy too much, even though Hughes is fairly giddy to see his best friend in his own place of work. Things have been reversed for once!]

[Her smile grows wider at his words.] Thanks, Hughes! I'm going to have a basketful of good things by the time I leave here!

[To her credit, she hadn't commented on Hughes' ruffling Roy's hair, or his finally removing it. However, is someone looked quickly enough, there was just the tiniest bit of humor in her eyes before she closes them to savor the tea she's drinking.]

Are they almond cookies? [She tries to imagine a stronger almond taste and thinks that it just might not be bad at all.] It's sounds delicious.

[Her eyes are still closed, but she can sense Hughes' happiness and doesn't really want to spoil the moment for him.]

All this talk of cookies makes me wonder if I should bring some home or to the office.

Did you get stuff from Metokkori R too? [Grin.]

Not exactly, but they're similar. The flavor isn't as strong with these.

Oh! You should get some! Cookies are good whenever and wherever! [Yes, Hughes can see it already. Roy reading papers and being pensive while munching on cookies at the same time. So cute! He will need to get a photograph of this...]

[Sheena lets her blush answer that question, as well as the sound of the basket scraping the floor as she brings it closer to her with a foot. She does open her eyes in time for his response to Roy's musings, and she nods.]

I agree with Hughes, Roy. Especially if you get the tea. Both of them combined would make a really good snack. [Unlike Hughes, she doesn't imagine Roy being cute, but working too hard and forgetting to eat. Something she's done--despite her ability to cook.]

And cookies are easy to carry wherever you go...

Are you both trying to tempt me into doing it?

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