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Ran Nagisa | 乱 凪砂 ([personal profile] paradiseunboxed) wrote in [community profile] imeeji_frontstage2022-09-20 08:37 pm

serious beverages only

Who: Honey, Alala, and you
Where: hotel lobby
When: Day 500, evening



[Honey has commandeered a table near the entrance of the hotel, on which are set two jars, one labeled COFFEE and one labeled TEA. Plus a pile of cutlery to stick in the jar of your choice.]

...Lala-san would like to know whether the residents of Imeeji prefer tea or coffee.

[ alala had been sitting, but he’s swiftly on his feet and slamming both of his hands on the table, jostling all of the carefully curated poll supplies. ] Yeah, because it seems like the majority of you are choosing the wrong thing~ [ is he trying to stir shit, absolutely. ]

...I don't have any preferences myself.

…Though I do think this choice is a little restrictive, considering the number of ways there are to prepare either beverage.

[ he sits back down… for about half a second, but then he’s on his feet again, because, oh!, that reminds him!!! ] Ah, right, and regardless of which you choose let’s hear why. Honey brings up a good point. What made you choose tea or coffee? Tell us your favorite way to prepare it and maybe you’ll convince the opposition to switch.

...Even if you're not inclined to argue over your choice of drink, understanding Imeeji's preferences seems like an important thing to know for future cafe-type Lives.

…Being able to anticipate the needs of the clientele will allow the units hosting the cafe to prepare adequate supplies. As such, your cooperation in gathering that data is appreciated.

…Um… Lala-san, do you have anything else to say?

I should probably cast my own vote, huh, though I think I’ve made my stance pre~tty clear. [ an obnoxious laugh follows as he snatches a spoon and gives it a dramatic little twirl only to, finally, drop it into the coffee jar. ] Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats a caramel latte!

Poll #27562 Which is the Superior Beverage?
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 13


Coffee or Tea?

View Answers

Coffee
3 (23.1%)

Tea
10 (76.9%)

branchedout: (Of course.  But it won't matter.)

[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Tea is fine on its own. If y'gotta add cream an' sugar an' flavorin' t'make it palatable, it's not even coffee anymore.
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[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, I know Five-han takes his black.

He's jus' also a firm believer that that's the only coffee that's coffee, so I'm sayin' them frap-a-somethin' mackey-doodles shouldn't count as coffee.
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[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
Exactly, but I haven't really had many o' those, so rulin' 'em out don't bother me none.
branchedout: (& I haven’t really had an answer.)

[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 03:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Y'could try both now and decide.
branchedout: (Let's go.)

[personal profile] branchedout 2022-10-06 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I can get 'em for you.
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-21 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Coffee is fine on its own too. It's rich and bold and delicious. And we even have espresso shots! Tea is just leaf water that tastes like somebody milked the dirt, ...disgusting.
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[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Tea can be naturally sweet an' refreshin', an' ones made with herbs have healing an' restorative properties.

Coffee's bitter, burnt bean broth.
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-21 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
And coffee can be rich and bold in flavor, with a distinct aromatic punch that just, ah~, [ smiles. ] never fails to brighten the day!

[ but his expression sours immediately after. ] Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?
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[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ his expression darkens and he mumbles, depressed. ]

My family locked me in a prison cell with minimal contact to the outside world. They're not the kissin' types.
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-21 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[ blinks, not having expected that kind of a turn. ]

W- Wait, like... f- for real... [ his ears droop. ] I didn't mean to dredge up something like that. It's just an expression. I'm sorry, Natsume.
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[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ and then he starts laughing brightly. It sounds like a chicken clucking. ]

What're you apologizin' for?
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-21 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Because of what you just said.
branchedout: (So when did the old place get a facelift)

[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-21 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
What for? It's not like y'locked me up. 'S fine.
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-22 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Because what I said made you think of such a terrible and shitty memory!
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[personal profile] branchedout 2022-09-22 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
When I looked down, I was jus' pickin' at you. It doesn't bother me none.
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-22 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ just. this. face. ]
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-09-23 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Nothing. Nevermind. Have you ever had a good cup of coffee? And, yeah, I know Valor is all about the coffee, but he drinks it black and that's... [ crinkles his nose. ] not for everybody.
branchedout: (Your son took that from me)

[personal profile] branchedout 2022-10-06 03:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I've had coffee from his stash, but it was black, yeah.
Edited 2022-10-06 15:58 (UTC)
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[personal profile] malumdiscordiae 2022-10-06 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Blech! No wonder you didn't like it. Let me introduce you to a real~ cup of coffee!

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