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[So Lyle and Osomatsu had finally gotten the logistic arranged for their coffee date. Hey, never hurt to give it a shot and hand out with a friend… at his place of business. Besides, would give them time to talk about whatever they wanted for however long they wanted.

On the appointed date at the appointed time, Lyle showed up at the café wearing a green sweater. It was cold outside okay. He glanced around and not immediately seeing Osomatsu, walked over to the chairs to sit and wait. Given that he worked here it could have been his day off or he could have been in the back room]

[Osomatsu specifically picked a day he was not working on to have their date. that did not mean, however, that he didn't get to the coffee shop ahead of time to make sure everything went right. this was his first date as an adult, and even when he was a teen, he had so few dates, so it was like his first real date. ever. and the word "date" had been thrown around, but Osomatsu wanted things to be casual. he didn't want Lyle to have to think that Osomatsu wanted more out of this. Osomatsu still wasn't sure exactly what he wanted, himself.

he just knew that Lyle was his friend, and he was cool! and Osomatsu wanted to get to know him better, whether it was for more or not.

after speaking to some of the baristas, he stepped out of the back room at the appointed time, dressed casually, but in clothes that were new - new jeans, a new warm sweatshirt (red, of course), and he had a jacket and scarf slung over his arm. he sighed when he saw Lyle and walked over, then set a couple cookies on the table]

Glad you could make it. [that was okay to say, right? gosh, he sounded lame. there was no need to be nervous! but he was...

he just kept telling himself don't screw this up]

[It had been a while since Lyle had been on a date too. Officially it had been before Celestial Being. Granted he had been with Anew, but he hadn't dated her, not really. Being stuck with Celestial Being had prevented that. Even so, he wasn't too nervous. Whether it was an actual date or not, it was a chance to spend time with a friend and get some coffee. That's all that had been committed to.

Lyle didn’t have to wait too long before Osomatsu emerged. He was observant after all. He watched out of the corner of his eye as Osomatsu came over to him and set the plate with a couple of cookies down on the table in front of him]

Thanks. I’m glad I could too. Didn’t get waylaid or anything like that.

[He gestured to the seat across from him] Why don't you join me.

[okay! Osomatsu expelled a breath, muttering a "thanks" as he sat down. that was lame, too! he sounded too formal! he needed to relax]

I'm glad we could hang out! Usually, on my days off, I just try an' chill, yanno? Get rid of all the stress.

[Yes, relax. They are here for coffee. Lyle's not going concerned about it. Not like he's going to stop being friends with him or something like that]

Yeah I know the feeling. That's what I usually try to do. So good to have someone to hang out with.

[that makes Osomatsu feel better. he sits up, leaning forward a bit]

Totally! I work, uh... Pretty hard here. Sometimes, ten hour days, six days a week. And even then, there are days I'll get called in when I'm supposed to be taking time off. It's rough. So sometimes I'd rather just sit at home than go out, if I have the option.

I'm lucky I guess. When we're not busy, that doesn't seem to happen a lot in the Perimeter Guard. We're essentially always on call though and if things get crazy, we have to be there whenever they call us.

[He reached over to pick up one of the cookies and took a bite]

[the cookie may be fancy, but it's from the cafe, so it's not very special, probably. Osomatsu is glad Lyle is eating some anyway]

Has... anything crazy happened so far?

[Lyle kind of figured it was from the cafe considering that's where they were located and it would be a little weird for Osomatsu to bring in an outside cookie]

Well, of course you have people who just wander off, creatures that try to investigate the wall, those sort of things. Nothing insane though.

[hmmm. Osomatsu is a bit interested]

What's, uh... What's beyond the wall? Have you seen anything weird out there?

Well, there's a river and forests. Also the abandoned city. There are also creatures out there. They come through the portal as well. Some of them are fine and friendly. Others are not. We're safe inside the wall though.

an abandoned city? that sounded interesting! Osomatsu wondered if there was treasure there]

You think so? Like, aren't there monsters big enough to knock the wall down?

[Lyle hadn't been looking for that. There might be]

I haven't seen or heard about any. I'd think we'd be the first to know. So I wouldn't worry.

[hmm, Osomatsu nods, reaching for the other cookie... oh, right. he completely forgot about their coffee]

Oh, uh. Whaddayou want t'drink? [he looked over at one of the baristas, who was listening in for that cue]

[Lyle debates a long moment about what to drink then grins]

Surprise me? Whatever you think is good. I'm not picky.

[Lyle's just sneaky like that. But really he's not too picky when it comes to coffee]

[oh, geez. well, Osomatsu was going to have the barista make them drinks, but when Lyle says that, it sets his mind into motion.

he decides to make the drink himself, and he will make something awesome, something off-menu. Osomatsu's already calculating, trying to think of what flavors would go well together. dammit, he'd never thought he'd be so passionate about coffee, and he isn't, really. but he knows more about it than he ever thought possible, all thanks to this stupid job that he kind of hates but kind of doesn't.

he finally grins and stands up] Just a moment then. [then he goes behind the counter. he puts on an apron, washes his hands, and he goes to work]

[When Lyle said that, he could practically see the gears turning. He couldn't help, but what wonder what he was thinking and he leaned forward, curiously watching to see what the answer was going to be.

Finally gets his answer and smiles]

I'll be here.

[But he is going to watch, curious because of the fact that it definitely appeared Osomatsu was going to make his drink for him]

[here he goes. he thinks he's going to do something festive, so he takes a few pumps of this syrup, and some of that syrup, and then he mixes it all together. he makes one for himself first, to taste, then gets to working on Lyle's, with minor adjustments.

yeah, he's a good little worker. who knew? then again, Osomatsu wants to impress his friend, so he's motivated.

he finally is done, removes his apron, then returns to the table and sets the drink in front of Lyle] One Osomatsu special! It's a latte with hazelnut, vanilla, and raspberry.

[Lyle watched eagerly, tilting his head slightly to the side as he watch Osomatsu work. Now he definitely was curious what he was making. It didn't seem to be anything on the menu, but then he didn't have the best vantage point there on the couch.

He smiled as Osomatsu brought it back over, picking up the offered cup]

Sounds good. Smells good too.

[And if Osomatsu had his drink too, Lyle would say...]

Sláinte.

[his drink is there, in his hand. he is smiling because he is proud of himself, but then Lyle's word confuses him]

Eh?

Sláinte. It means "cheers" in Gaelic. Not usually used for coffee, but it works.

[Granted most people here didn't know that, but he was going to say it anyway]

Ho, really? [he holds up his cup then] In Japan, we say kanpai! [he doesn't trust himself repeating that foreign word. it sounds hard!]

[Lyle raised his coffee cup again]

Kanpai.

[Then he took a sip of his coffee]

I like it.

[Osomatsu doesn't sit down until Lyle says that he likes the drink. because he was worried he'd have to make another one. he chuckles nervously and finally sits down, drinking from his own cup]

I'm glad! [he's relieved. he just made that up on the spot!]

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