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[anthropophagite]

who: Kaneki + Everyone
what: One day in the life of Kaneki
when: Before the 10th
where: Several different places, check the prompts
warnings: (Mentions of) cannibalism. The prompt that contains it is properly tagged.


Library
[ Kaneki isn’t happy to be in this whole new world – he is so tired to be thrown into sort of terrible new situations where he is forced to adapt. And yes, he does consider being here as the only almost-ghoul something terrible; being on his own and having to do the things he needs on his own is stressful and kind of horrible.

Regardless, there are some really positive things, such as working at the library and having access to thousands of books from thousands of authors he never even heard. It’s true, not all are interesting, and he doesn’t quite get many of them since they talk about things that don’t exist on Kaneki’s world, but he is completely in love with what he is got.

And that is easy to notice, since Kaneki is reading while he works – can it be even called “work” when his eyes are glued to the pages and he barely seems to notice others? Though, even if it doesn’t look like he is paying attention, he is, so don’t try to act smart (not that he’d be any good at a confrontation, but…ah well…).

At least he is smiling a bit – a genuine smile, too. ]


Coffee shop (at the library too)
[ Another job Kaneki has, though still at the same workplace, requires a different skill: coffee making. And if there is one thing Kaneki knows, is to make damn good coffee, thanks to working at a ghoul café back home. Though at first he was a bit clumsy with the machines they gave him, he soon worked everything out, and it’s no surprise a lot of people seem to enjoy spending some time reading while they sip their cappuccino.

He is actually pretty proud of himself, and really wishes the manager was there to see how good he got with time. Regardless, Kaneki will meet the next client with a bright big smile: come on, come on, try one of the best coffees around made by yours truly ]


Outside the laboratories (cw ; CANNIBALISM)
[ One of the things Kaneki avoids like the plague is eating. Not the normal food someone else would, but the only food he can eat: human flesh. And ever since he arrived, he refused to eat, but it comes a time when he has to give in because he knows that the longer he goes without eating, more dangerous it can get.

So when hunger is way too loud and no coffee can curb it, he finally gives in and heads to the laboratories. The meat he is given is mostly synthetic, which means he doesn’t have to feel guilty that he’s eating someone who died, but it doesn’t push away the terrible idea that is to eat people, to eat human flesh. Which is what he has in his backpack right now.

Once he is given his food (he hates calling it food), kaneki puts it inside the backpack, refuses to eat there, and just rushes out as quickly as he can, so he can find a hidden secret spot where he can eat. And maybe that’s when he bumps into someone, who knows? ]


Wildcard
[ Fell free to make your own prompt. Kaneki is around and can be found pretty much everywhere, or you can always contact me through PM or plurk at vilani ]

Comments

[anthropophagite]

[ his cappuccinos are amazing too, but kaneki still isn't all that confident in them. At least his coffee is completely made from scratch so it means there is also a special care in every cup. Ghouls are really picky about coffee and Kaneki has learned to be so as well - brand, how the beans are toasted, the water temperature, even the foam that forms on the surface.

he takes coffee very seriously

but when he gives Iris her coffee, at least it will taste really darn good ]

Here we go. Please enjoy- [ and of course, he will wait for her opinion too ]

[carrotkeeper]

[While he's making it, she completes the process of swiping her card on the machine to pay. She doesn't want to go to jail for stolen coffee. Not today at least.

When he comes back, she offers a quick 'thanks' and raises the cup up to her face to get a whiff of it. Then a quick blow against it to get rid of some of the heat and she takes her first sip. It's bitter, but very good.]

I can already feel myself waking up. This is great!

[anthropophagite]

[ hopefully never, please always pay for your coffee

when he hears the compliment, kaneki's face brightens up right away ] Thank you! I'm glad you like it! [ back home he had the Manager to tell him when coffee was right or not, but here he has to go by what his clients tell him. He hasn't gotten any complaints so far, so maybe he is on a good track. ]

I forgot to ask if you want sure or anything else? [ vanilla, some people like that in their coffees, though kaneki isn't a fan ]

[carrotkeeper]

Maybe sugar for later.

[She takes another sip of the drink. With the coffee in her hands, going back to her table to study no longer seems appealing. This break is going to last awhile, barista buddy. Hope you're ready for it.]

Have you worked here long?

[anthropophagite]

[ kaneki nods and reaches to grab some small sugar packages for the girl to take ]

Since I arrived. Two months ago. [ he smiles after, touching his own chin ] But I worked at a coffee shop back home, as well, so I'm used to it.

[carrotkeeper]

They were right to pick you for this job. I wouldn't know the first thing about it.

[This tough looking job. There's too much to remember. Adding in the different drinks? Different orders? Different machines? She would fail miserably. At least the government here does their best to place arrivals and keep people like Iris from being a barista.

Except they are in a library. She probably could take a look at how to deal with coffee. But nah.]

Guess I could pick up a couple books and learn, but I think I'll leave it pros like you.

[anthropophagite]

[ kaneki thought he wouldn't be able to do it, either, but here he is. In an alien world, with aliens around him, preparing decent coffee. he surprises himself sometimes ]

Ah- it's a lot more fun to learn it through practice, I think. As much as books have a lot of knowledge, some things work better if you try it yourself.

[carrotkeeper]

You're right.

[Because she is a firm believer of getting your hands dirty to accomplish something and practice is the best method of doing that.]

Think you could show me sometime?

[Not so much for her own use, but she knows a few people who would like to have a fresh pot of coffee.]

[anthropophagite]

[ he pauses for a second, a bit surprised she is actually that interested. Also surprised that someone wants to learn anything from him - usually it's the other way around! and kaneki isn't particularly confident in his skills ]

O-oh- yes, of course. I will try my best! [ either she's being just nice, or actually means it, Kaneki figures he should introduce himself ] I'm kaneki, by the way. It's nice to meet you.

[carrotkeeper]

My name's Iris. It's nice to meet you, Kaneki.

[His skills are leaps and bounds ahead of hers. She'll follow his lead. Although she hasn't finished her cup yet, she stands in front of the register again. Yes, here comes another order. She wants to get a head start on learning.]

Okay, I'm gonna order another coffee and watch you this time.

[anthropophagite]

[ He nods - it's more like a small bow of his head - to gree Iris. He isn't sure if he should add the "san" to it, but he decides to keep to that: ] it's nice to meet you, Iris-san.

[ before he can ask if it's alright to use the "san", she... wants... another cup? Kaneki blinks ]

Er- another? really? [ will she be okay if she drinks that much coffee? ]

[carrotkeeper]

[She assumes the -san is like a nickname and that's fine with her. One day she'll ask what it means.]

Yeah, I'll bring this one back to my brother. I'm sure he won't mind a cup.

[anthropophagite]

[ Kaneki nods softly ] it's good that you have your brother here with you. It's probably a lot easier. [ he wishes he had someone here, everything would be much easier. ]

I'll prepare another one, then. [ kaneki moves to grab another cup, so he can prepare it for Iris to take. ]

[carrotkeeper]

[Easy is one way to describe it, though it comes with its own set of worries. She has her brother, but she worries about him too. This is a new world for the both of them with dangers they can't fully understand yet.]

It's nice. What about you Kaneki? Do you have any siblings?

[And she pays for cup number 2, leaning against the counter to get the best view of coffee making while he brews it.]

[anthropophagite]

[ kaneki shakes his head ] No. I'm the only child. I've also arrived lone, here. [ so he doesn't really... have any friends so to speak. But Kaneki is not going to complain.

Kaneki at least gives her enough room to watch as he prepares the cup. Since Iris mentioned she was interested in learning, he figures she can start now. Once the cup is ready, he will place it on a cup holder and give it to the woman ] here we go.

[carrotkeeper]

Alone huh? That's okay! I'm sure you meet a ton of people to make up for it.

[The entire time he makes the coffee, she watches, but most of it goes over her head. It's to be expected for a person that's just barely learning how to make her own meals. She'll just have to come back more often. ]

But thanks for today. I'm gonna come back more often to see you work. Then one day I'll let you try some of my coffee.

[anthropophagite]

Ah... yeah, something like that... [ Except nor really. it'd be easy if Kaneki wasn't awkward and shy, but he is so it's incredibly hard for him to feel normal, act normal and make friends like normal people. ]

And you are welcome. I hope to be able to taste some for your coffee soon.