Coffee Shop AU

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COFFEE SHOP

An absolute staple. No matter what side of the counter you're on, the coffee shop is the absolute center of your life. Whether you're a barista, or just camped out in the corner with the good outlet while you write your novel. Perhaps you just really want to tell the cute person behind the counter that you've loved them since they gave you that coffee six months ago. Or you're overwhelmed with orders and nothing is going right. For good or bad, everyone needs their caffiene. ♨ Post a top level with your character and canon. Include any preferences you may have. If you're feeling bold, write a starter! ♨ Tag around, make your own world. ♨ Please mark any potentially triggering content

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[goodoldfashioned]

[Aziraphale takes a bite of the coffee cake as he considers his dining companion's words. (The cake's not bad, by the way. Nice and crumbly.)]

Perhaps it's a matter of blinking too long. [He's not even quite sure what he means, but he carries on regardless.] Close your eyes for what feels like just a moment and when you open them, you realize it's evening and your tea's gone cold.

[aprofoundbond]

[Castiel smiles, delighted and curious by his companion's words. He sips his tea, enjoying the warmth of it as it settles through him.]

This is a point I had no considered. It's a good one.

And there's few things as bad as cold tea, I find.

[He tilts his head and considers a moment before offering a hand to his companion.]

I'm Castiel, by the way. A pleasure to meet you.

omg sorry i changed my icons and the old ones broke

[goodoldfashioned]

Hm. Overdone eggs, perhaps, though it'd be quite close.

[Aziraphale takes it.]

Aziraphale, if you please. And likewise. You don't always get the opportunity for discussions like these while you're out and about.

No worries! Your icons are all lovely by the way!

[aprofoundbond]

I think I've been lucky enough to avoid knowing what overdone eggs taste like.

[Cas nods, shaking his hand.]

No, you don't indeed. That's an interesting name, Aziraphale. Have you been out and about long today?

aw thank you!

[goodoldfashioned]

Ah, in that case, I'd avoid the bistro across the street, if you'd like to continue doing so.

[It committed several crimes against poached eggs too dreadful to mention in polite company.]

I'm quite fond of it myself. [It is his name, after all.] And no, actually, I've only just nipped out of my shop. Have you?

[aprofoundbond]

Good to know. I would very much like to continue doing so, I think.

Unfortunately. There's so much work to be done and little time in which to do it. I could use...a vacation, I think is the word the humans use.

Where is your shop, if you don't mind me asking?

[goodoldfashioned]

I hear Paris is lovely this time of year. [Casual-like, giving a recommendation.]

It's a little place in Soho, if you must know, though I keep it closed when I'm not in.

[aprofoundbond]

Paris? Hmmm. There's a possibility. I remember when they first built Paris, back in the day. It would be nice to see the city for myself.

What kind of shop is it? Perhaps I'll stop by on my way to Paris.

[goodoldfashioned]

Oh, it's where I keep my books. Though I keep it closed when I'm not in, so I'd have to come along with you.

[Wow, wouldn't that be tragic.]

[aprofoundbond]

Really? You must have quite the collection. I'd enjoy seeing your shop in your company.

[Castiel offers him a grin. It would be so lovely to just have the chance to indulge in something as quaint as browsing through a book collection.]

[goodoldfashioned]

Well, then. I'd be happy to show you, once we've finished up here. Just, er, keep your hands to yourself a bit, yes?

[Wouldn't want anyone to get the idea that books are actually being sold there, after all.]

[aprofoundbond]

Of course. Are these books...in delicate condition?

[He assumes they must be very rare and very valuable. He'll try and restrain himself from acting like the bull in the china shop, as the humans are prone to saying. He probably can't make any promises, but he can put in effort.]