coffee all day, every day

[melancoffeea]

[ The city of Tokyo is a foreign one, bursting with unfamiliar technology and a futuristic culture that leaves Sandalphon sticking out like a sore thumb. Fortunately, as far as most people are concerned, he's just another cosplayer from the nearby convention. No one questions his presence, although a couple of children accost him for something called a photograph; naturally, he walks away.

A whirlwind of events (read: Lyria's intervention) eventually lands him in the cafe inside a mall, where he stands near the corner with a drink in his hand. He stares at the contents of the cup, appraising it with far too much seriousness, before he takes a slow, cautious sip. ]

Hm . . .

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[flyingsolos]

[ Rion (very carefully disguised in her not-an-idol get-up) isn't really one to approach total strangers and make comments on their unusual behaviors-- one, because she doesn't want to draw attention to herself, and two, weird people are everywhere and it's probably best not to get too involved.

But the cafe is crowded, he's right there, and he's treating the drink like he's considering doing battle with it, sooooo... ]

That one's a little bitter, but I can promise it won't bite you.

[melancoffeea]

[ Who is this, and did he look like he wanted someone to talk to him? Sandalphon raises his head to give the newcomer the once-over. Lyria isn't around, so this company can't be her doing.

To this girl's credit, he must have looked ridiculous enough to draw attention in such a crowded space. His gaze drops back down to the drink. ]

Bitter is fine. That's not the issue.

[flyingsolos]

Not strong enough?

[ Help her to help you, Sandalphon. ]

[melancoffeea]

[ No. ]

The coffee is fine. I'm waiting for someone.

[ Why did Lyria dump him here and vanish? ]

[flyingsolos]

Hopefully you're actually gonna greet them with a better expression.

[ geez, stranger, you sure looked way too serious. ]

[melancoffeea]

[ Geez, girl, you sure know how to sound crude. But he huffs in faint amusement. ]

That depends on what they were up to while I've been waiting. It wasn't my idea to stay here, you see.

[flyingsolos]

I... don't really see, but does that mean you were ditched?

[ poor guy... ]

[melancoffeea]

They're not the sort to abandon someone like that. But whatever their reason, a reminder seems to be in order.

[ Yeah, he was ditched. ]

[flyingsolos]

Huh... maybe we should do a "lost child" announcement?

[melancoffeea]

Are you talking about me?

[flyingsolos]

Mmhm! No offense, but maybe it's better to remind them where you are.

[melancoffeea]

They know where I am. I'm not a child.