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A cafe to call my own
[Hazama wipes his brow as he pours one last pot of "coffee" to round out the selection on the shelves. The aforementioned drink is actually just water with some dirt sprinkled in, but hey I won't tell if you won't. The fedora-wearing man places his hands on his hips and sighs, satisfied. He takes a look around his new cafe, which was totally purchased in a totally legal manner, by the way. Don't go to the basement though, it apparently smells like rotting corpses that may or may not belong to the previous owners down there. Aside from that little design flaw, the place itself is decently well furnished. Hazama's crest is notably emblazoned on the wall with green neon lights, that give the entire room a dark atmosphere one might find in a bar. Hazama laughs a bit, and claps his hands.] Alright, I think everything is set up. All we need is a name. How about..."Better Than LeBlanc In Literally Every Conceivable Way"? Yeah, that sounds good. Really rolls off the tongue. [The man walks over to the doorway, clicking the little button to make the neon side outside flash "OPEN" and sits down behind the desk, propping his feet up on the counter with a smirk.]
[Teddie walks in and looks around the new "cafe", noticing Hazama in the process.] Nice little cafe you've got going on, Hazama.
[Hazama tips his hat, and nods to Teddie.] Why, thank you uhhhh...fella. I appreciate the compliment. You wanna drink? Oh, never mind, we're on self-serve or whatever all those cool hip places are doing now. Help yourself to our fine beverages.
*Gamma looks at the sign outside, waiting for a moment before stepping inside. He walks in, sees Hazama, pauses again, and then sits down* Never took you for a businessman. I guess the suit's not just for show.
[Hazama claps his hands together in response to Gamma's greeting, and smiles.] Well, you know what they say, money doesn't grow on trees. Granted, thanks to my position back home, I'm pretty well off. Figured it couldn't hurt to try my hand at this cafe business though, seems to be pretty popular here.
[He seems a bit confused by the fact he didn't call him his name, but he just shrugs it off.] Eh, i'm not too thirsty, but... Would you perhaps want me to promote this place?
[Hazama stands up, obviously delighted.] Why, of course! You can start working right away, I'll make sure to pay you for doing well and everything!
So, do you just want me to go out and tell people to come to this cafe or?...
*Gamma eyes the "coffee" warily, before speaking up* Alright, well, you have fun with that Teddie, I have some more.... Important business questions to ask. *Gamma looks back to Hazama, grinning* If you're such a good businessman, you must know something about running a place. Easy question, how much are you charging for your coffee?
Yeah! just go out there, and get people to come on inside! Don't sweat the details. [Hazama leans in close to Teddie.] and don't take no for an answer.~ [Hazama then spins on his heel and looks at Gamma.] Yeah...uh....a measly..uh...2,400 yen a cup! Y-yeah! That's for our large variety here, and if you want the smaller cup it'll only run you 1,600!
Alright, i'll go get the cafe some customers... [He smirks.] After i know what my payment is.
*Gamma sighs, before putting on a smile* So you said its about 500 Yen right? *wink* Trust me, that's a really reasonable price. Everyone will probably buy it around there.
[Hazama takes the cash and sighs.] You're lucky I like you, Lavvy. [He then puts an arm around Teddie's shoulders and looks him in the face.] 5,000 yen per customer, 7,000 if they come here after a bit of uh..."persuasion".
Gotcha, boss, i'll go get tons of customers! [He exits and runs somewhere, probably to another cafe.]
[Hazama hand stands over the counter and lands back in his seat on the other side.] Now we wait.
Aincrad walks in. "Hmm I heard a new place opened up I won-" He sees Hazama behind the counter with the coffee and leaves throwing him the finger. "Nope. Not happening. Not in a thousand years."
[Hazama waves him off with a smile.] Thank you for your patronage!~ Then clenches his fist and mumbles under his breath.] ...and stay out you piece of trash.
*Gamma chuckles and begins tossing and catching a shard of ice* Wow, for once someone else is the reason people are staying away. Weird. What did you do, steal his pet goldfish?
Ah, I dunno. Got angry I was using some NPC to my advantage or something. Not sure why he's be so uppity about something without a soul. It's like getting angry we have robots to do dishes or something.
*walks in and sits, a pink ball on her shoulder* ...
*Hey I heard you liked Kool Aid! No? Well too bad! The Kool Aid Man crashes into the counter and fills all the cups with Kool Aid, spilling the sticky juice everywhere, even into the coffee machines before running out of the place to refill himself OH YEAH!
[Hazama just blinks, and watches the beautiful red man leave.] D...does anyone know what the fuck that was?
.........what? *is genuinely confused*
I.... Wait so you... *sigh* Nevermind, I get the feeling I don't wanna know. More importantly, you have robots to do your dishes? Just how.... *Gamma is interrupted by the Kool-aid man's appearance, as he gets splashed with a little juice* I remember him. He like making a mess in GYMs usually.... I guess he's expanding his horizons. *Gamma freezes the spot where the Kool-aid struck him, and allows the ice to slowly melt*
Hm, what a place this Nexus is. Anyway, if Raggy can have robots for his family, then is having them do my dishes much of a big deal? I don't think so. More importantly... [Hazama steps in front of Betty, and bows while removing his hat.] Welcome to Better Than LeBlanc In Literally Every Conceivable Way, what will you have tonight Miss? We have coffee, and that's it.
I guess coffee then. *just keeps sitting there with a blank face*
*A girl is seen draggin Mal here, mainly because of shit. Also, the both of them aren't old enough to drink. On top of that, the other girl looks as if she's cosplaying as Wendy from the fast food chain or something.* "Keilin, why did you bring me here? We're not even old enough to do stupid shit like this." Malloryn said to Keilin in his usual deep but feminine voice. "Shut up, Mal! My two only pets are gone! My goldfish drowned and my turtle ran away!...and we can just lie, not like they care." she replied, in her country accent impression that's actually really convicing.
Gleamstar dashes in, with a few patches of red on her purple fur. "Heard there was a cafe here! Some blonde twoleg told me about it!"
Gotta thank Teddie for that one. [Hazama gets three drinks for the newcomers, and hands one to each of them. The drinks are...literally just water with dirt mixed in. Despite this, Hazama holds out one hand and smiles.] Alright you guys, that'll be 500 yen from each of you, if you please!
*Gamma sighs and is ed.... I mean occupies himself by playing with ice in a corner* And now we just wait and see... Surely today's my day.
[Teddie enters with a slightly creepy smile on his face.] Well, i got one to go immediately, we'll see when the other 3 show up.
*Hans walks in groggily and takes a seat* So I see even you can own a business...
...........This......this doesn't look like coffee, but might as well try it. *she drinks the mud and.....* Hmm, not bad. *gives him the yen*
*The two look at the "drinks" and then at each other. Both with a confused look on their face.* "Thanks but no thanks mister...whatever your name is." Mal corresponded, pushing the dirty water back. "Wait, do I still have to pay you-" "This looks like the water that my pet goldfish swam in...that looks nice." Keilin said sarcastically, still going on with the pets. It's all a joke by the way, but you don't know that right now.
Oh damn, i forgot i can't exist in two places at the same time off i goooooooo... [He disappears.]
*Flonne bursts through the door* I WILL NOW TEACH YOU ALL ABOUT THE POWER OF LOVE!
W-wait. You...like it? No, never mind. Whatever. Anyway, good work Teddie! [He pats the blondie on the head, and ruffles his hair.] And welcome, boss! Glad you could make it. What's up with you huh? Busy trying to save everyone still? Seems like a waste to me, but hey maybe you just need a drink. [He's obviously doing his best to ignore Mal and Keilin, though the corner of his mouth is obviously twitching.]
*kinda just stares at flonne* .....you mean L. O. V. E. right?
That's how you spell it. First lesson, how to spell love! Repeat after me, L.O.V.E.!
[Teddie reappears at the same spot.] Now that was freaky, anyway, i think i got 2 people to come.
*They glance at the sight of Hazama and then Keilin decides to just put 500 yen on the counter, sliding it slowly closer for extra measure, and then get her drink just to pour it out in the bathroom while Malloryn is just akwardly in front of Hazama, looking at him with an attempted"nervous" expression because no sympathy but she needs to look presentable.* "What made you think this was a good job? Not to be mean, but if you want, you can just take the free money she put on the counter..." she asked Hazama while just thinking about going back home.
*Enters and looks around skeptically*
Gin
*Gin enters shortly after Rom* Hmm. Nice place.
[Hazama smiles at her, and pockets the money.] Oh I know it isn't good, I just wanted to show that anyone can make a successful business around here, no matter the product. What can I say, the hero types aren't very smart. [Hazama shrugs at this, and then turns to Flonne.] Now, as for you little lady. I won't have that love stuff here, either kill everyone around you, or shut up and drink your dirt water.
You there! *Flonne points to Rom* Let me teach you about THE POWER OF LOVE!
And there they are now. Am i doing a good job, sir?
*Turns to Fionne* The Huey Lewis song? Listened to it one too many times...
THE POWER OF LOVE will heal all wounds!
*Gamma sighs and lays his head on the counter* Oh no, we're getting love speeches now. Fantastic... *shrug* Well, it most certainly could be worse.
This is THE POWER OF LOVE! Feel the might of the Love Stick! *Flonne holds up a staff and throws it at Gamma*
Gin
Alls fair in love and war. The two ideologies presented in this place. I've got better things to be doing. Like searching for a certain scientist. Good luck with these guys, Rom. *Gin leaves, waving*
DID SOMEBODY CALL FOR A DUMB HERO? *PK then kicks in the door and runs up to the counter, quickly taking a seat and raising his hand, trying to get Hazama's attention One pancake please!
*A small fairy flies into the cafe and goes to the center of the room before announcing her presence* Looks like I found another cafe! And this time there are people in it instead of snakes! Hello, everyone! I'm Airy and I'm here to guide the warriors of light on a grand journey to save the world! Would those brave warriors of light happen to be anywhere here?
Love was a thing i chased before, now i've settled down and became sensible... Unlike a lot of people in the Nexus. [He smirks and adjusts his dark sunglasses.]
Heh... *Waves to Gin and looks around more*
[Hazama rubs the back of his head, and sighs.] Aaaaaaand, she's ignoring me. Whatever. Thanks for bringing in the business Teddie, I'll send you your check in the mail.
*mumbles* ...aaaaaaaand I knew it...
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Sorry, no pancakes here. We can call something in though, Akechihop delivers, right?
Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! I'm a knight that uses electricity if that counts!
I thought you mean Level Of ViolencE.
Thanks, Haz... Anyway! Where do you get your clothes? They're really stylish.
*Gamma is struck by the staff, and looks up, rubbing his head* Hey, what was that for? Can't a guy lay in a cafe in peace. *Gamma looks over to Airy and yawns* Yeah, there are probably some people who would call themselves warriors of light. Personally, I'm a little curious though, so I guess I'll at least listen to your exposition thing.
I don't think so! If they did I would have ordered from them a long time ago! Thanks for the offer though!
I've been busy. *he stretches his back* I've made it less about saving everyone and more so save the right people. I could save everyone but that's the best case scenario.
*A noral looking person enters the place, only to remove a device and transform into Machin Raal. He sits down and begins looking through some papers.* Glass of water please. Hopefully this place has some decent service.
*Rom suddenly goes silent and walks out*
LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I LOVE all of you! *Flonne wraps her hands around Gamma's chest and hugs him* LOVE!
*Airy smiles triumphantly before addressing the cafe again* Me? I have no exposition to give out here. That would be rude to the cafe owner, wouldn't it? I'm just here to let any heroes know that if they need guidance then I'm here to help!
*After seeing Hazama's reasoning and also the...love...at Flonne she decided to loosen up a little and slightly open up her purse to get out her phone. Then Keilin came back out walking with a broken glass for god knows what.* "Can someone be a dear and throw this away for me? I don't want messes." she said, ignoring the mess she made in the bathroom. "Ooooh look a fairy tale. I wanna watch this. I think I should just point out everything in this bar, "Knights", "fairies", also edge. Not that it's a bad thing, just, didn't expect seeing stuff like this in the real world.
Ah, well they were custom-tailored for me, back in my world. I don't have much desire to go back, but I'm sure you can find a tailor in these parts who can hook you up. [He turns to the newcomer with a smile.] Right away sir! I'll make it on the house, since you seem to be new and all.~ [He fills a glass of water at the sink, and slides it along the counter.] There you are, my good man!
Thank you. Seems I finaly found a place with good service. *Raal continues reading his papers, occasionally sipping his water*
No problem, be sure to tell your friends how bad LeBlanc is, and remember our motto: "If you say it with a smile, everyone will probably dislike you and that's okay!"
Alrighty, i'll probably find one later. It was fun working here for today, but i'm gonna go. See you all. [Teddie leaves, not before discarding his sunglasses.]
*Gamma desperately attempts to push Flonne off of him* No touching, that's a thing. Most people call it personal space. *in his struggles he looks to Hazama for aid* That's a great motto honestly. Story of my life. Now, mind getting her off me?
Fairy tails? I'm pretty sure Fairies don't have tails. That would be pretty weird if I did.
Fair enough, I suppose I'll leave too. Lavvy, you're in charge or whatever. Do what you want people, just leave the rug alone alright? It was expensive. [Hazama steps through the hole the red man made in the wall earlier, and walks away. It's worth noting he didn't even bother locking the register.]
Oh, i'm sorry... *Flonne kisses Gamma on the forehead then walks away from him.*
*Gamma shakes his head, before stepping behind the counter. He sighs, and looks back at flonne* Just.... Think things through more I guess kid. Its no big deal, just some people prefer their space, you know?
Uh-okay! *Flonne puffs out her chest and then stands in an erect position.*
*Gamma watches Flonne for a few moments..... Before sighing* Ok, I'll bite. What exactly are you doing?
*PK watches and stands up somewhat uneasy, waving as he walks out the door W-well I'll see you later! I need to grab some food!
Uhhh... I dunno.
*Raal glances over to Flonne, shakes his head and then returns to his papers.* Foolish girl
Ooh! Ooh! Who's foolish!? Is it me?
Foolish? Don't be silly. She's doing her best! Isn't that good enough for you people... Humans can be so judgemental...
Anyways, anyone familiar with a genderless kid, usually seen wearing a green and yellow shirt?
*Gamma shrugs and looks back to Raal* I mean, its not like she's doing anything wrong. Hazama didn't give me any rules, so I assume standing's legal.
....hell
Ooc: I meant hello
*Gamma turns towards Betty, and begins tossing a shard of ice* Why would I know if someone was genderless or not? At least, if they look like a kid. Robots, easy to tell, technically don't have genders, though they can be designed to look like people. Actual people, well, do you randomly go about asking if people are a boy or a girl?
I mean, no one really knows their gender.
I don't know most people's genders. For reasons previously stated. Its a bit of a weird question to go around asking. I mean, I can usually make a guess, it just never really come up, you know?
.....I mean they kinda look female so I'll just say that I guess.
Wonderful, great description. Green shirt, kinda looks like a girl. I'll keep that in mind. I guess if I see someone like that I may remember to tell you. For now, I've got nothing
Geez, I tried my best. Also, another note. They are kinda...... A ghost. But they are visible.