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[eyeforaneye]

(video: @s.uchiha)

[ The video opens to a view of a simple sign in the quarantine’s common language, a dark green background causing the white lettering of “The Coffee Shop” to really pop alongside a graphic of what appears to be some kind of mermaid or siren. Why does this feel like copyright infringement. ]

It’s my understanding that there aren’t many places like this here. [ So comes the voice from behind the camera, view panning to the right and left to showcase the street he’s on and make it clear just where this particular shop is. Only then does he move forward, the small store’s bell jangling as he steps into what can only be described as an immaculate café, the specials written neatly on a chalkboard in Japanese characters on the counter, booths and tables lining the walls, and plants placed stalwartly in the windows like leafy guardians. ]

So it should receive more business. Now that you’re aware, consider spending your extra money here. [ As he finally turns that camera around, revealing a dour young dark-haired man in all his glory. ]

If you need more information, I suppose it can’t be helped. I’ll address concerns.

(action)

[ Feel free to stop in! Expect a quiet one-armed man behind the counter cleaning an already spotless work station in his down time. ]

Comments

[eyeforaneye]

I wasn't aware that there was a specific name for it. Very well. I'm a "barista". [ It sounds official; he doesn't mind it. ]

Do you want to place an order for pick-up?

[leatherdaddy]

Uh. [ W-well, it is kinda rude for him not to order something. ]

Maybe later. So what are you doin' at a coffee shop?

[ BESIDES BEING A BARISTA ]

1/3

[eyeforaneye]

2/3

[eyeforaneye]

3/3

[eyeforaneye]

Working as a barista.

[ jesus christ ]

1/2

[leatherdaddy]

[ ... ]

2/2

[leatherdaddy]

Are you trying to piss me off?!

[eyeforaneye]

Is there a reason that that would make you angry?

[leatherdaddy]

Damn right there is!

You were acting so cool, high and fucking mighty like some kinda princely blademaster and you're making lattes?

[ Gladio is so disappointed! What a let down! ]

[eyeforaneye]

[ ... ]

I think I understand now. You wanted me to be a little flashier and more interesting because I have a serious personality.

Is that how it is? Or do you just think I'm acting above my station? [ Either one of these is actually a little bit amusing to him and that doesn't happen often. ]

[leatherdaddy]

More like beneath.

[ Gladiolus has seen you work the battlefield, don't give him that load of crap. ]

Tch! What a waste!

[eyeforaneye]

[ ... oh. ]

So it's like that... Being able to fight bars me from doing other things?

[leatherdaddy]

[ Huffs, puts his hands on his hips before answering because... because... hell, he knows people got their own shit. ]

Your coffee had better be worth it!

1/2

[eyeforaneye]

[ ... ]

I think this is already obvious, but...

2/2

[eyeforaneye]

You care far too much about this. What are you going to do if it isn't?

[leatherdaddy]

[ This is a bad idea, Gladio's too fired up from his disappointment in seeing such talent wasted on mundane occupations. If it was a passion of Sasuke's, that would be one thing. But if he was simply wasting his skills? ]

I'll challenge you and see for myself if I should care.

[eyeforaneye]

[ This is reaching new levels. ]

You want to fight? [ Well, that would make his day more interesting. ]

UNNECESSARILY DRAMATIC MUSIC?

[leatherdaddy]

If you're just screwing around with that talent of yours, yeah. Yeah, I do.

[ He can't think of anything worse than squandering it when there's a lot of good that can be done. ]

If that coffee doesn't reveal your passion, then maybe your sword will!

[eyeforaneye]

[ This would be laughable in its drama to a good number of people, most likely, but Sasuke isn't one of them. ]

You must be pretty confident if you think you can get me that excited. If you're that eager to stretch your legs, however... I'll indulge you. Just know it won't be any kind of fight to the death.

[leatherdaddy]

Nothing so reckless.

Sasuke, if you're just screwing around with this - the least you can do is help me break my limit.

[ Put that skill to something useful at least. ]

[eyeforaneye]

Screwing around with our match or screwing around "wasting" my talents by multitasking? I assure you...

It's more likely to be the former. [ Smacktalk begins now. ]

[leatherdaddy]

[ oh iT IS ON ]

I've seen you in action - you're pretty good and you've got me on speed. I wonder if that scrawny body of yours can handle my strength.

[eyeforaneye]

I hope you have a lot more than that up your sleeve. [ Which shows exactly what he thinks about that. ]

When and where do you want to do this, then?

[leatherdaddy]

[ Scrubs at his beard, he's realizing more and more that 'dismissive' is a tone he'd better get used to hearing from Sasuke. But is it really dismissal when he's still entertaining this?

There's no use overthinking it. ]

When do you get off? We can do it then.

[eyeforaneye]

Eager. Who knew someone taking up a peaceful occupation would rile you so much?

I have four hours left yet, but then it should be fine. [ Already he's timing how long he should take before it'll be time for dinner. ]