07-31-2018, 04:54 PM
[align=center][div style="width: 51%; text-align: justify; font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: -1px; font-family: georgia;"]Next to arrive was yet another young woman, the door opening and nearly shutting on the long, waist-length braid as she enters in a flurry. A lovely, heart-shaped face is marred by the anxious crease between two manicured brows as she appears to be a million miles away even as she nimbly avoids bumping into the stream of people who exit while she enters. Were it not for the silver ballerina pendant or the casual leggings and loose-fitting shirt she wears, one can easily discern her profession as a dancer simply from her appearance. Long and lean, with well toned arms and legs though she still moves as if she is light as a feather. A book peeks from her modest black purse. Perhaps something stressful happened at practice this morning? Something that prompted her to try out a new coffee shop and take a moment to relax and read?
When she finally makes it to the counter, Imperia finally snaps out of her reverie and comes to attention."Oh, I didn't know you worked here," says the girl upon recognizing Moon. "It's good to see you." She smiles. They aren't exactly close friends, but he lives in her building and they've talked from time to time. He is a bit strange, but in a good way. Sometimes her profession can become so stressful that it's nice to have someone to talk to who encourages her to laugh and loosen up. Plus, he is kinda cute, though she keeps that part to herself.
Unlike the others, Peri does not have a preference when it comes to what she wants to order. Some days it's tea, other days it's coffee. And today she could really go for a coffee. "I will have a venti iced cinnamon dulce, please." She suddenly becomes aware of all the other women sitting around and chatting. Oh, she recognizes them too, but she feels a little shy. So instead of verbally saying hello, Peri quietly pays for her drink before awkwardly moving to the side. She smiles at the others, but is rather unprepared to make any sort of conversation.
When she finally makes it to the counter, Imperia finally snaps out of her reverie and comes to attention."Oh, I didn't know you worked here," says the girl upon recognizing Moon. "It's good to see you." She smiles. They aren't exactly close friends, but he lives in her building and they've talked from time to time. He is a bit strange, but in a good way. Sometimes her profession can become so stressful that it's nice to have someone to talk to who encourages her to laugh and loosen up. Plus, he is kinda cute, though she keeps that part to herself.
Unlike the others, Peri does not have a preference when it comes to what she wants to order. Some days it's tea, other days it's coffee. And today she could really go for a coffee. "I will have a venti iced cinnamon dulce, please." She suddenly becomes aware of all the other women sitting around and chatting. Oh, she recognizes them too, but she feels a little shy. So instead of verbally saying hello, Peri quietly pays for her drink before awkwardly moving to the side. She smiles at the others, but is rather unprepared to make any sort of conversation.