(AGH THE PLACE EXPLODES WHEN I'M NOT HERE!)

Hearing Don reminded her where she had seen this Jade person before: Right here. "Did I say one-fifty? I meant three. Tea's three bucks." Sklar said icily. Was it really nessesarry to try and lie out of paying a dollar?

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"ORDER UP!" A voice boomed, causing the young woman to jump slightly in surprise. It seemed as if everyone's orders had been dealt with swiftly and accurately. Now a warm cup of dark brown liquid sat in front of her, steam rising up from the cup, the aroma matching its movements. With only the smell, Hiromi could feel her anxiety going away and her nerves relaxing. Carefully, she reached for a small pot shaped container placed at her left side. Opening the lid, small crystals that form sweet sugar were inside. Grabbing the spoon from the small saucer that accompanied the demitasse, she took a spoonful and slowly put it into her coffee, making sure that the warm contents wouldn't topple over. Closing the lid, she grabbed the milk not too far off from her left and poured just enough to make the black liquid a good shade of brown. Stirring carefully, a swirl was starting to form and the previous dark of the coffee was starting to dissipate and become a whole lighter color. With both hands, she placed the rim of the cup to her lips as she blew slowly into its contents. The steam started to swirl in the direction of her breath and it was then that she took a sip. The taste was divine.

'S-so good...' She thought, making sure to swallow the coffee immediately to avoid burning her tongue. Another sip followed, with that being followed by another. Coffee took its time before affecting the woman, yet within only 3 sips, she was starting to feel a tad bit invigorated. Sighing due to content, she placed the cup on its saucer and breathed in the warmth. 'Haa. I feel ready to start the day now.' she thought once more as she felt contentment. Slowly, she glanced downwards, careful not to let her glasses fall. Looking at the cup, she smiled a bit.

'Now this is good coffee.'

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