video; backdated to the 25th!

[lasthugs]

[The video starts, and it's a face that might be familiar to some but not so familiar to others. It's a super ordinary, super smiley face, and Aunt Cass as she is known has attached her phone to a tripod for this recording. It's a good thing; considering how excited she is, looking like she's just barely holding herself back from bouncing in place, the recording would've had enough shaky-cam to give the first Hungry Games movie a run for its money.]

So!

[But her excitement could only be contained for so long. Her hands make a nice, clear sound as she claps them together.]

Hi, guys! My name is Cass, for those of you who don't know me, and for those of you who didn't know about this, I used to run a coffee shop back home. That is, in San Fransokyo, which is kind of like San Francisco but also like Tokyo. Funny how that works, right? Anyway. [She reels herself back in before she goes on too much of a tangent, bringing her small body up to its fullest height and smiling even wider than before, if possible.]

I'm happy to announce today that at the beginning of next month, on October 2nd, my nephews and I will be opening up the second branch of the Lucky Cat Café here in Heropa! We'll be on the corner of [she names a couple streets here] ready to serve you hot coffee, pastries, and Japanese food if that's more to your taste. Come stop by!

And also... [Here, she chills out a little and relaxes, hands clasped in front.] I used to run the place by myself since our house was right above it, but this time, I'm looking to ask you guys for some help. So if you have any experience or interest in working at a coffee shop, let me know.

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[infomodder]

Are there cats in it?

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[lasthugs]

Unfortunately not usually, but we could bring him around sometime. :)

I haven't really thought about making it into a cat café though

[driftsintobuffetline]

[OMG she speaks his language: excitement level at 11!! Also, he totally notices that's where Hiro is from.]

REAL sort of Japanese food? Or severely limited American stuff? What sort of tea do you offer? Come on, you have to give us some details, maybe early release of a menu to whet out appetites!

[lasthugs]

Real Japanese food, straight from their motherland! [because she is not, in fact, Japanese.]

And gosh, yes! [she slaps her hands to her face. She moves a lot, and now that she's slapped herself she's reaching for the phone to start tapping the screen and -- ding! He'll get a .PDF.] I knew I was forgetting something, I got too excited, but here you are, my dear.

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[microbrobotics]

the BEST japanese food. and hot wings. make her make you hot wings sometime. you wont regret it

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[orions_shadow]

Think it'll be unlucky cat cafe if a black cat visits?

[lasthugs]

A black cat? No way! I'm sure we'll be able to fight off any bad luck -- you're not gonna try, are you? You're absolutely welcome to drop in, good stranger.

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[microbrobotics]

i think i know a guy

[ Hiro actually volunteering to work a shift without complaining? He must really be homesick for the café. (Because he definitely is.) ]

[lasthugs]

Does this guy promise to ask before he sneaks snacks out of the donut shelves this time? :)

[Cass has never minded Hiro taking any snacks out of the shelves. She always sees him anyway]

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[enucleation]

I used to work at a café, back in my world. And I know my way around coffee.

I wouldn't mind working for you, Cass.

[lasthugs]

Oh, did you? They're great places to work at, aren't they?

I'd be more than happy to have your help, Ken. If you have the time, I'd love it if you could drop by during the week so I can show you around the place and we can figure out a schedule.

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[kendo_taisho]

[It's been a long time, but he remembers the nice lady saying hello to her neighbors a few months ago. He's smiling brightly into the camera.]

Yer opening up yer cafe? Glad to see ye've got yer feet under ya.

[lasthugs]

Hi Heiji!

[And she definitely remembers you, too, Osaka-boy. How could she not?]

You bet I do. Moms don't rest, you know? It's been a few months in the making so I'm glad it's finally taken shape. You'll come, won't you?

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[grimreaping]

[ Kid enjoys seeing imPorts making a foothold in this world, and the woman's obvious enthusiasm for her business that it's contagious. ]

Congratulations on your coffee shop, ma'am.

[lasthugs]

Thanks!

[She's so ecstatic and she blurts out the response immediately. She'll take any congratulations she gets, this is a thing worth celebrating!]

And it's going to be a darn good coffee shop, believe me. Do you enjoy coffee?

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[hunterrabbit]

I'm definitely interested.

I worked in a cafe for so long back home, it's been weird not being in one all the time. I'd love to do it again.

[lasthugs]

[Oh they have so many café workers!! (It's been 2 so far Cass calm yourself.)]

Once you find yourself a part of it, you can't leave, you know? What's your name?

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[hands4healing]

Good luck on your new business! I'll probably stop by to get tea.

[lasthugs]

Thanks so much! I'm sure it'll be great, with a new location and new faces, it'll be different, but no less exciting.

What sort of teas are you interested in? I've got a bunch, but if you want to throw in suggestions I can get ready for you.

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[sweetarts]

[ Right up her alley. ]

What kind of teas do you guys serve?

[lasthugs]

San Fransokyo had a lot of access to eastern tea leaves, so we had a variety of green teas... I contacted some people in California to continue that, but I added a lot of blends from the west, too. If you want, you can look at the menu! I'm sending it right now.

[Which shows up as a PDF attachment! ]

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[khajidont]

So that's where that jerk's been.

[It's said jovially, though, so it's pretty clear he's teasing... and may be the only person on Earth to call Tadashi Hamada a jerk.]

Congratulations, Cass! I'll have to drop by sometime and take a look.

[Maybe he'll bring his girlfriend...]

You guys must be excited to get it up and running.

[lasthugs]

Jaime!

[HER FAVORITE NEIGHBOR. Number god knows how many. Everyone is her favorite. But her smile is just as warm for him as it always it.]

Of course you have to drop by. If you're ever too sleepy to make yourself breakfast, you know where to come find the fluffiest of pancakes, now.

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[governorkang]

Congratulations, Miss Cass. I'll have to stop by for coffee some time.

[lasthugs]

Thank you, Kang, and oh you definitely must! How've you been?

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[rassera]

Did you say...Japanese food?

[Like...other than noodles??]

[lasthugs]

[His question is met with a grin.]

I sure did. You interested? Japanese culture had a huge influence on our city back home, so I'm more familiar with it than anything else.

[performance]

Congratulations!

[ He grins, shooting her a thumbs-up. ]

I don't think you'll want me anywhere near a kitchen, but I'll definitely stop by. It feels like forever since I've had good Japanese food.

[lasthugs]

Thanks!

[She returns him a double thumbs up. Because that's how you do things, you know?]

Good Japanese food is one thing I can promise you, my friend. It's my specialty! And there just isn't enough of it around here -- all those fusions just don't do it right.

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[hoboagogo]

Reminds me- How early do you want us there on Friday, before it opens? I'd hate to be the idiot strolling in like an hour late.

[lasthugs]

I'm probably going to be there all night prepping the night before...

We open from six, so if you can come in half an hour early to make sure I've got everything set right that'll be great. If you come earlier and let me know I can provide breakfast.

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[leaflets]

They let you open your own shop?

[lasthugs]

That's right!

They were very nice about it, too. It might have helped to be an imPort, but it's not something I'll be complaining about. Do you like cafés, missy?

[resipiscent]

I like pastries.

I'm not sure how much help I'd be, but I'll definitely be a customer, at least.

[lasthugs]

You being a customer would be plenty of help! A café can't run if there aren't people to drop by there. What sort of pastries do you like?

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[logicunlocked]

Looking for any part-timers? I've never worked in a restaurant before but I love coffee.

[lasthugs]

Hey, an enthusiasm for coffee is a great place to start.

I've got a few lined up, but I've still got room, I think. What do you think you'll be able to do?

[[ooc; Hey there! If you'd like York to get the job, let me know, I've got a page for you :)]]

[cephalothorax]

Congratulations on your new endeavor!

I'm a little curious about "San Fransokyo," though.

[lasthugs]

[OH IT'S THE BOYFRIEND Cass' smile brightens even more, if that's even possible (it is)]

Hi Chrollo! Thanks so much, you'll come by, won't you? And what about San Fransokyo makes you curious?

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[defensebonds]

Opening day already, huh?

[ Where has the time gone? Still, he's glad to see the place finally coming together. ]

If you need any help while you're getting your staff up to snuff, you know I'm always here for grunt work.

[lasthugs]

I know! Time flies, it's so crazy!

And [she smiles and it's such a happy, happy one] I think we've got most everything covered, and I'm lucky enough that a couple of the kids who volunteered have got experience already. But hey, stop by in the morning if you want some freshly-made breakfast! You and Wanda both, if she can stand to have American coffee.