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[stopwatchesandcoffee]

Not usually much for these, but I have something of a business poll if you would. Answer it and you can have a cup of coffee on the house. Regardless of which way you answer.

Do you actually enjoy Starbox coffee or do you go for the convenience?
Would you go somewhere else if there were other options?

[Private - Tim]
I know you keep pretty busy, with school, your life and such. But I'll ask anyway.

How do you feel about management.

[Private - Aisling]
Fairly certain Jack thinks I am going to fall apart. How would you like to help me out? I was thinking the three of us could have a picnic if the weather holds. I found some flower seeds in the shop, think you might like them. They're a very nice blue.

[Private - Jack]
Just closed the Cafe for the night. Meet me outside.

[Private - Gwen]
How busy are you, tomorrow?

Comments

[subspaceflowers]

Not gonna lie. You guys have spoiled me. If it weren't for the crippling awkwardness of having my ex working there, I'd totally be there all the time.

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

If we had a second store, I imagine that would stop being a problem.

[subspaceflowers]

You're franchising?

[Private - Ianto]

[chronosexual]

I'll be there. Everything okay?

[Private - Jack]

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

I am still fine, Jack.

[text ► action]

[chronosexual]

As long as you're sure. Be right there.

[action]

[ As promised, Jack steps out the side entrance to the cafe, making sure to lock it behind him. He looks around for Ianto, a curious look about him as he wonders what it is Ianto could want from him. ]

[Private]

[detectivewonder]

I'd have to think about it. My people skills aren't at their best right now.

Jack's asking how you're doing, at the coffee shop specifically. What do you want me to tell him, and how are you actually doing?

[Private]

[stopwatchesandcoffee]

Tell him I'm fine. I've tried telling him but he doesn't seem to believe me.

[With good reason, but Ianto was an excellent actor when it came to lying about himself.]

I think I would rather have you here, with me. I am not sure I could tolerate anyone else for long.

[And no, Tim. He isn't fine. But he's managing. And managing to conveniently miss that part of the question.]

[Private]

[detectivewonder]

[Tim knows exactly how to read that answer.]

Will do.

You're the boss. Whatever job you want me doing, I'll do it.

If you ever want to talk about things you don't want to talk about...

[Private - Audio]

[coimiceoir]

[Giggles~]

He's worried about you! That's what happens when you care about someone a lot.

[Short, thoughtful pause...]

What's a picnic?

[brotimaeus]

not gonna lie.
ive had better coffee.
but i spent seven months drinking shit that tasted like polystyrene once.
the cups tasted better.
this was like the fucking brown note of coffee.
so really i aint going to put in any complaints.

[ofone]

Ouch!

[brotimaeus]

what.
do you need a medic.

[librariansheart]

The officers at the department seem to much prefer New Brew coffee over Starbox. It would be wonderful to have one closer! So many of them either just use the free pot in the break room or grab Starbox on the way to work.

[ofone]

Well, I work there, so... yeah? I like it.

[vdova]

I actually prefer to make coffee at home. It's a bit of a waste to spend money on coffee, don't you think?

[chronosexual]

Then obviously you've never had Ianto's coffee.

[vdova]

I have.

[veryproud]

It isn't bad. I quite like it.

[badnewsboy]

Is that right? Perhaps I will make a convenient trip and meet you there conveniently.

[veryproud]

And have a convenient cup of coffee?

[Text]

[tookthename]

No, no I do not.

Yes. Coffee is a requirement, but it'd be nice if it actually tasted good.

[sasstastic]

More of a tea person myself.

[badnewsboy]

And do you drink this tea in your box?

[badnewsboy]

It's the novelty of mixing flavored syrups in a pleasing way. Have you sampled the gingerbread latte? It's quite unique, as well as tasty.