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❝As she busies herself behind the counter, Alice's voice still carries over, echoes in the small interior, with only the noise of water boiling as its company.

"To be honest, no. And… I'm happy for it. The cafe is pretty chill around now, and I like it. It gets busier later, sure, but… right now… it's just peaceful. Gives me room to think. To be," then Alice remembers they're in a service position. They look at Tea Brunette from behind the counter. "And the drinks I make turn out the better for it, too," the easy smile widens artificially, and then, when Alice turns back to the drink making, it softens again.

"We got a batch of fresh mints and chamomile from Lucrezia's flower shop today," they say, offhandedly. Alice might not be the best talker, but they do enjoy filling the air. "I was trying them earlier… I think you'll find the tea a little sweeter than usual, so maybe, like, use one drop less of stevia, yeah?"

Alice observes the infusion with attention. When the desired hue appears, they pour the liquid into the delicate porcelain teacup. They don't realize that their "filling the air" has turned into rambling.

"Y'know, I've been getting really into mints, lately," and their face turns serious, almost intense, as they place a decorative little sprig of chamomile on the left of the cup. "I've been experimenting with the hot cocoas and different types of mint… how it changes the taste to use spearmint, peppermints, apple mints… "

Alice also does not notice the opalescent aura starting to enclose them. Moonchild begins to manifest, called forth by Alice's mint excitement. Or, perhaps, excitemint. They add the courtesy amaretto on the right of the teacup.

"I think I like it with peppermint more, but I have to add on less of it or it gets nasty instead. Man, when the cold seasons come, I'll be so prepared. The hot chocolate specials will be to die for. Ah, but listen to me, rambling on about mints. Sorry," Alice's cheeks flush a little as she sets down the cup on Tea Brunette's table. Damn… Alice really has to learn their customers' names instead of giving them these silly nicknames in their head.

Alice realizes, then, that their Stand has manifested. She notices its butterfly-like wings moving on the corner of her vision, as it swims around her in soothing motions. They try not to startle, after all, "normal" people can't see them and Alice doesn't want to creep Tea Brunette by getting spooked from nothing. Still, Moonchild's presence isn't unwelcome.

"Enjoy your tea!" Alice says, and finally looks up from the cup to her client.

#; walking on air #hehe. excitemint. i msorry. im sorry. sorry.

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