The Haven [OPEN]

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

Wednesday Cafe Selections:
- Banana Nut Bread
- Pecan Tarts
- Brownies
- Hot Chocolate
- Chai Tea
- Peppermint-Chamomile Tea
- French Roast (Decaf or Regular)

George, feeling rather awkward, leans against the glass display counter and fiddles with a stack of napkins. She wonders how many customers she'll get. It's her first non-office job since before she died, and she feels as if her customer service skills are a bit rusty.

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[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John takes a trip into town, intending to head to the Perk, but noticing a new place in town. With chocolate. And brownies.

That was all John needed to see. He pushes open the door and went to the counter.

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

George looks up at the sound of the bell jingling on the shop door. "Hey," she says to John with a nervous smile. "Can I help you?"

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Hey!" John smiles. "This place looks great. And it's got brownies. I'll have a brownie and some hot chocolate." After he says the order, John says, "How're you doing today?"

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"One brownie coming right up!" George picks the largest brownie of the bunch (John is her first customer after all), and goes to make him a hot chocolate. She brings it back to the counter, careful not to spill. "I'm doing okay," she tells him as she rings up his order. "This is my first day on the job, so I guess I'm a little nervous."

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

John smiles at the assortment of chocolate in different forms in front of him. "Wow. They look good." He digs his wallet out of his pocket. "First day jitters suck. But, serve brownies like this to the students? They'll love you, especially come exam time. How much do I owe you?"

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

The bell above the door rings gently as Aayla walks into the cafe. She looks around for a few seconds, then walks up to the menu blackboard to see what could be producing the intriguing smell she caught while walking outside.

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Hi there," George says almost cheefully, smiling at Aayla. "Anything I can get for you?"

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

Aayla turns to the young girl and smiles politely. "Yes," she says and turns back to the board for a few seconds before continuing, "I would like some of your... chai tea, please."

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Sure thing." George smiles back and turns to make Aayla's tea. A few minutes later she comes back and places the piping hot chai tea on the counter.

((*drools* Mmmm... Chai tea...))

[azurejedi.livejournal.com]

"Thank you very... much," she began, then sensed something very strange from this girl. Actually, she sensed nearly nothing from her. She wasn't alive! She looks at the girl a few seconds too long, before turning to her chai, thinking on how this was possible.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth enters The Haven, moving straight to investigate the magazines.

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Welcome to The Haven," George calls at Elizabeth, waving. She almost feels like she's getting the hang of this customer service already. "Feel free to browse or whatever. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help, or if you have any questions!"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth smiles at George, as she picks up a magazine (http://www.newint.org/) and heads to the counter. "Can I get this, and do you do the coffee and cakes to go?"

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Sure." George gestures over her shoulder. "I've got a stack of take-away containers and coffee cups there. Just tell me what you'd like, and I'll pack it up for you."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Cool. Can I get a coffee - regular, and two of the brownies to go then, please?"

[luridpinkspikes.livejournal.com]

Tonks looked around the Haven appreciatively, before walking to the counter. "Hey, can I have a cup of hot chocolate...and a brownie?"

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, sure," George replies. "For here or to go?"

[luridpinkspikes.livejournal.com]

"For here would be nice." Tonks said, glancing around. "I didn't know it was so nice in here," she admitted.

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"It's just opened," George explains as she gets Tonks her brownie and hot chocolate. "And, yeah, it's pretty amazing in here. I never thought clutter could be so -- calming." She puts the items on the counter and rings up the bill on the register. "Okay, that'll be three dollars, please."

[luridpinkspikes.livejournal.com]

Tonks pulled a five from her back pocket, setting it on the counter. She took the brownie and the cup of steaming chocolate with a grateful smile. She took it to a nearby table and set it down, taking a sip of rich hot chocolate. "This is great." She gushed, smiling.

[jayne-serenity.livejournal.com]

*pops in, looking around*

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Hey, cowboy," George calls fondly from her place behind the counter.

[jayne-serenity.livejournal.com]

*smiles*

how ya doin, Princess?

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Not too bad, " she admits, almost surprised at the notion. "Haven't had a bad customer yet. One of them even gave me half his brownie."

[jayne-serenity.livejournal.com]

you hungry?
Ill buy ya lunch?