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Who: Kaveh and YOU
Status: Open
Where: Surasthana Cafe on Eltrut!
What: The grand opening of a book cafe.
Warnings: God I hope not.

[Kaveh hasn't talked much about what he's been working on for a few months now, because he wanted this moment to be a surprise (and because he didn't want to be scolded for overwork). It has finally paid off, now, with the grand opening of the Surasthana Cafe, just in time for the deep end of the fall season. The cafe is cozily furnished and warm, the smell of lovingly brewed coffee floats through the air, and soft music plays from Mehrak.

Kaveh isn't expecting a huge rush on any given day--this was done for his own sake more than anything, but now on weekday afternoons, the little book cafe can be found and people can stay a spell, enjoying expertly made coffee drinks and some light reading in a ridiculous plant paradise.

If you have any requests for new kinds of books, or wish to purchase various accessories, stop by the front counter! The owner is happy to accommodate you, after all.

ooc: you may also treat this post as a mingle and toplevel accordingly, just mark if you are doing so! Otherwise, Kaveh will be coming for you!]

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And what do you do in your house, then?

[She eyes her cup of tea with interest.]

Surely it is something that Cidolfus can learn from. He has been quite obsessed with coffee as of late.

He consulted Alhaitham and I on these machines, actually. But I prefer to grind my beans by hand.

[He chuckles.] Coffee is very popular in Sumeru. Drinking it can be a quite relaxing experience, and taking the time to grind beans, measure out the water and boil it on the stove is a few moments of meditative peace.

[after some time to steep, the machine pours a cup of tea right into the cup with a pleasant hiss of steam. Kaveh shakes his head as he picks it up and hands it to Benna.]

But that seems like a process he'd need to let himself sit still and relax for.

[She snorts under her breath as she accepts the cup, the floral scent of the tea already helping to soothe those nerves that have been on edge since she walked through the doors.]

Not exactly something that he is known for.

[He probably could if he tried, but he is ever the busy man.]

Perhaps you should teach me sometime how to do so.

I'd be happy to. I've considered planting coffee trees at the Roost, honestly...

[There's not enough room for the trees at his house, but in the Orchard......hmmm.]

It's a finicky process to learn, but it only takes patience, once you've got the hang of it. [Kaveh pauses, and grins somewhat conspiratorially.]

Haitham's not great at it, either.

I will be sure to tell him you told me that.

[She jabs an equally conspiring finger at him.

It's really too bad that Benedikta has hardly the patience to make a regular pot of coffee, let alone a fancier version of it, but she will try. Maybe surprise Cid with her skills later, once she's able to master the art of it.]

Are the trees difficult to grow? I am sure that the girls up there would enjoy helping. There are a few who have taken up quite the green thumb, last I had heard.

Go ahead, I've told him to his face.

[Kaveh laughs, but he makes a thoughtful sound at her next question.]

Not difficult, but slow-growing. I suppose the magic could fix a great deal of it...and brewing and roasting our own beans is something I'm sure Cid will find a way to make money off of.

[He's noticed Cid's number of businesses...] It's not the worst idea. I'd just need to find saplings to plant.

[Oh jeeze, do not give him anymore ideas—]

Could you not obtain them from your home world? I have heard of people doing so by offering favours to the Leviathans...

Oh, they grow here too, but different strains grow from different plants. It might be nice to grow a few different breeds from different worlds and see how they taste...

[Benedikta you've given him ideas now.]

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sorry I'm so late ;;