[ Her first instinct is to deny his (correct) observation about her dislike of the pickled vegetable. Unfortunately the reaction is built off the years of Fourchenault insisting that she eat everything on her plate because she needed the energy and her staunchly refusing or finding excuses that very rarely held up at the dinner table.
But then she recalls how happily G'raha had eaten hers after she had subtly (in her mind) placed it on his plate the other evening and well, that makes her embarrassment and defensiveness ebb away some. ]
I've only ever had them served one way so I suppose it wouldn't be fair to claim that I dislike them all.
[ He doesn't mind at all. If anything, he finds it a little amusing that she would a.) try to sneak the pickles away and b.) flattered he became the target once again. Besides, he loves pickle! He can't be mad. ]
I'm at the store picking up a few groceries and supplies. Pickled vegetables tend to keep, but I wouldn't want to get something you wouldn't enjoy.
[ Admittedly it had been a little bit of a prank at first. And maybe also a way of testing the waters to see if he would eat the pickles she didn't want. Turns out her hunch had been right. ]
I see.
[ Ugh. Pickles. But also his efforts aren't going unnoticed and she isn't so ungrateful or bratty enough to turn her nose up to that. ]
[ If only these phones could take photos. Not that he realizes that's an option, but it would be nice! ]
Apparently what we had the other day were "bread and butter" pickles. But they also come sweet, whole, miniature, extra sour... There are some pickled peppers, onions, and even carrots here as well.
What we had before were cut from a larger whole. The ones I'm looking at are whole pickles, but substantially smaller. No larger than your pinky finger, I would say.
[ He didn't realize they came in so many different sizes, honestly. ]
I suppose if they're that small then the taste should stand to be more palatable. Were there any other flavours? Similar to how there are different flavours of chips?
[ G'raha is, of course, curious about the local cuisine. But what matters more is the new area of expertise that Alisaie is finding for herself. He will gladly take her recommendations. ]
I am curious about the spicy variety, if that sounds palatable?
More than palatable. That sounds like a challenge!
I'm not certain how credible the claims on the bottle were, but I found a bottle of hot sauce the other day at the supermarket claiming to be, "butt hole burning" levels of spice.
[ It's okay. Neither has she. That tends to happen when one has no other friends around her age and who are vastly more up to date with modern day slang than she is. ]
Perhaps. I thought it might have made a funny prank to play on Alphinaud but the boy has never really had a tolerance for spice. It might border on cruel.
But if I brought a bottle back, would you be willing to partake in it with me?
[ G'raha needs to stop by while she's on shift... ]
Twinkies were quite satisfying, so I wouldn't say "no". I've recently been informed they are part of a larger collection of sweets. Something about "Ho Hos" and "Snowballs"?
[ A coffee date at the convenience store? That might not be so bad actually considering she ended up working at a higher-end convenience store. If there is such a thing. ]
I'm not certain that working there for several weeks now would make me an expert.
But I suppose I have built up my knowledge in that time.
I'll purchase some on my break. I should be home at my usual time assuming nothing goes wrong with close this evening!
[All the ad said was help wanted, together with this number attached to it. Maelle might not even know what this job is or if it's still available, but at this point, she's willing to take anything.]
heard i should contact this number for a job. is that still the case?
[ Despite this quite literally being a part time job, the last thing Alisaie had expected was for the manager to leave her in charge of hiring at the coffee shop.
Or rather, the temporary assistant manager had quickly become the absent assistant manager and had neglected to let her know that it was her number they had left on the help wanted ads around Panorama. Go figure.
Regardless, she's going to rise to the challenge. ]
Hello, yes! We're still looking for one or two more individuals to help fill in for shifts. May I ask who this is and do you have any barista experience?
[ Great. No wonder the assistant manager left her in charge. She lets out a noisy sigh as she scribbles down in her notebook that Maelle has no previous barista experience. That's not really a problem though; Alisaie hadn't really either when she started. ]
I suspected as much.
Well, if you're still interested I'm more than happy to provide more details. Though I wouldn't blame you if this isn't the sort of work you were hoping to find.
[Serving drinks didn't seem like it'll be that hard. But, while she worked at the thrift store as well, she was hoping for something a bit more... exciting. But she holds her tongue for now.]
hey, any information is better than what i started with. i'll figure out if i want to push through with it after.
[ Wow? It's not like Alisaie chose this life. There's only so many "exciting things" that people here will allow a sixteen year old to do. Why else would she subject herself to 101 part time jobs?
Regardless she sends Maelle the finer points: they're a mixture of opening and closing shifts, involves handling the coffee equipment, taking customer orders, and keeping a clean environment. Pretty straight forward, really. And a little more involved than a thrift store. ]
We can provide training for the coffee equipment and how to make the drinks. Pay is minimum wage, however we tend to split the tips amongst whoever is on shift that day.
[The only part-time experience about this place is the thrift shop. She can only go up from here! Which is what she gathers from the bullet points being presented to her.]
it already sounds a lot better than my current job. is there anything else i have to do? like an interview or something.
[People keep mistaking that she'll be nice because of her uniform at the thrift shop. Most find that they were sorely mistaken pretty quickly.]
sounds like you do need the help. good thing i saw the ad. [A little too confident, considering she didn't even know what a barista was until moments ago.] tomorrow works. i'm guess i'll just look for you when i get there?
It's certainly fortuitous. Hopefully it works out for the both of us.
[ Which is to say she doesn't mind the confidence. She'd be the same if the positions were reversed. Adapting to this world had been a challenge - but she's confident that if she can do it then anyone can. ]
Ask for Alisaie if I'm not already at the counter. I"m looking forward to meeting you, Maelle!
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argumentiste) wrote2025-06-29 03:27 pm
late august
omg her first text
But then she recalls how happily G'raha had eaten hers after she had subtly (in her mind) placed it on his plate the other evening and well, that makes her embarrassment and defensiveness ebb away some. ]
I've only ever had them served one way so I suppose it wouldn't be fair to claim that I dislike them all.
Why do you ask?
i'm sorry it's about pickles
I'm at the store picking up a few groceries and supplies. Pickled vegetables tend to keep, but I wouldn't want to get something you wouldn't enjoy.
i wouldn't have it any other way
I see.
[ Ugh. Pickles. But also his efforts aren't going unnoticed and she isn't so ungrateful or bratty enough to turn her nose up to that. ]
Are there other ways to have them?
red scions unite
[ If only these phones could take photos. Not that he realizes that's an option, but it would be nice! ]
Apparently what we had the other day were "bread and butter" pickles. But they also come sweet, whole, miniature, extra sour... There are some pickled peppers, onions, and even carrots here as well.
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I can't say that I like the idea of pickled onion...
Though miniature? How are they meant to get any smaller?
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[ He didn't realize they came in so many different sizes, honestly. ]
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I suppose if they're that small then the taste should stand to be more palatable. Were there any other flavours? Similar to how there are different flavours of chips?
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[ He's still not sure what that's supposed to be. ]
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[ And she can't help but smile a little that he does recall her impromptu yammering about her newfound love of potato chips. ]
And though they may not be quite as exciting they're interesting enough to pique my interest. Does one sound more appetizing to you than the other?
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I am curious about the spicy variety, if that sounds palatable?
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I'm not certain how credible the claims on the bottle were, but I found a bottle of hot sauce the other day at the supermarket claiming to be, "butt hole burning" levels of spice.
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Did it, now? Were you tempted?
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Perhaps. I thought it might have made a funny prank to play on Alphinaud but the boy has never really had a tolerance for spice. It might border on cruel.
But if I brought a bottle back, would you be willing to partake in it with me?
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Certainly! I see no need not to try the exotic options we have available.
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Excellent! I'll bring a bottle back. And perhaps something else so that we aren't subjected to just the hot sauce.
Any requests? Twinkies since you seemed to enjoy them the last time?
[ Alisaie, no. Twinkies and hot sauce do not go together. ]
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Twinkies were quite satisfying, so I wouldn't say "no". I've recently been informed they are part of a larger collection of sweets. Something about "Ho Hos" and "Snowballs"?
[ They absolutely can go together. #YOLO ]
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I'm not certain I enjoy the cream to pastry ratio. The bakery does a much better job of that...
Oh yes! We just received a shipment of "Ho hos". They seem more promising than the Twinkies if I'm being honest.
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They are quite moist. But you are the expert and I will always take your recommendations first.
Oh? If there are any to spare, I would be keen to try.
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I'm not certain that working there for several weeks now would make me an expert.
But I suppose I have built up my knowledge in that time.
I'll purchase some on my break. I should be home at my usual time assuming nothing goes wrong with close this evening!
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For your sake, I hope that it doesn't. But I look forward to our experimentations!
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heard i should contact this number for a job. is that still the case?
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Or rather, the temporary assistant manager had quickly become the absent assistant manager and had neglected to let her know that it was her number they had left on the help wanted ads around Panorama. Go figure.
Regardless, she's going to rise to the challenge. ]
Hello, yes! We're still looking for one or two more individuals to help fill in for shifts. May I ask who this is and do you have any barista experience?
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my name's maelle... hold on, a barista? what's that supposed to be?
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Someone that serves drinks? Typically coffee, teas and the like.
Did the ad not state what this was for?
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there wasn't much information on the ad, actually. just that they needed help, together with your number.
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I suspected as much.
Well, if you're still interested I'm more than happy to provide more details. Though I wouldn't blame you if this isn't the sort of work you were hoping to find.
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hey, any information is better than what i started with. i'll figure out if i want to push through with it after.
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Regardless she sends Maelle the finer points: they're a mixture of opening and closing shifts, involves handling the coffee equipment, taking customer orders, and keeping a clean environment. Pretty straight forward, really. And a little more involved than a thrift store. ]
We can provide training for the coffee equipment and how to make the drinks. Pay is minimum wage, however we tend to split the tips amongst whoever is on shift that day.
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it already sounds a lot better than my current job. is there anything else i have to do? like an interview or something.
[A pause before a follow-up message.]
and is there a uniform involved?
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Our manager has been away for some time and our temporary assistant manager has also been...gone.
[ It's a lot to get into but she's welcome to inquire further during the interview. ]
If it works for your schedule, perhaps tomorrow? Here's the address.
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[People keep mistaking that she'll be nice because of her uniform at the thrift shop. Most find that they were sorely mistaken pretty quickly.]
sounds like you do need the help. good thing i saw the ad. [A little too confident, considering she didn't even know what a barista was until moments ago.] tomorrow works. i'm guess i'll just look for you when i get there?
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[ Which is to say she doesn't mind the confidence. She'd be the same if the positions were reversed. Adapting to this world had been a challenge - but she's confident that if she can do it then anyone can. ]
Ask for Alisaie if I'm not already at the counter. I"m looking forward to meeting you, Maelle!