"In the back with the other ingredients." Xiang calls in reply. He glances over at Melanie. "Oh don't worry about it love. If you'd like, I'm always hiring. And the bonus is free food and drink." He smiles gently. "And a home if you need one."
((WOOT NEVER MIND I CAN BE ON AN HOUR A DAY
Tyler turned redder. "It's-uh…" he sputters. "It's really hot in here!"
Elliot shrugged it off “whatever you say.” They turned and gave Mel a polite wave, a small smile almost nervous smile appearing.
((WOOT NEVER MIND I CAN BE ON AN HOUR A DAY
That's wonderful love!//
((okay so i'm really sorry i can't be on much work and college and shit has been insane i'm really sorry))
Knowing he had a show tonight and should get some sleep, Tyler decided to head home. "Gnite, everyone!" He called as he stepped out into the wind-chilled evening, Elise barking a small farewell as well. The inseparable pair walked down three blocks and crawled into the small apartment that they called home.
"In the back with the other ingredients." Xiang calls in reply. He glances over at Melanie. "Oh don't worry about it love. If you'd like, I'm always hiring. And the bonus is free food and drink." He smiles gently. "And a home if you need one."
Harper nodded, walking back into the area where the ingredients are. Soon enough, a triumphant yell echoed through the kitchen. "I found the sugar!" He exclaimed, coming back with the bag of sugar in his hand and looking like he fought a monster made of flour.
Melanie looked at Harper and had to cover her mouth to stifle a laugh. Even then, it was clear that she'd like it here. Melanie, after laughing, rubbed her eyes and turned to Xiang. "I'd love to work here. Do I need to write a resume of some sort?"
"No need. I know who's dependable just by looking at them. You start tomorrow. Bright and early." He offers his hand towards her. He glances at Harper. "Thank you, love!" He takes the sugar gently and hums as he places them on the table.
"O-oh! Thank you!" Melanie shakes his hand gratefully. "I won't disappoint you, I promise!"
Xiang smiles and nods. "No problem dearest." He places the sugar bag down. "It'll be wonderful to have you work here."
Elliot observed the situation with a small smile. “Welcome to the team.” They hummed happily under their breath.
"Oh, thanks!" Melanie nervously responded. "It'll be a pleasure working here, and… I guess I'll try to open up a little more!" she smiled genuinely.
“Uh yeah no problem…” Elliot’s antisocial personality wasn’t helping this situation at all.
"No, it really means a lot. I'm not really social with people. Well, except for the antisocial, if you know what I mean. Pretty much I don't like to talk in public or in a crowd, but I can manage when there are a few people around." Melanie picked up her jacket she left in the booth, readying herself to leave. "I'm leaving, I'll see you tomorrow, maybe?"
They gave her a small smile. “I’m always here so yeah, you’ll definitely at least see me tomorrow.”
"Alright, bye!" Melanie gave Eliott, Xiang, Harper (and whoever else was there) a small wave before Melanie left, heading towards her apartment, where she was greeted happily by her Australian shepherd/Golden lab mix. After loving on Molly and giving her some food (all the while listening to music), Melanie changed and read before going to bed (because I'm assuming that it's nighttime…? If not then…uh…)
The costumers slowly start to leave, and Xiang begins to close down the shop. He hums happily, beginning to clean tables, sweep and mop the floors. He was a very tidy person. And therefore, his cafe was usually extremely clean.
“Anything you need me to do Xiang?” They asked, strolling over to where he was currently mopping.
Xiang looks up. "Yes please, love. Would you mind starting on the dishes? I'll be over in a moment." He smiles kindly at the other, wiping his brow before getting back to work, humming happily.
“Sure thing.” They returned the smile before bouncing over to tackle the monstrosity of dirty plates. After maybe 20 minutes, everything had been scrubbed and put away. “You need anything else or should I go make sure everyone’s headed off to sleep?”
((Yeet I have to head off
"Well, all the other costumers have left. That shall mean that I'll leave too! See you tomorrow!" He exclaimed, walking over to Xiang and giving him a quick kiss on the cheek, something he always does when leaving.
Xiang smiled warmly. "See you tomorrow love. Be safe!" He calls to Harper. ""and you're fine, dearest." He turns to them. "You can head to bed for the night." He smiled graciously at the other.
Tyler was running late to his show. With a quick pat on Elise's head, he bolted out the door and passed the cafe, nearly bumping into Harper. "HiHarperI'mrunninglatesoIhavetogobye!" he called behind him. Tyler made it with fourteen minutes to spare. Heels in hand, she began her transformation.
"Goodbye Darlin' and I'll be safe! I know how to defend myself." Harper said with a laugh and a cheerful smile. Yeah, I can smite any idiots that want to hurt Xiang. He thought with a fond smile as he walked.
(I'm sorry I haven't been on. There was a shooting at my school. Everyone is okay, there were no casualties. We were all evacuated safely and the police handled it.)
Xiang locked the cafe up, turning off lights as he hummed softly, dancing to a beat in his head. He hummed softly before smiling a little as he gives a contempt sigh.
(Timeskip…? Unless anyone has any plans?)
Yeah it's a skip//
I'm sorry if I'm not on as much but I'm shaking to the point it's hard for me to type.//
((smol all my prayers are for you i love you so much you're okay and if you need to talk i've survived a shooting too so believe me i get your feelings <3 <3 <3))