mocha mess

29, barista @ cobblestone cafe. always got a coffee in hand. cat mama to java and brew🐱 RP Account/Purposes Only

[mxharleyhua]

Harley usually didn't wear their cochlear implants in the Cobblestone Cafe. Typically they were either coming from their downtown apartment or the gym, and they didn't really wear their hearing aids in either of those settings very often. Today, though, Harley was getting coffee on their way to their parents' house.

"Hey!" Harley greeted Jess, then gestured at the cochlear implants so she knew he could hear her. He didn't catch everything she said, he rarely did when talking at a counter like this one, but he caught enough to respond. "I'll do my regular, and a vanilla cold brew for my mom. Heading to my parents' house when we're done here."

[jess-lawrence]

Jess's face lit up the moment Harley stepped up to the counter. The pair always got along fairly well throughout school. "Hey, Harley!" she greeted warmly, instinctively slowing her speech just a touch and making sure she was facing him as she talked. When he gestured toward his cochlear implants, she gave him an understanding nod. "Got it," she said with a smile. "Regular for you, vanilla cold brew for your mom." Jess reached for the corresponding cups for those drinks and swirled their names on each cup in pretty font. "A visit to the parent's, eh? Anything special or did you get that 'hey, come by when you get a chance' text and they need something fixed usually the computer? Or maybe that's only my mom that does that..." Jess joked and laughed softly, making sure to stay facing Harley so her lips could be seen.

[cheonseungbins]

ఇ Seungbin never minds when the cafe has its morning rush. He has his phone out and glances down here and again to read the news as it comes in. He needs to be on top of the reports coming in so that he knows what to announce on the show (and what already has been) by the time he reaches the Station. When he unexpectedly is called forward in line, he automates his own movements and walks over to her, a glance up with the polite smile. "The classic today Jess, I'm in a bit of a mental pickle with what I need to announce this morning. I have no creativity in me. Unless you have a pick-me-up in mind?" He never minds handing over the coffee-bean creativity to her. There have been a few times where she wings it and he ends up to like the creation better than his usual. "I'm not picky. So long as it's caffeinated, I'll try anything once or twice." This is part of the lines he offers each time as a reminder.

[jess-lawrence]

"Well, good morning, Mr. Morning Radio himself,” Jess greeted the host of their local radio station. "You look like you've been trying to solve the world's problems before 5AM." She laughed softly, noticing his eyes drift back toward the news on his phone. "Mental pickle, huh?" she echoed. "Lucky for you, I'm basically a part-time barista and a full-time believer that caffeine can solve at least... thirty percent of life's problems." Another laugh came from Jess. "Oh, yes, you need a pick-me-up, my friend!" Jess said matter of factly before her fingers tapped the counter for a moment. “Okay... I think your day calls for something comforting instead of just strong." Jess paused then announced her choice with confidence, “I'm suggesting a brown sugar cinnamon latte with an extra shot of espresso. It's got enough caffeine to wake up your brain, but it's sweet enough to convince it to cooperate. Whatcha say? Deal or no deal?”

[aneesapillai]

Aneesa had a rare moment to herself. Now she found herself usually with her nieces if she wasn't at work. The two followed her around as she went from store to store and most likely she was only able to get to half of what she needed to get done (if she was lucky). Luckily today, they were both at a classmate's house for a playdate which gave her time to do some errands. And that also meant she had time to stop and grab some coffee without two tiny hands trying to get her to buy them something else out of the way. Or arguing about a cookie. It ha just happened two days ago, and pinching and shoe-stepping had been involved and she almost lost her favorite anklet. She walked up to the counter when it was her turn to order. "Howdy!" Ani said with a bright smile. "Adventurous, huh?" she watched Jess with an amused expression. "Please tell me what kind of new stuff you have for the season. So we'll go with adventurous, I think,"

[jess-lawrence]

"Well, girl, look at you. Flying solo today, eh?" Jess immediately pointed out the lack of two little shadows following Aneesa. "I was half expecting the girls to come barreling in arguing over which pastry was better." She joked, smiling sweetly at the other. "Adventurous today, ooooh, I like it. Alright, so as far as our seasonal, we've got a honey lavender latte that's surprisingly tasty, even iced. If you're into something a little sweeter, there's our toasted marshmallow mocha, which pretty much tastes like someone bottled up a campfire without the smoke." She laughed, leaning against the counter and waiting for Aneesa to decide. "And, please, tell me how everything's been lately?"

[leighash]

Ashleigh finally felt a bit like a regular in some of the small town's businesses. As well known as the locals? Absolutely not, it would take a long time to get to that point. But she knew what to expect when she walked into Cobblestone or Pizza Thyme or the Creamery, and some of the people working knew her, knew her orders, asked how her cat was, or if she weathered the recent storm on her boat, and that felt good, she had to admit. Cobblestone was one of her favorite places to stop into, knowing how much Taryn put into the coffee shop, and how friendly all of the workers were. "Oh, let's see... classic for the drink, I think I just want an iced coffee, extra creamer, but I'm feeling a little adventurous as far as a snack, maybe something a little sweet, chocolatey? What do you recommend today, Jess?"

[jess-lawrence]

"I was wondering when I'd see you again." Jess beamed before reaching for a cup for the iced coffee. She writes Ashleigh's name on the cup in pretty font before sitting it down. "A classic iced coffee with extra creamer, got you." Her fingers tapped the screen of the register as she spoke and smiled widely at the other when they asked for a suggestion. "Hmm…" Her gaze drifted over to the pastry case, tapping her chin dramatically. "If you're in a chocolate mood today, I've got two suggestions." Her finger pointed toward a thick, fudgy brownie sitting front and center in the case. "First, our triple chocolate brownie. It's ridiculously rich—in the best way possible. Like… 'cancel your plans because you're going to want to savor every bite' kind of good." Then she motioned toward another tray. "Or the chocolate chip espresso muffin. It's got just enough coffee flavor to pair perfectly with your drink without being overpowering. It's my go-to whenever I need a little pick-me-up." She waited for her to decide, knowing the choice was hard to make since the owner's food was always delicious. "So… how've you been? Everything still holding up okay after that storm? And more importantly"—she pointed playfully at Ashleigh—"how's your cat? I'm expecting all the details."

[bryanxlawrence]

closed starter for: @jess-lawrence

what: emergency services carnival

"Here you go," Bryan said, handing his sister a sno*cone. He adjusted Mozart's leash on his free hand before taking his own sno*cone. He bit his lip, before looking at Jess. Mozart had a lot of energy and was trying to weave through his legs. Perfect when he was trying not to drop things. "Could you?" he asked, looking down at the gray pitbull with the goofy expression. "You're lucky you're cute, Mister," he chuckled, handing her the leash before pulling out his phone to pay for their treats. "Where do you want to sit?" he asked her.

[jess-lawrence]

Jess happily accepted the sno*cone from her brother, immediately taking a bite and enjoying the cool cherry sweetness on her tongue. "Oh, this was so worth standing in line for." She laughed. Her attention shifted to Mozart as he enthusiastically zigzagged around Bryan's legs, his tail wagging so hard it looked like it might propel him into the next county. Jess couldn't help the grin that formed on her face. "Come here, ya little menace." She joked, taking the leash from Bryan and couching down to scratch behind the pitbull's ears. She figured it was best to keep Mozart distracted by attention while Bryan paid for the treats. Hearing his question, Jess stood up straight and glanced around. "Oh, there!" She pointed eagerly at an empty picnic table under a large oak tree. "Perfect shady spot so our sno*cones don't melt." Jess bantered, already moving towards the table. "C'mon boys, last one to the table has to volunteer for the dunk tank."

[jess-lawrence]

Location: Bella's Boutique, The Coast & Pier Who: @tashamlawrence

An automated door bell chimed when Jess opened the door to Bella's Boutique and she stepped inside, holding open the door for Tasha. With a grin, she glanced over at her sister-in-law before nudging her shoulder playfully. "So," she teased, already reaching for a sweater on a rack, "are we actually shopping today, or are we just gonna spend a couple hours saying, 'Ooh, that's cute,' before leaving to get some food instead?" She laughed at her own joke and hung the sweater back up on the rack. Jess wandered a bit farther into the boutique and felt a wide smile come over her face. She just felt overwhelming happy at the simple idea of being able to spend time with someone she cared for. “Honestly,” Jess looped an arm through Tasha’s, “I don’t even need anything today, lowkey. I just wanted an excuse to hang out with you. We haven’t got to see each other much since the wedding.” She expressed, just wanting to deepen her relationship with her brother's wonderful wife.

[jess-lawrence]

Location: Cobblestone Cafe, Historic Downtown Who: CLOSED (0/5)

The bell above the cafe’s door gave a familiar little chime, blending with the low tones of conversation, the hiss of steaming milk, and the mellow indie playlist drifting through the speakers. It was another busy morning, and somehow the line never seemed to get any shorter. "I can help who’s next!” Jess brightly said, a warm smile coming easily over her face despite the rush. Her hands moved as if they were on autopilot – swirling names with pretty cursive onto cups, sliding fresh pastries into bags, and handling the register. No matter the line, there was always time for conversation. “Welcome in. What can I get started for you today? Feeling adventurous or going with a classic?” Jess asked, eagerly awaiting their order and any other convo that followed. Being behind the counter was her favorite place to be. Jess got to hear about first dates, new jobs, family recipes, fishing trips, and neighborhood gossip before it had even made its way around Merrock.