Seb

Sebastian Chen || 30 || Sprite || Owner of Holy Grounds Coffee Shop

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jacksonxcassidy​:

Jackson mused for a moment as he looked again at the mugs on display. Some of the mugs he could figure out who they belonged to, but others were still a mystery, as he was still relatively new to town. He observed a lot of people but the shifter still needed to get out there more. He also realized he wasn’t sure what sort of vibe he gave off. What able his personality or interests stuck out? “ I think I would rather have one picked for me. “ Jackson admitted as he glanced over to the other male. “ I don’t know what I would pick for myself, but I also wonder what someone else would pick for me. “ 

The mechanic watched quietly for a moment as Sebastian began to make his order. He could make regular drip coffee, but anything beyond that was far out of his league. He was pulled out of his thoughts for a moment at the next comment. “ I do too. It’s helpful to have access to a lot of extra stuff around that wont be used. I wish I could say I knew how to fix everything, but there’s a few things I’m rusty with. “ He could spend all of his days fixing and building things. Jackson was actually working on a motorcycle in his free time, but everyone had their Achilles heels. “ Thank you. I try to be. If it can be saved, it’s worth saving. “ I would honestly appreciate that. A second pair of eyes would be helpful”

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“Haha I’ll keep that in mind“ as Seb starts thinking about what kind of mug to get for Jackson. Seb still doesn’t know Jackson all too well. Maybe something handmade would be nice. Seb starts drawing different ideas in his head for what he could make.

“Haha even I don’t know how to fix everything. I more or less stumble around until it starts working“. Seb scoots over and pats the machine he fixed. “Well whenever you’re free, you’re welcome to come behind the bar and take a look. You can even bring your own machine and we can set it up and take a look“. Seb smiles at the last line. That sounds like something his father would say. ”One Dead of the Night ready for you Jackson“

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thecharliexlevin​:

“Alright.” Charlie agreed quietly, eyeing the man for a moment more before she finally allowed herself to take her eyes off him and look away. She was going to have to start learning how to rein in her temper and she knew it- otherwise they wouldn’t even make it throughout her pregnancy before getting kicked out of this stupidly idyllic little town. “Thanks.” She tacked on a little later than necessary, figuring it was a start at least.

As she waited Charlie glanced towards where all the books and things were, thinking Alex might like to drop by here. “The um…the books. Is it like a library kinda thing? You can sit and read here? Or do you have to buy them?”

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“It’s more like an honor thing“ Seb smiles while working at the bar. “Some people borrow the books, some take em if they really like em. Others will bring their own books and swap them so people can have a new book to read“. 

Seb sets aside Charlie’s drink and pastry at the pickup area. “I’m just happy if people treat this place like a second home. Here you go.” Seb refuses any money from them. “On the house for the rough welcome.” Seb smiles and immediately goes back to working on other drinks.

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ofjosephine​:

Despite being up late the night before, Josephine was up at the butt crack of dawn needing a coffee. Her roommates were on the opposite schedule as her, morning shifts instead of night ones. Every single morning, without fail, they woke her up, leaving her unable to go back to bed. She walked through the door to the coffee shop, craving a sweet hit of the caffeine she knew would be waiting for her at the door. “Morning Seb.” She called out. In the two-ish months that she had been in town, Jo had become quite the regular in the small shop. “You’ve got my mocha ready for me?” She asked with a smile.

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Seb slides a mocha out into the open “Ready and waiting Jo haha. Roommates woke you up again?“ He says as he presents the new mug for her. She has become a regular so she does deserve her own mug. “I love getting to chat with you in the mornings, but I fear for your sleep schedule. Especially with your shifts.“ Seb cracks a smile as he goes back to cleaning up the bar. “So how you liking the town? Got anything fun going on?” 

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sagexhollowayx​:

Sage smiled at the Sage special comment. If she and Seb weren’t friends, she might be embarrassed by how often she found herself in the little shop but she loved stopping by and chatting with him for a while each morning (and most afternoons). “You’re an angel, not a Sprite.” Sage laughed before sitting back in her seat as she pondered his question for a moment. “Hmm.. okay!” She perked up, leaning forward so she could lower her voice. She wasn’t exactly supposed to talk about everything going on in the outside world but she couldn’t stop herself from gossiping with Seb. “There are plenty of people totally freaked out about us. Like, some people were convinced we never existed in the first place. Crazy, right? But people being upset isn’t exactly surprising, but what is, is that some people are… defending us? Wanting to give us a chance rather than simply chalking us up to the species that started a whole war.” Even saying that made Sage feel queasy. It wasn’t supernaturals as a whole that started the war, it was Dayonis and his creepy little cult of a coven. Unfortunately, every supernatural was seen as the bad guy for the Nexus’ actions.

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“Then you are a saint” Seb laughs and grabs Sage’s mug while he preps her drink. “Well there are always two sides to a story. I can’t imagine everyone being super on board with a bunch of us just appearing but it’s nice to know that there are some out there that care“ Seb goes ahead and starts making Sage her drink. “It sounds like we’ll get some more interesting people coming in. So far the people that have shown up to the coffee shop have been pretty chill.“ Thinking back to the people who have shown up to the shop recently... “Oh there was one person who showed up that I didn’t recognize. I tried to make joke and show her the cloud drink I heard about outside“ seb picks up a clear cup and makes a small cloud appears in it as he swirls it around. “And they just completely shrugged me off“. Seb finishes up the drink and hands the mug over to Sage. “It looks like I’ll have to get some new material“

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jacksonxcassidy​:

Jackson continued to stare at the mugs for a moment, trying to place who they could belong to and coming up a bit empty. He still needed to get to know people more outside his very small circle. He nodded when it came to paper waste. He always tried to have sustainable items, because he was often on the move so he appreciated this environmentally conscious decision. “ Do people pick these? Or do you pick them based on their personalities?” He asked again still intrigued by the idea. “ Yes. Very strong, please. Strongest thing on the menu maybe” He added before following him to where he stood by the bar. “ Funnily enough, I was trying to fix a coffee maker. I’m still trying to avoid buying anything new for my place, but some thing’s are proving more difficult. Any advice? “

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“Little bit of A little bit of B. Some people like to pick their own mugs and others let me pick em. It helps them think of this place as a second home.“ Seb smiles. “What do you think? Would you rather pick your own or let me pick one?“ Seb says hoping to ease any morning tension. He then begins breaking out some of his stronger coffee beans. “Phew alright, one Dead of the Night comin up.“ Seb begins making the drink that is a favorite of the guards and shifters who are up late at night patrolling the town.

Seb chuckles a little at the though of trying to fix the coffee machine because there have been several occasions where he has had to fix his own. When the barrier was up, it was hard for him to get a shiny new coffee machine for the shop, so he had to make due with what resources he had. “Well you work at the garage yeah? I  get a lot of my metal from there. ” Seb walks over to his own coffee machine that he spent a lot of time tinkering with. “You seem pretty handy so I think a few more tries and something will click for you. If you want to, you can come over and take a look at my machine and see if it sparks an idea for fixing your own.”

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thecharliexlevin​:

Charlie tried to keep the scowl off her face as the man who she spoke to was obviously peppy- obnoxiously so. Great. “I have no clue what a cloud drink is.” she muttered quietly. She knew being new probably made her stick out to those who’d always lived here, and combined with the fact that she had an accent, well…she knew that probably put a target on her back. New. Different. Something she always hated when moving from place to place since she and Alex came to America since it made it harder to blend in. Oh well.

As the man spoke though, he started showing her…whatever the hell a cloud drink was and she blinked in confusion, clearly unamused still before she let out a breath and only looked up again when he mentioned a book section. It’d be something Alex would like maybe… She let the thought drift though as the man still continued speaking and as he introduced himself without prompting Charlie rose a brow slightly before humming. She sure as hell wasn’t about to start giving her name out just yet. “A croissant too would be good I guess. Just that and the latte. Thanks.”

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After realizing his joke fell flat he gently put the cup away. He made a mental note to talk to one of the scouts again about the cloud drink. Seb took note of the response he was getting but didn’t take it personally. There’s always a few people like this and Seb wasn’t unfamiliar with the cold shoulder. Seb lowered his energy a bit and softened his smile but keeping one nonetheless. “Alright one Chai latte and a croissant. I will let you know when it is ready.”

Seb warms the croissant and preps the chai latte. He noticed an interest in the library, deciding whether to push on that or not. “You’re welcome to hang out and if you have any questions you can let me know.” 

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altheazhao​:

Althea took a seat at in front of the coffee bar, watching Seb work on her drink. “Oh, I bet you’ve heard great stories so far! I’m hoping to get to meet more of the new residents soon! Things have been so crazy lately that I fear I won’t get too much one on one time with the newer residents until our town’s Christmas celebration takes place this year!” Althea beamed as she spoke. Sleepy Hollow always celebrated big for the holidays, but she was even more excited about this year since it would also be a way of welcoming in newcomers. 

As Seb continued though, her smile faltered just a tiny bit before she smiled at him once more. “Nothing seems to get by you, huh..” Althea shook her head before continuing, “I mean, it’s new. I just want everything to go as planned. That’s all. But if things turn out better than planned… well that would be amazing!” Althea let out a small laugh. “You seem all excited about it. I’m sure that has to do with how full this place it.” Though it wasn’t unusual for Holy Grounds to be booming, even before the barrier opened. 

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Seb had so many fond memories of Sleepy Hollow’s Christmas celebrations. Everybody coming together with their unique talents to put on an amazing show and decorate the town. “This year we’ll have to go bigger huh.” Seb says excitedly. “Gotta show the new people what they’ve been missing. Although if you spend the whole time furrowing your brow, I’m afraid people may mistake you for an evil witch” Seb chuckles a little jokingly. “It’d be great if everything went according to plan, but not everyone is perfect and you can’t plan for everything. It’s like raising a kid. You can’t predict every part of their life, but you can be there to help when they need it.” Seb smiles.

“The shop has gotten a bit busier. There are pros and cons to owning a coffee shop. The pros being all these new people coming in. The cons being the more amount of work that I have to do haha. But, I love it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.” Seb finishes making Althea’s drink and politely rejects any money from Althea. “On the house. For watching me fall.. off the house.. er shop”  Seb chuckles and smiles.

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oldman-ash​:

Ash nodded faintly, signaling he had heard the other as his brow stayed furrowed and his eyes stayed hard. He was thinking….the other had every right to leave if they wanted, but to go alone? In a world that was still dangerous….it just wasnt smart. “I will speak with him.” Ash stated with a small nod, finally pulling out the cash. “I am sure there are a few shifters that would not mind a road trip.” Or being a quiet shadow following the man just to make sure they were ok. “Do you plan on following?”

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Seb goes back to the bar. Moving things around, trying to keep his hands busy. It’s been 20 years since Seb’s mother disappeared. Any lead there was would be long gone by now. If she is still alive out there somehow, why didn’t she come back. These thoughts that Seb once spent several nights trying to push away  years ago have rushed back. He didn’t know what to do.

“I won’t say one way or the other. My father is a smart man, but I can’t say that I won’t be worried for him.“ Seb goes back to helping a few people who came into the coffee shop before returning to Ash. “No. At least not right now. I’m going to stay here so that he has a reason to come home. So that anyone who decides to leave can have a home to come back to. Besides, who’s going to take over the shop if I leave“ Seb chuckles. 

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oldman-ash​:

Ash was pulling out a few bills when the other spoke, making the imposing man go still. Ash stopped mid motion of pulling out his cash, the silence heavy as Seb tried to make it positive. Ash knew what Helena’s disappearance had done to them….mainly because he knew what it was like to loose someone you cared about. A mother, a wife, the other part of you….Ash’s dark eyes flicked up to look at Seb, his gaze cutting as he looked at the man who was smiling. Ash, however, was not. 

“Is he going alone?” Ash asked, brow furrowed a little as he cocked his head. He was sure that Seb’s father could handle himself, but even veteran supernaturals could be bested. Especially distracted ones.  If he was, Ash was sure he could speak with someone in the town to see if anyone was willing to travel with the other. 

Seb could guess what Ash was thinking with that question. “Yeah he is. Well I guess not completely. He’s going to check on a few people he knew from before the barrier went up, as well as a few scouts who have settled down outside.“ Seb’s smile softens a bit. He’d gotten good at putting his mask up in front of others. “He knows that things around here will get busier with all the new people coming in so he doesn’t want to take anyone with him.“  Hands on the bar, as Seb wipes it down with a rag, his expression clear and eyes cloudy. “You can try talking him into traveling with someone, but we both know he’s just as stubborn as you are sometimes“ He chuckles as he says those last words, and looks up towards Ash with eyes that have already seen all of the possible outcomes. A smile still on his face.

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thecharliexlevin​:

Charlie was new to town so she had her guard up at all times, skeptical of everyone she walked by. But…so far, so good. Things were actually quiet, and actually kinda…nice. Maybe even too nice. She definitely didn’t trust it, but just the same, she and her boyfriend Alex came here for a reason. She was pregnant, and they needed a place to lay low and be safe, so…here they were. And with Alex immediately getting a job, she had a lot of free time on her hands, which meant walking around the town an getting a lay of the land–and if she passed by a coffee shop and got pulled in by the amazing smell, well, who could blame her?

She bit her lip as she looked around, knowing she couldn’t exactly order an espresso or anything with too much caffeine, but there were some food options as well as some lighter drinks she knew she could get. “Hi, uh…do you do chai lattes here?”

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As the door chimes, Seb notices a relatively new face. He has seen them around town and around the new hire over at the garage. They’ve passed by the coffee shop once or twice but haven’t really gotten to introduce themselves. Seems to Seb that they are looking for a place to settle for a bit.

“Hey there! We have Chai, decaf, herbal teas, pretty much everything standard.. The only thing we don’t do is cloud drinks or whatever from the outside.” Seb begins to talk with his hands a little as he tries to animate himself .” I tried to make it after one of our scouts came through talking about it. I don’t quite understand why people would put clouds in a drink.” Seb picks up a clear cup from the bottom and swirls it slowly. As he does Charlie can see a small cloud forming inside the cup with some light rain included. He smiles hoping that his joke lands as he begins to get stuff out for a Chai Latte. “We also have some snacks or pastries. And if you’re looking to kill some time we have a small library and some couches over there.“ He points over to a decently sized bookshelf lined with books and some fuzzy cozy looking couches with an assortment of throw blankets and pillows on it.

“Oh and the name is Seb by the way“ he says as he gives best smile.

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oldman-ash​:

It was hard to not feel the warm energy off of the other. Ash always respected people that could radiate positivity, and Seb was basically a flame with it. Seb and his family were one of the first people who approached him when he and the small group of survivors from his families ranch fled here. And Ash wasn’t too proud to admit he was not the easiest to be around for the first few years in Sleepy Hollow…but Seb and his father were always right there. Whether Ash wanted it or not. And now that Seb and his father were all that were left, Ash felt protective over the family that reminded him so much of his own. “How is your father?” He asked, moving to unscrew the top of his thermos before reaching for his wallet. “I havent seen him at the diner for a few days…”

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Losing his mom was already tough on Seb, but he couldn’t imagine what Ash had gone through. Many people look at Ash as this strong, massive pillar of the town, reassuring everyone that they are safe. He can see the look Ash gives him and his father when he remembers his own family. Seb’s father told him that he always needed to look out for the strong as well as the weak, because the strong carry the hopes of the weak and someday it may just be too much for them to bear.

As Seb got older, he did his best to take some weight off of Ash’s shoulder. He wanted to be someone that people could go to for respite, for comfort. It’s why he wanted to open up the coffee shop in the first place. Him and his father also frequented Ash’s Diner a lot. Both of them knew how to cook, but neither of them could resist the warm presence of Ash when they needed motivation to keep going.

“Well with the barrier down, he’s thinking of leaving town. He wants to go look for mom to see if he can find any trace of her”. It’s been 20 years since Helena, Seb’s mother. disappeared on a scouting mission. “He’s been getting things ready for his trip. At least with the barrier down we might have an easier time keeping in touch haha“ Seb keeps his usual smile on his face. Trying not to let any crack through. “We’ll probably stop by the diner one more time before he leaves.“

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jacksonxcassidy​:

Jackson had spent most of his night trying to fix a broken coffee maker he had purchased at a highly reduced price due to it’s nature. The shifter was the type of person to try and fix things versus spending more money on something that worked. He had spent so much time living out of a backpack that he also didn’t see the point in spending money he didn’t have, but now things were different. He had a stable job and a roof over his head, he could buy appliances or make investments. Unfortunately, that didn’t mean he had fixed the coffee maker by the time he needed to get ready for work.

Seeing he was out of options for the day, Jackson threw on whatever clothes smelled clean and went to grab coffee from a place that made the drink way better than he could have with a coffee maker that actually worked. He emerged through the door of Holy Grounds Coffee shop and looked around to see it wasn’t packed. “ Oh morning” Jackson replied with a small smile. He still felt a bit awkward being around so many people, but he was working on thing’s, The shifter looked around before staring at the mugs for the regulars and smiling softly. “I like this idea” He replied glancing toward Sebastian. He was still getting to know others but he knew the other was responsible for the comfortable environment. 

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“Haha Jackson! Morning! I’m glad you like it. I wanted to make the place feel like a second home for people who need it. Plus it helps cut down on paper waste“ Seb gives a cute wink and smile. “So what are you looking for Jackson? Looking at the bags under your eyes I’m guessing something strong“. Seb starts getting to work cleaning the bar and getting the coffee machine prepped. “Late night with the pack or working on fixing something again?” Seb gives an excited look at the thought of tinkering with something.

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altheazhao​:

“You’re too kind. I suppose I could stay for a bit. And I’ll definitely take some of those sweets for my daughter!” Althea gave him a warm smile as she stepped inside. “I’m sure business has picked up significantly, yes?” 

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“Yeah things have gotten busier lately. I’m gonna have to start thinking about hiring some more people to help me out around here“. Seb gets right to work making a drink and grabbing some sweets for Althea. “So many new faces and all of them bringing in their own stories and experiences. It’s *sigh* great.“. Seb’s eyes seem to look past the customers and at the door. A slight breeze flows past Seb, picking up the scent of coffee reminding him to do his job. “Ah! Anyway, how have you been faring? I can see the excitement in everyone’s faces with the amount of new people, but I can also see some worry in yours.“

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sagexhollowayx​:

As a Scout, Sage had grown used to staying up late to leave the barrier at night, so it was harder to be detected. She’d gone days without sleep before, and the amount of shit she’d had to do on her missions was unimaginable at times. However, there was something about doing something as mundane as opening the flower shop on the town square, that somehow made Sage feel like she desperately needed to rely on espresso to get going in the mornings. Being a Scout was more exciting, and admittedly, she missed going out on missions. She was still a Scout, and always would be, but since the barrier came down, there wasn’t as much of a need for them. Hence getting a job in town as well.

“Seb, I love you.” Sage breathed as she reached for her own mug, slipping her hand through the handle, and picking up the cup only to tap the bottom of it against the counter twice. “I need something strong today.”

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Seb tried to help out the scouts as much as he could whenever they had a chance to stop by through town. Maybe it was the guilt he felt for his mother who was a scout who disappeared. Or maybe it was the lessons he learned from his father. With the barrier gone, Seb was happy to see the familiar scouts returning in one piece. Seb knew that Sage missed the action. He couldn’t help but feel a little jealous of what Sage got to experience. Well,... maybe jealous wasn’t the right feeling but that can get unpacked later.

“Sage!” Seb smiles with a little smirk as if he’s planning something. “One Sage special coming right up“. Seb moves quickly across bar prepping the espresso. “So are you hanging in there at the shop? Got a story from the outside you wanna share?“. 

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shifterash​:

Since the town had dropped its barriers, ASh had been burning the candle at both ends. The man was not shy about his opinion of the choice, as the other leaders had been asked what they had thought. And Ash had made it very very clear what he had thought….but in the end, had been outvoted. There was nothing he could do when the action started to take motion other than doing what he could to ensure his people were safe. The shifter’s nights were now him slinking in the shadows around the border of the town, walking through the streets at night for the faintest smell of violence, the smallest rustle of darkness, that may have slipped in with the crowds. So to say he was tired was an understatement.

Ash moved into the familiar coffee shop with his age-worn travel thermos in hand, the tall imposing native catching Seb’s bright face. He couldn’t help but offer a soft gentle smile, dipping his head politely. “I hope I am not too early.”

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Seb turns to the door and sees the familiar face. He returns the nod with a hearty laugh and a smile “Haha! If anything you came at the perfect time. Pastries are finished baking. I can fix you up a cup of whatever you want and fill up your thermos as well if you’d like”. Seb appreciates all the work that the shifters and guards do as they patrol the streets. He often hears the calls of the pack while he’s busy working late at night either in the shop or his home.

“I expect things to get busy in future, but I’ll always leave a seat open for you“ he says as he gives a slight smile and begins to brew Ash’s order. 

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altheazhao​:

Althea gasped just as she saw the other about to hit the ground, and she quickly waved her hand in his direction, trying to use her magic to soften the blow. However, she didn’t seem to be fast enough as he still seemed to hit the ground a bit hard. “Are you alright?” She quickly ran over to him, but before she could even offer him a hand, he was jumping up and addressing her. Althea shook her head and dismissed him with the wave of a hand, “No need for such formalities. Althea is just fine.” She gave him a small smile before examining him once more. “Please do be careful. And I feel like I should be the one offering you a coffee or tea. It has been a bit crazy around here, I know.”

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"Yup yup just fine. The only thing bruised is my pride haha!" Seb groans as he straightens out his back and his wings pop out "ughhh and maybe my wings a little". Seb's wings are slightly translucent with blue lining the details. As the wings move in the light, the the color seems to shift as if it is water drops flowing across spider webs.

"Well then Althea, you are welcome to join me inside for some coffee or tea" as he gives a slight bow and gestures towards the shop. Seb gives a slight smile, "I also just finished baking some pastries if you'd like one". Seb also looks around at the crowds of new people walking around and you can see a different kind of smile form. This smile is one of excitement.

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Open starter: @sleeplessstarters

Sebastian could feel that the day was going to be busy when he woke up today. The wind blowing through the tree tops carries the excitement of the shop owners as they prep their stores and of the people still dreaming as they get to experience a new world.

Seb gets dressed and grabs his small tools that he always keeps with him. He to the Holy Grounds Coffee Shop and preps the store for the inevitable waves of the sleep deprived and the caffeine addicts.

Regulars in the shop have their own marked mugs. Some are simple and some are creative. Seb sets them out on his counter for the ones he knows will most likely show up in the morning, and makes sure to set aside some bread and snacks for them. He grabs a book from the small library as he prepares for his breaks. With this he's waits for the familiar chime of the door.