welcome to ven's, what can i get for you?
wrote sickening flirting between ven and aether THROWS UP theyre so cute yea vens in love yadda yadda WHATEVER aether has NO RIGHT to be serving so much
wc // 1k
tw // rude customers, teeth rotting fluff
This next commission, it seemed, would be somewhat of a breather.
Away from hunting giant crabs, lying criminals, and pickpockets. For now, Ven’s only worry was to fill in for a very tired restaurant worker.
When they get to the restaurant’s address, they find a note on the door.
“Hello, kind commissioner. Thank you very much for taking this up for me. I’ve been working at this place for a year now and it was getting pretty exhausting. The last straw was recently having cold water poured on me by a rather rude customer, and I decided that I needed a day off. None of my coworkers were able to fill in, so I appreciate you taking the time off to do this for me.
Just make sure to listen to the manager, remember orders, and handle conflicts as diplomatically as you possibly can.
Much thanks.”
Ven reads over the note twice to make sure that they knew everything that could potentially happen. Confirming the work of the commission, they open the door as the bell chimes to alert those already working inside.
“Hello, I’m here to substitute one of your workers.”
And so, the day began.
Their shift started at 1:30 pm, luckily just after the lunch hour when dozens upon dozens of people came in for a hearty meal before the weekend.
“Excuse me, you there! My order is completely messed up!”
Ven turns around as a hand grips onto their apron, tightly. They almost flew onto their back had they not stabilized themselves in time.
“Please don’t grab me. Asking for my attention is enough.”
“Ugh, please fix that attitude of yours, along with your food. Look at it!”
The gloved hand it quick to let go and point at a perfectly normal Mushroom Soup. Ven has to squint carefully to see what was wrong.
“You’re going to have to let me know what’s wrong, Miss.”
“Are you blind? And stupid? This is not what I ordered!”
Ven blinks, slowly taking the bowl from the woman.
“Then, let me get what you ordered.”
“Give that back! That’s not what I meant!”
The bowl is snatched from the hand, and Ven has to try their best to maintain their composure.
“Miss, I’m afraid- “
“Ugh! The lot of you!”
She huffs, red in the face, but for what reason Ven is unable to tell.
“M-Miss? What are you trying to do, exactly?”
She keeps to herself, turning her head with a “hmph!”
Unable to decipher her meaning, Ven tries to walk away. Just as they start to go back to their previous order, they are once more pulled back by some unknown force.
“You! What is your name?”
It was the gloved hand that had grabbed them moments earlier. Ven is ready to slap the woman’s hand away but instead opts to brush her hand away.
“I believe I told you to not grab at me, Miss. I might have fallen on you on accident.”
“T-That’s not what I said! Your name?”
“Ven. Goodbye, Miss.”
And so they continue working. They glance back to see if the woman was still up to something, but instead see her eating her meal with a flushed face.
Seriously, what was going on?
That lady was soon forgotten by Ven, too busy serving other more polite customers with their food. After repeating the motions repeatedly, the day soon came to a close and the last customers giggling as they walked.
“Thanks for all the help, Ven! Really sent it home today.”
They shake their head. “It was nothing. I’m sure doing this every day is harder than doing it just once.”
“Oh, you flatterer. Plus, you got this sweet bonus from that blushy blushy lady from earlier.”
Ven furrows their brow. “Blushy… blushy?”
“Yeah! The lady with the fancy gloves. She left a nice tip for you. Something about a nice face? Seems like you got yourself an admirer!”
Ugh. What on earth.
“Alright, go home! I’ll close for tonight. Thanks for the help again!”
They bid the manager goodbye, but it wasn’t long until they ran into a familiar face that they’ve been seeing a lot lately.
“You two again? Goodness.”
“Hey! That sounded pretty rude, y’know!?”
Aether tries to get Paimon to calm down as she stomps the air. Ven hides a small smile behind their fist.
“Apologies. I was simply being sarcastic. I hope the two of you have been good?”
“We have. Fontaine is really pretty, as you know.”
“Whatever do you mean? I find this place rather dull.”
Paimons gasps. “Whaaat? But it’s so interesting here!”
“Maybe to you, dear Paimon. Being an adventurer is much more fun that a simple tourist, I would imagine.”
“W-Woah… You really think that?”
Ven laughs at Paimon’s over-the-top expressions. Always so dramatic in her words and actions.
“No, of course not. I’m having fun in my own way, you know.”
“That’s good to hear.” Aether sighs. “I was afraid I was going to have to make you enjoy your stay here in Fontaine.”
“Make me? I’m kind of curious. Alright then, I take it back. My stay here has been miserable. I’ll let you lead the way to having fun in this grand city.”
“Ugh, wait! Paimon is getting confused by Ven’s words.”
Ven stifles a giggle, sparing a glance at Aether. He seems to fake an annoyed glare for messing with his traveling companion.
“What’s there to be confused about? I’m having the saddest time of my life as a tourist in a foreign country. The great views, amazing food, all of it upsets me.”
“Argh!”
Aether lightly hits Ven on the arm as they start laughing at Paimon again.
“You don’t have to say that, Ven. I’d be happy to travel around this new region with you.”
Ven stares into Aether’s eyes, golden hues freezing them in place. They always wondered why the outlander was allowed to have such a pretty color to have in their eyes. It felt as if Celestia had placed the world’s goodness into them.
Ah, they haven’t said anything in a while.
“If you’re offering, of course I wouldn’t mind.”
“Great! Then how about some time tomorrow? Assuming you aren’t doing more of those weird commissions.”
Ven huffs. “They aren’t weird. I just do them because I have nothing else to do.”
“Mhm. Sure. Then tomorrow?”
“Tomorrow sounds amazing.”
“Great! See you then.”
Tiny hands wave at them. “Bye, Ven! See you later!”
“Goodbye, Paimon. Goodbye… Aether.”
