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[flashiness]

1. Galaxydeer Coffee
[ Kafka is decidedly neutral on coffee, but she looks perfectly composed as she has somehow managed to get one of the espresso machines working with the ancient beans. No, she's not drinking it - but she's offering it to any poor sap who wants it in exchange for information. Or just trade for something, she's not running a charity here.

Behind the counter, Kafka's presence alluring - because despite the sinking floor, the decay and the sand that has filtered in, she's managed to make this corner of normalcy to the the newcomers. Coffee wafts from the wheezing espresso machine behind her, a cup radiating heat into the gloom on the counter in front of her..

But should you trust the strange lady making coffee that she isn't partaking in? ]


2. Daybreak District

[ In an entirely different building to her assigned one, Kafka has artfully decorated the previously empty place with the spoils of the coffee shop and local market. It seems that she has taken this as an office - separation of home and work, you understand. Who knows what manner of convincing Kafka did to make the poor locals carry everything for her. The "office" is the least office looking space, with a recently pilfered linoleum floor, a poster for some movie from the 2000s featuring a flexible man, rickety looking sun loungers, a plotting table and an ominous couch in the corner.

She hums to herself as she contents with busywork. If you try sneaking in, Kafka doesn't turn around but instead says to whoever enters. ]

If you're coming in without knocking, have the courtesy to bring a housewarming gift. I don't mind your presence otherwise.

3. Anything

[ anything not covered here idk ]

Comments

[judications]

[ He inspects the cup and saucer before using his powers to clean and purify them properly. He has a feeling whatever pipes exist in this ruinous coffee shop are likely not going to give him clean water.

Once that's done, he fills the cup with his own hydro-infused water that's absolutely crisp and fresh –far better than any espresso made out of stale coffee beans. ]

You have my gratitude. I presume you are not a barista by trade. You seemed far too calm and unbothered while serving long-expired espresso.

[flashiness]

[ Kafka eyes this strange gentleman with a bit of interest. He's able to generate water of his own accord? Unusual, given the current circumstances. Maybe the blue wasn't just for show. ]

I wear many faces. Perhaps once upon a time I may have been able to take the role of a barista, but I wouldn't call it a calling.

[ She pauses. ]

And what about you? Water is in short supply in these parts, I'm surprised you haven't been taken away and worshipped as a god.

[judications]

[ Perhaps, he should be more economical about using his hydromancy in public so he doesn't draw too much attention, but considering his other option is to dry out and die of thirst, he can afford to be a little less reserved here. ]

Command and manipulation of the elements is a common trait in my world. To use one's power in this fashion is not an unusual sight in Teyvat, especially if it will improve one's chances of survival in foreign terrain.

[ To use them without a vision is, but he'll side-step that fact. ]

Would you like some as well, or are you content to sip the [ sub-standard ] espresso?

[flashiness]

I'm sure you're a wonderful person.

[ Nah, she thinks you're putting on a front. There's no way there's someone as gregarious as you. ]

But I'm not particularly thirsty.

[ This coffee was a ruse for information. ]

I'm just a generous soul who managed to get one of these machines working and wanting to share the fruit of my labour.

[judications]

Though I do not plan to partake, you have my gratitude for taking the initiative in doing something that would benefit the community as a whole. From what I have been told, machines that produce coffee are rare and coveted in this world.

[ And he's sure others more desperate for the caffeine rush and the nostalgic flavor will partake in it with her. ]

Is this the only one who that has proven functional thus far?

[ He hasn't investigated any deeper into the coffee shop just yet, but he is not seeing a lot he would take back with him to his temporary home. ]