Anything for a Cup of Coffee ((11))

[amanika]

Teazer gave him a bright smile, glad that the awkwardness seemed to have dissapated. "Well then, since y'ask so nicely,"I'll be back shortly." she headed for the kitchen to get the bill.

[victoriousscarf]

Sonya watched her go, glad that they seemed to have moved past certain awkward comments. He sipped at the warm coffee.

[amanika]

When Teazer returned, she was carrying the bill in one hand and a smallish white box with the cafe's name printed on it in the other. She put them both down on the table in front of Sonya with a small smile.

[victoriousscarf]

Sonya blinked at the small box and glanced up at her. "What's this?" he asked.

[amanika]

Teazer shrugged, "Since y'don't seem t'get much time t'eat, I figured y'might like somethin f'later."

[victoriousscarf]

He blinked again and then smiled. "Thank you," he said rather earnestly.

[amanika]

Teazer laughed at the reply, "Nothin' fancy, I promise." she turned to go, "Take all the time y'want with the coffee and give me a shout when you wanna pay."

[victoriousscarf]

Sonya nodded. It might not be much, but it was more than anyone else had given him lately. "Still, thank you," he said quietly and leaned back to finish the coffee, waving to get her attention a few moments later.

[amanika]

Teazer finished writing down the order for a small party of tomcats who had just come in and headed back to Sonya.

[victoriousscarf]

Sonya smiled at her. "Well, I should be going," he said, putting the money down on top of the bill. "Thank you again very much. Good luck on the rest of your shift as well." He rose, picking the small white box up with him.

[amanika]

Teazer's eyes scanned the money, ensuring she didn't need to fetch him change from the till. "Y'mean the one I was supposed t'get off nearly two hours ago?" Teazer replied, though her eyes were sparkling with good humor, "Good luck with the rest of your day too."

[victoriousscarf]

Sonya smiled faintly. "Yes, that shift. As for me, I'm actually heading home and taking a brief break. Might even manage to sleep tonight. At least I won't have to deal with that damn Pinkerton tomorrow," he added, and regretted letting that bit slip, not only because people did not need to know, but also because it made him sound far too bitter. "Good day, Teazer."

[amanika]

"Well enjoy the rest then, y'look like y'need it." Teazer told him "Good day t'you as well."

[victoriousscarf]

He nodded once more to her. "Of course. You as well." He put his coat and hat back on, heading for the door.

It was not until several hours later that he turned to the small white box, opening it. For a moment he just blinked at it, and then smiled at the apple pie sitting inside.

((Exit Sonya))

[amanika]

Teazer picked up the bill and took it back to the till to cash up. She couldn't help but smile as Sonya left, so what if he was the commissioner, he'd still made her afternoon a little less tedious. What was wrong with that?

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