baristas wanted; love for teas required [um]

[vielle 1,926]

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Let me bring you down a particular street in Andelusia. It’s out of the way, it’s secluded, and the stone tiles crackle under your footfalls, smooth and sun-warmed. You hear the birds chirping in the air, the breeze rustling through the prismatic leaves of the trees, the distant sounds of laughter and civilization just over the edge of the buildings.

Can you picture it? You’re good?

Now, you see that white door over there? It’s on the left, the building with the barred windows, the shards of painted glass on the ground (don’t mind those; they’ll sweep them up soon). The signage isn’t readable from this distance, so come on, let’s take a closer look.

There’s—wait, there’s a woman coming out. She’s placing a colorful sign on the door; can you see it? Oh, look, see what it says:

 

BARISTAS WANTED

(we're reopening, dearest citizens! we need baristas: love for tea required! see the manager for more information)

 

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Hello all! Vielle here 😊

I've a new project coming up in Ursa Madeum: welcome to The Andelusian High Tea Society hub!

A teahouse in Andelusia that caters to all walks of life, including the noble elite to which they provide seclusion and luxury within the city. Despite being a friend and partner of House Hildebrand (in particular, as the house provides uncommon herbs and plants for the teahouse’s special brews), the Andelusian High Tea Society is ultimately considered neutral ground, where commoners and adventurers can enjoy a little of that magic liquid goodness, and where the nobles can meet with each other somewhere they are considered equals.

Now, this is a unique teahouse. The baristas are good listeners to people's problems, as well as good people readers, and if permitted, will serve customers the tea that they believe suits them best (they usually get it right 😉). The owner is a tea specialist and a herbalist, also a personal friend of Nairne Hildebrand, and can, for a certain price, weave magic into brewing the tea, which fuses the brew with magical effects. For example: need a dash of courage to propose to your loved one? The owner will brew you a blend that fills you with a little bit of that needed push to do it.

After getting shut down during the rule of the Tyrant King, they're now reopening with bigger, better, and more elaborate facilities—thus, they'll be needing new baristas to replace those who have relocated to foreign countries when the teahouse shut down.

What does this mean for you, dear reader? 😊 If you'd like to take up the call and become a tea sommelier for the Tea Society, look upon the information below:

• First, you'll need a barista character! When you've made one, please post your barista's profile on the Tea Society's organization thread.
• As the teahouse will be a hub thread, any time customers come in, you may be asked to serve them if you are requested to do so. Deep character interaction is one of the founding pillars of the Tea Society, so let's make it so! 😊

I imagine the hub to have a fairly lighthearted atmosphere unless the overarching story calls for it, so if you'd enjoy a little slice of life or casual chats with other characters, this is the place for you. ❤️

 

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Aside from looking for baristas, let me all invite you to The Andelusian High Tea Society's Grand Reopening as well!

Every noble house in Ursa Madeum is invited to come celebrate with us, and of course, this event will no doubt allow for social interaction between the houses and so forth. The letters are to be sent soon, stamped with an icon of an ornate tea cup and scented with the faintest hint of mint and lavender. We look forward to seeing you there. 😊 Adventurers and so forth are also invited to come!

Now, don’t be late; tea’s at four. ❤️

 

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Edited September 28 by ourlachesism

[sapphyrelorelle 95]

I heard tea and I'm here

[vielle 1,926]

5 hours ago, sapphyrelorelle said:

I heard tea and I'm here

Welcome *slides over all the tea* here you go 😂 Are you interested as a barista or as a customer? 😊

[sapphyrelorelle 95]

Barista! I'm gonna get working on a char soon 😊

Tbh I have a bit of a lot of an excessive love for tea so this sounds GREAT

[vielle 1,926]

2 minutes ago, sapphyrelorelle said:

Barista! I'm gonna get working on a char soon 😊

Tbh I have a bit of a lot of an excessive love for tea so this sounds GREAT

Yes! Tea is the best ❤

And that's awesome! The organization page will be up pretty soon as well 😄

[vielle 1,926]

@sapphyrelorelle there you go! 😄

[Rin 5,535]

I'm going to come for a visit once you get up and running. I'm stickimg my presence in a lot of places these days ❤️

[vielle 1,926]

1 minute ago, Rin said:

I'm going to come for a visit once you get up and running. I'm stickimg my presence in a lot of places these days ❤️

Hey, me too! 👀 it's part of the plan, shhh! 😆

[notmuch_23 852]

Does this place only serve tea? Aveline is a coffee snob and Thurgood prefers caffeinated pop.

[vielle 1,926]

17 minutes ago, notmuch_23 said:

Does this place only serve tea? Aveline is a coffee snob and Thurgood prefers caffeinated pop.

Nah, we've got some other stuff going on, maybe a few coffee brews here and there 👀 the menu is still under construction, but it's definitely not just tea in there (tea is still, however, their very own specialty) 😃

[Rin 5,535]

41 minutes ago, ourlachesism said:

Hey, me too! 👀 it's part of the plan, shhh! 😆

That's the idea 😆

[danzilla3 2,396]

Oh hai. You still looking for employees?

[vielle 1,926]

3 hours ago, danzilla3 said:

Oh hai. You still looking for employees?

Yes we are! 😆 The re-opening may be a bit delayed as I'm finishing up the organization page, but you're free to join in with us 😊

Edited October 3 by ourlachesism

[Moon Owl 284]

It was a beautiful day and thus Arnau had decided to take a stroll along the warm and crowded streets of Andelusia. As he walked he observed all the people busy making trades and shaking hands before checking his own pockets for coin. Empty. The realization that he was out of coin did not discourage him though, because while he might be poor and have no assets, he was rich in other things. The day was much to beautiful to be squandered on self pity anyway. 

Perhaps it was fate that had guided his way to the old boarded up house, after it all was off the main streets where he had previously walked. He stopped to fully enjoy the passing breeze as its touch carefully caressed his sun-kissed skin, like the embrace of a lost lover. He spotted a woman coming out of the door and observed as she put up a note. It seems like they were hiring. 

"Excuse me!" He exclaimed while offering graceful bow to greet the woman with a playful smile painted upon his lips. After allowing enough time for the woman react to his greeting he would continue. 

"I see that you are looking for workers?" He paused for a second and gestured towards the sign that she had just set up.

"I'm not a trained barista, but I am a Bard and poet and you would not find any better entertainment for your guests!" He spoke loud and proudly as if he was a world renown performer however that could not be further from the truth. 

"I'm also a masterful Ranger, you will not find a more precise archer, I guarantee it! You'd do well to hire a strong lad as myself, I'd prove an asset to your business with whatever you need. I'm sure you have need to transportation of goods to this fine establishment!" He added while extending his arms as if he would attempt to hug the very structure itself.

"Well, what do you say?"  

Edited October 4 by Arnau Dermont

[supernal 78,972]

@ourlachesism you should definitely make an IC thread so Arnau can place his wonderful post there