Who: Aurora and David. When: Mid-December. Where: Granny's. What: A chat.. Rating: Low. Status: Complete.
It seemed that every time she logged into Valarnet someone was talking about those dreams and now Ruby had started having them. Aurora felt incredibly left out and couldn't help but wonder what exactly her dreams would hold if and when she did start having them. To try and take her mind off her lack of dreams, Aurora wandered amongst the tables, coffee pot in hand, checking of anyone wanted refills.
David had sort of come to enjoy and anticipate the dreams, even if they were confusing and didn’t exactly follow any reason when it came to the fairytale bits. What was becoming most interesting to him was just how many people there were that shared his dreams, or at least, that world. It really wasn’t much surprise to him when he discovered that he felt very comfortable at the diner. He sat there, reading over the notebook where he kept all of his dream information. He was having an easier and easier time of remembering it all, but it helped to see it all laid out in front of him. He almost didn’t see Aurora there at all.
“Oh, sorry,” David said, smiling apologetically. “You look like you could use a cup of that yourself.”
Aurora was used to people not realizing she was there when they were in the diner, because most of the time they came there to read the paper or do homework or something like that and currently David seemed enthralled in the notebook he had been reading, “Oh, it’s fine.” She smirked a little, “I probably could, but I’m alright. Do you want more?” She held up the half filled coffee pot.
“That sounds great, thanks.” David pushed his cup helpfully closer to the edge of the table. “I’d offer to buy you one on your break, but I suppose you probably get it for free.”
Aurora smiled as she refilled David’s mug, “Thanks for the offer, but you’re right. I can have as many cups of coffee as I want. One of the perks of being best friends with the owner.” Aurora and Ruby had been friends for as long as she could remember, so helping out at the diner was never a chore for her. She would do just about anything for Ruby and her grandmother, “Is this your second or more refill?” She asked, still smiling as she teased David a little.
“Nothing to complain about with that,” he said, laughing. Then he glanced at the cup. “Three, maybe? I haven’t even been counting. Might explain why I’m getting a bit jittery,” he joked.
“That is a possibility. I think I may have to cut you off after that one,” Aurora smirked then glanced over at the next table, but neither of the people occupying it had coffee in the first place, “So, why the extreme caffeine fix?” She would admit that she was curious and hoped that he didn’t mind her asking.
“Well, that’s embarrassing,” David replied, still joking. Then he shrugged, setting his pen between the pages of his notebook and and closing it. “I guess it’s just something to do. That, and I’d hate sitting here taking up space and not paying for the time. You know, you should maybe add on a slice of pie or something to my tab whenever you get the chance.”
“Sorry, but I’m not going to help with your addiction,” Aurora smirked, setting the half empty coffee pot down for a moment, “I think we’d make an exception for you though, if you were did need to just sit and do some work or whatever for awhile.” They had a few regulars who they would probably let hang around for awhile without buying anything if they needed it, “What kind of pie?”
“Really? I’m honoured.” David laughed. “Oh, I don’t know. What’s good? Surprise me, I’ll really eat just about anything.”
Aurora laughed as well then turned towards the counter, “Alright. I’ll be right back with your mystery pie.” She grinned then headed off to get David a slice of blueberry pie with some whip cream on the side. Some people liked it on top of their pie, but she had a tendency to put it on the side so that the customer could use it if they wanted. Once the pie and whip cream were plated up, she headed back to David’s table and placed it on the table, “One slice of mystery pie.”
He watched her go with an amused smile, then took a sip of his coffee in the meantime. When she returned, David gave a joking nod of approval. “Looks like some of the most delicious mystery pie I’ve ever seen,” he said. “By the way, I’m David.”
“Oh it is. All of our pie is delicious, whether it’s mystery pie or not.” Aurora smiled and took her order pad out of her pocket, “It’s nice to meet you, David. I’ve seen you around here a couple times, but I think this is actually the first time I’ve waited on you. I’m Aurora.” So many people came into Granny’s that unless they were a regular it was hard to recall everyone, but she’d definitely seen David in here before. “Can I get you anything else?”
“Oh, you know, I guess it just feels like a second home to me.” Not a lie. Very true, in fact. “It’s nice to meet you, Aurora. I’ll try to remember that.” David laughed. “But I’m good, thank you. If I need anything, I promise to wave you down promptly.”
Aurora smiled, glad that David enjoyed coming to Granny’s so much that he considered it a second home, “We try to make it as inviting as possible.” She glanced towards the door as the bell overhead rang and she saw two people walking in, “I’ll be back around to check on you in a little bit.” With one more smile, Aurora turned to greet the new arrivals.