Hot Coffee on a Cold Morning [Isabella/Gabe]

"Well, it's apart of the trade. Knowing how to put a bit of a spit shine on the good things about what you represent while minimizing the negatives. It's something good for life but I would like to say that I want to represent something that can be an ease of my conscious.  Reputation is everything, and I feel as if the reason why I am able to say such things about my business is because we try to deliver on the promises that we make. It makes me feel good about myself to see myself as a trusted individual, I would want others to view me that way as well, so i work hard to deliver. "

Gabriel had big dreams, but he knew how to compromise them to reachable realities.

But when it came to the mixup. Gabriel only laughed it off and raise his hand.

"This reminds me of a time where I wanted to introduce myself to my classmates at school for the first time. I was very young and missed a lot of days due to being sick, so they were meeting me for the first time. I ended up forgetting my own name in front of them, I was so embarrassed. But it worked out fine, this happens to everyone."

However, she did bring up something interesting, it seems as if she wasn't always in Endymion.

"Where were you located before? I mena, if you don't mind me asking?"

She offered him a nod. I might not like part of the business you run, Mr. Gatsby, but I gotta say, I quite like you, You've got a good head on your shoulders. And knowing when to tell someone just the thing they want to hear, that's a good talent to have."

The little story he told prompted a small chuckle from Isabella. That was admittedly cute, and funny. And well, not having the other go off on her about her faux pas, instead spinning that into humor. Yeah, not everyone would have that kind of courtesy. She didn't have much to actually say beyond that, instead offering a smile and a small nod.

Then came up the question of her origins. Perhaps not the most likely topic to jump to, but that was fine. "I was born in Norway, spent much of my life there. Actually, all of my life, prior to the Divide."

"Why thank you, I really do try to be the one that brings new things to the table when it comes to first impressions. To be honest with you, there must be a lot going on in your mind, deep thinking is one of my past times so I do believe we have that in common. I think it's important to have someone to talk to about those things, makes the world seem a little less crazy."

He chuckled to himself as he listened to her tale.

"Norway? Quite a ways, either way, welcome to Endymion. I just so happened to be apart of the Sunlake Palms neighborhood watch so I'll keep an eye out for you whenever you are in the neighborhood. "

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Moving on, Gabe took Isabelle to the Lucky Clover Casino and had her wait on the second floor at the catering section for some coffee to be delivered. Once it was, Gabe personally brought it to her and sat across from her, waiting for her reaction to the taste.

"There is a homegrown small business we partnered with in endymion called DaVinci Gourmet Naturals, they specialize in making different kinds of coffee beans and actually grow them using the floral patch fields in sunlake palms. I feel supporting our own is important, but nevertheless, this is a late mixed topped with a Hawaiian Salted Caramel syrup. Also made by DaVinci Gourmet, they take pride in what they do. I hope you like it..."


There was another cup delivered as well, along with gabe taking a sip of the same liquid he offered Isabella

A lot going on in her head? Yeah that was one way to describe things. "I must agree, it is good to have someone to talk to. Though not everyone can always fill that part. Sometimes you can come across some individuals who will make the the happenings of the world seem sane in comparison." Isabella could certainly think of one individual who sometimes made her think of them like that.

The welcomes were a nice gesture, if perhaps a bit pointless. Nonetheless  it did get a small amused chuckle from her. "Sunlake Palms is such a nice part of town. It's such a shame that I usually don't have the time to visit there that often. But maybe I'll get the chance to see you there on one of my days off."

Getting to casino, her gaze sharpened, eyes carefully tracing over everything with an almost judging look. Though she found herself somewhat surprised that it really wasn't what she had been expecting. In a good way. The blonde followed Gabriel up,, not saying a word, merely watching, observing.

After being seated, she made herself comfortable, opening a few of the buttons on her coat. Waiting for his return made her mind race ever so briefly. Cynicism letting a seed of doubt briefly sprout before she stripped that mental weed away. Soon enough indeed, the man returned, with the promised coffee. She would listen intently as the other explained the specifics of the hot beverage. "I see..." The woman commented as she raised the cup up, drawing the aroma in through her nose as the cup rose further to her lips.

"That smells heavenly." She offered some initial commentary, before the cup finally met her lips, her eyes clsoing as she focused on the taste. The cup lowered after a long sip, followed by a brief moment of silence.That-" She didn't even finish before taking another, shorter sip. That, is some good coffee."

She smiled, taking another sip and letting out a delighted sigh. Her eyes then shifted to Gabriel again. "I'll admit, I'm almost afraid to ask, but how much would just one cup of something like this have cost me?"

"You would think that because of how it's made and where it comes from, it would cost quite a bit in order to obtain. In usual circumstances, you are correct, the drink itself would be pricy. However, while I am in charge, I would like to embody the idea some of the worlds simple pleasures being obtainable for those of the commonwealth or middle class. Even those who are getting by can come here and enjoy such a cup of coffee that would be expensive somewhere else without breaking their wallets. Yes, this is a business, but I like to cater to people of all social standings. You might even go as far to say that in the lucky clover casino, the idea of glass is grayed, people here will be treated equally and fairly."

With another sip, Gabe put the coffee down.

"And another thing, this cup is on me, consider it a... taste of what my casino has to offer. If you so happen to be here without my company, the price is decent, might even be the same as what you were drinking before. Speaking of.... company... we should keep in contact. I'm usually around here, but I tend to do things around the city to keep me busy maybe you would like to join me?"

(We can end it here)

She would merely nod, for most of it, in between sips of the delicious warm beverage. "That's certainly noble of you, Gabriel. But you will want to be careful, as some people see that kind of attitude as a weakness, and seek to exploit it." Another sip. "Though something tells me I really don't need to tell you that."

She smiled at the mention of this cup being free. "I'll remember to keep that in mind if I'm on the move early. The quality of the coffee certainly would make swinging by here worth it." Isabella then paused for another sip, followed by another delighted sigh. "Well, I am sometimes out and about in town as part of what I do for a living, so perhaps I could join you sometime if my work doesn't ned me elsewhere."

She then took another sip, before setting the mostly empty cup on the table

[Yeah, lets call it here]