Welcome to Gaia! ::

..........Manager..........
~managing the masses~

Hello! I'm Mirabilis Mei and the manager of Caffè Sospeso. ^^ Though we specialise in putting our customers first, everything here is in fact professionally managed, promise! I may be just your average human girl but I'm not afraid to settle things down if they get out of hand. Please enjoy your stay and I hope you have a great day!

Ama says: Our manager knows kung fu. Enough said!

[color=#730000][align=center][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Staff[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~staffing the scallywags~[/i][/size][/align] I 'spose you've come here looking for a job. Guess what, you're out of luck. This place, Caffè Sospeso I guess, is exclusively the turf of the devil imps. Thanks to our generous benefactor here, we both have a satisfactory amount of gold and a decent place to stay. So don't barge in on our good thing, ya hear? There are more than enough of us here, so we're on the job 24/7. While some imps work, others relax. It's a sweet deal. But give us any trouble and we will be less than generous with you. Me? I'm Teo. That's all you get. [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]Feel free to add a bit about an imp taking/delivering your order to your post if there's no one around to help. This just makes it easier on everyone. But don't be stingy with your tips (written, not actual), if you know what's good for you.[/i][/align][/color][/size]

[color=#730000][align=center][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Drinks[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~for the vivacious bon vivant~[/i][/size][/align] Coffee's great and all, but how about a little booze to lighten your spirits? What, there's more than just booze here? Che. [align=center][b][u]Alcohol[/u][/b] [b][u]Cognac[/u][/b] The French brandy with the fruity taste. Favourite of the house. [b][u]Brandy[/u][/b] Or if you prefer your brandy a little less French, this is available as well! [b][u]Merlot[/u][/b] A thick wine with a smooth taste. Recommended for classy types. [b][u]Stardust[/u][/b] Milk, liquor, and honey with a definite sparkle to it. Rumoured to come from real stars. [b][u]Sake[/u][/b] The staple of the Japanese warrior. Jug sized amounts available only to the experienced drinker. [b][u]Soju[/u][/b] The sweet Korean drink that packs a punch. Definitely not for amateurs. [b][u]Amazake[/u][/b] A low alcohol dessert drink. Very nutritious! [b][u]Shouchuu[/u][/b] The nutty Japanese drink that's stronger than sake. Available in rice, barley, potato, soba, and brown sugar varieties. [b][u]Japanese beer[/u][/b] Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo. Enough said! [b][u]Tea[/u][/b] [b][u]Oolong[/u][/b] Often found in Chinese restaurants. Great with a meal! [b][u]Hojicha[/u][/b] Green tea with a caramel like flavour. [b][u]Pingshui Gunpowder[/u][/b] A green tea infused from pearls of tea. [b][u]Gyokuro[/u][/b] An expensive and elegant green tea. [b][u]Assam[/u][/b] A brisk black tea from India. [b][u]Other[/u][/b] [b][u]Italian soda[/u][/b] The coffeehouse staple. Available in amaretto, blackberry, blood orange, brown sugar, blueberry, butter rum, cheesecake, cherry, chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, and vanilla. [b][u]Mineral water[/u][/b] Ice cold and elegantly expensive to suit your tastes. [b][u]Lemonade[/u][/b] The classic drink. Also available in strawberry and raspberry varieties. [b][u]Milk[/u][/b] The usual cow drink. Also available in strawberry and chocolate varieties. [/align] [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]We do not recommend passing out drunk here, but we assure that all customers will awaken safely the next morning![/i][/align][/color][/size] [color=#730000][align=center][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Menu[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~for the epicure's palate~[/i][/size][/align] Oho, it's about time you got here! You may call me Umegiri Hihumi. I am the food alchemist that keeps the coffee enthusiasts fed! We may not be a restaurant in purpose but you will definitely not go hungry here. All dishes are produced with the latest in food alchemy technology. There may be a bit of a lag if your meal requires many cards. But do not fret, they are definitely worth the wait! This menu was assembled between the coffeehouse's mistress and myself for a menu that was light on fill but heavy in flavour! [align=center][u][b]Dishes[/b][/u] [u][b]Sashimi[/b][/u] Fresh and raw seafood. Available in sake, ika, ebi, maguro, tako, and hamachi. [u][b]Nigirizushi set[/b][/u] Sushi! Raw seafood on a bed of rice, lightly garnished with wasabi and bound with nori. Available in sake, ika, ebi, maguro, tako, hamachi, unagi, and tamago. [u][b]Bread pants[/b][/u] Is it food, or is it sportswear? Either way, these tasty pants-shaped bread is a favourite of many. [u][b]Dragon tongue dish[/b][/u] Is this made from real dragons? We'll never tell. The delicious salty meats make you forget such a question... [u][b]Napoli pizza[/b][/u] Dinner plate sized pizzas prepared like they are in Naples. With tomato, garlic, basil, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil this little pizza can't be beat. [u][b]Buffalo wings[/b][/u] Great with beer and your best buddies. [u][b]Crispy chicken[/b][/u] A Shanghai specialty. Boiled until the flesh is tender and fried until the skin is dry and crispy. [u][b]Shanghai fried noodles[/b][/u] Noodles stir-fried with beef cutlets, cabbage or spinach, and onion. [u][b]Tea egg[/b][/u] Hard-boiled eggs boiled in tea. [u][b]Takoyaki[/b][/u] The standard octopus dumplings. [u][b]Dondon-yaki[/b][/u] Okonomiyaki wrapped around a wooden stick. Sendai specialty. [u][b]Spaghetti alla puttanesca[/b][/u] Tarted up spaghetti made with tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, and chili flakes. [u][b]Parmigiana di melanzane[/b][/u] A baked dish of eggplants, rich tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella. [u][b]Zucchini alla scapece[/b][/u] Deep fried sliced zucchini dressed with vinagar and fresh mint. [u][b]Dessert[/b][/u] [u][b]Tiramisu[/b][/u] The classic dessert made from lady fingers, espresso, and cocoa. [u][b]Mooncake[/b][/u] The traditional lotus seed paste cake. [u][b]Sweetheart cake[/b][/u] A big round Chinese pastry with flaky and thin skin made with winter melon almond paste, sesame and pork lard, spiced with five spice powder. [u][b]Kushi dango[/b][/u] Japanese dumpling made from rice flour. Four dango to a skewer! [u][b]Rum baba[/b][/u] A small yeast cake saturated in liquor. Filled with whipped cream for extra sweetness! [u][b]Sfogliatelle[/b][/u] Cone-shaped pastries filled with orange-flavored ricotta. [u][b]Blackberry pie[/b][/u] A cozy pie made from fresh blackberries. Optional side of ice cream available. [u][b]Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte[/b][/u] If you dream of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream, this would be your dream in cake form. [u][b]Chocolate volcano[/b][/u] Volcano-shaped cake with chocolate syrup and lots of ice cream. [/align] I live just upstairs, so I'm usually here whether you see me or not. Send your order through the imps and prepare for food pandemonium! [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]Hihumi is a professional food alchemist. Don't try this at home, kids.[/i][/align][/color][/size]

[color=#730000][align=center][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Hours[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~hours of operation~[/i][/size][/align] Hey. We're open unless it says so elsewhere. Didja not read the staff section, punk? [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]Only those admitted to our guild or otherwise invited here may post. And while your safety is guaranteed here, your privacy is not! You never know who's watching.[/i][/align][/color][/size]

[color=#730000][align=center][color=darkred][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Rules[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~obedience is a must~[/i][/size][/align] While we're not a prissy place in the least, ya have to have some guidelines in a place to make things clear. Got it? [list][b]1. Fights are fine, kills are not.[/b] We're fighters. We love to fight. Fight to kill and you're outta here. Bring in your weapons if you gotta, but be prepared to be laid out on your a** if you're lacking in common sense with them. We're the type of expert fighters that fight to the finish without even damaging the interiors. If ya do, expect to be charged for it! [b]2. Smoking is accepted, rudeness is not.[/b] We have a couple heavy smokers 'round these parts, so most of this place is made for them. There are some non-smoking places, but if you're sensitive this might not be the place for you. Don't come in here bitchin' 'bout the smoke, it just ain't kosher. [b]3. Flirting is a no brainer, pushing the limit is not.[/b] C'mon. This place is run by a demon. Anyway. No super freaky PDA. There's a fire hose here somewhere and I'm not afraid to use it. Ya think I'm kiddin'? [b]4. Courtesy![/b] I'm a jerk, you're a jerk, we're all jerks. But get to the point of harassin' our patrons and we get real crass. That includes our green-named friends. Unnecessary jerkery will not be tolerated, period.[/list] [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]Obey the TOS, of course. But you knew that, didn't you?[/i][/align][/color][/size]

[color=#730000][align=center][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Sovereign[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~a world within a world~[/i][/size][/align] Maybe you won't believe me, but... this coffeehouse is not actually anywhere on this place. Crazy right? The only door visible on the earth or Gaia plane leads directly in, but... the interior of the coffeehouse is actually in the netherworld. Cozy, that. The door in the back that's visible once inside with the red door frame actually leads out into the netherworld. The black door frame... hell, even I'm not that daring. But it must go somewhere. Point being! [b]This is sovereign ground.[/b] So don't even think about chasing your offenders in here coppers. While the most extreme offenders will be kicked out to their tormentors because they prolly suck, our friends tend to be a bit shady and they need a place to relax too. [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]Don't expect to hide ridiculous criminals in here. But don't expect to pull out our ever so slightly shady friends, either! And that black-framed door? It leads to any manner of places. Adjust to your liking.[/i][/align][/color][/size]

[color=#730000][align=center][size=13][u][b][color=white]..........[/color]Miscellany[color=white]..........[/color][/b][/u][/size] [size=12][i]~bits of interest~[/i][/size][/align] I'm a worldly sort of guy, so this section is all mine. What pure nuggets of knowledge do I have for ya today? Amarante personally saved every devil imp that's employed here. Ain't that somethin'? I'm Teo and this has been Teo's miscellany section and pure nuggets of knowledge. [size=11][align=center][b]Ama says:[/b] [i]All opinions of Teo do not reflect any real person's opinion on chicken nuggets.[/i][/align][/color][/size]