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 Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:52 pm
Standing and dusting himself off, Seon smiled at the faint sound of crinkling paper from inside his pocket. He wanted his note kept right near him and safe! "Yes, it's hanging over there by yours. Look at you, asleep already! You won't be able to sleep tonight if you keep that up, and I hear they plan to work us quite hard tomorrow."
He stepped over to the window, leaning on the small ledge there and smiling with the sun in his face. It was the most he had smiled in a long time...he was really looking forward to this trip.
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:58 pm
"I don't think I'll have much problem sleeping tonight..." Winston finished getting his shoes on, standing up to check his bags. All was in the right order so he turned back to his friend. "I might be a little excited though... It was far too comfortable here to resist dozing o-ooff-" He yawned, stretching an arm up over his head.
"There's supposed to be a tea car a little bit from ours... " He checked his pocket watch, nodding to himself. "Would you like to get something?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:04 pm
"Alright." Seon flashed him that same smile, flicking the end of his braid back over his shoulder where it belonged. "I believe you are correct- I passed it when I was fighting my way here. Thankfully, it isn't too far- there's a lot of people on the train!"
He opened the door and peeked out, waiting for Winston to join him before setting out. Lots of people, but he'd been right about how close it was- the dining car smelled wonderful, the smell of cakes in the air. "I wasn't hungry before, but it smells good in here..."
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:16 pm
Winston followed, nodding enthusiastically. Now that he was awake, his tummy was growling.
"It smells delicious, I almost forgot I'd skipped lunch today."
The lunch cart was set up like a huge glass car, with windows to display the scenic route in full effect. One of the waiters approached them as they entered, gesturing for them to follow him. The staff was well aware of the children on board heading towards the town to work for the week.
Once they were assigned a table (beside a huge set of glass windows on the right) the waiter was replaced with another who gave them menu's.
"I'll be back in a moment to take your orders," She smiled and walked off to refil someones tea glass.
Winston's ears lifted as he peered at the menu, nose wiggling curiously.
"Everything sounds good..." He peeked up over the menu towards Seon. "What are you getting?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:24 pm
One flame-eye glanced at him from the other side of the menu. Usually, Seon did what was proper; it was a very hard temptation to resist when they were given so much freedom, though. For a moment, he bargained with himself- if he got this instead of that, then maybe getting a desert so early wouldn't be so bad...
"Well...the cake smells very good. I think I would like osme of that, but we should eat something good, too...perhaps a small plate of sandwiches?" He pointed out which he meant on the menu, leaning forward a bit. "And tea, of course."
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:31 pm
Winston nodded. "The cake slices look pretty large. The sandwhich plate and tea sounds good, and perhaps a piece of cake to split?"
He pointed towards the desert cart, which held HUGE slices of cake on small tea plates beside fruit tarts and pudding goblets.
The waitress returned with a smile, "You young men ready to order?" heart
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:35 pm
"Very good idea." Seon folded his menu, giving the waitress a direct look- he never had any problem giving orders. To anyone, really. >.>;;
"Yes, we would like to split a plate of sandwiches and...a slice of Italian Cream Cake, please," he stated, sliding the menus across the table for the woman to retreive. "As well as a pot of tea."
He smiled a little as he said it, trying not to sound like a COMPLETE jerk. Once he was sure she'd gotten the order, he glanced at Winston- making sure he had gotten everythign correct.
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:40 pm
The waitress nodded before taking the menu's and flitting off to bring them tea. Winston was admiring the silverware and it's placement before he realized Seon was looking at him and snapped back to attention.
"Are you looking forward to working at the palace, Seon?" He took the napkin from the plate, laying it across his lap. His ears flattened comfortably against his hair, relaxing as the warm smells of brewing tea and coffee filled the atmosphere.
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:44 pm
"As long as it isn't my HOME...absolutely," the other boy sighed, folding his hands in his lap and looking out the window with a frown. "I am slightly afraid that I will see soem of my family...but I am sure I can handle it, if it comes up. I don't want to see any of them, not for a while, and my cousins can be...very persistent."
He seemed uncomfortable with this topic, and changed the subject. "I hear the Palace is very grand. We will have to be careful, and not get lost!"
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:49 pm
"Oh yes, my aunt has shown me pictures before!" Win's ears perked up. "I'd like to see the garden at least once... she's taken pictures there with some of her Garden Ladies. They took tea there once, she brought me back a tiny statue of a butterfly she'd bought at the market."
He smiled at the memory, sitting back as the waitress set the tea out for them. He took his with a grateful smile and added his milk and sugar.
"Did you have any plans for what we're going to do for our free time there?"
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:54 pm
Seon mirrored Winston's gestures, fixing his own tea with thoughtful eyes. He liked lots of cream, and just a little sugar- not too sweet. He set his spoon aside and sipped the drink before he answered, making sure it was perfect.
"Well, I grew up in the city. There are many places I want to show you- all sorts of shops and fountains and things to see. If you have anything you particularly want to see, tell me."
He grinned, eyes dancing over the rim of his cup. "I promise I won't get us lost out there, at least."
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:11 pm
"Just the garden, everything else is up to you." Winston nodded, enjoying his tea. "If we DO get lost, at least you're from there!" XD
It was only a few minutes more before the waitress brought thier sandwiches and cake. As he'd expected, the Italian Creme cake was huge, with two gold spoons resting on the plate. Winston's eyes were as big as the tea saucers as he looked the cake over.
"Whoa.."
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:17 pm
Sandwiches...cake. Sandwiches...cake. Dutifully, Seon ate one of the small sandwiches first, but it was clear which plate his eyes were locked on. He tried not to rush his eating, since that was...more than a little rude and unmannerly. The second that sandwich was done, however, he carefully brushed the crumbs from his fingers on the napkin and picked up a spoon. His eyes closed blissfully as he took a bite of the cake, licking the spoon clean with a sigh.
"That...is REALLY good."
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:24 pm
Winston's ears perked again, curious about the cake.. but still finishing his sandwhich. He sipped at his tea, gesturing towards the cake.
"I wonder if they'll have these in the town, wouldn't it be nice to take some back?" He set his empty plate aside with the tea cup and leaned forward, taking the other spoon. Very carefully he selected the perfect bite of cake and sat back to savor it.
heart _ heart "Eeeyaa! That's some of the best cake ever," He said between licks of the spoon. Sandwhiches forgotten, he took another bite of cake. XD They were on holiday, with no-one to tell them they couldn't eat cake as a lunch... Why not indulge in it while they could?
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:34 pm
"My favorite bakery is just as good...but I don't know if they have this kind of cake." Seon did take the time for a few sandwiches between bites, of cake, but ONLY so that the cake would last longer. That, and it would be horrible to get sick from something so good.
"Make sure you eat more sandwiches, Win...hey, that bakery makes wonderful tarts for tea! We'll have to stop there while we're exploring." He smirked at his friend across the table, spoon touching his lips. "I bet their strawberry ones won't be as good as yours, though."
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