[OPEN] The Way of a Woman

[dishonorstudent]

Who: Ryuko and you!
When: November 12th (ic)
Where: Shopping District; Ceres Juice booth
What: Shenanigans at the workplace. Ryuko is told to be more social with the customers.
Rating/Warning: None.


a.
[ It's been about a week since Ryuko started the Ceres Juice gig. Management has said that she had the right "look" as an attendant, but her attitude could use some improvement. The trick to attracting customers is to always SMILE and make them feel SPECIAL. Of course, Ryuko would have none of that, as those sound more like job requirements for the Pleasure District... however, a girl needs to make ends meet somehow. How else is she going to buy that motorcycle?

With a clearly forced smile, Ryuko greets any patron that approaches the counter. ]

Welcome to Ceres Juice~! Where we do the hard juice, so you don't have to! ( What the hell does that even mean? ) ...Uh. What will it be today~?


b.
[ Sometime later, in an hour when the Shopping District is less busy, Ryuko can be seen neglecting her duty and trying to catch some quick power naps at the counter. Senketsu, her talking uniform that only Ryuko can hear, is trying to keep her from falling asleep. He tells her that if she's having trouble staying awake, then she shouldn't stay up so late the night before. ]

Hnngh... gimme a break, Senketsu... it ain't like anyone's gonna see us...

[ To anyone who's oblivious about Senketsu, she looks like a crazy person just talking to her inanimate clothes. ]


c.
[ Hooray, it's lunch break!! Now she can really slack off and not get in trouble by anyone. Her work ethics could use some brushing up, however, as she's sitting with her bum on the counter and back turned towards any customers. With a delicious McCeres Burger in hands, she's not letting anyone ruin her 30 minutes of paradise. ]

Go away. [ She takes another mouthful. ] Busy.


d.
[ Feel free to make up your own prompt, whether as a co-worker or just bumping into her on her way home or whatever. ]

Comments

a

[sewayaku]

Hard... juice?

[ really, he'd just been looking out of curiosity, but that catchphrase is so odd that he has to question it. ]

That's certainly a unique way to put things.

[dishonorstudent]

Yeah, says the guy with rabbit ears... [ NNghh, must be polite. ]

[sewayaku]

I don't see the connection between juice and my ears, [ he responds in a dry voice. He tries to be patient - he really does - but sass will just be met with more sass. ] Well? What kind of juice do you have?

[dishonorstudent]

[ There doesn't need to be a connection!! Weird is weird. ]

Sorry pal, sadly we don't serve carrot juice, but I'd totally recommend the strawberry-melon combo. "Don't live a little, live a juice!"

...shit, these are gettin' worse...

[sewayaku]

[ how did you know he wanted carrot juice!! Any disappointment is quickly washed away by the next catchphrase, though. Even if he was put off by her rudeness, he can't help but chuckle at that. ]

"Live a juice?" What in the world... Ahaha. Are you making these up yourself?

[dishonorstudent]

[ She lets out a frustrated sigh. ] You really think I'd come up with crap like this? I deserve to be tipped just for this ordeal!

[sewayaku]

You could be. You seem like you have a way with words.

[ this is code for "you're a mouthy kid" ]

[dishonorstudent]

[ She gets it. ]

Yeah? Well, talking's sorta what I do, but I can also shove this fruit down your throat if that's what you're into.

[ She's mostly joking, but... it would be faster than mixing it all first... ]

[sewayaku]

[ ryuuko please... Zara tilts his head in vague disbelief. ]

Maybe you should call your manager over, instead? That's no way to treat your guests.

[dishonorstudent]

Urk! [ Okay, swallow your pride, Ryuko. ]

...That won't be necessary. What can I get you, Sir?

[sewayaku]

Fufu. [ he shouldn't laugh, but he can't help but feel slightly triumphant. Still, he has to wonder how she stays hired with that attitude. ]

Hmm... What's a "mango?" I'll try that.

[dishonorstudent]

You don't know mango? --I mean, it's a fruit.

[ How else can one explain mango?? She figures it's just easier to have him try eating a piece on its own. ]

Here, taste it, wise guy.

[sewayaku]

We don't have it where I'm from.

[ he's from magical furry europe, okay. Zara watches carefully to make sure she's not going to spit on it before giving it to him or something before hesitantly reaching out to accept it. ]

... The food here is safe to eat, correct? No ill effects?

[dishonorstudent]

What, want me to bite into it before you do? Surely you're old enough to know the taste of a kiss by now.

[sewayaku]

[ ........ maybe

At any rate, that really makes him give her a dubious look. ]

Please don't flatter yourself. It's unsightly. [ beat. ] I just want to avoid having something happened to my mind again.

[dishonorstudent]

[ Unsightly? Wow, rude. ]

You went bonkers, too? What happened to you?

[sewayaku]

[ Zara wrinkles his nose. ]

Trust me when I say you're better off not knowing.

[dishonorstudent]

Aw, c'mon, don't just leave me hangin'! Besides, we'll keep it under customer confidentiality.

[sewayaku]

I'd rather not stain my reputation more than necessary. [ he's like 100% sure this girl would just make fun of him for it. ] I doubt you'd be very excited to talk about what happened to you.

[dishonorstudent]

Not at all, but... management wants me to be more inquisitive with our customers, so help a girl out here, will ya? [ SMILE? ]

[sewayaku]

There is a difference between inquisitive and prying, miss. I'll let you ask about anything but that.