Cafe Fina, Sunday

[mistressofblack]

Lulu... wasn't one for Valentine's Day.

She was, however, one for the business opportunities offered by Valentine's Day. As such, she'd spent a bit of time before her shift today conscripting the dishes (and a few of her dolls) into setting up some subtle, tasteful Valentine's-themed decorations. Cafe Fina was, as always, the best casual-upscale

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[new_to_liirness]

Liir was of course, hoping to see Miss Lulu, but mostly he was here to take Joan out to dinner.

"I always feel a bit odd coming here, but the menu looked to be the best on the island for today."

[joan_notjane]

Joan nodded. "Plus I did tell you that I wanted to meet Miss Lulu sometime."

[mistressofblack]

"Liir!" Lulu said, smiling brightly, as she came around the counter. "It's good to see you! Are you here for dinner?"

She smiled at Joan, too. "Hello, I'm Lulu, the new proprietor of Cafe Fina."

[new_to_liirness]

Liir actually bowed just a little before gesturing to Joan.

"We are here for dinner, and for introductions. This would be Joan, Miss Lulu. We are mimes together. Tonight. And usually."

[joan_notjane]

"Hi," Joan said with a nervous smile. She knew that Lulu was important to Liir and she wanted to make a good impression. "It's nice to finally meet you. Liir's mentioned you frequently."

[mistressofblack]

"A pleasure, Joan," Lulu said, her smile widening. "A table for two, then? Come, this way."

She led them back to a table in the corner, a little more private than most, and laid the menus on the table. "Can I get you anything to drink?" she asked. "Do you both drink wine? Or would you prefer something non-alcoholic this evening?"

[new_to_liirness]

"Non-alcoholic," he said with a tap to his temple.

"I can't hold it and the lady deserves more than carrying me home. Thank you, Miss Lulu."

[joan_notjane]

Joan gave Liir a grateful look for not making her explain her issues with alcohol. "Diet soda would be great."

[mistressofblack]

Like Lulu was going to let them get away with some soda. "I have just the thing," she said. "I'll give you both a chance to peruse the menus."

And so she left them, for the moment, to their own devices.

[new_to_liirness]

Liir chuckled and looked over to Joan.

"I'm sure it'll be good. And non-alcoholic as we asked. Anything calling to you from the menu?"

He had something saved that he was planning on giving her after the appetizers.

[joan_notjane]

"Hmm, I'm not sure," Joan said. "The chicken marsala sounds good, but I could also go for a steak."

[new_to_liirness]

"I'll probably join you on the marsala," he admitted, "as I'd really like something with mushrooms."

He glanced up.

"Up for an appetizer?"

[joan_notjane]

"Sure, did you have something specific in mind?" she asked, flipping back to the appetizer section.

[new_to_liirness]

"There's a fondue in a breadbowl that always comes out well," he offered, "if you're interested."

[joan_notjane]

"I think it's impossible to go wrong with hot, melty cheese," she said.

[mistressofblack]

"Now that," Lulu said as she stepped back up to the table, "proves that we will get along very well, Joan. The fondue, then?"

She placed a pitcher on the table, one that held a sparkling, deeply-red coloured beverage. "It's not quite diet," she explained, "but I'm sure you'll enjoy it, both of you. Have you decided on entrees, or do you need a little more time?"