The internet is a storm of URLs, wi-fi and strings of dangerous code, whirling and thundering. Out in the wilderness you can only survive so long unaided, but in here, behind the mellow yellow windows, a safe and comforting place awaits. This place is a respite from the internet; the fire crackles invitingly and alluring rainbow-coloured drinks are poured into glasses. Exciting chatter fills the rooms from tables bustling with friends, eating from trays of warm, rustic carum bread and hearty stews. Gentle music comes from the band in the background.
[image description: a busy tavern lit by orange light]
Come in, chat away, have a great time! The old location may have been overrun by the Codekind, but this new building has three-meter thick walls, three floors and turret bedrooms to rest in at the top! We’ve returned, free from the battles of the secret pages! A safe micro-community of equality and no judgement. Hang up your HTML-reflective suit at the door and settle in with a drink and a meal.
Notice Board: Free candy in the bowl on the counter! What types of candy are there? Yes.
Robin sat down at the main bar and said, “I’d like a… coaca tiny… cocotinny…. oh whatever! I’d like that fancy hot chocolate drink!” She rolled her eyes. “I swear, I can never say words right, like never.”
Emberdawn set down a mug of the stuff in front of Robin before moving on to other customers.
Frosto stepped through the door. She’d been here before, and followed the footprints in the snow like the others. Sitting at the counter, she put a dollar bill on the table. “Hot chocolate, please.”
The bartender set down a mug in front of Frosto, taking the bill. “Cold weather outside, huh?”
“Yep.” Frosto nodded. “Nice and warm in here.”
Sunpaw went on the counter, putting some money. “I need a cocotini in the tallest glass you can get, and probably some food.” She pulled the dark hood of her jacket over her head. She sat down, noticing someone saying she brought the soundtrack to The Greatest Showman. Music…that was a good idea. She took out her phone and started playing Kiki Do You Love Me at full volume just to annoy everyone.
Emberdawn raised an eyebrow at the music, but said nothing otherwise. Hopefully the other customers wouldn’t mind. A tall glass of the hot chocolate drinks was set down in front of the girl.
Cheetahflight entered the bar, and saw Emberdawn talking to other people, and felt something werid well up in here. She stood up and started doing the chicken dance, salsa, floss, dab, dico dancing in the clearing, while people looked at her as if she’s crazy. She tries to NOT do her homework while she’s at study hall.
😛
Maple shook her head
“Nope, just water ! Honestly, I’m strange like that, water actually tastes really nice. At least to me”
She laughed awkwardly, which trailed off into an awkward glance down to the ground
“So… Whats your name ? I’m Maple”
Iceflower slid a glass of water across the counter. “The name’s Icy. Don’t wear it out.” She gave the girl a smile.
Thistle walks in. She takes of her shades and says ” can I have some root beer please. ” she pulls out her phone and MacBook and decides to make a vlog
Emberdawn nodded and pulled down a glass from the shelf, filling it up with the requested beverage. “Here you go! That’ll be three bitcoins for it.”
Thistle reaches into her backpack which just randomly appeared and pulls out the coins ” here you go ” then she gets out a microphone and says ” Thistle is in the house ” then sits down and finds someone’s iPhone on the table ” Is anyone missing a phone,”
Fox Trot had fallen asleep, Not a deep sleep, Just, Sleep
Thistle drinks her root beer. She walks up to the counter ” can I have a refill and a hot coco. “
Iceflower quirked an eyebrow. “Puns. How ameowsing.” She prepared the little mug of coffee and slid it over.
Wishi began to tag on. “Just wait for a mewment while I get a list. Paws the puns, we need to write these down.”
Thistle walks to the counter. Her sleek blond hair and dark blue eyes shone as light hit them. She adjusts her dark blue glasses and smiles showing her silver braces. ” can I have a coke and some chips please “
Fox Trot had woken up “Where am I?” She muttered looking around in quiet confusion
Spottedstream watched Fox Trot from her seat while sipping her hot cocotini. She considered going to say hello, but Spottedpaw knew she wouldn’t know what to say to someone she didn’t know.
Shadow stared at all the comments, wondering what she should write here. About homework? She sat in her spot and pondered for a (long) time.
Shadow stopped. “I’m going to sound like an idiot, but what do we do here? Order drinks?” She said.
Fireleap walked into the Hazelpage, shaking flakes of snow off of her jacket. Approaching the baristas, she held out some money. “One hot cocotini, please” she said.