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Post by applecider on Jul 24, 2011 10:09:42 GMT -5
"I though you'd never ask sugah," Apple Cider replies as she removed from her saddle bag a bottle of cider with a greenish tint to it. "You're right Miss Starburst. The Green Apple Tart Cider is made completely of Granny Smiths. It has the cider taste with the little tart kick that stays on your tongue after takin a sip.." She sets the bottle on the bar, awaiting for Starburst to sample it.
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Post by starburst on Jul 25, 2011 4:17:21 GMT -5
Starburst bowed gratefully to Apple cider, but put a hoof beside the bottle and slid it over to Morrow Rose.
"It's important that I purchase what my clientele will enjoy, not what I myself will enjoy. Would you mind tasting this and telling me what you think? If you like it it means most people will. Just tell us what you think and if you like it I'll order some. "
Starburst flashed a smile to the two ponies and squeezed an orange into a juicer, which itself was attached to a glass. She removed the juicer with her mouth and grabbed a pitcher in her teeth, pouring hot water in. Afterward, she dropped a tea bag into the concoction, stirring the tea with a wooden stirrer.
After she finished stirring, she dropped a single sugar cube in, when it dissolved, she sipped the tea. Running over the flavor in her mouth.
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Post by danielalaverne on Jul 25, 2011 18:23:29 GMT -5
Morrow Rose had eyed the conversation between the other Pegasus and the Earth pony with growing interest. Green Apple Tart Cider, now that sounded new, fascinating and worth a try. Or, perhaps two tries, just to make sure, as she thought to herself.
A sudden appetite rose in her and she could barely suppress a wide grin as Starburst slid the bottle her way. "Would I?", she said excited, almost chirping the words, just to calm down a bit with her next words. "Why, certainly, I'm curious myself and sure thing I will help out with this."
Noticing Starburst was busy preparing something, Morrow later then realized it would be a kind of tea, she took matters in her own hooves and pulled a kind of key-chain from her purse, with a few tools attached. One looking suspiciously like a key to open gas lamps as they were found in Manehattan, another like a bottle opener.
Holding the bottle tightly between her front legs, she used the opener - between her teeth - to pop off the cap. Then after she placed the tools back to where they came from, she tilted the bottle between her hooves and took a sip, then a long gulp.
Yum! The fresh sour taste of green apples, along with tart sweetness and the noticeable fermented spike of cider to it, it left the Pegasus with dinner plate sized eyes. "I... Ms Cider, was it? This is..." Her smile grew a few inches wider, "Deeelish! I can only recommend it!" She said the last words at Starburst's direction.
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Post by applecider on Jul 25, 2011 18:58:41 GMT -5
Apple Cider was happy that the pony next to her enjoyed the cider. "I thank ya fer enjoyin the cider, sug! It means alot ta me when other ponies recognize mah work." She then turns back to Starburst as she was sipplin the tea. She found it odd that the manager would not want to try the drink she would be serving in her saloon. "Ya know, Miss Starburst. I do have another bottle of Green Apple Tart Cider on me. Are ya interested in havin' some/"
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Post by starburst on Jul 25, 2011 19:35:19 GMT -5
Starburst smiles, but politely declined the green apple cider, sipping her tea. "I would, but I much prefer the taste of tea to cider."
"As far as the Green Apple Tart cider is concerned, bring me a few bottles tomorrow and I'll see how it sells. If It sells well, I'll order more." Starburst said, while she took another sip of her tea.
"Hopefully its reception goes well. I'll put posters about the new flavor outside and that should drum up some business. This is the primary place for thirsty ponies to gather."
"Is there anything else I can get you Miss Morrow?" Starburst asked, and motioned towards the baked goods. "I'm sure some sweets will go well with the tartness of your newfound beverage."
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Post by danielalaverne on Jul 26, 2011 17:26:42 GMT -5
Grown fond of the new cider the Pegasus had a content smile showing to the world as she looked up from not that easy task to hold a bottle between her hooves. She was used to it as an Pegasus or Earth pony would be, but sometimes she wondered if a Unicorn's levitation wouldn't be easier. At least it looked like.
"Sure thing, Ms Starburst. I have most of my route done already anyhoof", as if to proof her point to herself, Morrow Rose gave a look toward the entrance of the saloon with her wagon still outside, the load bed of the red painted tin box only containing a few more goods, "so I can stay for a bit more-"
"-and how could I even resist your fabulous baked goods. Those fritters look pretty good, if I could have two?"
She took another sip of the cider and nodded appreciating toward Apple Cider, as a sudden idea hit her, "I got an idea there. Ms Starburst, if you'll decided to sell that wonderful drink of Ms Cider here, I could hand out fliers along my delivery route."
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Post by applecider on Jul 26, 2011 19:12:43 GMT -5
Apple Cider was shocked at the fact that Starburst did not want to try the cider... unless... no it couldn't be that she didn't like cider. The thought quickly passed through AC's mind but she quickly denounced it. What pony living in the apple growing capital of Equestria not like apples? She decided not to press the matter, for fear of losing business. "Suit yourself, Miss Starburst. I'll go tell the rest at the cider mill that we got the go ahead to sell the Green Apple Tart Cider, and we'll make sure you're stocked up with the product." She then turned to the pony at the bar who tried the new cider. "I'm much obliged that you enjoyed the cider Miss..." She stopped and then gave an embarassed laugh, "Heh... My apologies, but I don't think I caught yer name."
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Post by daisymae on Jul 26, 2011 23:18:57 GMT -5
BZZZT! BZZZT! BZZZT! "Jarvis, confound it! Shut that dern racket off!" Daisy Mae turned over in bed pulling her pillow over her head. The noise did not stop to her dismay. As sleep began to pull itself away, realization dropped in like a brick.
Pulling her eye mask slowly away from her face, Daisy Mae muttered, "Oh, right. No more Jarvis, no more breakfast in bed, and no more sleepin' in 'til noon."
Sitting up Daisy recalled the last few months of her life. The humiliation on stage in Canterlot, the abandonment by her manager who left her to face the PR with a name as good as mud and not a bit to her name, the decision to go into hiding of a sorts back home. Daisy Mae sighed deeply and resolved to just buck up and deal with it. Today she needed to find a source of income.
She pulled on her favorite outfit, braided her mane, slipped into her boots, and donned her over-sized sunglasses.
There was something about Appleloosan sunlight that just made it brighter than sun in the bigger cities. Some ponies would think it was a natural wonder, but Daisy just thought it hurt her eyes as she stepped out into the main square. *Oh dear Luna, do I need something to drink.* Spotting a new establishment called Starbucks she quickly trotted over, keeping her head down.
She stepped inside and felt a cool breeze waft over her. To no pony in particular, Daisy said, "Finally, Appleloosa has it's own hot pipin' slice of civilization!" Daisy Mae scanned the room and spotted a pegasus who seemed to be in charge. Swallowing her pride, she trotted over.
"Hey there! I saw your sign yesterday and was hoping to inquire about your open positions. Oh, my pardon my terrible manners! I'm Daisy Mae Dosado." Daisy inclined her head in introduction.
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Post by starburst on Jul 27, 2011 3:07:13 GMT -5
Starburst grabbed the plate containing the fritters with her mouth and slid two of them off onto another plate. She reached under the counter and grabbed something in her mouth that kind of looked like a pencil, the translucent plastic concealing what looks like some sort of white goop. She squeezed it out by clenching her teeth together, spurting it out with control onto the fritters. In a short time the fritters were embossed in steaming icing, bearing the letters "M-o-r-r-o-w" on the first fritter, and on the second one, "R-o-s-e @};- " After she finished putting the finishing touches on the fritters, she passed the plate over to Morrow. "Enjoy! Everypony looooves my fritters."After serving the fritters she went back to sipping on her tea.. until the next pony came inside. The newpony had a southern sound to her, and her name sounded like the native names around. Starburst assumed that the newpony was a customer, until she mentioned the job posters. Almost immediately she begun brewing another cup of tea for the newpony. After brewing the cup she carried the saucer in her mouth to an empty table and motioned for the newpony to sit. She also grabbed one of her posters. Spicy Saucy Serverponies needed for Serving Sweltering Swills.
Inquire at The Starbucks Saloon. Fillies and Mares only please. Baking/dancing/singing experience preferred but not required. Must be willing to wear a uniform.
For Fillies, payment will be in leftover baked goods at the end of the evening.
She also grabbed a pen in her mouth, and observed the newpony, checking things off on the paper as she watched her demeanor. - Saucy? Check.
- Spicy? Check.
Starburst piped up after the newpony sat down and asked her a question. "Can you sing, dance, bake, or can you do any combination of the aforementioned things?"She also asked, "Are you willing to wear uniforms, sometimes embarrassing or revealing in nature, for the benefit of our clientele?"
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Post by danielalaverne on Jul 27, 2011 18:14:33 GMT -5
Morrow Rose gave an understanding smile in response to the Earth pony's question, "And I haven't introduced myself to you yet. It's Morrow Rose, Ms Cider."
She barely had mentioned her name as she realized the other Pegasus was busy decorating the apple fritters in front of her with something that looked like ... letters?
M - o - r - r - o - w ... R - o - s - e, she mouthed silently, following with her eyes and quite impressed by the surely delicate act of writing in icing. Eventually she tilted her head slightly and could see the rose behind her name.
"I can see why- I'll certainly enjoy them!" she responded with an appreciating and glad smile, "Thank-you."
The delivery Pegasus pulled the fritters closer to her side and was just about to try a first bite, as she noticed the saloon doors opening again: A fabulous styled Earth pony entered Starbucks.
Starburst was already a stunning beauty compared with her own functional outfit, but the new pony had something memorable about her, as if one had to remember her.
For a moment her thoughts drifted off, remembering how her parents dragged her into some concerts of stars and starlets she barely recalled the names of. Tammy Neighnette? Pony Wells? It were all late evenings gigs and Morrow was half asleep always.
She pushed away that association in thoughts, it's just the way ponies dress like here, and put her attention back to her fritters, carefully balancing one on a hoof as she tried a bite.
"Hmmm! Deelish! I could get used to that, I say, don't be surprised if I start spending some bits here regularly", she complimented.
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Post by applecider on Jul 27, 2011 22:12:16 GMT -5
(OCC: I think the post order got changed, so Morrow, I'll follow after you then.)
"Well Miss Rose, I'm glad that yer enjoyin my cider. It's a great pleasure that some pony takes a likin to what I do fer a livin'."
Apple Cider then took note of the new pony entering the saloon. She seemed familiar, but at first AC could not put her hoof on why. Then she heard the name Daisy Mae Dosado. "Oh my stars! Daisy Mae Dosado? Like, the country singer? I'm mighty obliged to be in the presence of yer company. I was a big fan of yours. Knew all of your songs at one time and even attended one of yer concerts."
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Post by daisymae on Jul 27, 2011 22:43:26 GMT -5
Daisy Mae accepted the tea from the pegasus and just about spit her first sip out as she heard the exclamation from a pony behind her.
Turning around she spotted the grinning face. "Oh, hey there! I'm ever so happy to make your acquaintance. I love meeting fans! Please call me Daisy, sugar, since I guess we're all neighborly now," she said with a award winning smile plastered on her face. In her head she grimaced. *WAS a fan? Oh Luna, I hope she don't ask about that last concert.*
Turning back to the bar's owner, Daisy replied with a bit of a laugh, "I think it would be fair to say that I can sing and dance a bit and I'm definitely no stranger to costumes revealin' or otherwise. Bakin' I don't have much experience with, but I'm a quick study."
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Post by starburst on Jul 28, 2011 5:55:42 GMT -5
"Well I doubt anypony would be more suited to the job of entertaining my guests. Welcome aboard. I'll teach you the baking as we go along."
"You'll find in the back room a uniform you can change into, as well as a name-tag you can write your name on. You will find next to your uniform is also a pair of stockings and some fishnet hose. Please don't ruin them, as they are almost as difficult to make as the dresses themselves."
"After you get dressed, come back out here and I'll go over a few things with you, then I'll let you sing a bit. I'm sure your fans would love to hear you sing. At least.. they might." Starburst said, and put a hoof up to her mouth to hold in the laughter. "Do good enough and I might even let you run this place while I'm out elsewhere. I have a lot of things to do around Equestria, I'm getting ready to open up another store in Cloudsdale.. That sort of thing. However I don't intend to let just anypony take over this place without quite a bit of knowledge about baking, mixing delicious teas and coffee blends, among other things."Starburst paused for just a moment. "By the way... I hope you like cleaning. Because your new uniform is quite the show-stopper." Hint: It's a Maid dress, with a nametag. ( Example: th07.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/i/2011/179/4/f/you_missed_a_couple_spots_by_johnjoseco-d3k8h74.jpg )
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Post by danielalaverne on Jul 28, 2011 16:23:14 GMT -5
"Daisy May Dosado?", Morrow Rose echoed after Apple Cider, the Pegasus trying to figure out if the name maybe even rang the slightest bell for her, but couldn't tie any association to it.
Sure, her parents had her be at several events with the stars one just had to see, but all that was left in her memory was her feeling sleepy. Why couldn't they have been in the morning, I would recall more of them now.
Vague like a fish in a muddy pool, a memory came back into her conscience: Still a quite young filly she once fell asleep during a singer's gig, but nopony noticed until a break between songs when the filly's soft snoring was audible in the entire hall. While most of the evening was clouded at best in her memory, the long talk from her parents afterwards was much more clear.
She took some bites from the fritters showing her name and then turned to Apple Cider again, trying to appear not too uninformed, "She did a gig in Manehattan once, right?"
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Post by applecider on Jul 28, 2011 16:47:49 GMT -5
"Ah think she's been many times singin' in Manehattan. Of course I saw her when she played for Ponyville when I was visitin' my cousins Apple Jack and Big Macintosh." She reflected back on that time: a pleasant summer evening with the ponies she loved being with listening to the sweet country music in the air.
She then snapped back to reality and turned to Daisy Mae, remembering her reply. "I guess that does make us neighbors then if you're stayin' around in Appleoosa fer awhile." She held out a hoof to the pony. "I'm Apple Cider, but ya can call me AC. All the ponies here do."
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