un: ozymandias

[fulgency]

Name: Ozymandias
Date: 8/1
Format: Video

[Ozymandias not exactly serious with this message to the network, but compared to his usual energy, he seems almost distracted despite seemingly giving the whole of his attention. He is, after all, intentional in moving the camera from himself to the soon-to-be mentioned machine in the Purramid Cafe.]

If anyone has any experience with espresso machines, I am not sure if Giorno ever completed calibrating his machine and I would appreciate someone taking a look at it. [The challenge of asking someone as particular about his coffee and espresso as Giorno to do something like that when they are also a near-hopeless perfectionist. But Ozymandias himself is not as fickle or well-versed in the specifics of the machine himself to really make a sound judgment, so he is willing to defer to someone with a little more expertise.] I am not as well-versed myself and have other matters to attend to in any case.

[The camera moves back to himself.]

You may work on it here at the cafe, or if you find that environment distracting, I shall allow you to take it elsewhere provided that you return it before the cafe closes. [Purramid Cafe keeps some late business hours to cater to more nocturnal members of society though, so it'd be a bit of a challenge to miss closing.] Either way, I shall compensate you for your time once you've completed the task to my satisfaction.

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text; un: ursamajor

[beariot]

As you know, I am more an appreciator of coffee than an engineer of it, but magical repair is something I at least have some experience with. I could take a look at it?

[fulgency]

If you have the time, you are more than welcome to take a look at it, but it does not need to be a priority. I imagine you are quite busy tutoring others by now.

[beariot]

Oh it's fine! We can make a date out of it.

Somehow.

[fulgency]

[He looks at his Watch with mild suspicion.]

Are you merely looking for an excuse to spend time with me?

[beariot]

Since when do I need one?

I'm just trying to accomplish two goals at once, here. Efficiency, you know?

[fulgency]

Is that what it is? Then you have my admiration for your efficiency.

Shall I bring it to you then for some privacy or shall I wait for you here?

[beariot]

I can head over! No problem there.

In the mean time, I can bring you some of my own coffee, too. I came across a new blend recently I think might hit well at the cafe.

[fulgency]

Is that so?

That I should have the benefit of your company would be enough. But to be blessed with your talents and generosity? I would challenge anyone to say they have a greater fortune than possessing your love.

[beariot]

Mon chaton, I'm heading over to help fix your machine and share some coffee with you, you don't need to oversell it so much.

[fulgency]

Oversell it?

[]

Do you think my words to be disingeneous?

[beariot]

What?

No no, that's not what I meant at all!

You're just.

Being a little much for such a simple date.

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[ua_duibhne]

Is it powered by magic or magic in itself? [... wait, maybe he should clarify something first.] Not that I could be much help either way but I'm curious. It looks a little more complex than the ones I've used here so far.

[fulgency]

I do not believe so, no. [It's a little difficult to say though given that the contraption has gone without any sort of attention for several weeks now. (More or less since Giorno left.) If Giorno was having any magic put into it, whatever was there has likely diffused from the machine by now.] Giorno was not a Witch himself, but he very well could have asked someone. It was a project I allowed him to work on provided there were not any patrons in need of service, so I did not involve myself much in the details of it.

[...Beyond him trying to get customers to try some of the results. That Ozymandias had to curb a little as he would prefer that their customers don't associate the cafe with whatever awful flavoring it managed to produce??]

[ua_duibhne]

Ah, then there's even less of a chance I'll know what to do with it. [He gives a self-effacing little chuckle.] I never knew that making a cup of coffee could be so complicated...

[fulgency]

Neither did I, to be quite frank. But Giorno assured me that the modern era enjoys this form of preparation a great deal and felt it would be a good investment for the cafe.

[And so, it only made sense from a business perspective to allow Giorno to fiddle with his machines. If there was a lack of it within the general market, it would only make the Purramid Cafe stand out even more than it already did.]

He was quite passionate about his coffee, so it was not difficult to believe him to be telling the truth.

[So, from a personal perspective, it was also worthwhile to allow Giorno his tinkering.]

text; un: magicowl

[getting_better]

If it's not in pieces I can probably fix it, I'm familiar with those. I'm a little surprised there's an espresso machine here in the first place.

[fulgency]

It appears to still be whole, but you would perhaps be a better judge as to how true that is or not.

[Not knowing modern machinery all that well but still finding it fairly fascinating? Just #littleancientkingthings.]

It is my understanding that Giorno built it himself. He was proud of it and worked on it every spare moment he had at the cafe.

[getting_better]

That's impressive given the level of technology in this place. But on to business, I can head over now if you can tell me where you cafe is and the current issue with it or the history. Like has it been used, how often in a day, has it broken down before, etc. No need to be incredibly specific, just things like if it rattled or makes a strange sound.

[fulgency]

The Purramid Cafe is located within the entertainment district, closer to the river than the Harbor or the more adult establishments.

To my knowledge, Giorno only used it as he was testing it and it was never officially used with any of our customers. [He says officially because there were most certainly times Giorno tried to recruit customers into trying what it produced. Ozymandias had Giorno curb that little tendency a bit and stick to testing with other employees or his friends instead of potentially turning the stomachs of customers. That's not the sort of association one wants when serving food and beverages.] I never noticed any particular challenges beyond not producing what Giorno was looking for. He seemed vexed by trying to create the correct flavor profile.

Beyond that, I did not particularly involve myself with it. So, unfortunately, I cannot provide you with more information.

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[getting_better]

Your friend was barking up the wrong tree if it's the flavor profile he'd griping about. Whatever the case, I know where that cafe is. I can be there within the hour.

[fulgency]

[Ozymandias frowns at his Watch a little, uncertain what exactly is meant by that and bothered by Giorno being categorized as a "friend." But it probably is of no fault of this stranger. They clearly did not know Giorno and would not know better about the relationship between Giorno and Ozymandias. He decides to ultimately let it be and provide no corrections.]

Very well.

[And he pockets his Watch. He has no idea who he is supposed to be looking for given this stranger's decision to utilize the text feature, but that seems to be of little consequence. He can wait long enough to set them to work and be on his way. Ozymandias occupies his time with taking some brief inventory behind the counter.]

[getting_better]

[ He calls everyone he doesn't know friend. It's nicer than stranger and infinitely more polite than just 'you'. But regardless of whatever toes he had unwittingly stepped on he does as he says and arrives at the cafe within the promised hour, taking a moment to admire the interior and sniff the air to catch the scent of the coffee and treats they serve. ]

Hmmm, so this is what it looks like in here.

[ After taking in the interior and the aroma he heads to the counter with a small smile. ]

Hey there! I'm here about an espresso machine, it needs some work I was told.

[fulgency]

[It seems to always be a 50/50 chance as to whether someone will address him with the formality a king deserves or if they shall speak to him in undeserved familiar tones. While not particularly fond of the latter, Ozymandias does not waste his energies in bristling at such casual ways of addressing him. So, the scrutinizing look he gives Bishop has little to do with that and more with his own royal prerogative to pass judgment to all who might find themselves before him. Perhaps especially so with something as personal as tending to the machine Giorno had constructed and worked on.]

[Ozymandias straightens, setting down his pen on the papers before him.]

There. [Ozymandias nods further down the counter towards the machine in question.] You may work on it there or move to a table if that is your preference.

[getting_better]

[ He peeks at the machine in question then gave him a nod and smile. ]

Thanks. I won't take long.

[ At least he hopes it won't take long. Bishop decided to work right at the counter, but also took it a little further back down away from the register and where he won't bother anyone who comes in.

He's through with his examination starting from the outside making sure that they work as intended, every dial should turn, button can be pressed, and flap be opened, before moving towards the inside. Gently opening up the machine and laying them out clearly side by side after examining each one before putting back together and bringing it with him back to the counter. ]

Excuse me. I've finished checking this out. It should work as intended, all it needs is a bit more use so the parts can get adjust to the stress. If the flavor profile that - ummm what was his name? Giorno, I believe it was - was wrong it might be because of the beans he was using. It might not have been to his liking, which is understandable given the circumstances.

[fulgency]

[As Bishop works, Ozymandias is able to complete the inventory, eventually stepping away to tend to the sphinx cubs. He refills their food bowls and replenishes their water, playing with those that try to "help" in these tasks. He is in the process of putting away their food behind the counter when Bishop completes his work and returns it to the counter. Ozymandias looks over the machine as he explains.]

I see... [Ozymandias moves over to the register, taking the payment for his service directly from the drawer and placing it in an envelope. It's a fair amount of cunes for the time he spent with it. He slides it across the counter to Bishop.] Thank you for taking a look at it. I am sure it will see plenty of use.