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The coffeeshop was quiet, at least, which was a marked difference from how the first half of Alto's day had presented itself. He was almost surprised that he'd managed to keep this little coffee-date... Of course, he knew what the fallout would be if he missed it...
Sheryl was waiting for him in a back booth, hair up in a ponytail and stylus tucked over here ear as she tapped away on her tablet's keyboard. Her new big thing was blogging all of her adventures on this new planet-- Alto supposed it did have to be interesting even though there was no lack of habitable planets around...
But this was the only one with Sheryl on it, which did make it special.
A trio of baby vajra squeaked at him from the counter as he passed-- Alto patted each one on the head. Most of the colonizing population had gotten used to the ones that had remained, just as the vajra had gotten used to humanity, among others...
"The usual?" the clerk asked him. Alto nodded as he sat. Sheryl had already ordered and, from the looks of it, drank her first cup already, though Alto knew he wasn't late.
"I came early to work on this," Sheryl said as though she could read his mind. "I want it posted today but there are so many pictures to put in from this week, along with the videos."
"Is there anything I can do to help?" Alto questioned as he sat. It felt good to sit and he stretched his legs, not at all surprised when he brushed against one of Sheryl's legs. Her expression didn't change, but she shifted just enough to brush her ankle back against his. It was a nice invitation, though it was one that would have to wait til after her blog entry was finished.
A moment later, Alto had his own drink to contend with, and the rest of the menu to debate...
"Just keep me company," Sheryl said, finally, as she looked up at him and smiled, finally. "Like you always do."