Shut In But it Smells So Good (Patrona)

Today was one of those day most people would call as being a terrible weather day and for the most part they were right! Rain made a number of things unpleasant and difficult but Patrona did her best to see the positives that came out of it too, like listening to the sound of it's pretty pitter pattering on the roof outside! Few sounds held the same comfort as rain brought-- Though, it was rather difficult to hear it over the frightened squeaks coming from Jaje today. Rain tended ot bring thunderstorms and lightning with it sometimes and Jaje was very skittish and easily frightened by such which was exactly why the Majin had opted to bring her little critter friends along to work today so that they would feel more safe at work with her then at home alone.

But, given the poor weather and a couple of schedule clashes for her other employee's it also left her to pull of this gloomy day shift all by herself! Juggling the work and looking after her little cake dino's was tricky but she didn't seem to mind and the weather had seen to it that fewer customers were coming by today regardless...

Speaking of which she seemingly jinxed herself in thinking such! As one just walked in causing the sweet little door bell to give off a gentle chime. Patrona would fix her apron bow at the back as she approached the main counter to welcome the guest who by some luck had made it inside right before the down pour of rain kicked in. "Oh how lucky!" The bubbly majin would smile warmly back at the fanged smile she was given. Truth be told the greeting she was given was a little different to what she was used to but she didn't seem to mind that, "Welcome welcome, it's lovely to meet you! Make yourself at home!" Waving a hand lightly she would give off a giggle, "Oh I don't mind at all dear! You can stay as long as you'd like or at least until the rain clears if you'd prefer, you'd get drenched out there otherwise!" As for recommendations...

"I'd recommend a lovely warm cup of hot chocolate with some of our chocolate filled dumplings! Or maybe coffee instead if you're less of a sweets type? Something nice and warm to combat the cold that the rain brings I think would be a wonderful pick though!" She would check back behind the staff area door for a moment before looking back to Zriracha and smiling, "I hope you don't mind! There may be occasional squeaks from back there from some little friends of mine but I promise they won't cause you any trouble! One of them is just a little frightened of the rain"

Patrona would give a giggle when bowed to by the newcomer, she'd gotten all sorts of greetings from different customers though she couldn't recall ever getting a bow up until now. "You're most welcome! Thank you for such a polite greeting!" On the topic of choosing what option of food and drink to go with the Majin would smile sweetly when Zriracha decided on... All of the above! "Ooh! Can do! Give me just a moment to get all that for you~"

The clap of thunder made Patrona's little cake dinosaur friends-- Jaje especially, whimper lightly from the back room and the majin would disappear for a moment to console them in their little makeshift cubby house made out of cardboard boxes from past ingredients deliveries. Once they were calmed down though she would quickly return back, the Satyr's flinch hadn't gone unnoticed either, "Oh deary, would it help if I closed down some of the window blinds and put on the radio to drown out the storm a little?"

While preparing the drinks and dumplings for Zriracha, the majin was happy to also converse especially if it helped the other girl keep her mind off of the storm outside, "I've only met a small handful of other Majin myself too honestly! I wonder where they all could be" She was sure there were others she just hadn't met yet though, somewhere out there! On the question on if she was native to Earth or not she paused for a few moments though before answering; "To be entirely honest sugar, I'm not exactly sure of the answer to that myself! I grew up here and have been here for as long as I can remember but I grew up with an Earthling family that took me in when I was just a little gumdrop, I haven't got much memory of anything prior to that"

The majin almost knocked the jar full of marshmallow's that she had just set down so that she could put some into the hot chocolate once it was ready when Zriracha suddenly bolted up and knocked her chair over, the suddenness of it surprising her. "Oh! It's quite alright! I forgot to I forgot to properly introduce myself as well!" The pink majin would give Zriracha an understanding smile to let her know there was no harm done, a late introduction was better then never!

"I'm Ezpectra Patrona, but you're welcome to just call me Patrona~ It's lovely to have you here Zriracha! You're more then welcome to ask any questions you'd like, I'm happy to answer! Conversation helps keep things cozy especially during storms like the one outside" Speaking of- Another crack of thunder sounded and after the demon gave a bleat in response, Patrona would set down the hot chocolate she'd finished making nearby the Satyr with a supportive smile. "You're safe in here, it'll pass I promise! I'll have the dumplings done for you soon too and the coffee!" The hot chocolate she had given her was rather different to that of the usual ones, this one was pink! And had whipped cream on top with an assortment of sweet goodies stuck in amoungst the cream. "Shouldn't be too long! But I want to make sure they're nice and warm for you!"

Returning behind the counter to continue on the sweet dumplings, she would smile, wanting to keep up conversation since it seemed to have helped the Demon settle down a bit beforehand, "So Zriracha of Chakkapak, is that right? I've heard a lot of demons tend to be quite magically inclined! Is that true for you my dear?"

Patrona would give an understanding smile accompanied by a nod, she would have to agree that the rain sure was comforting and would be more so without the accompanied lighting and thunder! "The rain really is quite lovely to listen to I have to agree! But if the storm becomes a bit much just let me know, okay?"

Giving another giggle the majin would hold a hand over the lower half of her face for a few moments, "Oh thank you-- I find it quite the odd name myself and people tend to have an easier time with just Patrona, but I am very grateful for both names!" More thunder meant more flinching from the Satyr which would make the majin give a more concerned smile but at least it was true that she would be safe inside here. Besides the hot chocolate she delivered seem to be well received and a nice distraction for Zriracha!

The reaction she had when trying out the pink hot chocolate was quite amusing to say the least but also rather endearing to Patrona. The curious interest of the design of it to the hurried way she picked up the mug to take a sip was part of why the majin enjoyed her job so much and strived to put her best into every beverage and meal she made! By the time the dumplings were ready to take over to her Zriracha had already nearly fully drained her drink which put the warmest smile on Patrona's face to see! Setting the dumplings down on the Satyr's table and lifting the top off the little basket bowl she'd set them in to reveal the dumplings themselves, which were shaped like little pigs! Though they were of course filled with chocolate.

The majin was very impressed with the other lady's display of magic and clapped her hands after having set the dumplings down. Maybe it was more illusion-based but she found magic to be so fascinating in truth and that included this kind of magic! "Oh that's lovely! Pacifist type magic can be so beautiful though! I love when people put their abilities out there to make others smile!" When Zriracha said it wasn't perfect though Patrona would wave a hand lightly, "Oh but you'll just keep getting better and better though dear! It's all practice, right?"

Patrona would giggle lightly when asked about the drink and how it was made, placing a hand on one cheek feeling rather flattered. "Oh! Well... With a lot of practice around working with milk and cream and boiled water and sweets really! I could teach you sometime if you'd like?" The majin by now had headed back behind the counter to start working on the coffee the Satyr had also asked for, but kept up conversation since it was both soothing to have going amidst the storm and also because the other lady was quite the interesting individual! "So hun! If you don't mind me askin', you said you were from the Demon Realm, right? So Earth is a new place for you? How's that been going? Have ya met and made some friends already? I hope it's been a lovely experience for you!"

The majin couldn't help but to giggle lightly at the Satyr's reaction to being offered a showing on how to make the pink hot chocolate-- The tail wiggle was too cute! "Oooh! A kitten!?" Patrona would practically squeal in delight at the mention of said creature, "I would be more then happy to serve some to the kitten at any time! Tell ya what I could whip up some more hot chocolate for ya and put it in a takeaway cup for you to take home if you'd like too!" The majin was more then happy to have someone who liked her beverage so much so that they wanted to learn how to make it! Truth be told, she was eager to teach her!

During her preparation of the coffee Patrona would listen to Zriracha's answers, which were incredibly interesting to say the least! Her first mortal planet? Just where abouts had this Satyr been before? Oh the adventures Patrona was sure she had had! Zriracha felt incredibly honest in her answers even going so far as to mention her previous interest to rule the Earth and most would find this quite alarming to hear but Patrona hear many stories in her line of work from all walks of life and different kinds of people. She found that someone wanting to 'rule' a planet didn't always mean they wanted to rule in a bad way. What did impress her though was hearing that the other woman had seemingly had a change of heart during her time here already. Having made herself some friends and family here on Earth-- and even a potential partner!

Needless to say the majin felt rather heartfelt about the answer given to her by the other girl. "Oh Sugar, that was such a lovely answer! I'm so so happy for you!" Patrona felt warmth come to her own cheeks at just how much the answer made her smile! While frothing the milk of the coffee the majin would add; "Ain't it funny how such big changes can come from such a lil planet? If you don't mind me askin' what's ya partner like~? I hope they're as sweet as you've been today!"

When the questions came back to her she was finishing off the last touches to the coffee and seemed to somehow go a little pinker in the face at some of the things that were asked. "Oh! Me?" Pressing one of her hands against a cheek she would giggle lightly before continuing, "Well, Earth's been rather lovely, it gave me a wonderful earthling family from the get-go and continues to bring new friends in almost each and every day!" Bringing out some chocolate powder for the top of the coffee froth she'd smile before continuing, "I uhm... I have had family on the mind recently though and the like, there's one guy I've met who brings out a special sorta smile from me and gets me all warm in the cheeks! But I've been rather busy working here and at a partnered business spot, as well as taking care of my little dino babies so I've not had the chance yet to be anything more then friends with the lad"

Patrona would rub her hands together and glanced aside for a few moments still looking rather flushed though she wasn't bothered by the question being asked, more so bothered by the fact she hadn't gotten to pursue somethings she'd wanted to. She shook this off though as the coffee was done! "Speaking of those little rascals, I can let them out from the back if you'd like to meet them! First things first though hun-- Here's your coffee to go with the dumplings!" With a sweet smile she'd set down the cup of coffee which had cute shaped foaming on top. "I hope you enjoy it and the dumplings just as much as the hot chocolate! If you'd like anything else you just let me know~"