Meg nodded in response to Hue explaining that her family were also big on supporting local business.
"Sure," Meg replied. "But do realize that not all big brand name stores are corporate owned. There are a lot of smaller mom-and-pop stores that are basically their own brand, like Cosmic Cafe. However, there are plenty of local owners who own a franchise, like a McDonald's. Sure, it's a big name brand, but it has local ownership. There is a lot of benefits to owning a name-brand store as a franchise and going under a trusted brand name as opposed to say Meg's hamburgers."
Matt was studying the noodles and asking about the differences.
"Noodles are noodles to me," Danny commented as Hue explained the different types of pasta.
"I agree with Danny," Meg said. "I'm not really up on the difference, but I'll trust the experts on that."
"Sure," Meg replied. "But do realize that not all big brand name stores are corporate owned. There are a lot of smaller mom-and-pop stores that are basically their own brand, like Cosmic Cafe. However, there are plenty of local owners who own a franchise, like a McDonald's. Sure, it's a big name brand, but it has local ownership. There is a lot of benefits to owning a name-brand store as a franchise and going under a trusted brand name as opposed to say Meg's hamburgers."
Matt was studying the noodles and asking about the differences.
"Noodles are noodles to me," Danny commented as Hue explained the different types of pasta.
"I agree with Danny," Meg said. "I'm not really up on the difference, but I'll trust the experts on that."
”Oh, yea.. indeed”. Hue said while trying to smile.
She had a flashback from the school. Franchising was the key word. Of course she should have known that. She did recall teacher talking about it, and it was supposed to be common knowledge, but.. she just made herself look silly. She was supposed to be business professional.. or at least to become such. At this point Hue figured that perhaps she was little bit too much inside her own community box and ignoring the surroundings. Or perhaps she was just working too much. At any rate, she decided to keep the poker face, smile, and keep the show going.
By that time she had finished with the noodles, so she took them to cool down and finished with the main course. She tasted the sauce, and picked up dishes. She felt that she really needed something new to her life.
"Ok, ready”
Hue started loading portions for everyone. Aaron was the nearest, so he got the first portion.
Chicken ginger was soup like thin sauce, that was poured over noodles. It was strong and salty, but not particularily sweet. Ginger gave some spicy flavour, but it was not as strong as chili.
She had a flashback from the school. Franchising was the key word. Of course she should have known that. She did recall teacher talking about it, and it was supposed to be common knowledge, but.. she just made herself look silly. She was supposed to be business professional.. or at least to become such. At this point Hue figured that perhaps she was little bit too much inside her own community box and ignoring the surroundings. Or perhaps she was just working too much. At any rate, she decided to keep the poker face, smile, and keep the show going.
By that time she had finished with the noodles, so she took them to cool down and finished with the main course. She tasted the sauce, and picked up dishes. She felt that she really needed something new to her life.
"Ok, ready”
Hue started loading portions for everyone. Aaron was the nearest, so he got the first portion.
Chicken ginger was soup like thin sauce, that was poured over noodles. It was strong and salty, but not particularily sweet. Ginger gave some spicy flavour, but it was not as strong as chili.
"Oh yeah, this is pretty good," Danny replied when it was his turn and he tried the dish.
"Speaking of franchises, you should start one right above me," Meg teased. "Not that I'm not okay going to the restaurant to see you."
The rest of the evening was spent making idle chitchat and enjoying Hue's dish.
"Speaking of franchises, you should start one right above me," Meg teased. "Not that I'm not okay going to the restaurant to see you."
The rest of the evening was spent making idle chitchat and enjoying Hue's dish.
Cosmic Cafe
Friday Night, around 7 PM
The Cosmic Cafe is a local mom & pop-type coffee shop just off of campus. It's a popular hangout for the college crowd and even some high school kids. Since they don't serve any alcohol, there is no age limit. The small cafe holds about 80 people and has an outdoor patio, an indoor lounge area, and an inside bar-style area where people can sit around. Inside there are shelves with books and magazines and another shelf on the opposite wall with classic board games.
The venue is not a full-service restaurant and does not serve complete meals, so items like pizza and burgers are not available. It does however serve snack items that pair well with coffees and teas, particularly pastries. Although coffee and tea are the main beverages, which are home-brewed and not commercial brands, they do serve Pepsi brand sodas.
The cafe's theme is science fiction. A metal robot sculpture stands outside the door. Similar characters are found in various corners inside and on the patio which is fenced in by a 4-foot metal railing. The figures are stationary and do not move. The inside walls, including the restrooms, are painted black. Spaceships, aliens, planets, and stars are painted on the walls and ceiling with glow-in-the-dark paint. The entire interior is dimly lit with blacklights, causing all of the paint to glow as well as neon and lighter colors on people's clothing. The whole place has an odd purple glow.
The venue has 2 small stages for comedy, poetry readings, and acoustic music. There is no room for a full-sized live drum set and most electric instruments are out of place, although sometimes music acts might use an electric synthesizer or electric bass guitar. The stages are comfortable for 2 or 3 performers. You could probably squeeze up to five musicians on the platform, which is only about a foot off the ground, but it would be a tight fit. One stage is inside and the other is on the back patio. Pre-recorded music is playing over the sound system currently and is at a low, comfortable volume for people to easily talk over.
A Week From Wednesday, the duo that Meg is half of is performing tonight and the only act for the evening. They'll be using the outdoor stage since the weather is pleasant. The band starts at 8 PM, but Meg encouraged her friends to come around 7 or 7:30. Danny rode with Meg and is serving as her roadie. As people arrive, there are two stools on stage along with 2 boom-arm mic stands. A pair of speakers are on either side of the stage along with 2 monitors face the performers. Meg and Wednesday's acoustic guitars are sitting on stands.
Meg and Wednesday are wandering around the porch area talking to different people. There is a wooden deck towards the part of the patio facing the street with furniture. The area between the deck and the stage is open. Anyone that wants to be up close to the band has to stand. Danny is off on his own in the corner and looks a bit out of place. He's staring at his phone screen and scrolling through social media while sipping on a beverage- it appears to be water.
Friday Night, around 7 PM
The Cosmic Cafe is a local mom & pop-type coffee shop just off of campus. It's a popular hangout for the college crowd and even some high school kids. Since they don't serve any alcohol, there is no age limit. The small cafe holds about 80 people and has an outdoor patio, an indoor lounge area, and an inside bar-style area where people can sit around. Inside there are shelves with books and magazines and another shelf on the opposite wall with classic board games.
The venue is not a full-service restaurant and does not serve complete meals, so items like pizza and burgers are not available. It does however serve snack items that pair well with coffees and teas, particularly pastries. Although coffee and tea are the main beverages, which are home-brewed and not commercial brands, they do serve Pepsi brand sodas.
The cafe's theme is science fiction. A metal robot sculpture stands outside the door. Similar characters are found in various corners inside and on the patio which is fenced in by a 4-foot metal railing. The figures are stationary and do not move. The inside walls, including the restrooms, are painted black. Spaceships, aliens, planets, and stars are painted on the walls and ceiling with glow-in-the-dark paint. The entire interior is dimly lit with blacklights, causing all of the paint to glow as well as neon and lighter colors on people's clothing. The whole place has an odd purple glow.
The venue has 2 small stages for comedy, poetry readings, and acoustic music. There is no room for a full-sized live drum set and most electric instruments are out of place, although sometimes music acts might use an electric synthesizer or electric bass guitar. The stages are comfortable for 2 or 3 performers. You could probably squeeze up to five musicians on the platform, which is only about a foot off the ground, but it would be a tight fit. One stage is inside and the other is on the back patio. Pre-recorded music is playing over the sound system currently and is at a low, comfortable volume for people to easily talk over.
A Week From Wednesday, the duo that Meg is half of is performing tonight and the only act for the evening. They'll be using the outdoor stage since the weather is pleasant. The band starts at 8 PM, but Meg encouraged her friends to come around 7 or 7:30. Danny rode with Meg and is serving as her roadie. As people arrive, there are two stools on stage along with 2 boom-arm mic stands. A pair of speakers are on either side of the stage along with 2 monitors face the performers. Meg and Wednesday's acoustic guitars are sitting on stands.
Meg and Wednesday are wandering around the porch area talking to different people. There is a wooden deck towards the part of the patio facing the street with furniture. The area between the deck and the stage is open. Anyone that wants to be up close to the band has to stand. Danny is off on his own in the corner and looks a bit out of place. He's staring at his phone screen and scrolling through social media while sipping on a beverage- it appears to be water.
Matt and Aaron wanded to the scene. They had left their bikes nearby and locked then to one street lamp. They both seemed a bit lost, yet they admired the looks of the place.
”So, Meg is supposed to be here somewhere?” Aaron asked while looking aroud. Around this time they spotted Danny.
”Yup. Anyone alse we know? Matt asked shortly.
”There is Danny” Aaron said quickly, and they both started to walk towards him.
A dreadful shriek suddenly came out from Matt's pocket. It was the same ”monster rooster” Aaron had heard before. It was truely a hidious sound. Matt pulled his phone out. By this time, more or less everyone was staring at him.
”Have you concidered to change that ringtone?” Aaron asked.
”But this thing is effective. I never miss a call, no matter how loud the surroundings are.” Matt shrugged.
Screen indicated that Hue was calling.
”Hi Hue, are you far? Ok…no, you are not late.. just take your time. See ya”
Matt closed the call and looked towards Aaron. ”She is nearby already. ” He said. Around this time they stopped in froth of Danny.
”Hi Danny. What’s up?” Matt asked
”So, Meg is supposed to be here somewhere?” Aaron asked while looking aroud. Around this time they spotted Danny.
”Yup. Anyone alse we know? Matt asked shortly.
”There is Danny” Aaron said quickly, and they both started to walk towards him.
A dreadful shriek suddenly came out from Matt's pocket. It was the same ”monster rooster” Aaron had heard before. It was truely a hidious sound. Matt pulled his phone out. By this time, more or less everyone was staring at him.
”Have you concidered to change that ringtone?” Aaron asked.
”But this thing is effective. I never miss a call, no matter how loud the surroundings are.” Matt shrugged.
Screen indicated that Hue was calling.
”Hi Hue, are you far? Ok…no, you are not late.. just take your time. See ya”
Matt closed the call and looked towards Aaron. ”She is nearby already. ” He said. Around this time they stopped in froth of Danny.
”Hi Danny. What’s up?” Matt asked
”Hi Danny. What’s up?” Matt asked
Despite the obnoxious shrieking ring, Danny had been caught up in his own little world and was unaware of Matt and Aaron until he was addressed.
"Oh hey," Danny said looking up from his phone. He took a sip of his water. "I ordered some things on Amazon and it says they are out for delivery. I was just checking in on it. It looks like they are out for delivery so they should be on the porch when I get in later. Uh, Meg is wandering around here somewhere. They start playing at 8 PM. I helped carry her stuff tonight. I'm just hanging out until then."
He looked around and noticed Hue wasn't with them. "Is Hue coming," He asked. Meg had been hopeful that the whole group would show up to support her this evening. Across the patio, he saw Wednesday, the other half of the duo talking to some guys. Meg appeared and Wednesday looked up and said several things to her. He couldn't hear what they were saying over the recorded music currently playing over the speakers, but it appeared Wednesday was a bit annoyed from her body language. She was pointing at the stage. Meg seemed to nod apologetically and hurry towards where they guitars were sitting in their stands.
Despite the obnoxious shrieking ring, Danny had been caught up in his own little world and was unaware of Matt and Aaron until he was addressed.
"Oh hey," Danny said looking up from his phone. He took a sip of his water. "I ordered some things on Amazon and it says they are out for delivery. I was just checking in on it. It looks like they are out for delivery so they should be on the porch when I get in later. Uh, Meg is wandering around here somewhere. They start playing at 8 PM. I helped carry her stuff tonight. I'm just hanging out until then."
He looked around and noticed Hue wasn't with them. "Is Hue coming," He asked. Meg had been hopeful that the whole group would show up to support her this evening. Across the patio, he saw Wednesday, the other half of the duo talking to some guys. Meg appeared and Wednesday looked up and said several things to her. He couldn't hear what they were saying over the recorded music currently playing over the speakers, but it appeared Wednesday was a bit annoyed from her body language. She was pointing at the stage. Meg seemed to nod apologetically and hurry towards where they guitars were sitting in their stands.
"Hue called a short while ago and told she just found a parking place. She is nearby already. We will go find something to drink while waiting" Matt said briefly.
The duo headed for the counter, that had sign of selling something. They noticed Meg running with her preparations, and waved a quick greeting to her. At the counter, Matt chose water just like Danny and Aaron picked a tea. After that they rejoined with Danny.
The duo headed for the counter, that had sign of selling something. They noticed Meg running with her preparations, and waved a quick greeting to her. At the counter, Matt chose water just like Danny and Aaron picked a tea. After that they rejoined with Danny.
Hue walked in, with her head spinning like an owl. She was used to large crowds, but in strange place she was definitely a bit unsure. She was constructing in her head the layout of the cafe. She memorized doors, windows, exit routes and fire extinguishers. She had read about so many incidents of mass shootings, fires and other tragedies, so she tried to optimize her survival through some preparations. After her safety routine was complete, she seeked for familiar faces. She saw Meg preparing the instruments, but figured that she was propably too busy to have a chat right now. After that she saw rest of the group sitting with their drinks. Hue headed to the counter to get some tea and snack. Once she found what she wanted, she walked to the table to join the others.
"Hello, how are you all doing?" She asked, smiling with a happy face.
"Hello, how are you all doing?" She asked, smiling with a happy face.
"Hi, welcome along. You came with a car?" Matt asked.
"Yes. I usually have long distances to travel in the town, so car is a must. Its a tiny four-seat Kia. Nothing extra, but it gets the job done." Hue said.
Hue's general looks was about as natural as in the restaurant. Matt noticed that either Hue had very little or no makeup at all. Also her clothed were rather ordinary. Matt was bit surprised, since usually all ladies he had spent time with tended to put on somewhat more "bling" when they went out.
"Yes. I usually have long distances to travel in the town, so car is a must. Its a tiny four-seat Kia. Nothing extra, but it gets the job done." Hue said.
Hue's general looks was about as natural as in the restaurant. Matt noticed that either Hue had very little or no makeup at all. Also her clothed were rather ordinary. Matt was bit surprised, since usually all ladies he had spent time with tended to put on somewhat more "bling" when they went out.
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