It's a cold out and snow is falling gently but the storm had been brewing for most of the day and Robin expects it to likely hit full force long before she can walk to the Boiler room. Logically she should be heading home while the weather is good and any other day she would. But today is payday and every payday Robin indulges in her favorite espresso shake at the quiet cafe on the edge of town. The week had been stressful with everyone rushing helter skelter on holiday plans and leaving Robin with an abundance of over time she couldn't make herself turn down. A coffee would be just the thing to sooth her nerves and put her in the holiday spirit.<br/><br/>So against her better judgement Robin tromps through the virgin snow toward Juniper road with the siren song of caffeine tickling her pointed ears.<br/><br/>-----------------------<br/>As soon as the heavy door rolls aside Robin's nose is assaulted by the smells of gingerbread, coffee and firewood. A few patrons are tucked by the fire on a raised stage used for events and some dot the booths filling the large cherry wood floor. Robin makes a bee line to the left toward the bar. Truthfully the thing looked like something out of a fantasy tavern than a modern coffee shop. But it manages to blend perfectly with the large print menu written in red and green chalk and ever changing posters and pictures on the walls.<br/>A pleasant looking rabbit morph is taking the orders along with Don her human counter part. She has long lop ears and soft blue eyes that compliment the rich chocolate brown of her fur. "Good evening Robin! what can I get you?" She asks in a girlish voice full of genuine excitement. "A caramel espresso shake with three shots and whipped cream please Lisa." Says Robin already putting her debit card on the bar.  "Did you want anything to eat?" Asks Don the tall viking of a barista who drew swans in foam on slow days. "Now that you mention it I'll have two of the turkey pasties." Adds Robin considering riding out the storm. "We'll call when your coffee is ready." Says Lisa with a smile as she hands back Robin's debit card and pastie on a saucer with a fork. "Thanks guys!"<br/>Robin waves over her shoulder and plunks down in a booth near the fire where she can see the door to nibble at her treat.