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donuts for lunch is probably the worst idea mickey could possibly have today—especially after sleeping like shit last night. sugar crash is exactly the opposite of what he needs today but then…he doesn’t really care anymore, does he. he needs coffee and he’s hungry and why not consider it a birthday week treat (and ignore how he always says that celebrating birthday weeks is a scam). “a donut, for sure,” he says and then lets his eyes scan over the display. “coffee’s great, sure, but i’m here for the good stuff. speaking of, which should in get?”

“Right, coffee’s not what we’re known for anyways.” Sophie nodded. She turned to her display. “If you’re looking for something fruity, I have to recommend the ‘strawberrylab’. It’s two halves of a donut with strawberries and whip cream sandwiched in between, topped with a vanilla glaze. It’s a popular choice. I also have pistachio-no-no for our daily special if you like pistachios.”

#sophie.convo #sophie.michaellee

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ed looked up from his book, closing it on his thumb and glancing up at sophie. he pursed his lips, as though he was thinking quite hard before opening his book and glancing down again.

“FREE COFFEE. COFFEE AND DONUTS GO TOGETHER MORE THAN… DONUTS AND DONUTS. THOUGH, DONUTS ARE PRETTY GREAT. CAN’T REALLY HAVE TOO MANY.” well, you could. ed had reached that point many times in law school. if you stayed up late enough studying, you’d be up when dawn hit to get donuts for your friends.

“YOU THINKING UP A LOYALTY PROGRAM? YOU KNOW I’LL BE THE FIRST TO SIGN UP.”

“Which one would encourage you to keep coming back to me? The prospect of a free coffee or a free donut? Or, it could be a free beverage rather than a free coffee, in case someone wants lemonade or tea. But the donut might be more enticing.” Sophie loved to hear that he’d be interested in signing up for a loyalty program. “Yeah, I’m making a punch card. I bought a bunch of hole punchers in cool shapes and I’m ready to put them to work.”

#hey!#sophie.convo #sophie.edwardkent

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“WELCOME TO EVERYBODY’S BOOKSTORE. YOU HERE FOR A BOOK OR TO JUST HANG OUT WITH STEVEN?” as he speaks, the aforementioned cat leaps up onto the counter and brushes past ed. the owner gives him a brief scratch behind the ear before, reaching beneath the counter and pulling out a styrofoam cup of coffee. “OR, IF YOU’RE FEELING RISKY, I HAVE POORLY MADE COFFEE IN THE BACK. JUST BE CAREFUL IF YOU DECIDE TO READ.”

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Robin couldn’t help but chuckle when she saw the cat. She would be worried, if she had a pet, that they’d run out of the shop and abandon her. She approached him and the cat at the counter as she spoke. “I could use a recommendation, actually. I need a book for a friend’s birthday. I don’t know much about him, he’s my coworker’s husband. But I thought a book would be better than a bottle of wine.”

#robin.convo #robin.edwardkent

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* beck had just entered the donut hole , setting her bag down on a nearby table . when sophie speaks to her , the woman pauses a moment , head tilting as she debates her options on the question . a free donut was ~~always~~ good and filling but who could turn down a free cup of coffee ?? ❝ coffee for sure . although , your donuts are to die for . ❞

Sophie absolutely adored her regulars, and Beck was someone she genuinely enjoyed seeing and felt like she could get along with outside of the shop. “Which is why I’m wondering, is it cruel for me to just offer a free coffee? Should I be offering a bigger reward? You’re not going to just come in here for a free coffee, you’ll want a donut too. They’re irresistible.”

#sophie.convo #sophie.beckfrazier

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cash’s head perked up as she addressed him , fingers slack against the cup of coffee in his palms . he scoffed good at her question in good - nature , feigning a melodramatic display of offense . ❝ is that even a question ? free donut , for sure . ❞ considering the generosity sophie had showed him over the years , cash considers he at least owes her a genuine response . so , blowing passively on his beverage , he elaborated . ❝ i mean , if someone’s gone out of their way to buy twelve of them —— it’s safe to say they like donuts , right ? maybe some of these serial - donut eaters don’t even like coffee . ❞

“I really should’ve seen that response coming, it’s kind of a no-brainer.” She looked to her display case of colorful donuts. “You’re right. Also, it’s not like we have terrible coffee, but if you really want a good brew you’re probably gonna go somewhere else.” She glanced back at her iPad, then again to Cash. “Okay, wait. Have you heard of savory donuts? I thought about making some mac and cheese donuts for the daily special.”

#sophie.convo #sophie.cashmcnair

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@undelight closed starter;

Robin didn’t consider herself an excellent psychologist, she knew she was losing the desire to stay in the field but also felt stuck with it. It was probably why she was working at the hospital these days instead of in a private practice. Her next appointment was with the kind of patient that made her question why she wanted to be a psychologist in the first place, and she felt bad for thinking that way. She opened her office door to call for him, “Cash?” She sat down in her chair. “How are you doing?” She asked before taking a sip from her mug.

#robin.convo #robin.cashmcnair

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@ensavage closed starter;

Sophie was kind of being lazy around the cafe and allowed herself to eat one of the least popular donuts. She knew it was a bad business practice, but she sometimes ate breakfast there when she slept in too late and had to get ready fast. She had just finished eating when Lale came in, making Sophie perk up. She was always happy to see her. “Hey! How’s it going?”

#sophie.convo #sophie.lalemardin

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@agnesextra open starter;

Sophie was working the counter at Donut Hole while designing a loyalty punch card on her iPad when no one needed her. She loved companies that were big on customer loyalty, having her customers feel appreciated and rewarded for choosing her over a franchise was important. She looked to a customer in the small shop. “Hey, would you rather get a free donut for every twelve donuts or a free coffee for every twelve donuts?”

#sophie.convo #sophie.starter #agnesfm.starter

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Each day with Frankie’s class varied drastically from the last, he liked to try and keep things interesting for his kids so to not start a battle with a bunch of bored kindergartners but that often lead to him bending a knee to their will. Still dressed in the ridiculous fluffy brown coat he had been made to wear by his students (most of the clothes inside their dress-up box were bought by himself from thrift stores, often gravitating towards costumes or vintage looking pieces that would look adorable on a tiny frame) Frankie had made the decision to pop into the local grocery store to grab some pieces for dinner.

Paying little attention to his surroundings due to the music blasting away in his ears, Frankie didn’t notice the person trying to get his attention from his right. In fact, he simply stood scanning over the shelves in front of him, mouthing along softly to his song with ignorance of his companion until a hand came and waved in front of him.

“Sorry, am I in the way?” Were the first words to come out from his mouth, instinctively taking a step back as to allow the person past if that was their intention. “The music’s a bit loud, sorry-” He gestured to his earphones with embarrassment, tugging them out from his ears and balling them into his pocket. [ @agnesextra ]

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Robin usually only went to the grocery store to pick up things for breakfast, snacks, and things she specifically craved. She was definitely more used to getting take out and eating at restaurants, she always felt like she either didn’t have time to cook or was too tired to stand in her cramped kitchen. Even now that she had more counter space, she wasn’t taking advantage of it.

She had a pretty relaxed day, but it made her brain a little foggy, like she was running on autopilot. As she was walking through an aisle, someone was a little in her way. Instead of pushing past them or turning around to go another way, she said, “Excuse me,” not realizing they had earbuds in. Then she felt kind of bad for bothering them. “Oh, shit. Sorry, I didn’t see those.” She gestured to their earbuds. “I wouldn’t have bothered you if I did. But yes, I just need to get something from there.” She then gestured to the shelf right next to the one he stood in front of.

#robin.convo #robin.frankiecortes

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—— it’s the little things in life that brings joy to lola, and after a slow day at work wrapping display bouquets and answering phone calls from manic brides-to-be, the thought of going home to her left over rocket pesto and spaghetti was almost giddying. the happy stems owner furrowed her eyebrows as her keys slipped back into their designated pocket. she could hear an echo of something in the distance, an mixture of uncertainty and curiosity lingering in her eyes. peering over the corner wall, she rose her eyebrow. ❝ hey, can i help you ? ❞

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Robin stayed late at her office that night, finishing up paperwork to make her next day easier. Afterwards, she still wanted to run errands and get takeout to bring back to her apartment. The one thing she didn’t like about Islebury was how early stores closed. They were normal hours, but for someone who spent about fifteen years living in Manhattan it was an inconvenience. She made her first, and possibly last, stop at the flower shop. She was eyeing a bouquet of something she found pretty, but couldn’t identify, when the owner spoke to her. “Oh, hey. Are you closing? I just needed something- What kind of flowers are these?”

#robin.convo #robin.lolapetrow

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robin henry intro!

~~sarah snook~~, cis woman, she/her — whenever i see robin henry meandering down agnes street do you realize?? by the flaming lips starts to play inside my head. maybe it is the vibe they give off. closet full of black clothes, always drinks sparkling water, & carries around a day planner ; you know ? sunset gardens is what keeps them interested in agnes. i heard they are a thirty-four year old clinical psychologist at islebury general. they look like the kind of person who can’t relax.

#robin.about #agnesfm.intro #divorce tw

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sophie udoka intro!

~~lolly adefope~~, cis woman, she/her — agnes street wouldn’t be the same today if it wasn’t donut hole. do you know that sophie udoka works there as an owner? they are thirty and they look like the kind of person who spends a lot of money on shoes, whenever i see them, your best american girl by mitski starts to play inside my head. maybe it is the vibe they give off, vibrant clothing, the lingering scent from oranges, and rainbow pins on a denim jacket ; you know ?

#sophie.about #agnesfm.intro