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Katharine
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This bit is a little way into the story, they've been working together for a while and have now confessed their feelings. Anthony visits James's home for the first time and makes a curious discovery in the kitchen...
“All your tea is decaf,” Anthony states. “Ah, well, yes. Caffeine isn’t great news for the heart rate, so I’ve tried to cut back.” “You’ve never mentioned that before, I don’t think I’ve even heard you order a decaf tea in the cafe.” Anthony frowns. “Not very on-brand, is it?” James says, like that makes any sense. “On brand?” Anthony’s smiling now, despite what he thinks is another emerging opportunity to remind James that it’s perfectly alright to look after himself. “Do I strike you as the sort of person who would truck with a decaf tea bag?” “Clearly, you are,” Anthony chuckles. “Look, I just didn’t want it to be a thing.” “So, you cut back at home, but still mainline caffeine when you’re out and about so nobody suspects you’re some softie who drinks decaf?” “Keeping up appearances, you know.” “It’s alright for people to see you change, see you look after yourself.” “Hmm, we’ll see.” And with that, James turns tail and leaves Anthony in the kitchen, blinking at the space he was previously occupying.
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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A bit more from chapter 1...
Even after all the faffing that morning, James manages to arrive at the café 25 minutes before his appointment time with Havers. Heather’s Café had been on Wokingham Road far longer than James had lived in Reading, though he’d never gone in while Heather was alive. He had heard that she catered local Conservative Party functions, which rather told him everything he needed to know. After she died without a will in 2019, the place stood shuttered for months. Then Alison had inherited it, along with a few other units in the row, and within weeks she and Mike had it open again. The name of the café, as well as any salvageable fixtures remained, but Alison and Mike approached the running of the place with a slightly less regimented attitude. They had consulted any regulars who came to visit about what they liked and tried to be accommodating, but there had also been several new additions to Heathers, some good and some that James isn’t entirely sure about. Pat's regular requests to add an egg to whatever he was ordering had resulted in a sign being placed next to the till that read “Put an egg on it! 60p each”. Another sign in the cafe was a whiteboard promoting Mike’s latest smoothie concoction. Today the sign reads; Green Lightening Spinach, banana, pineapple, matcha, and chia seeds Unlock your inner Squirrel. Get fast, focused, and store snacks for winter. Not exactly appropriate for March… but what does he know? James surveys the room while he puts in his tea order and wonders if Alison will think it strange if he doesn’t sit at his usual table. “Don’t usually see you on a Monday morning,” Alison comments; she will definitely notice if he sits at a different table. “I have a meeting with a potential client.” A tiny frown appears between her eyebrows as she takes in his appearance. “That explains the unbranded jumper.” “Alright! Don't be smart.” He snaps back. “I’d expect that sort of scrutiny from Fanny, not from you, young lady.” Alison just shakes her head. “Do you want anything with your tea? Mike’s been out for fresh pastries this morning.” “No. Thank you, Alison. Not just yet.” He takes a deep breath and feels thankful that Alison wasn’t in the mood to bite back today. James settles at his usual table, deciding that it will be perfectly adequate. He has a good view of the door, this table doesn’t wobble, and there is a light directly overhead. He quietly congratulates himself on his good taste. He notices Havers the moment the door opens, there’s a shift in air, a bit of movement at the corner of his vision. Then he really sees him, and James’s thoughts instantly scramble for order.
November 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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So, as long as that friend is below level 70, you would know if they haven't logged in since the update.

Time for a purge of inactive friends!

Let me know if you'd like to be friends and exchange gifts, I'm on the XP grind to level 80.
October 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM