Exasperation

16 | Informal Introductions

Espresso searched frantically. He had realized he had lost his notebook. In order to keep in track of the days of his sleep, he has to write down his logs in a chart. Which, he had lost. He scrummaged through dozens of clothes before finding a slightly folded notebook. His eyes widened as he opened the book. Today has been four days since his departure. As seen from his recent reports, without having to do research for a week... It's at least within the range of 5-6 days. He cringed as he closed the notebook. He repacked his items before pulling his phone out. It was quite early in the morning so he suspected that maybe someone would be awake right now. He needed someone to watch Latte. He scrolled through his contacts before finding an old friend. He slightly looked disgusted before sending a text. "Hello, Seaweed. I have a favor to ask of you. If you recall from when we were younger, I had a sister. She is in urgent need to be taken care off and watched. I- I have important things to do and will not be able to take care of her. Please respond soon." He frowned at his text, it seemed informal as he clicked the send button. He sat next to Latte waiting for a response. Espresso wondered when she was going to wake up. Knowing he might have accidentally used his Magic Candy and might have actually fully blasted her mid air, she might be gone for quite a while. But still, he is a coffee magic wielder . Coffee is a caffeinated substance that contains an aroma and taste to keep you awake. Specifically espresso, with its bitter taste and caffeinated aroma, it should reduce some sleep time. He thought to himself before a notification went off. He slightly shuddered before looking at the screen. "ok" Espresso stared at the screen. Slightly disappointed. He sighed before grabbing his backpack and began carrying Latte. He gazed his view attempting to hold back a few tears. Just knowing he might have accidentally killed his sister. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath before walking towards the air balloon. He walked looking downwards before two cookies had walked up to him. "Oh em gee! Is that Latte?" One cookie exclaimed. "Oh my crumbs! It is!" "Oh no... Is she alright?" "She's alright. I must hurry." Espresso sped up with walking pace before more cookies surrounded him. "Oh... Is Espresso okay? He looks dead inside..." One whispered to another. Soon it turned into a crowd and Espresso looked around helplessly. Espresso shuddered as the crowd began closing in on him, before a cookie had appeared from the crowd, an unknown cookie. He tilted his head in confusion to who this cookie was. He realized the cookie began walking towards him. "Hello! You must be..." "Who must you be?" "Oh! That's right. My name is Cardamom." "Are you- ... perhaps a cake?" Espresso observed the "cookie." They didn't have cookie like features which concerned Espresso. "No." She answered, spitefully. "Oh, I apologize. I must get going..." "Wait. Who is that in your arms?" She asked. "My sister." "Is she alright? She looks... awful." "Ah- She's fine..." "Nice seeing you around! Lets meet again sometime... Uhh.." "Espresso." "Espresso!" Espresso nodded and began running towards the air balloon. He dropped his bags and set off towards the Crème Republic.

Authors Note:
Short chapter. I apologize. But uhm... new character! We got Cardamom. She goes by she/her and is straight. Like incredibly straight. She only drinks black tea and has a young brother which we will see later! Anyways, I hope you like this chapter even thought it was ridiculously short.