The Golden Lily Cafe

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jaune was working on his normal morning routine. He'd wake up. Make breakfast for himself and Lily, and then prep for the morning rush.

Today was particularly different because it was Friday, and at his Café he had a theme for Fridays, which were known as 'Cozy Days'.  He would make primarily hot food and warm pastries, but he realized one thing, he needed an extra hand. 

Along the window of the cafe, a help wanted sign sat. He had interviewed a few people, any while there was nothing particularly wrong with them, Jaune didn't want to hire just anyone. At least not yet.

It was 5 AM, and Jaune had 2 hours to prep for open. So he went to work.  He began preparing and heard a knock at the glass window. The man there wore a hoodie that had the hood up. Jaune, having some experience with combat,  went to open the door but was on guard.

Jaune: "Can I help you? We don't open for a good hour and a half."

???: "Hiya, I'm actually interested in the hiring position, I'm experienced in baking and really need the money." He revealed the hood, and Jaune immediately recognized him.

Jaune: "No way.. RJ? (I like OC's don't judge)."

The stranger cocked an eyebrow, but once Jaune turned on the light, his face showed more.

RJ: "Holy shit! What's up, homie!" He grabbed Jaune into a bear hug. He lifted and spun him around. "Oh my Oum, Jaune, what are you doing here?!"

Jaune: "I'm the owner, I was in Beacon, but things well didn't work out. So my folks helped me out, and we were able to open shop."

RJ: "That's awesome, man. I'm glad to hear things are going great. So about that job." The two laughed as Jaune let him in.

Timeskip~

RJ was behind the counter. Though there wasn't a uniform, he wore an apron over his clothes, which consisted of a work shirt, shorts, and a pair of brown boots.

Jaune: "Alright, you can wear the apron. You pass the basics." He chuckles as RJ just gives a 'aiight man' face.

RJ: "So, what do you need me to do? I can cook, clean, I don't know much about drinks, but you could teach me.

Jaune: "Actually, I need a baker, and if I remember, you make some damn good cookies."

RJ: "Say no more, little homie." He puts on a hat and turns it backwards. He walks to the kitchen to make a batch of cookies.  After about an hour, he walks out with a tray and a jar of cookies.

RJ: "Viola, Crispy Chewy Cookies, ready to go. Would you care to be the judge."

Jaune: "Why I'd love to -"

Lily: "Papa?" They both look over to see Lily, wearing her pajamas and holding a stuffed animal. "Something smells really good."

Jaune: "Oh, I think we found our tester." He picks up Lily, and RJ looks at the two with a cocked eyebrow.

RJ: "Ummmm homie, when did you have a kid?" 

Jaune: "Oh, I adopted her about 2 months ago. This is Lily, the one I named the cafe after.

Lily looked at the new man in front of them, and she felt a calming presence.

Lily: "He... Hello." She gave a faint wave. After all, she was still nervous meeting new people.

RJ: "Hey, little one, I'm friends with your dad." She stuck his hand out to shake. "It's nice to meet you, little buddy." He gave a smile, and Lily reached out, shaking his hand. After she let go, he handed her a cookie. "Would you like to try."

She nodded and took the cookie away gently. Taking a small nibble out of it.

Lily: "Whoa...." She stared into space eating. "THIS IS AWESOME UNCLE!"

RJ: "Hrkkk!" He clutches his chest. "Jaune... she's too dangerous..."

Jaune: "I know. But I will protect her til I die." 

As they continued on, RJ baked and prepared some soups and sandwiches. Then 7 struck, and the morning rush came.

First up was the regular.

Oobleck: "Hello there Jaune, I'm glad to see the shop is running smooth."

Jaune handed the thermas back to his old professor.

Jaune: "Well, Doc, with you coming every morning almost, I'm not too worried about that." He smiled as Oobleck chuckled. He looked back as RJ was bringing out a fresh batch of cookies. The smell was intoxicating to everyone who loved sweets.

Oobleck: "My word, can I add about a dozen of those cookies? They smell delightful."

RJ: "I'm glad you like them, I'm still working on some test batches for a cappuccino cookie with espresso in the frosting." With that, Oobleck looked directly at Jaune.

Oobleck: "Keep this man." He grabbed his bag and waved at the two. "I'll be back again! Take care you two, and say Hello to Lily for me!" He zoomed off and headed to Beacon.

-with Oobleck

As the doctor made it to his classroom, he was drinking his coffee and had a cookie with it. The melt taste of both semi sweet and milk chocolate filled him with joy.

???: "Mmmm, what's that smell?!" He looked over to see Ruby, leader of team RWBY.

Oobleck: "Ahh, Ms. Rose, these are some cookies I got from a cafe downtown. Would you care to try one.

Ruby: "Okay!" She took the cookie and ate it. Suddenly, Ruby felt like she was flying through space. The planets she'd never known flew by her as she had an out of body experience.  She flew back to her body and felt like she found God. "DOCTORWHEREDIDYOUFONDTHESECOOKIESINEEDTHEM!"

Oobleck, being one of the only people who could understand high-frequency speech, pried her hands off of him.

Oobleck: "Well, Ms Rose, it's from a cafe in downtown Vale, called the Golden Lily. You can check it out tomorrow if you'd like."

Ruby nodded, and Mach sped and flew to her seat. Ready to get through the day.

With Jaune-

Jaune was finished up some orders suddenly a chill ran up his spine, making him stare off into space.

RJ: "Ay, you good?"

Jaune: "I feel like something very dangerous is coming tomorrow, I'm not sure what, though."

Lily and RJ looked at each other and shrugged, and went back to their things.