[h1][color=f2a19d]Wᴀᴄᴏɴɪᴀ Wʜᴇᴀᴛʟᴇʏ[/color][/h1][hr]

[color=f2a19d]"The pleasure is mine. Take care now Aizum!"[/color] Waconia said to Aizum with a soft smile as he departed. He might have been an oddball but he always paid well and that was something Waconia could appreciate. She often wondered what went inside that man's head. She told herself she'd have a deep one on one with him one of these days, but she hadn't done it just yet. It would have to be in daylight and in public just in case the rumors of what was keeping his business running were true.

Back to her mixing station Nia decided something that was cherry blossom themed would be the most appropriate for the event at the Mayor's place tonight. His orchard consisted mostly of the gorgeous pink toned tree. Nhia mixed together ingredients and racked her brain for recipes she already knew. She took out a pad and pen from the front part of her apron that she usually used for taking orders and begin to write:

[i]Ice
2 tbsp red sanding sugar
1/3 part grenadine + rim
2/3 part Sambuca
2 part milk
Maraschino cherries for garnish??[/i]

It was a sweet adult milkshake. She thought that she'd also make a virgin batch as well so the kids and non drinkers alike could also enjoy the drink. From her pocket came a familiar buzz. Waconia assumed it was Red replying to her texts from earlier as she pulled out her phone and swiped a finger across it to open up the screen.

[quote]Maybe. Going to sleep now-I know Hope will try and make me go though. Just wanted to ask if you'd keep an eye on her if I don't go?[/quote]

He was going to sleep now?

[color=f2a19d]"Lazy motherfu-"[/color] Waconia begin to say but held her tongue. Waconia loved Hope, she had always wanted a little sister herself so she kind of borrowed Red's when they were younger. As they grew up the relationship faded away but Nia would take care of that girl no matter what. She pestered Red just as badly as Waconia used to, so that was a bonus.

[quote]Sleeeeepy head 😴[/quote]

She sent the message and then followed with another,

[quote]Ya, I'll watch her. But if you don't come you owe me one.[/quote]

Sending she dropped her phone back into her pocket as she turned to Astrid asking her a question at the bar. Pursing her lips she listened to the woman talk as she nodded her head. [color=f2a19d]"The Mayor is enthusiastic alright."[/color] Waconia responded a hearty laugh escaping from her lips. McByrd was a character, and he never seemed to lose that gung-ho sprit. [color=f2a19d]"Most use it as an excuse to get out of the house tonight and enjoy the warmer weather. Some people think it's just an excuse for the Mayor to get some free gifts and others just use it for free alcohol."[/color] Waconia stuck her tongue out, looking around Astrid and taking a look at the mess her dog had made on the floor. She almost asked Astrid if Fluffy was any good at squirrel hunting but decided not to.

[color=f2a19d]"I'll be going, so if you want to check it out- you'll have at least one person to talk to."[/color] Waconia offered. Astrid was a cute and young woman, Waconia wondered how the young lady hadn't been courted by the many singles in the area. [color=f2a19d]"Unless you have someone to go with already."[/color] Waconia said with a dirty smirk on her face, she raised her eyebrows up and down almost comically- always excited to hear gossip from the patrons at her bar.