The usual, eh?by *purplekecleon

Fan Art / Digital Art / Painting & Airbrushing / Games

Finally, it was Friday. And not just any Friday, but the first Friday of the month. “Pay Day,” so to say. The one day every month that Chill gave Mike an allowance. Mike was definitely sure to use this money today for what he always would use it for: an ice cream sundae at the Spinda Cafe. However, ordering ice cream during a perpetual winter seemed off-key; hot cocoa and coffee was all the rage at the moment in the cafe, and it was usually packed to the brim with all sorts of Tao Village residents. Who knew that an underground cafe would be an ideal spot during the bitter cold?

“Wa-wa-wa-hey Mike! I didn’t realize it was already another month!” Vertigo was busily dancing around with a coffeepot, quickly filling up mugs at his own rhythm.

“Oh! Hi Vertigo... yeah, I’m here for the usual.” Mike appreciated that someone remembered him in this village, it was not that common for him to get recognition.

“The usual, eh? Okay, I’ll have them cook up a burger with eg--” Before Vertigo could continue, Mike had to interrupt him.

“Oh no, I want the Ice Cream Sundae. It’s been too long since I had one!”

It was true, ever since Ovaltine left Tao Ranch, the shortage of Milk caused some cutbacks in dairy products, such as ice cream. But now that Ovaltine returned to Tao Ranch, the milk was back in stock for everyone to enjoy.

“Um... well... fine, okay. I’ll bring it to you once I’m done with everyone here.” Vertigo momentarily slipped out of his rhythm, almost spilling coffee, but he regained his composure and continued to dance in his own silly way.

Mike went to a booth by the wall to sit at by himself, even though he had no one accompanying him, it was his night and he intended to have a good time; it was Mike time!!... or so he thought.

“Ta-dah!! I’m here with your coffee!!” Vertigo was dancing in his eagerness in front of Mike. “...well, I asked for a sundae, remember?” Mike was a little disdained by the mistake. “........OH! Oops, sorry I missed a beat in my own writing!! I’ll get back to you on that!!” Vertigo sped off toward the kitchen.

...OKAY. So that was just one mistake, at least. It’ll be fine, this day is still fine!!

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Part 1 of a little story by

. Time will tell what happens to Mike...