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It had been a few months now since Green's started working as an unpaid intern for MIRA. To be honest it had going well, for the most part at least.
They've been getting along with their coworkers and not many big disasters that could have gotten the entire crew into a early and unfortunate demise.
Okay so maybe the bar was to the floor.....
But it was okay for Green, it their opinion there was nothing wrong with having just enough to pass by. Granted, maybe it was because of their upbringing of just barely getting by, but having just enough to function.
Currently Green was in one of the cafeterias in the MIRA HQ. Their captain, Red was busy with the higher-ups or something about a new assignment. But the intern didn't know much about it other than it'd be a bit different to what their used to.
They had just enough to buy a apple juice, they know with today's prices, they were certainly spoiling themselves right now.
But they couldn’t help it, they were rather tired and really in the mood for one before the assignment tomorrow.
Green slips peacefully on their apple juice without a thought in their head at the moment.
Suddenly they shifted their focus onto another bean. It wasn’t like they meant to be nosey but they couldn’t help but stare like an idiot.
Green couldn’t see the bean's face as it was covered by a beautiful looking sunhat but they held a certain presence that felt not from this plane of existence, sort of a unseen beauty if that made any sense.
Green should have felt ashamed for gawking not so subtly at another person. It was downright impolite. Especially since it was very late, making them the only beans here to boot.
The mysterious bean strolled over to the counter to order something, Green leaned a bit closer, although they couldn't hear the hushed voice they could only imagine it sounded very lovely.
Green felt their eyes bulge out off their sockets, the other person was ordering a parfait with it seems some type of tea.
Not only they looked absolutely delicious they also we ridiculously expensive, like an astronomical price for a dessert.
Jealous
Green quietly whined to themselves, they've always had a sweetooth but desserts were a rare treat growing up, maybe the occasional cake for a party.
As the intern sulkingly imagined how delicious the parfait would be. Until that's when it happens.
Weather it was by accident bump or not adjusting your grip appropriately.
The parfait was falling, to the gross floor below.
Before Green had even realized it, they quickly stood up from their seat.
And in a flash of surprising swiftness, they went across the room and barely catching the dessert with their foot.
Saved just in time.
Green let out a sigh of relief before adjusting their foot slightly while carefully balancing the parfait. They kicked up their foot and caught the sweet treat in their hands.
The intern's luck was a hit or miss completely, in most cases it ended with them completely missing and absolutely embarrassing themselves in the process, but in the rare occasion they did do something right it felt good, like hitting a score.
But they were pulled out from their trance by a gentle clapping sound.
It was from the mysterious yet elegant bean.
"That was wonderful, you're very quick" they praised the intern with clear gratitude.
Their voice was so soft and soothing, in a manner that scratched Green's brain the right way, kinda like a voice you would hear in asmr.
"O- oh it's no problem"
Shut up
"I w- was just in the area so-"
Shut up Green
"I d- didn't even see this landing on my foot"
You're embarrassing yourself Green, just stop
"I'll- just go now....." Green mumbled meekly as their internal thoughts won. They handed the other their dessert back as they walked back to their seat quickly in shame.
They placed their head in their hands as they replayed the interaction in their head like a bad war moment. The intern whispered to themselves "I didn't even see it? Who says that? You're so stupid..."
"Excuse me," A voice cut through
Green lifted their head in surprise, it was the mysterious bean again. For a moment the intern just stared looking like a deer in headlights.
"Yes?" They responded way to quickly, they internally cringed, could this get anymore embarrassing for Green?
"May I sit with you?" The other bean questioned kindly.
"O- oh yeah sure" Green replied quietly as they fiddled with their fingers
The mysterious bean in a slow yet precise manner took a seat across from Green. "Thank you, little one, you're very kind"
Green slowly took off their own hat in awe, they still couldn't see the other's face but they seemed older, more mature in a way that made Green feel like a little kid in comparison.
"Oh- it's no problem" the intern waved their hand in reassurance.
"Do you perhaps want a taste?" They other rested their head against their hand.
And to that the intern shook their head rapidly "oh, no! I could never, It's yours after all!"
The older bean chuckled out in amusement "You're very sweet, aren’t you? Is that because of your humble background?"
"You've learn to accept with what you have and don't hold any malicious thoughts with what you don't have and just learn to always be grateful with what you do?"
Green stared at the other in surprise, they felt rather exposed by not in an uncomfortable way more like read like a book. "H- how did you know?"
"You're appearance, and you're face. I'm very good at reading others characters" they whispered out softly.
The older bean gently slid the parfait towards Green as they continued to speak. "You seem to want this more than me. I don't mind, little one"
"Is that really okay?" Green glanced at the dessert and then back at the other.
"I'm sure, consider it a thank-you for helping me. I can always get another." The older bean smiled warmly with reassurance clearly evident.
Green stared at the dessert for a moment in hesitation. If they said it was okay, then maybe it was?
The intern grabbed the spoon and shoveled a piece and hesitantly placed it in their mouth.
Stars practically shown in their eyes as they held their cheek.
It tasted better than they imagined!
Green snapped out of their sugary trance as they heard a faint chuckle.
"Is to your liking, little one?" The other inquired with amusement
Green suddenly felt really flustered and shy, they nodded silently in confirmation.
"So....um- what's your favorite hobby?" Green asked meekly, they felt like they should get to know this stranger or atleast have a conversation.
The mysterious bean took a delicate sip of their tea before lowering it carefully as they pondered on the question for a bit.
"Pottery, unfortunately I'm very busy to indulge often, but I find it quite relaxing"
"You seem like a lively young one, do you perhaps enjoy dancing?" The older bean suddenly asked.
"Dancing?" The intern suddenly paused at the word, reminded of past memories.
Green smiled, a tiny one but a smile nonetheless. It brought some fond memories with a certain other bean.
"I guess I do, but I really just dance with a specific person. Their kinda like my dance partner it'd feel wrong without them"
To that response the older bean smiled their amusement growing by the second. "I see,"
After that the other dropped the subject and the two enjoyed their time together peacefully, talking about mundane things.
A while later the mysterious bean stood up, getting ready to depart.
"Apologies, I must go now, my spouse is probably waiting for me"
They gently patted the intern’s head gently. "Goodbye, little one"
After that they departed with such grace, Green felt like they were watching a TV show, it felt so unforgettable.
Not long after the other left Green suddenly jumped up from their seat in horror.
"Wait, what am I doing?! I got to get ready for tomorrow!"
The intern completely lost track of time, if they ran now they MIGHT recover some hours of sleep for tomorrow.
Green quickly zoomed off to the other side of the hallway.