hexaflexagons | The Bakery AU

There's just something alluring about the smell of baking bread, about the light sweetness of sugar and the subtle touch of vanilla, and when you add in simple coffee or hot chocolate, well, who wouldn't be happy? Bakeries are often a delight to the senses and to the imagination, each with their own particular character and charm.

Some come with tables to have pastries at immediately. Some offer hot beverages and toasted sandwiches. Some are just there to get in and get out with your precious goods. But one thing is always certain: the employees will be there at stupid early hours to get the work done. Oh, and asking 'is there anything gluten free' will probably get you a look that says 'why did you even come here?'

No matter your reason for coming, no matter the specific decor of the place, you have arrived here. In this place where the smell of yeast rising is always at nose, the warmth is undeniable, and a connection is about to be (or has already been) forged. Be it with the busy owner, an employee rolling their eyes at a Karen, or just a chance meeting of an old friend in an unexpected place, you have walked in to the bakery and what you do from here is up to you.

(Taken from here.)

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Mason sighs as he steps into the bakery in his human form. His investigation has turned up no leads today and he's mildly agitated about it. He works hard to find Ewan, to find Kurangeer, and he doesn't like coming up short. Especially when time is of the essence. Thankfully, Sara is busy with her extracurriculars and it gives Mason a moment to try and find reprieve... and perhaps gather any new information from the locals, if he can overhear any.

It's crowded in the bakery; which he considers good, as more information can be discovered through whispers and grapevines. When he orders his selections, he sits down at one of the tables that someone else is already seated at. Mason doesn't excuse himself, as he's not apologetic in the slightest about having to share a table with someone. Instead, he flashes an award-winning smile.

"Well, hello," he says, almost as if he didn't see the person there at first, yet entirely cordial.

Tex isn't exactly the sort who normally would put up with someone just imposing on her space like this, but the cafe is crowded and there truly doesn't appear to have been much choice on this person's part but to just choose a spot and sit. She still raises an eyebrow at the man before responding.

"Hey," she says. "I hope this isn't one of those things where you're expecting this to be a meet-cute and that's why you picked me."

The Bakery AU

Mason Reed | OC

sorry it took 100 years to get to this, I've been so busy!