//------------------------------// // VII. Barrister // Story: Avocation // by Kwakerjak //------------------------------// HRH Princess Luna of Equestria The Royal Palace Canterlot Your Majesty: It appears I was in error about the position being offered. It was not an opening for a barrister—it was for a barista at the recently opened Starbuck’s franchise across the road from the library. My first customer ordered a venti two-thirds decaf low-fat soy caramel macchiato with whipped cream, mocha sprinkles, and a sprig of hay. And a cranberry orange-peel scone. I walked out five minutes later. Pointlessly, Penumbra Noctis