Avocation

by Kwakerjak


VII. Barrister

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