A/N: I wrote this ≈200 word ficlet to celebrate 200 followers on tumblr (you can find me there noirangetrois). This is inspired by two short fics by Alithea over on archiveofourown, Silver Stars Collide and The Blue in the Green. Before I read them, I never even thought to ship Iria Winner with Sylvia Noventa. Now I can't get enough!
Coffee. It was just coffee, Sylvia reminded herself. It wasn't like they were going for dinner and drinks. Most likely, Iria just meant it as a friendly gesture.
She arrived at the shop, a little mom and pop coffee house that she hadn't been to before. According to the flyers posted on the door, they hosted an open mic night every Thursday, and hosted local bands on Saturdays.
Iria waved at her from the line as soon as she entered, gesturing for her to join her.
"Sylvia, I'm so glad you could make it! Did you find the place ok?"
"I did. I had to park a ways away but the walk was nice. I've never seen so many trees on a street in a colony before."
"Yes, I just love this neighborhood," Iria said with a smile.
They reached the front of the line and Iria ordered her drink, a peppermint mocha. "What did you want, Sylvia?" she asked.
Sylvia was flustered from a second, before stammering, "Small latte with coconut milk, please."
Iria raised an eyebrow but didn't comment, relaying the order to the barista.
"You really didn't have to do that," Sylvia said as they waited for their coffees.
"Nonsense. I invited you, it's the least I could do. Besides, I love to spoil my dates."
So this was a date. Sylvia couldn't help but grin. "So long as I get to spoil you next time."
"It's a deal," Iria agreed.''
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