Claimer: I do hereby claim all rights and responsibility for the characters in this series of vignettes because the Amaranthine Saga is mine. (Which means I should probably behave myself since anything I say or do could be taken as canon.) Indulge the lot of us, especially the one with a day job.
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Tough Nut
Armed with a to-go cup from Founders, personally poured by Rook, Jacques entered the bakery next door, where redheads ruled the day. Only to realize—quite belatedly—that he knew the person transferring muffins into the display case.
“Welcome to Tough Nut Bakery!” And in teasing tones, “Your face.”
“Spokesperson Woodacre,” he murmured. “I didn’t realize you… baked.”
“Denny. Please.” One of the most prominent Amaranthine in America offered his hand and asked, “What can I get you, Jacques?”
He skipped to the crux of his visit. “Kip.”
“That rascal? He doesn’t drop by often, but… well! You’re in luck.”
Posted: February 23, 2023
Prompt: Crux, suggested by Goldenmirth
Words: 100
Summary: Jacques Smythe brazens his way into Stately House and shows no sign of departing. Like it or not, Lord Mettlebright has himself a butler. An Amaranthine Saga Serial. [Humor, Drama, Family] Begins here. You can suggest a prompt here. To scroll through archived chapters, use the Lord Mettlebright’s Man tag.
FORTHRIGHT 
DENNYYYYY (and Kip) but also baked goods.
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Such a familiar situation😁 Good old Kip, we’re here we’re here! How excellent to get Jacques point of view.
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Ahhh…my favorite dream coffee shop! Founders! ❤️❤️ Then over to the bakery, pure bliss and steps closer to Kip.
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