"Yeah, I wasn't sure if you were open yet or not. The sign said five. It's okay, I the cold doesn't bother me much," He said nonchalantly, trotting up at a non-threatening pace and weaving himself into the store. "Coffee sounds wonderful, I'd love a cup." He looked around the store with a small sigh, inhaling the new-book smell.
Viggo had no idea what he was doing. Other than being nice. Suddenly he was a bit nervous. Stepping around the man he quickly poured two cups of steaming brown coffee. He couldn't help the soft smile that crossed his face as the earthy scent hit him. "Cream and sugar?" He asked over his shoulder. He dropped a piece of chocolate into his mug and stirred, waiting for it to melt before adding cream. It was easier to talk to the man when he wasn't looking at him. Damn my social anxiety.
"No thank you," Zack hummed softly in response as he picked at a book about Ancient Egyptians. He pulled it out slowly, examined the cover before flipping it open. It was a colorful children's book (one of those thicker ones, though) with a lot of bright colors and earthy shades mixed together. He smiled a bit as he browsed through it, secretly wishing he had been up with the Humans when they were around.
Viggo hummed in acceptance of the man's request and gently put the mug of steaming coffee on the shelf next to him. "So what brings you around? Looking for something in particular?" He asked curiously. He took a sip of his coffee, scowled, and plopped another piece of chocolate into the mug.
"Not really," Zack admitted before putting the book back and drinking some of the warm coffee. The bitter taste danced on his tongue and it warmed his chest as it went down. "Mmm, good coffee. Where'd you get it from?" He asked conversationally, turning to the Human.
Viggo tilted his head a bit to try and get a glimpse of the coffee bag that was now in the trash. No luck. "I believe it's from Selma's." He said softly, naming a comfy cafe just down the street. "Although, I wouldn't quote me on that." He chuckled and brushed his light hair out of his eyes.
Zack watched the Human brush hair out of his eyes with a grin. His white, sharp teeth glinted in the soft lights of the office space they were in. He stroked the back of his head as he drained the rest of his cup, tossing the paper cup into the trash as well.
"Thanks for the coffee." He relaxed his hand with a small yawn, his teeth jutting out at the Human. So, any good books you recommend?"
"Ah. Well that certainly is a loaded question." Viggo chuckled, gesturing around them he added, "As you can see I have quiet a collection. What is your favorite genre? Let's start there." He swirled his coffee once more, delighted at the taste. His magic carefully swept through the shop as well, dusting of shelves and making things shine a little brighter.
"Um… I think I'm just looking to browse today…" Zack responded thoughtfully as he gazed around the bookstore with Viggo's waving arm. "It's all so pleasant, really. But what books do you personally recommend for some passerby to read?" He watched the dust get lifted and poofed away with a small smile. He wondered idly what type of magic the young male had.
Viggo frowned a bit at the question, his brow furrowing thoughtfully. He hummed as he thought, continuing to sip his coffee as he stepped towards the middle of the store. His eyes scanned the shelves in practiced sweeps, obviously looking for something he was very familiar with. "Ah! This one. Perfect for the fleeting adventurous heart." Viggo claimed as he handed the other man a book bound in deep blue cloth.
Zack followed behind the bookish man with a sweep around the store, trying to point out any titles he recognized. Though the Demon wasn't really a bookish person, so he didn't know many. He focused back on the other when he approached, sitting up in posture and nodding. He took the book carefully, turning it over in his hands.
"It seems to be a book you like," Zack observed, glancing at Viggo's face.
Viggo shrugged casually, taking another sip of his coffee. "It's a classic. Everyone should read it at least once in their lifetime." Truth was, he wasn't exactly sure why he had selected it from the shelf. He supposed that fate had come down and slapped him with the idea.
"Hmm… it's a classic I will have to try and hopefully enjoy, then," Zack responded, trying to sound as intelligent and knowledgeable about books as the Human in front of him did. Hopefully he was putting on a good enough face. "Would I buy it or would I just borrow it and have to bring it back?"
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