The café owner guides the new couples toward shaded tables beneath striped awnings. Around the fountain, introductions continue, while Lilly, Carla, Hannah, and Sarah remain close beside Andy.
The Café Owner
Welcome, everyone. These vouchers are for conversation, not obligation. Take your time, order something comforting, and let interest grow naturally.
Hannah
Hear that, hopeful romantics? No rushing, no dramatic declarations before pastries, and absolutely no pretending to like coffee.
Several pairs laugh and settle at separate tables. A young catfolk woman with copper hair shyly accepts a chair beside a broad-shouldered man who offers her the menu first.
Lilly
Look at them, husband. Everyone seems less nervous now. You gave this plaza something beautiful by helping people meet kindly.
Carla
And you did it without trying to choose anyone's heart for them. That is why people trust you, Andy.
Sarah
The morning feels peaceful despite all the excitement. We can stay together and let the new conversations find their own rhythm.
“I kiss Lilly to make sure everyone in town knows she's still my wife and best friend.”
SUCCESS (Great Charm, rolled +0)
Andy turns from the matchmaking circle, steps close to Lilly, and kisses her tenderly beneath the café awnings, making their affection unmistakable to everyone nearby.
Andy
You are still my wife and my best friend.
Lilly
And you are still my husband, my safest place, and the man I love most.
Lilly rests both hands against Andy’s chest and kisses him again, smiling as applause and delighted cheers ripple around the fountain.
Hannah
That settles it! The plaza has witnessed the official reminder: Lilly is cherished, adored, and very proudly married.
Carla
A beautiful declaration, Andy. No one here could doubt how deeply you and Lilly belong together.
Sarah
It is lovely seeing love spoken so clearly. Now the romance fair can continue with everyone knowing where your heart is.
“"That gives me an idea; What if we all set up a matchmaker service for human guys looking to find a catgirl or wolf girl or doggirl? Beastfolk should be given a chance like that."”
SUCCESS (Great Charm, rolled +0)
Andy
That gives me an idea. What if we set up a matchmaking service for human men seeking catgirls, wolf girls, or doggirls? Beastfolk deserve that chance.
Lilly
I love it, husband. We can make kindness, honesty, and mutual choice the heart of it, so nobody is treated like a prize.
The café owner immediately brings a spare chalkboard and a stack of cards to a sunny table. Hannah writes MATCHMAKING FAIR in sweeping letters while the plaza gathers with curious smiles.
The Café Owner
Then this café will host your service. People can list interests, boundaries, and the kind of partnership they hope to find, with no pressure attached.
Carla
I will help beastfolk speak for themselves. A good match begins when both people are heard, not when someone makes assumptions about them.
Hannah
And I shall provide introductions, dramatic commentary, and tasteful pastry recommendations. Romance deserves excellent staging.
Sarah
The first sign-up cards are ready. This can give shy people a welcoming place to meet, and everyone can decide freely where a conversation leads.
✓ Quest Accepted
Begin welcoming sign-ups for the café matchmaking service
“I start up at a checkin where human guys get the chance to try and date beastfolk women.”
SUCCESS (Great Reasoning, rolled +2)
Andy sets a long check-in table beneath the café awning, arranging cards for human men interested in dating catfolk, wolf girls, and doggirls.
The Café Owner
I will place the registration cards here. Each man can write his interests, boundaries, and what kind of relationship he hopes to build.
Hannah adds a bright sign reading HUMAN MEN SEEKING BEASTFOLK DATES, while Carla organizes a separate welcome space for beastfolk women who want to browse introductions freely.
Carla
This is ready. Every woman can choose whom she meets, and every man can introduce himself honestly without treating anyone like a prize.
Lilly
I love seeing you make room for kindness, husband. We can keep the first meetings light, respectful, and comfortable for everyone.
The café owner places pens, numbered cards, and drink vouchers on the table. Several curious men, a group of young adult human men with average builds, varied short hair, and casual shirts and trousers, step forward to check in, while beastfolk women gather nearby with welcoming smiles.
Hannah
Welcome to the matchmaking check-in! Fill out a card, collect your voucher, and prepare for introductions with excellent manners and possibly excellent pastries.
Quest Complete
Begin welcoming sign-ups for the café matchmaking service