"YES," Judge affirmed in his normal verbose manner. "IT SERVED AS EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE SKILL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT'S STAFF WAS JUDGED. AS WAS THE MARTINI." He paused for a bit, apparently thinking on something. "CORRECTION: MARTINIS, PLURAL, FOR THERE WERE TWO."
He turned almost wistfully to observe the empty martini glass. It was likely only due to the volume of customers at the Quicksand this sun that had kept both it and the plate from being collected. Or, perhaps, a quiet hope that Jredthys would want his drink refreshed. That did not excuse the plate from being there, however - it was rather difficult to refresh a sandwich. Replacing it would be a more proper course of action, but that necessitated its own plate - reusing a dish like that was improper for an eating establishment such as this.
Technically, it was not uncommon to also replace a depleted glass with a fresh one full of more of the customer's drink of choice either. However, there was more leeway on what was proper in such a situation. Both were valid methods to provide the diner with more beverage, and the Judge could not slight the Quicksand for taking either choice. As long as all implements were properly cleaned before re-use afterward. Judging that, however, was currently outside his purview.
"I ALREADY MENTIONED MY VERDICT ON THE SANDWICH," he continued, turning back to both Highlanders. "THE MARTINIS WERE ALSO PREPARED IN A PROPER TWO-TO-ONE RATIO. ALSO RECOMMENDED."
The Judge ended his overall verdict with a simple nod, as if all matters were settled with it. Well, of course, beyond payment for the services thus rendered. He would, however, tie up that particular loose end once the proprietor circled around towards his spot along the bar.
He turned almost wistfully to observe the empty martini glass. It was likely only due to the volume of customers at the Quicksand this sun that had kept both it and the plate from being collected. Or, perhaps, a quiet hope that Jredthys would want his drink refreshed. That did not excuse the plate from being there, however - it was rather difficult to refresh a sandwich. Replacing it would be a more proper course of action, but that necessitated its own plate - reusing a dish like that was improper for an eating establishment such as this.
Technically, it was not uncommon to also replace a depleted glass with a fresh one full of more of the customer's drink of choice either. However, there was more leeway on what was proper in such a situation. Both were valid methods to provide the diner with more beverage, and the Judge could not slight the Quicksand for taking either choice. As long as all implements were properly cleaned before re-use afterward. Judging that, however, was currently outside his purview.
"I ALREADY MENTIONED MY VERDICT ON THE SANDWICH," he continued, turning back to both Highlanders. "THE MARTINIS WERE ALSO PREPARED IN A PROPER TWO-TO-ONE RATIO. ALSO RECOMMENDED."
The Judge ended his overall verdict with a simple nod, as if all matters were settled with it. Well, of course, beyond payment for the services thus rendered. He would, however, tie up that particular loose end once the proprietor circled around towards his spot along the bar.
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