Eshere and Sakura - Page 1

Page 1 of "Eshere and Sakura," a collaboration between myself (story) and YuriYuie (illustration)!

There are many places where a traveler can stop and enjoy a respite after a long journey. One of those places is a quaint little shop situated just outside another quaint little community. It's located along the major roads where outsiders may attempt to enjoy the local services offered there.
One such traveler sloshes up to the little cafe, ringing the bell as she steps on inside. Her form, though quite tall, is obscured by the traveler's cloak that she wears over her body, uncomfortably hiding away from any curious and concerned eyes.
But mysterious hooded folks are not so rare that an imposing form does not impose the establishment's proprietor. No, Sakura saunters up to the figure and bows, her hair-ornament bells jingling and her hair spilling over her pink dress. "Good morning," she speaks in her best customer service voice. "It is a pleasure to meet you. Please, enjoy one of our many offerings so that you may be reinvigorated for your long journey ahead."
"T… thank you," the traveler says in a hoarse reply. "I, uh, don't think you have anything that I could use, though. I have, well, a particular diet."
"I'm sure I can find something to help put some pep in your step!" Sakura says, stepping behind the counter and slipping on an apron. "It's, well, it's a matter of serving the customer, you know?" she says this, picking up a small notepad. "So, can you tell me what it is that you need?"
"Uh, well, that's fine… I just need some basic nourishment. Milk… eggs, that sort of thing."
"Well, we have plenty of creamers and cakes here, if that’ll do for you." Through golden eyes wide and willing, she looks up to the taller woman. "You are looking rather green. Are you sure there's nothing here that can satisfy you?"
The traveler glances around. The little cafe was mostly empty, save for a couple whispering to one another over cups of coffee. They steal glances over towards the figure and towards the server but quickly turn back to themselves. "Well, those work for a pick-me-up," the traveler admits.
Sakura places a hand over her chest. "I started this little shop so that I could      help people. If helping people means going out of my way to give them what they need to put a smile on their face after a long day or to give them the strength they need to move forward, then I'll do whatever I can to get that to them."
"A… ah," the traveler says. "Well, then, just milk and eggs for me. I, well, won't be traveling far today. Maybe I'll come back to you about it later." 
"Sure thing. Oh, and can I have a name to go with that order?"
There's a pause, but then the traveler responds, "Eshere," before she plinks a couple coins onto the counter and slides over to a corner to sit.
"Ah, alright," Sakura sighs.