Espresseleine

"ESPRESSO COOKIE! Have you been waiting long? I am here to save you!"

- Madeleine Cookie.

Espresseleine is the slash ship between Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie from the Cookie Run fandom.

We've Never Met
"We've Never Met" is a bond that can be unlocked if the player obtains both cookies. The story states that the two were elected to search for a "treasure of legends past" by their community (Most likely the Crème Republic). On the day of their departure, Madeleine greets Espresso for the first time and greets him amicably, but Espresso is rude and dismissive, offending him. It's implied Espresso holds disdain for Madeleine because of his strong contempt for Light Magic, but it's still unclear as to why he feels this way.

Couldn't Care Less... And Yet
"Couldn't Care Less... And Yet" is a quest that triggers once the player levels both Madeleine and Espresso up to level 10. Though the two of them seem to have become more well-acquainted since "We've Never Met," Espresso still dislikes Madeleine all the same.

The quest has the player complete multiple tasks while following a story line revolving around the cookies building a puppet theater for the kingdom. One cut-scene between tasks shows Espresso going off on his own to collect resources, but not returning. Alchemist Cookie realizes that it was too dangerous for him to go alone into the wild, and Madeleine volunteers to go out and save him.

Madeleine finds Espresso in the wilderness, and he happily exclaims that he's there to rescue him. Espresso retorts that he was the one saving Madeleine, because he was doing all the work. However, Espresso admits to Madeleine that he may be more useful than Espresso had initiallly believed, and proceeds to work with him to get past the enemies in the forest and make it back to the kingdom.

Upon their return, both of them insist that the other receive treatment for his wounds first. In the final cut-scene after the completion of the quest, it shows the cookies planning a party. Espresso is asked whether he will attend, and at first declines, but after Madeleine announces he will come, Espresso reluctantly agrees as well. Further in the cut-scene during the party, Espresso asks who brought sugarcoated donuts, the abruptly gives a somewhat indignant reaction after it is revealed Madeleine brought them.

GNOMED
In S1 EP.1, the two are seen getting up in the morning side by side. Madeleine Cookie is fully awake blow drying his hair while Espresso Cookie brushes his teeth half asleep. This doesn't confirm it, but it lead some fans to believe that they live in the same house... apparently with Almond Cookie and a sugar gnome.

In S2 EP. 11, Madeleine Cookie tells the gnome about how Espresso Cookie works so hard every night and suggests he gets some sleep. Espresso Cookie tells the gnome that he doesn't need it because he drinks coffee to keep him up all night. The two start arguing until the gnome puts sugarcoated donuts in their mouth. They both take the donuts and have a picnic with the gnome. This actually isn't the first time Madeleine showed concern for Espresso Cookie's sleep schedule.

Chapter 1 - The Council of Heroes
On day two of the first chapter, Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie arrive on the same airship in order to participate in the council, seemingly summonned by Clotted Cream Cookie to support his stance on sharing the Soul Jam. There, it is revealed that the two knew each other before the "We've never met" story, as they have saved the Republic together in the, so called, "Light fragment incident".

On day five, Espresso Cookie goes to The Crow's Nest Inn for a cup of coffee, and takes Madeleine Cookie with him (under the explanation of writing a report), but asks Madeleine to be quiet, unless Espresso specifically asks for his input. When Pure Vanilla Cookie also arrives and asks the two about the Crème Republic, Madeleine praises the nation as a perfect place to live. Espresso however holds a more neutral stance on the Republic. Then reveals he would much rather prefer to move to the Vanilla Kingdom after retirement, making Madeleine Cookie suddenly change his mind, and wishing to move to the Vanilla Kingdom alongside him.

Before leaving the Vanilla Kingdom, Madeleine Cookie excitedly talks about going back to the Crème Republic, and asks Espresso Cookie if he feels the same way. He doesn't, and, once again, expresses clear dislike for the other, which Madeleine interprets as a joke. Upon noticing Espresso Cookie looks very anxious during the return to their homeland, Madeleine comforts him, saying their arrival will go just fine.

Chapter 2 - The Glory of the Crème Republic
Upon arriving, Espresso Cookie wants to immediatly begin his research on the Soul Jams. The Nine Elders, however decide to prepare a special commendation to reward Espresso's and Madeleine's efforts, to which the first one refuses, offending the Elders. Madeleine quickly emends the other by saying they would both be honored to attend the event.

Madeleine Cookie invites Espresso to drink together during the celebration, Espresso refusing and leaving early to continue his studies. In order to continue them, however, he needed an ingredient which can only be found in the Lower Part of the Republic. During their trip, the group visits Espresso Cookie's laboratory, Madeleine mentioning, how he has been there before, and complaining about the lack of luxuries in it.

Chapter 3 - The Heroes of the Light
Mulled Juice Cookie and Sablé Cookie want to know more about the Magic Candies discovered by Espresso Cookie, and go to Madeleine, asking if he has seen the other. Sablé mentions, how the two always seem to be around eachother, so she assumed Madeleine Cookie would know Espresso's location. Madeleine reacts with dissappointment upon learning they weren't interested in talking to him personally.

Espresso Cookie meanwhile, got fired from his job at researching the Soul Jam for not wanting the Magic Candies with espresso in them to be used on cookies other than himself, as he learnt it can be very harmful to do so. Knowing House Custard wants to monopolize the power of Soul Jam, Espresso broke into his former workplace, (the Institute of Thaumaturgy) and stole the Soul Jam, getting a serious bounty on his head in the process.

Madeleine Cookie, unknowing of what Espresso Cookie had done, stumbled onto a wanted poster of his in the Market, initially not believing it's really him on the poster. Madeleine, very confused about the situation, tried to look for Espresso, convinced he would never hurt anyone on purpose. Madeleine finds the other just as the Custard guards are about to catch him, and persuades them to leave before they manage to find Espresso Cookie.

Having to find a way to message the Ancient Heroes of what's going on currently, Espresso asks Madeleine to use his family's airship to deliver the message. Madeleine Cookie, while not wanting to risk his, and house Madeleine's reputation, agrees to use the airship after Espresso Cookie convinces him to do so.

After the fight with Dark Enchantress Cookie, everyone, including Espresso and Madeleine decides what they'd like to do next. Espresso Cookie officially decides upon moving to the Vanilla Kingdom, as he previously wanted to, Madeleine however changes his mind, and decides to go on a voyage around Earthbread instead of going with Espresso. Espresso Cookie then laughs on-screen for the first time ever (leaving Madeleine just as suprised as the audience) ,then saying Madeleine has finally found his own path. Even after Espresso moved, Strawberry Crepe, his new research partner, senses his sadness, and asks is he's sure he doesn't wanna return. He denies, mostly blaming the expensive rent.

Cookie Run Kingdom Holiday Stories
Madeleine Cookie and his aunties visit the Vanilla Kingdom for the holidays. His aunties join the rest of the villagers for the holiday party while Madeleine Cookie visits Espresso and Strawberry Crepe Cookie in the Wafflebot Laboratory. Madeleine says that he wanted to tell Espresso Cookie stories about his travels over coffee. Espresso Cookie agrees to listen, but only while they're brewing his cup.

Other Official Content

 * The CRK twitter account posted Madeleine and Espresso for Valentine's Day. They also posted that same image on Random Act of Kindness Day.


 * The CRK Instagram account put submitted Espresseleine fan art on one large canvas for Madeleine Cookie's Cake Crusade.


 * An official post on Gingerbrave's Twitter shows Espresso Cookie nervously sweating while reading #Cookieletter fan mail that translates to "Espresseleine get married" repeatedly ("마들에슾" is the ship name for Espresseleine in Korean). This was meant to poke fun at people in the thread telling them to make Espresseleine canon. Another #Cookieletter addressed to Madeleine Cookie asked if he is Espresso Cookie’s friend. The response letter said "All the cookies of this kingdom, including Espresso Cookie, are under my protection."


 * Cookie Run's official Youtube channel posted a holiday special. One of the drawings shows Madeleine and his family with Espresso cookie in the vanilla kingdom. The caption says "I will go on singing forever, for Love and Peace!"


 * Cookie run posted an image of Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie without their accessories with naked and bald Gingerbrave in between them. What?


 * The teasers for Madeleine and Espresso's Mandarin dub. An English translation could be found here
 * Espresso Cookie gets a call from Madeleine and says "It can't be that he wants me to make coffee again", implying that he made him coffee before.
 * Madeleine Cookie thinks that they are "Good partners made in heaven".
 * One of Madeleine Cookie's lines translates to "Espresso Cookie is Calling! I need to answer quick, maybe he will ask me to get coffee with him!"
 * Another one of Madeleine's lines translates to "If we are late, Espresso Cookie will be mad"
 * In Madeleine and Espresso's in-kingdom interaction, Madeleine asks Espresso if he agrees that his cape magnificently waves in the wind. Espresso tries to rush over back to his work, but Madeleine asks him what the point of living is if not admiring him.


 * *Madeleine calls Espresso cookie to ask if they can go for a stroll. Espresso... aggressively declines.
 * How did they even get each other's numbers?


 * One of Gingerbrave's official Instagram accounts posted art of Madeleine Cookie thinking about what outfits he should wear, one of the outfits being Espresso Cookie's lab coat.


 * Gingerbrave's Instagram posted a conversation between the two to preview the LINE stickers. Madeleine Cookie invites him to tea in the blessing of light, and Espresso declines his offer. Espresso has Madeleine's contact name as "light magic moron"


 * A comic on Cookie Run Kingdom's twitter shows Espersso Cookie rolling his eyes as he hears Madeleine yelling from outside the window. The caption says that Espresso Cookie looks jealous.


 * A tweet on Gingerbrave's twitter shows a conversation between Madeleine Cookie and Espresso Cookie. The end of the tweet translates to "Seeing they're together all the time, maybe they are good friends?"


 * Gingerbrave's twitter has official art of Espresso agreeing to shake Madeleine's hand and takes a photo with him.
 * Interestingly, Espresso refused to shake Madeleine's hand in the bond story "We've Never Met"

Quotes
"Is it not the first time for both of them to have left the homeland? Is it not the perfect opportunity to accomplish great feats together? Yet the two cannot share even a simple conversation, let alone be seen together for more than a second. Why, oh why, Madeleine Cookie constantly ponders aloud. Perhaps one day, the two adventurers can… discuss the matter upfront."

- "We've Never Met" Bond Story


 * Espresso — "Ah, I must inquire about one thing. Who brought the sugarcoated donuts? They are quite scrumptious."
 * Alchemist — "Oh, those? I did. Madeleine Cookie asked me to bring some before the party."
 * Alchemist — "Sounds like you two have similar tastes too."
 * Espresso — "... ... ..."
 * Espresso — "The laws of probability state that... Never mind. Nothing ever goes to plan with that Cookie involved."
 * — Couldn't Care Less... And Yet.


 * Madeleine — "Espresso Cookie? You look so worried! Aren't you happy to finally go back?"
 * Espresso — "I'm glad that you are maintaining... a somewhat decent attempt at composure."
 * — The Council of Heroes, Chapter 1

Madeleine "W-w-what's with the laughing? I am quite very serious right now and- Are you genuinely smiling? Was that a real laugh?!"
 * Espresso — "No. It's just.. It seems you have finally decided on your own path."
 * — The Council of Heroes, Chapter 3


 * Madeleine — "He may be difficult at times, but he wouldn't harm anyone! At least, not on purpose!"
 * — The Council of Heroes, Chapter 3

Madeleine Cookie: — "Espresso Cookie! Are you here?  Espresso Cookie:  ''— "...I didn't expect to see you so soon. TOO soon. Madeleine Cookie: — "What an odd way to say you've missed me!"''
 * Sablé Cookie — "You two seem to always be in each others presence, so I naturally assumed you would know where he is."
 * — The Council of Heroes, Chapter 3

Fanon
Espresseleine is one of the most popular ships within the Cookie Run: Kingdom community because of how much canon content there is of the two both inside and outside of the game; they're often paired together in promotional art, package art, comics posted by official accounts, and even some merchandise. There are currently over 950 Espresseleine fanfictions on A03. Due to the ship fuel provided by both the bond and quest centered on these two characters, a recurring theme in fanworks are of one of the two--usually Espresso--being hurt and rescued by the other, or repairing their past relationship.

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Trivia

 * In real life it is popular to dip madeleines in espresso
 * One of the cookie cards in Cookie Run's Magic Oven has Madeleine and Espresso Cookie with speech bubbles.
 * That same website also has an Espresso Cookie picture editor that lets you put a tiny version of Madeleine Cookie next to him.
 * When you switch the language to Chinese, one of the cards shows a conversation between Madeleine and Espresso Cookie. The default dialogue is Espresso Cookie asking why Madeleine Cookie is at the back. Madeleine Cookie says it's because he's simply the prettiest. (Is he wrong though?)
 * shows that Madeleine cares about himself more than he cares about a princess's safety. Though he did care more about Espresso Cookie's injuries than his own in "Couldn't Care Less... And Yet"
 * That same story also says that Madeleine has never been, and doesn't believe he could be in love with any woman, "for no princess could outshine his own radiance"
 * Madeleine and Espresso talk about each other when tapped on. Madeleine can say "Does one really need to work until dawn?" referencing his concern for Espresso Cookie's sleep schedule. Espresso Cookie can say "Light Magic? Good for nothing"
 * Nam Doh-hyeong (Madeleine Cookie's Korean voice actor) voted for Madeleine and Espresso Cookie on the question "Which two Cookies do you think would enjoy each other's company the most?"
 * Madeleine and Espresso Cookie's voice actors are close friends.
 * Devsisters' Online Showcase (April 14 2022) confirms that the two are from The Crème Republic.
 * On the day of New Year's Eve, the Official Gingerbrave account featured one of Espresso and Madeleine's official art together as one of last year's best moments.
 * Relationship: People are ignoring Madeleine's growth or saying how the pair [ ship or not] haven’t changed since their first interaction, they are missing on good character growth. It’s important that they met, and their growth can only occur through each other. Espresso always knew where he was headed, he HAD to create his own path since he was born in the lower city. Madeleine was handed a good life and path, but with Espresso [ and the whole odyssey update] he’s able to realize it wasn’t 100% perfect and he needs to learn for himself. And in regards with Espresso, he’s able to be more trusting and rely on the goods of others. His idea that only he can solve his problems is proven wrong, and if it wasn’t for Madeleine's intervention [ and the other cookies] Espresso would’ve been captured by custards guards. Anyway, both characters were influenced by the circumstances of their surroundings, but we don’t think we would see a catalyst of growth without one or the other. Nobody is saying that they are constantly dependent on each other, and to think so is just a poor mischaracterization of each character but, the impact they’ve had on each other, both away and together, is essential for their growth. Many people constantly mention that Espresso doesn’t like Madeleine as if the only times he’s ever actually disliked him was when they had just met. Espresso isn’t going to like Madeleine because Madeleine is the elite and Espresso had to fight to get a place.