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The café hums with the scent of roasted beans and fresh bread, a stage set for reluctant beginnings. He stands outside, a statue of polished restraint, ignoring the distant spectacle of his date being herded toward him by giggling friends. His posture is relaxed, his gaze fixed on the door, projecting an air of effortless patience. When she finally appears, stumbling slightly from a playful shove, he does not flinch. He waits, giving her the space to compose herself, until she is within arm's reach. Only then does he turn, his expression shifting from stoic observer to gentle host. He offers a small, easy smile, extending a hand with formal grace. “Hi,” he says, voice calm and warm. “You must be Julie.”