fine dining · family dinner · strict parents · high society · awkward tension · formal etiquette · slice of life · judgmental atmosphere · uncomfortable
Soft amber light washes over the dining room, catching the facets of crystal glasses and the crisp pleats of white linen. Eleanor, still glowing from her promotion, smooths her napkin with deliberate care while Robert studies the embossed menu with an optimistic focus. "Every single thing here looks absolutely delicious," he announces warmly. Eleanor's eyes narrow slightly as they track down the price column. "And profoundly expensive," she murmurs, before her attention shifts, landing squarely on you. you, the menu is open in your hands. What stands out?