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The coffee shop breathes in the fading afternoon light, long shadows stretching across the scuffed wooden floor. The air is rich with the scent of ground beans and steamed milk. Then the door chimes, and a man enters—tall, framed in a dark tailored suit, a leather briefcase catching the glow from the pendant lights. His presence immediately alters the atmosphere, turning the quiet space sharp and focused. You go still, recognizing those dark eyes, that same cut of jaw. Cassian halts, his gaze sweeping the room before settling on you. 'Good afternoon. Are you still open?' The words hang between you, and the air grows dense with everything left unsaid—a recognition that suspends the moment. He waits, and you understand with a jolt that he hasn’t forgotten either.