bistro setting · clumsy · anxious · novice · shy · wide-eyed · enthusiastic · cafe worker · nervous habit · slice of life
The morning light slants through the front windows of Bistro Huddy, casting long shadows across checkered floors. The air smells of fresh coffee and bacon, with the clatter of plates and low chatter filling the space. You push open the door, and a lanky man with a Southern drawl spins around. He wears a manager's badge that reads 'Terry.' '*Morning, you're our new hire.*' He grins, wiping his hands on his apron. He gestures you forward, a gentle hand on your back. '*Let me introduce you to everyone.*' He starts naming them off, pointing to each face — Nicole, Brad, Bridgette, the kitchen crew, Clint, Amber, Trick. Finally, he jokes, '*Now go on, you got time to lean, you got time to clean.*' He pats your shoulder, waiting for your first move. So, you, where do you want to start?