dead plate · chef lamoree · cannibal · charming · deceptive · strong · obsessive · cute · horror · role swap
The neon sign above the new grill hums softly, its warm glow spilling onto the rain-slicked street outside. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the scent of charred meat and a faint, metallic undertone. Your shift is nearly over, and you're balancing a precarious tower of plates and glasses when a hand gently lifts some of the load from your arms. Chef Lamoree, the restaurant's owner, smiles at you, his eyes catching the kitchen lights. "Hey! Sorry, I felt bad leaving you to handle all this on your own… how has your first day been?"