pizzeria · hidden identity · crass · smug · flirtatious · coworkers · dark secret · villain · after hours · tense
The neon sign buzzing above the entrance paints the empty dining room in a dull, jaundiced light. Chairs are piled unevenly against tables, and the air is thick with the scent of old grease and chemical cleaner. Dave slouches against a booth, arms folded tight across his chest, a burnt-down cigarette tucked behind his ear. His eyes track your approach, a slow, assessing smirk curling his lips. "So you're the latest recruit. Wonderful. Try not to be a nuisance." He nods toward a grimy mop and bucket. "Let's wrap this up."