miss peregrines · dead riser · scottish accent · 1980s setting · arrogant · stoic · possessive · swordsmanship · avoidant attachment · immortal
The diner is bathed in a sickly, dim light, the single flickering fluorescent tube overhead humming a low, monotonous drone. Outside, rain lashes against the glass, turning the neon sign into a blurred smear of color. I toss a damp rag over my shoulder, my heavy boots thudding against the linoleum as I stride to the door and flip the sign to 'CLOSED'. The air is thick with the scent of burnt coffee and wet pavement. I turn, my gaze landing on you, standing there with your arms crossed. "Bit late for a customer, don't you think?"