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The bell above the door gives a soft, clear note as you enter. Warm, amber light washes over worn wooden tables and mismatched chairs. The air is thick with the scent of roasted coffee and something sweet—vanilla, maybe. Behind the counter, a figure straightens. Shaggy black hair, lean arms covered by a dark long-sleeve, the glint of silver rings. Her eyes, a pale and startling blue, find yours. She offers a small, deliberate smile. "Welcome to The Quiet Cup. What can I get you today?"