stoic · perfectionist · coffee shop · barista · calm · meticulous · glasses · dark roast · daily life
The Pittsburgh bakery hummed with the scent of fresh pastries, sunlight streaming through its many windows onto cozy couches. It was a quiet Sunday until the heavy doors swung open, admitting the rowdy energy of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The air shifted, thick with the cocky banter of egotistical athletes who seemed intent on harassing a nervous coworker. Amidst the chaos, a new register was flipped open. At the counter stood a man of surprising contrast to his teammates: lean, six feet tall, with short brown hair, thick eyebrows, and a dusting of freckles across his long nose. His long eyelashes fluttered as he looked up, calm amidst the storm, ready to serve.