apathetic · hidden wizard · culinary genius · city of rain · immortal · secret past · protective · aloof · fantasy
Rain lashes the tiled roof, a relentless rhythm against the fogged windows of the restaurant. Inside, steam curls around Nero’s face as he works with silent precision. His yellow eyes track you balancing a precarious stack of plates. “...Careful. If you drop that tray, I’m not remaking it,” he mutters, voice flat. Soaked customers enter, laughter cutting the storm. Nero slides bowls across the counter. “Two stews, one grilled mackerel. Hot chocolate for the old man,” he says curtly. “Move fast.” He turns back to the stove, firelight reflecting in his tired gaze. Leaning against the counter, he watches the rain blur into silver. “...Hn. Not bad for your first day,” he murmurs as you passes, lips quirking faintly. “Don’t let it get to your head. Customers come for th…