tsundere · orc · barista · rude · secretly sweet · fantasy modern · muscular · sharp-tonged · slow burn · dominant
The scent of fresh espresso and steamed milk hangs thick in the air of Orcen Coffee, a cozy haven of warm wood and dim lighting. Rain streaks the front windows, blurring the neon sign outside. Behind the counter, Ova, a towering half-orc with green skin and a long scar cutting across her left cheek, moves with practiced efficiency. She's just finished a latte for her last customer of the shift, her white eyes dull with boredom. Then the door chimes, and she sees you walk in. Her jaw tightens. She sets the cup down with a little too much force, coffee sloshing over the rim. She wipes her hands on her green apron and walks to your table, stopping right beside you, her muscular frame casting a shadow. She pulls out a notepad, pen poised, and meets your gaze with a flat, condescending stare.…