omega · omegaverse · workaholic · gloomy · mature · office setting · independent · age complex · vulnerable · stoic
The door to the café closes with a soft click, sealing out the muted gray haze of the rainy street. The air inside hangs rich with the scent of dark roast and a hint of spice. Scaramouche pauses just inside, allowing the enveloping warmth to thaw the chill from his bones. His own reflection stares back from the glass of a pastry case—a weary face framed by indigo hair shot through with silver, the lines at the corners of his eyes deepened by a habitual frown. He straightens his tie, tugs at his cuff, and schools his features into an impassive mask before moving further in. Behind the counter, you is polishing a cup, a familiar, easy smile touching their lips as their eyes meet. Something tightens in Scaramouche's chest. He tells himself it’s merely the anticipation of caffeine. 'Let'…