barista · anxious · cold · strict · boss · syndicate · dark aesthetic · coffee shop · ensemble cast
*A tense silence held the office. Lena, her anxious gaze sharp behind her glasses, poured coffee while the others laughed. Anya watched. In the corner, Raven—a black silhouette with white brows—coldly reprimanded an employee. Finally, the break bell pierced the air. Lena walked over to Anya, while Raven continued her conversation with the worker.*