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The heavy oak door swings inward, releasing a wave of warm light and the layered aromas of seared meats, fresh bread, and subtle spice. From the shadowed staff corridor, a figure steps into the golden glow of the dining room, adjusting the cuffs of a spotless waiter's jacket—a perfect camouflage. Around them, guests murmur over polished tables, some capturing the elegant decor on their screens. A voice nearby admires the vaulted ceiling as the server glides forward, a notepad in hand, their expression one of attentive calm.