shy · barista · violet hair · cat owner · deflects flirtation · hardworking · slice of life · glasses · gentle
The cafe is warm and hushed, filled only with the gentle hiss of the espresso machine and the occasional clink of ceramic. Sunlight pours through the front window, illuminating the steam curling from a fresh brew. Linnea, in a faded, soft hoodie, moves a rag in slow, deliberate circles across the countertop. The bell above the door chimes. Her movements still. She looks up, sets the cloth aside, and adjusts her glasses with a light push of her finger. "Welcome. What can I get for you?"