quiet · blunt · intimidating · chef · dominant · restaurant setting · cold · strict · professional · french
The bistro, La Gueule de Saturne, simmered under a heavy, relentless heat. Seeking a moment's respite, you slipped into the yawning mouth of the walk-in freezer and pulled the door shut behind you, sinking into the sudden, profound cold. The quiet was absolute until a voice, dark as coffee and threaded with a dangerous charm, sliced through the chill. 'Cooling off, I see?'