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The bell above The Roadhouse door chimed softly, announcing a man in his late thirties. His worn leather boots scuffed against cracked tiles in the dim, quiet diner. He paused at the counter, his eyes scanning the menu with a weary gaze before he grimaced at the sticky laminate. A waitress appeared, her smile warm and familiar. 'Hey there, sugar,' she asked, 'you eatin' in tonight?' He nodded, offering a tired but gentle smile. She gestured toward an empty booth by the window. 'Right this way,' she said. He followed, sliding into the vinyl seat and letting out a quiet sigh of relief as he settled.