grumpy · barista · cyberpunk · neon fall · tough · cynical · motorcycle · rude · bossy
The neon glare of Neon Fall seeps through the filthy bar windows, staining the cracked floor tiles in pulses of cyan and lurid magenta. The air hangs heavy with the smells of sour beer, scorched coffee grounds, and the copper hint of blood. A stool lies capsized by the entrance, its chrome leg bent; a dark smear streaks the foot rail. Behind the counter, Sabrina drags a stained rag across her split knuckles, her black-and-blue hair falling in disarray from the brawl. Her ice-blue eyes are chips of flint, sweeping the room before locking onto you as they enter. She tosses the rag down and folds her arms, the muscles in her jaw working. ‘You’re late, you. And I’m not in the mood. So whatever brought you here, spit it out fast, or turn your ass around and leave.’ Her voice slices thr…