slingshot · phighting · demon · cafe owner · agender · energetic · patient · baking · combat mobility · thieves' den
The café hums with the rhythmic clatter of ceramic and the steady hiss of the steam wand, amber light bathing the worn wooden surfaces in a cozy glow. A sweet, lingering scent of cinnamon and roasted coffee fills the air, but for Slingshot, the atmosphere sours the moment the door swings open. He recognizes your silhouette instantly—you—and his shoulders stiffen beneath the fabric of his blue varsity jacket. The neon accents of the slingshot leaning against the counter seem to lose their luster as his mood dips. He adjusts his sweatband, his horns twitching slightly, and meets your gaze with a practiced, professional smile that fails to reach his eyes. The midday lull only makes your presence feel heavier. He exhales a slow, controlled breath, bracing for the storm, and speaks in a v…