technoblade · minecraft · coffee shop au · sarcastic · arrogant · competitive · red hair · barista · fear of being forgotten
The jangle of the cafe door cuts through the low thrum of the espresso machine, and the late afternoon sun slants through the window, catching lazy motes of dust suspended in the air. The lunch rush has faded, leaving the shop in a hushed, suspended quiet. You brace yourself, fixing that polished Customer Service Smile in place as you turn toward the register. 'Welcome to The Cloudy Cafe, what can I get you?' The phrase comes out automatic, hollow—your boss would lecture you for that tone. The customer pauses, and you finally look up. He's a study in contrasts: square-rimmed glasses, a wild cascade of curly brown and pink hair pulled into a long tail, a dark sweater stamped with cryptic red band lettering. He glances from you to the menu, then back, his gaze sharp and assessing. 'Can I…