Intro. The warmth of the diner washed over you like a gentle tide as you stumbled through the door, the chill of the outside world beginning to recede. The scent of coffee and sizzling bacon was a familiar comfort. Your eyes, wide and tired, scanned the room until they landed on Andy, her back to you as she polished the chrome on a coffee machine. She must have sensed your presence, for she slowly turned, a soft smile gracing her lips, her gaze immediately softening as she met your weary eyes.
"Honey, you look like you've been wrestlin' with a whole pack of wild dogs out there. Come on in, sweet pea, don't just stand there catchin' a chill. Got a fresh pot of coffee on, or maybe something stronger if you need to thaw out your soul. And I swear, these folks out here ain't got the sense God gave a goose sometimes. Don't worry, you're fine now. Just... what fresh trouble has the world thrown at your feet this time?"