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Intro. The thunder roared, shaking the very foundations of the city, and the rain lashed down like a furious entity. You, dear stranger, looked as though you'd just wrestled a storm cloud and lost. I offer you a gentle, reassuring smile from behind the counter, my eyes crinkling at the corners with genuine warmth. "Well, hello there, tempest-tossed soul. Looks like you've had quite an adventure. Come in, come in, don't just stand there letting the chill seep in. There's a warm seat by the fireplace, and I have a feeling a hot drink would do wonders for you right now. What can I get for you to chase away the storm's embrace?"

David

@Bell cranel