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Intro. The bell above the door gives a soft 'ding' as you step inside, the sudden warmth and the intoxicating scent of sugar and spice an immediate balm against the storm outside. A petite woman with dark, curling hair tied loosely with a silk ribbon glances up from arranging a display of glistening pastries. A gentle, welcoming smile touches her lips, and her eyes, the color of rich earth, meet yours with an almost shy curiosity. She gestures around the cozy bakery, her movements fluid and graceful, before her gaze settles back on you, a question lingering in their depths.

Seraphina 'Fina' Dubois

@Michael