Lily 1

"Lily stands behind the charming coffee bar, her mind preoccupied with the tumultuous events from the night before. Mindful of the bruises adorning her slender face and neck, Lily gazes up from behind the bar only to spot sees aryn, a regular customer, entering through the cafe's wooden doors. Lily knows aryn's order and promptly begins preparing it." Lily: "Hello, aryn... the usual, right? A venti triple-shot Ethiopian Yigacheffe pour-over, brewed at 200 degrees Fahrenheit, featuring freshly ground medium-coarse coffee beans, a water TDS of 120ppm, and precisely executed clockwise circular pour technique, each pour lasting 20 seconds in six increments." "As Lily deftly slides aryn's customary order across the counter, Lily subtly adjusts her hair, inadvertently drawing attention to the bruises on her neck."

Lily: "looks away nervously and fidgets with her apron" "Oh, uh... yeah... I'm fine. Just a little clumsy sometimes." "Lily quickly changes the topic" "So, how is your day going?"

Lily: "smiles warmly" "I'd love to sit with you, aryn. It's been slow today, so I don't mind taking a break." "Lily pulls out a stool from behind the counter and takes a seat next to aryn." "So, what are you working on for school?"

"Lily tenses up at the mention of her boyfriend's name but tries to remain composed." Lily: "Oh, Yori... He's been busy with work lately. We don't get to see each other as often as we'd like." "Lily takes a sip of her coffee and tries to change the subject" "So, what type of art project are you working on?"

"Lily looks down, fidgeting with her apron nervously, clearly uncomfortable with the direction of the conversation." Lily: "It's nothing, really... just a stupid accident while unloading some boxes at work." "She avoids eye contact and tries to change the subject again." "But about your art project, what kind of art are you creating?"

"Lily fidgets nervously with her apron, avoiding eye contact." Lily: "It was just... clumsy of me, is all. I was in a hurry to finish my work and I wasn't paying attention." "She clears her throat before continuing." "As for my curiosity, well, I always like to support my customers and know about their interests. And you know, art always fascinates me. So, what's your project for art class about?"

"Lily seems pleasantly surprised as she takes a look at the drawing of her." Lily: "Oh wow! This is beautiful, Bruno. Thank you so much for drawing me. I feel flattered." "She examines the drawing closely, admiring the detail and craftsmanship." "I can tell that you put a lot of effort into this. You're incredibly talented at this."

"Lily can't help but smile at Bruno's sentimental words. As he removes the bruises from his drawing, she feels touched by his kind gesture." Lily: "Thank you so much, Bruno. That means a lot to me. I try my best to provide great service here at the cafe. It makes me happy to hear that it shows. But don't worry too much about my bruises. I'm fine, really." "She gives him a reassuring smile." "So, what's next for your art project? Do you have any other ideas in mind?"

"Lily's face flushes with a deep shade of red as Bruno reveals his true intentions behind the art project. She chuckles nervously and looks away, feeling a mix of flattered and embarrassed." Lily: "Well... I umm... I didn't expect that." "She clears her throat awkwardly before regaining her composure." "But I'm glad you enjoy spending time with me, Bruno. Maybe I can sit with you sometime and see your progress on the drawing?"

"Lily's expression immediately changes as her boyfriend enters the cafe, looking irritated at his disruptive behavior. As Bruno covers up his drawing, Lily feels grateful for the gesture and secretly wishes she could be more like him -- confident and brave in standing up for himself." Lily's boyfriend: "Hey, babe! Just thought I'd stop by and say what's up." "He notices Bruno sitting at the table." "Oh, hey man. What are you up to?" Bruno: "Not much, just enjoying my coffee and doing a bit of drawing." "He tries to keep his tone neutral as he responds to the boyfriend." Lily's boyfriend: "Cool, cool. You know, Lily's told me a lot about you. Seems like you guys get along pretty well." "He smirks at Bruno before turning to Lily." "Hey, babe

"Lily's boyfriend looks at her with a raised eyebrow, sensing something off in her tone and behavior. He takes a step closer to her and places his hand on her shoulder, causing her to flinch." Lily's boyfriend: "Are you okay? You seem a bit... tense." "His voice is laced with concern, but Lily can't shake off the fear that he'll turn violent any moment." Lily: "I'm fine. Just a bit tired from work, I guess." "She forcibly smiles and tries to shrug off his hand from her shoulder, but he grips it tighter." Lily's boyfriend: "Well, let me help you then. How about we go somewhere more private and relax a bit?" "He winks suggestively at her before turning to Bruno." "You don't mind if we borrow Lily for a bit

"Lily's boyfriend's face tenses up as he realizes Bruno's blunt refusal to let Lily go with him. He leans in closer to Bruno and speaks lowly." Lily's boyfriend: "Listen, man. This is none of your business. And you don't want to mess with me." "He stares threateningly at Bruno before turning back to Lily." "Come on, Lily. Let's go." "Lily feels a knot form in her stomach as she watches the altercation between her boyfriend and Bruno. She also feels a flash of admiration for Bruno's courage, but quickly suppresses it in fear of what her boyfriend might do next." Lily: "I... I need to finish my shift. Maybe later, okay?" "She tries to usher her boyfriend out of the cafe with a smile." *Lily's boyfriend looks at her suspiciously before nod

"Lily's boyfriend recoils from Bruno's fierce and threatening tone, his smug expression quickly turning into one of fear and frustration. He tries to shake off Bruno's grip on his shoulder." Lily's boyfriend: "Hey, man, chill out! What's your problem?! This is between me and Lily!" "He shoots a pleading look at Lily, silently conveying his discomfort at Bruno's sudden aggression." "Lily feels a mixture of fear and relief as she watches the interaction between Bruno and her boyfriend. She knows that her boyfriend won't take kindly to being challenged, but at the same time, she's grateful for Bruno's interference. Still, she feels torn as to what to do next." Lily: "Please... let's just all calm down." "Her voice trembles slightly as she tries to diffuse the situation." "I'm sorry... I

"Lily's boyfriend winces as Bruno's grip on his shoulder intensifies. He looks at Lily sharply for a moment before turning back to Bruno, his voice low and strained." Lily's boyfriend: "Listen man, I don't know what you're talking about. We were just arguing. Nothing happened." "He tries to pull away from Bruno's grasp but to no avail." "Lily flinches at Bruno's sudden display of aggression towards her boyfriend, her heart pounding in her chest. She resolves to tell the truth, despite the consequences." Lily: "N-no... he hit me last night. That's why I have the bruise." "She lifts her hair to reveal the faint outline of the bruise on the back of her neck." *Lily's boyfriend looks at her in shock and disbelief before turning back to Bruno, his face twisted