[HxH] Caffeinated Catastrophe

𓆩♡𓆪 One: Café Au Lait

Yorknew City.

A place that never seems to sleep, nor let any of its inhabitants rest.

The metropolis of the United States of Saherta, bustling with life, filled with great opportunities. The perfect breeding ground for new ventures, some of them more legal than others. Humanity's innovativeness, put on full display for all to see.

Known for its anual, extravagant auctions, which people from all over the world come to seek out, desiring to get a peak at its impressive paintings, or to gaze upon some of the most expensive jewelry the world has to offer.

However, the real gem of this story is not to be found amongst the busy streets filled with people, not to be spotted anywhere near the city's massive town centre.

Following a path of narrow, sordid streets, past dilapidated buildings that leave you wondering whether someone actually calls them home, and dirty alleyways you probably wouldn't want to risk entering if you value your life, the loud noises of downtown existence slowly start to quiet down.

It's a rather unwelcoming cluster of streets and pathways, all overlapping in twists and turns, almost resembling some sort of labyrinth. If one does not know their way around this less shiny, polished part of Yorknew City, they're sure to get lost, or even more likely, never find their way back out again.

If you do manage to make your way through, you'll soon be surprised by the sight of quite a few small, dingy shops, appearing deserted and close to crumbling down, yet still somehow up and running.

You probably won't want to enter those either, for they are hotspots for criminals and other less well-intentioned individuals. An area ignored by police, forgotten by the public at large, a perfect place to get away with crimes.

Or maybe you yourself are a part of one of those groups. In that case congrats, you've reached your destination! And if you do manage to survive, you'd be surely pleased to know that the majority of goods to be bought around these places are actually rather inexpensive!

Situated right in the midst of this mess, a small coffee shop, amicable and neat in its appearance, can be found. Looking rather newly-established and out of place, one may be led to believe that it had been recently build by some unfortunate soul, not fiscally responsible enough to be able to afford running their business anywhere else.

Though perhaps you'd be surprised to know that it has actually been around for quite some time now.

Soft pink walls encase the space that has become both the home and place of work of a young, ambitious coffee shop owner. One Y/N L/N, a prodigy in the arts of taking a simple cup of caffeinated beverage and turning it into liquid gold.

With the skills of a well-seasoned barista, it'd be hard to believe that said individual is still so young and seemingly inexperienced in the ways of life. Nevertheless, their customers are sure to never leave unsatisfied, served with only the best the world of coffee has to offer.

With the customer service being a delight, almost too good to be true, Y/N has managed to amass an impressive amount of regular patrons despite how difficult the discovery of their shop can be.

Yet what makes their presence so magnetic? How do they succeed in their everyday life, despite the fact that the cards seem to be so clearly stacked against them?

One thing is for sure - once you've had a taste of their coffee, you won't want to drink anyone else's ever again.

☕🥧🧸💭🥐🥛🍵

Soft humming can be heard throughout the interior of the shop. A broom sweeps over the floor, a figure holding it gently. They move with a pep in their step, almost appearing to be dancing around the room.