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Asahd's POV:

Stephan had told no lie when he'd said their days were always busy and complicated.

By twelve, the place was filling up. Whenever a table was liberated, another group would walk right in and take it. And on top of that, people would walk right in and line up in front of the counters so they would order, get their parcels and leave. There was another ordering booth at the back for customers who would stop by and order in their cars.

The manager could ...