Venni, another regular, is pretty quiet and on some days even a bit awkward. He always buys energy drinks and avoids eye contact when talking to people. You once pointed out how rude you thought this kind of behavior was, now he occasionally makes an effort to show me that he pays attention. You admit, you feel kinda bad about it, seeing how rarely he manages a smile, makes you wonder how miserable his life must be. He puts his drink on the counter and waits for you to scan it so he can pay.