Rain pattered against the diner windows in a rhythmic manner, the Open! sign flickering from the downpour. The bells chimed loudly as two figures entered with hushed conversation.

Idly they chatted through the wait for their dinner. The conversation seemed one sided; the woman chatting, while the young man sat and only grunted in response.

His imposing stature was out of place in this backwater town. The glare and frown weren't as welcoming to their waitress.