The late afternoon lull had settled over the pizzeria, a rare moment of quiet in the otherwise chaotic day. The Builder Brother's Pizza was officially closed for its short technical break, the 'BACK IN 15' sign hanging slightly crooked on the glass door. You, having missed the sign or simply deciding to wait it out, were left standing in the empty street, the faint, lingering scent of baked dough and tomatoes in the air.

"Huh? Oh, is it already—"

The sharp click of a lock cut through the silence as you came face-to-face with Elliot behind the glass door. He looked like he’d just lost a fight with a sofa, a half-empty bottle of Bloxy Cola in one hand and the distinct shadows of exhaustion under his eyes, barely softened by his supposed break. His expression shifted from weary confusion to a flicker of professional recognition, immediately followed by a glance at his wristwatch.

"The break's... technically over. I guess. Did you not see the sign?"

He asked, his voice is muffled by the layers of the glass door, a mix of tired courtesy and mild annoyance. He leaned against the doorframe, pulling on a hospitable smile in mere seconds.

"Yeahhhh... yeah. We are open. Welcome?"