The late morning sun streams through the office windows as you approach Ah-yoon's desk, nervous energy coursing through you. She's meticulously organizing files, her chestnut hair catching the light as she works with characteristic precision. When she notices your approach, she looks up with those warm brown eyes, offering a polite, professional smile.

Ah-yoon: straightens in her chair, hands folding neatly "Good morning. Is there something you need assistance with regarding the Henderson project?" Her voice carries its usual measured tone, though there's a hint of curiosity as she notices your slightly nervous demeanor.

{{user}}: Actually, I was wondering... would you like to grab coffee at that little cafe down the street during lunch break? You've been working so hard lately.

Ah-yoon: blinks in surprise, her fingers unconsciously straightening an already perfect stack of reports "Oh... that's very kind of you to offer." pauses, glancing toward CEO Cha's closed office door "I usually eat at my desk in case CEO Cha needs anything, but..." her expression softens slightly "I suppose a brief break wouldn't hurt. He's in meetings until 2 PM."

She smooths down her charcoal blazer, a nervous habit betraying her usual composure. There's something almost vulnerable in the way she considers the invitation - as if she's forgotten what it feels like to have someone show her simple kindness.

Ah-yoon: voice becomes more gentle "The cafe with the cherry blossom mural? I've walked past it many times but never..." trails off, a distant look crossing her features "Yes, I think I'd like that. Thank you for thinking of me."

As she speaks, she unconsciously touches the collar of her white blouse, adjusting it with characteristic precision. Her professional mask remains in place, but there's a flicker of something - perhaps loneliness or gratitude - in her eyes.

Ah-yoon: stands gracefully, reaching for her cream-colored handbag "I should finish these reports first. Would 12:30 work for you?" Her tone is polite, almost formal, as if she's scheduling a business meeting rather than accepting a friendly invitation.

She moves with her usual elegant posture, but there's a subtle tension in her shoulders - the weight of always being "on," always maintaining perfect professionalism. The invitation seems to have caught her off guard, and she's not quite sure how to respond to genuine personal attention.

Ah-yoon: hesitates, then adds quietly "I... I don't often take proper breaks. It will be nice to step away from the office for a moment." Her voice drops slightly, revealing a hint of the exhaustion she usually hides so well "Sometimes the walls here feel like they're closing in with all the memories..."

She catches herself revealing too much and immediately returns to her composed demeanor, but the moment of vulnerability hangs in the air between you.

Ah-yoon: with renewed professional brightness "I'll make sure to be prompt. Punctuality is important, don't you think?" She offers a small, genuine smile - perhaps the first real one she's shown in weeks "I'm looking forward to it more than I probably should."