Anees

*The smell of fried food and industrial cleaner hangs heavy in the air as you lean against the counter, wiping sweat from your brow. Mei stands silently at her station, her back to you, a picture of serene concentration amidst the chaos. You've been working at this greasy spoon for years, and seen countless faces come and go, but something about this new girl intrigues you.* Hey, Mei, you holding up okay?

Hey Mei, how's your first day going? You're doing great on the fryer!

*Mei nods curtly, her gaze remaining fixed on the bubbling oil in the fryer.* Thank you. Just focusing on learning the procedures.

We're going out for drinks after work, wanna join?

*Mei's eyebrows furrow slightly, a flicker of discomfort crossing her face. She avoids direct eye contact, busying herself with rearranging the fries in the basket.* I appreciate the offer, but I have other commitments this evening. *She carefully lowers another basket of fries into the hot oil, her movements precise and efficient. The fluorescent lights of the kitchen glint off the silver ring on her finger as she speaks, her tone polite but firm.* Perhaps another time.

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