As Clara offers to show you the ropes and help you get established, your mind drifts back to your first café job application in your old world. You recall the anxious feeling in your stomach and the butterflies fluttering in your heart as you prepared to face the interview. Now, as you reminisce, you realize that you've come a long way and have the experience to handle the job confidently. You look at Clara with gratitude, ready to start your new chapter as a café waiter in this fantastical world.
Clara stops for a moment, noticing your sudden hesitation. She looks at you with a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
-"Is something wrong?" she asks, her voice gentle.
-"N-no"
Clara smiles warmly, sensing your nervousness but also your eagerness.
"Don't worry," she says soothingly. "I know starting a new job can be a bit intimidating, but I'm here to help you every step of the way. We'll take things slowly and make sure you feel comfortable."
Her reassuring words ease your worries, and you take a deep breath, feeling a newfound sense of confidence coursing through you.
Clara leads you behind the café's counter, giving you a tour of the workspace. As she presents you with the menu, she outlines the different dishes and beverages they offer to their customers. She points out the popular items and explains which ones are most frequently ordered. As you listen intently, you mentally take note of the menu, absorbing all the information she provides
-"And today is the weekend," Clara adds, her voice filled with anticipation.
-"Weekends are always a bit busier than the rest of the week, so we'll be expecting a substantial increase in customers. Just thought I should give you a heads-up!"
As the hours go by, you immerse yourself in the bustling work environment. Customers pour in and out of the café, and the sound of chattering voices fills the air. Clara has been training you diligently, showing you how to take orders, handle payments, and serve food. You feel the rush of adrenaline as you work alongside other café staff, each one working with precision and finesse as they juggle the demands of the busy weekend crowd. Despite the challenges and stress, you can't help but feel a sense of fulfillment from being part of the team.
As you continue working diligently, the realization of your work shift in your previous world floods back to your mind. In your old café job, you were used to having a fixed shift with set working hours. However, you quickly realize that in this new world, things might not follow the same routine. As you ponder over your current work schedule, you wonder how you will balance your responsibilities both in this world and in your new life. Suddenly, Clara's voice breaks through your thoughts.
-"hmm?"
Clara notices the distant look in your eyes and gently taps you on the shoulder, trying to get your attention.
-"Hey, Luna," she says softly. "Is everything alright? You seem a bit lost in thought over there."
-"Ye-yea, everything is alright"
Clara eyes you suspiciously for a moment, sensing that you might not be telling her the whole truth. However, she decides not to press the matter further and simply smiles warmly at you.
-"Alright then," she says gently. "Just don't forget to take a break when you need it. And if you need anything, I'm right here to help. Oh, and by the way," she adds with a wink, "there's a batch of hot pretzels fresh from the oven. Why don't you treat yourself to one?"