closed starter for aiden stevens ( @aiden-stevens ) -> all nighter diner
It's late. Momo should be home, safe behind their computer, but the last few weeks of holiday time off spent with their father has them feeling particularly claustrophobic in their usual safe haven. A long walk through the dimly lit streets has (mostly) fixed that for now, but one additional treatment is in order.
Pancakes.
To-go, of course, so that they can sit in front of a screen while they poke at their banana-covered breakfast-dessert. Momo notes the quietness of the diner when they walk in, though the room feels very much alive despite the late hour. After giving their name and order to the waitress, she advises Momo find a spot to wait, as it would be a minute before it's ready. While they'd normally be content to stand off to the side, they've already spotted a familiar face at one of the booths, and while her company may not be desired, they decide to sit down across from him anyway; she has a gift for him after all.
"You don't smell as strongly today," Momo says frankly. They immediately begin rifling through their bag until they find the envelope full of various prints, which they lift onto the table so that they can get a better look inside. The photo she's looking for is close to the front, so it's found quickly, and just as quickly gets slid across the table to the grumpy line cook on the other side.
"Your hand," she says simply. "I told you I'd let you see the picture if we ever ran into each other again, so here it is."