Lights and Darks: Impostor vs Controller

Silent Pain.

Oh boy did Cedar snap.

Apparently they chose to have an argument while he was busy working and he almost hurt someone. He excused himself once a spark escaped him. The others didn't really stop him, but the owner got to his side.

"Shh..." Cedar trembled as he soaked the man's sleeve. A few others in the cafe watched them from inside as Cedar apologized. "It's not your fault. Could you please go escort them outside?" He nodded as he cleaned his face before going back inside.

"Excuse me, but I'm going to have to ask you guys to leave."

"But-"

"Just go."

Normally he would continue to let them try to make it better, but he was long gone from that. After they left, he went to the back and sat down. His fellow colleague, Aby, went over with a small plate.

"Here." He looked at her before seeing a small pastry. He paused as she smiled. "You need it." He smiled as he took it.

"Thanks Aby..." The boss joined them with a small smile.

"You good now?" Cedar nodded a little as he ate the pastry.

"Mhm. Much better." The boss smiled.

"Good. You shouldn't have to be put down like that all the time. I know they're your teammates, but if I have to be the one to start making a difference for you and this town, I will." Cedar gave a soft smile at him.

"Thanks sir." He then stood up as he finished the treat. "Now... let's finish this shift in peace."

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At the tavern, Cedar was too busy to deal with them the second time. They tried to talk to him, but another female got to him first. And her request was more important than theirs as he almost dropped a glass.

"Angel Shot." He locked eyes with the other guy at the bar, who had also heard that. Cedar quickly pulled himself together.

"Yes, just down here." As soon as she had gone with him to the side, he dropped his voice. "Where?"

"Four guys in the back. One of them stirred something in my other drink." He nodded before he led her to the back.

"You stay back here until they leave, ok?" She nodded before he closed the door and went back to the manager. After a quick exchange, he returned to the bar and chuckled as his partner had taken the Dexters on. A female went up to him with a pause.

"Have you seen my friend? She was just back there, but the guys said she came up here." Cedar smiled before whispering into her ear.

"She just asked for an Angel Shot. She's in the back." The girl nodded before going over to the Manager. Finally he spoke to the conversation that was beside him.

"Will you guys go find something more important to do? Like finding the Impostor?" Lapis frowned.

"You've been avoiding us."

"First of all, there was an emergency. Not avoiding."

"What do you call the Cafe?"

"A misunderstanding of patience. Now for the love of all that is holy, go find something to do."

A group of them figured out that he was going to hurt them and left. Crepe didn't move as they left. Cedar sighed before glancing at his barmate and moving in front of him.

"Not going to join them?"

"I'm ignoring Dijon."

"What happened?" He looked up at him as he sighed.