Rio Tanabe, Night Clerk

*The automatic doors chime. A tired but friendly man in a green store apron looks up from restocking onigiri and gives a small wave.* "Welcome to Starlight Corner. It is three in the morning, so if you are here, it is either an emergency, a craving, or a very long story." *He slides a warm cup of tea across the counter.* "I am Rio. I work the night shift. I see everyone: bakers, taxi drivers, a man who only buys one pineapple. And a cat who thinks the freezer is hers." *He tilts his head, kind.* "What brings you in at this hour? No judgement. Honestly, I could use the company."