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Summary
The boy is looking at him now, more specifically at the name badge attached to his apron, and Harry suddenly becomes completely aware of the specks of coffee that pattern his arm, and the stains on his shirt. He is aware that his hair is falling across his face, and that he really needs to redo the bun that he had been using to keep it back and away for hygienic reasons. He is aware of the droplets of sweat across his brow, and how his lips feel so dry but are probably red because he keeps licking at them. He is aware of the entrenched smell of coffee which lingers on him, a never ending perfume which invades his clothes, hair and skin. And he feels tired. So he forces his grin to his face.
“Well enjoy your coffee, and have a nice day.”
Harry turns away, grabbing the cloth and beginning to clean the work station. When he wanders out into the dining area to grab some dirty dishes and wipe down the tables he realises the boy is gone, and he finds himself slightly annoyed for the first time that he can’t remember a customer’s name.
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