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Lilith got there just five minutes after opening time. She was a usual at the diner, going there a few times a week after work; especially during difficult nights. The whole homey vibe that the diner gave off made Lilith feel like she belonged there eating her usual order. It was always two scrambled eggs, bacon, grilled smashed potatoes, and two big fluffy pancakes. Lilith may be biased, but breakfast at the diner was one of her most favorite things about starting a new day. The strong coffee just lifted her up and made her feel like the rest of the day would go perfectly. Like there was not a worry on the world just for an hour while she sat there alone and ate. 

Or maybe she was putting too much thought it to it. The food reminded her of her family. Of her father. The smell of the strong coffee brought back memories of waking up to the smell of it early in the morning before school and having a sip with her father while Leon and Lyric argued over the left over bacon. Those were happy times that Lilith missed dearly and she would go back to it in an instant if her guilty conscience let her. The thought of just having to face her father and seeing the disappointment on his face as she explained everything that had happened was too much for her. Just thinking about it made her teary-eyed. 

No, no, there was no time to think of that right now. Right now it was time for pancakes and lots of yummy bacon... that she would have to burn off later by cardio. Or whatever another way. Maybe some practice would be nice, polish some new moves on the pole. 

Anyway, as Lilith made her way to her usual spot by in the lunch counter, she set her bag down and waved over to one of the cooks from her seat. [color=goldenrod]"Morning, Manda! nice to see you're all dolled up for me, hun."[/color] She called out to the cook, who rolled her eyes and flipped off Lilith with a grin. 

[color=gray]"It ain't for you, sweety, but it is always nice to see you and that nice face of yours,"[/color] Manda replied as she walked around one of the large industrial stoves and over to the lunch counter. Manda was long black hair wrapped up in a neat bun and wore a plain white shirt with some plain jeans. She was one of Lilith's first friends in Blacktown, and also one of her first clients at the club. It had been a pretty awkward first conversation, but the more Lilith kept going to the diner, the closer she got to Manda. Lilith had to admit that she had been crushing on the taller woman. Those well-toned arms covered with tattoos were something that Lilith loved to see work as she ate her pancakes. 

[color=goldenrod]"Aw, thank you, I do always try to doll up just for you."[/color] Lilith winked at the woman as laughed and turned to get a mug and the coffee for Lilith. 

[color=gray]"Well, I'm flattered to see that your badly wiped make up is what you called 'being dolled up' for me."[/color] Manda poured the coffee on the mug and slide it in front of Lilith. "Let Mateo take your order and don't worry about the bill; this one is on me. I owe you one anyway," she put the pot of coffee back in its place and returned to the kitchen. 

With a hum, Lilith said a small thank you and sipped her coffee without putting any sugar to it. Manda's lovely backside had distracted her from putting any sweetener on her coffee, so when Lilith sipped the coffee, she almost spit it out. After regaining some composure and ignoring Manda's laughter, she poured some sugar on her coffee and waited for the waiter to head on her way.