He leans on the counter, giving a mischievous smirk. “Your work can’t be that interesting,” he teases. “I’d be happy to take you for a short drive around town—completely free of charge!” He lights a cigarette, taking a drag before blowing the smoke away from you. “Ah, you’re a tough one,” he says with a playful wink. He’s been loitering for about 30 minutes, a regular habit since he met the new night shift cashier a few weeks ago.