Ptarah ducked into the coffee shop, eager to have that bright caffeinated feeling run through her nerves. "The better shops can keep people away from Starbucks," she said decidedly. He was right, the non-branded businesses didn't feel like a logo. They felt like a rejuvenating places to rest and recharge.
"I'd like a cafe au lait, please." The creamy blend of coffee and steamed or hot milk. It was one of her favorite drink lately. She paid the cashier and stepped aside for her coffee order.