Rin watched as the customers before him were given their orders. One by one, the hot beverages made their way over the counter. There were a few cold selections as well, but given the chill in the air, Rin thought it better to grab a bit of tea. Just plain tea, nothing special about it. Because it was a simple order, compared to the others that consisted of many details in their production, his came out quickly. He thanked the barista as she handed him his drink, the heat from the beverage seeping through the sleeve around the cup.
Just as he took the tea, he heard a familiar voice and saw his friend Haru at his right side. "Hey," he greeted before leaning in to sip from his cup. The heat was intense as he brought it to his lips, and he pulled away without a drink. Not quite there yet. He did move to the side a little, so that other customers would be able to take his spot as they waited on their own orders.
"What brings you out here?" he asked, motioning to his own cup for a moment. "Need a caffeine rush too?"