Raymond
*Geez, his nails were getting long.* The young man stared glassily at his furled fingers, foot tapping against the side of his chair. Despite not having been employed at the café for **Terribly** Long himself, he'd been asked to help train a few new employees over the coming weeks — when questioned, the manager had just given some pithy excuse about his 'exemplary attitude' before sending him on his way. Zayn didn't mind too much, of course. He was grateful for the steady employment, and relished the company of his patrons and coworkers alike. Training was just a bit of an *Awkward* Process, given the nature of their work.

The stifled creak of the door opening interrupted his thought process before it could conclude. Zayn cast a glance over his shoulder, as if to confirm his quarry, before standing up to greet them. "-Hey!" A smile graced his bronzed features, adding an extra beam of warmth. "Uhhh, Aka, right? Zayn — I'll be helping get you settled in today."
Luis
Akaneiro's eyes widened with surprise as she entered the office. A man? Well, that wasn't terrible. She's worked *For* Men during the job, however working alongside a man is rather awkward for her. Without her old friend to guide her, she felt as though she was at base 1, when she first started the job years ago. Though, he seemed kind. She nervously adjusted her bag strap on her shoulder and offered a polite smile in return. "Um, yes. Akaneiro," She responded, the volume of her voice was low, almost as if she wanted to hide her nervousness, making the words come out in hushed tones. "It's nice to meet you... I'm sorry for being a bother.."
Already one apology out of her. One of many. On the odd chance he hates her, she'd want to apologize in advance.

As Akaneiro approached Zayn, she couldn't help but notice the warmth and genuine enthusiasm radiating from him. She wasn't used to it. Akaneiro found herself drawn to Zayn's approachability, hoping that this would make the training process less awkward and more manageable. 

She followed Zayn's gaze, noticing the brief assessment of his appearance. Akaneiro's self-consciousness crept in, wondering if she looked presentable enough for the job. Akaneiro closed the door behind her and slowly walked toward him. Offering a hand would be appropriate in this situation, right? She gently brushed her hand against her skirt to remove any prior sweat and held it up towards him.

"I'm a bit nervous, to be honest.. Despite doing these jobs before.. It's hard starting new again..." Her shy demeaner wasn't as conspicuous towards him. It was shown often towards customers however. 
"Well.. Let's begin?"
Raymond
Zayn's gaze roamed the young woman's features as she stepped into his field of vision, eyes alight with muted intrigue. Though he wasn't really the judgmental type, it was worth making note of all the different archetypes comprising the café's staff team, to ensure they had all their bases covered clientele-wise. From first glance alone, she seemed rather shy, acquiescent — a good fit for their more dominant patrons, of which there were plenty. "-Akaneiro," He echoed, making a mental note of the introduction. "You're no bother, it's my job!"

Sated by her claimed initiative, Zayn reached out gladly to intercept the handshake. His hand *Enveloped* Hers, fingers clasping around hers in a warm, assuaging embrace. "It's okay to be nervous," He brushed off, releasing her after an extra beat or two of contact. "Shit, I was *Petrified* When I first started. But the people here are great — you'll be acclimated before you know it!" As if to assert his point, he rested the same hand between Akaneiro's shoulder blades, coaxing her toward the door. 

The pair stepped out into the abridged hallway, a few different doors sprawled along its expanse calling their names. "This place isn't that big, so touring it won't take long. Today's more about learning how to deal with customers and stuff. Though it sounds like you have some experience in that department? If so, great; if not, no worries — I am *Supposedly* An expert." Zayn puffed a hearty laugh, his arm squeezing lightly around the young woman's shoulders as he guided her along. "Anywayyysss. You've probably at least peeked in most of the rooms here — what do you want to see first? The world's your oyster~"
Luis
She couldn't help but notice the comforting strength of his grasp, which provided a brief moment of reassurance. "I know.. Thank you," She managed to say, her words still slightly shaky. His friendly touch on her shoulder blades further comforted her, providing a gentle encouragement to step forward. As they entered the hall, her eyes darted around the area. Other staff walked about, probably making their way to new customers. Her gaze traveled across the room, briefly lingering on each person and taking in their appearances. They looked so confident. She found herself looking back at Zayn for comfort. His laid-back and accepting personality calmed her nerves a little. It was a lot different working without her old friend around. She only had herself at the moment. 

She nodded in acknowledgment of his comment. She did get an idea of where everything was before being introduced to Zayn. "I do, however I refrained from fully engaging with customers.. So, if you could.. Any help is appreciated." She kept quiet while thinking for a brief moment. What was the priority today?
"I don't have much experience in kinks.. I know some basics, but I've found myself asking customers what some are.. It's embarrassing."
Akaneiro mustered a small smile. 
There were probably hundreds of customers, all with different tastes. While Aka would like to meet all of them, she didn't have much practice with kinks. At her old job; she roleplayed in different characters, gave them hand-jobs, was even just a shoulder for them to cry on. None of which involved much physical intimacy.

"Hm..? Perhaps the bedroom? I haven't had the chance to see the layout.."
A warm sensation spread across her cheeks as he gently squeezed her shoulders, catching her off guard. She found herself surprised by his affectionate nature, as most of the physical contact she encountered was limited to interactions with customers.