Chapter 02 / Wood, lamp, cup
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Evening service notes

What Warmth Keeps

Let the counter set the pace

Orders move in quiet sequence: pour, rest, plate, then call the table.

Make the small rituals visible

Glass sugar, brass spoons, and folded checks each get a place in reach.

Write like a menu card

Short lines, warm claims, and prices that feel hand-set under amber glass.

Keep the room low and golden

Every surface sits on dark walnut first; cream appears only as a lamp note.

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