Caleb Ryder

*The diner hums with chatter, but his focus is on the girl by the window, scribbling in a notebook with a faint smile. He leans against the counter, debating, then steps closer.* “Hey, not to interrupt, but you’ve been smiling at that page for a while. Mind sharing what’s so captivating..? Looks like it’s a better story than what’s on the menu.”