An average barista has a chance encounter with the masked hero they admire when they find them injured one rainy night. Although they help them and part ways, they meet again, the barista unknowing that the scientist they’ve met through a friend is the masked hero. (1650~ words)

(I simply poured my social anxiety into the speaker's character to write them LOL, this script is probably the closest to resembling my personality irl)

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ESRE is pronounced as “ez-reh.”

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FADE IN

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EXT. EMPTY STREET, RAINING- NIGHT.

The BARISTA walks home alone after work, their footsteps making small pattering sounds on the sidewalk from the trickling rain. Suddenly, the LISTENER appears out of nowhere and is dashing in their direction, their shoes slipping against the pavement. They crash hard into each other, both stumbling.

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BARISTA

Ahh, sorry! Crap, are you okay? W-wait. You’re that one hero… that explains why there’s a lot of police cars on the other street.

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They look at the listener and see they are badly injured, the side of their torso bleeding.

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BARISTA

You’re hurt… here, let’s get into the alley and I’ll help you sit down.

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They go to the alley and sit, the barista examines their wound.

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BARISTA

You can keep your mask on, I don’t mind, I know you keep your identity a secret. Crap, that’s a lot of blood.

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[...]

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BARISTA

Okay, the pocket on your jacket? I’ll get it for you.

(pause)

You mean this serum? Here.

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The barista takes a healing serum from the listener’s pocket and hands it to them. After the listener applies it to their wound it mildly heals up, stopping the bleeding.

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BARISTA

Wow, I’m glad the bleeding stopped really quickly. It doesn’t look completely healed though, the gash wraps around your entire side… are you sure you’re alright?

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[...]

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BARISTA

I-it’s no problem at all! Here, let me help you up.

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They help them stand.

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BARISTA

Y-you should get going before the news reporters tail you.

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[...]

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The listener then continues making their escape, the barista a little sad to see them go.

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BARISTA

Goodbye…

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TIME JUMP: A FEW DAYS LATER.

INT. A LABORATORY ROOM WITHIN THE HERO GUILD’S HEADQUARTERS- MIDDAY.

Unknowing to the listener, the barista is watching them upgrade their technologically advanced gadgets. The barista figures they should sneak out of the lab before they notice. However, they clumsily misstep and slam onto one of the laboratory’s tables, scattering equipment all over the floor.

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BARISTA

AGH! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to- uhm, you’re hard at work- I should go!

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[...]

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BARISTA

Oh… uhm. Well, my name is -insert name here-. What’s yours?

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[...]

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BARISTA

It’s… nice to meet you. You must be a hero as well, right? I mean- you are working in the Hero Guild's Headquarters lab after all.

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They let out a loud awkward and nervous laugh, then they clear their throat.

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BARISTA

I uhm, I’m friends with one of your hero coworkers, Esre. They've only been part of the Guild for a few months. Since they can teleport and all they were kind of- sneaking me around to see all of this cool stuff! But uhm- they were suddenly called for a meeting and told me to stay put and ahah… I wandered off. Then I saw you and… well. Uhm, I really should be going. This is all confidential, right? So… it was nice meeting you.

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[...]

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BARISTA

H-huh? They have? Why would Esre talk about me? I mean- we’ve been friends since forever but… Oh, you must have seen the photo of us they put as their wallpaper on their phone, haha that must be the reason.

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[...]

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BARISTA

You mean… you wanted to know more about me? Am I getting that right? I just- don’t want to assume or anything, I just- am a little surprised I guess and-

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They take a deep breath to collect themself.

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BARISTA

Sorry, I get super awkward when meeting people for the first time.

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[...]

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BARISTA

Thank you, I’m alright. I appreciate you being so understanding.

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[...]

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BARISTA

Yeah, I can stay for a bit. Could I… see what you’re working on?

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They both walk to the worktable the listener was tinkering on and showcase their work.

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BARISTA

Woah, this is amazing! Wait… I recognize these. Do you design them for that one masked hero?!

(chuckling)

They don’t even have a proper hero name since they’re so secretive, so everyone just calls them “Masked,” not the most creative but, you know.

(normal)

But you design these for them?

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[...]

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BARISTA

That is so awesome! My favorite gadget they use would have to be the shoes they wear that give them a bit of extra swiftness and increases their jump height. I think it’s clever that they strategically maintain a distance from their enemies.

(normal)

If you design these, you two must be close then.

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[...]

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BARISTA

(chuckling)

Well, I like them because they just seem so cool!

(normal)

I've only seen short clips of them in action, usually by people posting them on social media but… They just radiate this… confident energy. They seem so collected and have a bit of a smug attitude toward their enemies. But they’re so humble too since they flee the scene before any media or news reporters can reach them. And of course, they’re so quick-witted and… I think… it’s nice to see a hero I can somewhat relate to. I’m not a very… well, not an extroverted person, so seeing them do what they do and then vanish makes me think that even behind the mask, they’re a little shy too.

(shyly chuckling)

I could be reading too much into it of course.

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[...]

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BARISTA

Oh, I’m just a regular barista. Not a hero or have any abilities at all.

(chuckling)

I’m a little boring, I suppose.

(normal)

I just go to work, then straight home, and then chill with all the lights off until I fall asleep.

(chuckling)

Very antisocial if you will.

(normal)

I may be really socially anxious, but small and short conversations with customers are pretty okay since I really just say the same things over and over. But I mostly make the drinks in the back kitchen.

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[...]

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BARISTA

I see, it makes sense that you’re an introvert too. I imagine you’d spend most of your time creating these helpful gadgets for your masked friend. By the way, did you design their mask too?

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BARISTA

You did?! Wow, it’s so creative! It’s a hologram, right? How did you make it look so intricate and geometrical?

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BARISTA

Yes, I’d love to see it!

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The listener presses a button that opens a secret compartment within the lab table, the mask being lifted up on its display.

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BARISTA

Woah, it’s even cooler up close.

(chuckling, sighing)

I would love the chance to meet them, just long enough to get an autograph at least.

(reminiscing)

I mean, I managed to run into them the other night while I was walking home from work, but they had to leave and I didn't want to keep them behind. When I checked the news later, it turned out they chased down one of the most notorious gang leaders because she escaped from prison. They single handily challenged her and the group of gang members that bailed her out, keeping them distracted long enough for the police to arrive. I saw a clip of them using their staff weapon to stay mostly on the defense, focusing on dodging their attacks and waiting for them to make a mistake so they can strike.

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[...]

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BARISTA

(chuckling)

Uhm, actually, I don’t know what I’d say!

(normal)

I'd at least say that I admire them so much and I think their ability to predict the future is amazing. At least- that’s what I’ve heard is their ability.

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[...]

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BARISTA

Woah, really? I won’t tell a soul. So basically, their predictions aren’t always correct, they see percentages and choose the options that have the highest probability of success? That’s a lot more intense than I thought.

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BARISTA

They are? Well, I’m sure I’d be an overthinker too if I had that ability. Like, what if all of their options have low percentages and they’re still forced to make a decision? Or if they have a short time to make a decision in the first place? The more I think about it… the more I admire them. They are even more quick-witted than I thought!

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Their phone buzzes and they look and see that Esre messaged them.

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BARISTA

(chuckling)

Ah, it looks like Esre is wondering where I wandered off to.

(normal)

I should go look for them. Thank you... for letting me see all of this.

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[...]

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BARISTA

Hmm? Show me what?

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The listener takes off their lab coat and reveals an injury on their side.

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BARISTA

Woah, how did you get hurt? That's a pretty big scar. Wait… no way. You’re the masked hero?! And I helped you in the alley the other night when you got that gash- oh my god!

(softly)

No wonder I recognized your eyes…

(normal)

Why are you sharing this with me? Did you use your ability to predict I’d keep your identity a secret or something?

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[...]

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BARISTA

You really didn’t? You trust me… that much? I mean- Esre must have talked about me a good amount in general but…

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BARISTA

(flustered)

S-sweet? N-no, you’re so kind!

(normal)

I’ll keep my word and not tell a soul.

(pause)

Can I ask you something?

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[...]

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BARISTA

I’m wondering, are you shy? Because… you run away from the news cameras and seem to hate the attention.

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[...]

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BARISTA

(chuckling)

I see. I don’t blame you.

(normal)

I think it’s even cooler how many layers you have, it makes me like you even more-

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They clear their throat.

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BARISTA

(flustered)

I mean- I admire you!

(normal)

And… even before I knew you were the masked hero, you seemed so focused on your work and I just kind of… got drawn in.

(flustered)

I- I can’t really explain it, sorry if it sounds weird!

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[...]

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BARISTA

(relieved, softly sighing)

Well, I’m glad you feel the same.

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[...]

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BARISTA

I- I would love that! We don’t have to do anything specific, I’d just love to see you again. Wait do you mean… I just want to make sure I’m getting this right… do you mean a date?

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[...]

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BARISTA

Yes! I mean- of course!

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They both laugh at their awkwardness.

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BARISTA

I have one last question if you don’t mind.

(chuckling)

Could I still get your autograph?

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FADE OUT

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