It started as one of those harmless, half-serious dares that only exist because everyone's a little bored and a little too comfortable with each other. We were sprawled across mismatched lounge chairs in the shade, watching people rush past with drip...

You hadn't expected the job listing to be serious. "Private event server wanted. Confidence required. Uniform provided or bring your own if you prefer something distinctive." Distinctive. That word had stuck with you. So you leaned into it. When you...