“She must know better as she’s been here longer than me” – reminder that Ash here is 19 yo and not fully experienced any working dynamic that hasn’t been “adult/older generation generally knows best” ie education and parental supervision

Self confidence is a lifelong journey (apparently)

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Flori doesn't even look at Ash. "It's better left to be reduced in the evening."
Ash stands there quietly before starting to display the cake. "Well, if you're so sure..."

Time passes. 4pm arrives. Flori walks off cheerfully."Have a good evening!"
Ash, caught off guard, mutters "Oh er yeah you too."
he slumps onto the counter surface in frustration and thinkg to himself: "I can do THAT at least"
Time passes again to 5pm. Ash is stood around and the cake has only solf one slice. CJ shows up and they both excuse a flat "hey" in greeting.