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"The cinnamon rolls look a bit darker than usual this morning." "Just a touch of extra caramelization. Adds depth, don't you think?" "Depth is one word for it. Charcoal is another. Did you get distracted again?" "I was merely checking the ledger. The flour order from last week doesn't add up." "Let the accountant worry about the ledger. You worry about the ovens. If Mrs. Gable comes in and finds her Saturday treat burnt to a crisp, she'll have the town council on the phone before noon." "She won't mind. She loves a crunchy edge." "She loves gossip more. And nothing sparks gossip like a baker who can't tell sugar from soot. Look, scrape off the top layer. It's salvageable." "If I do that, they'll look lopsided." "Better lopsided than black. Besides, if you keep staring at those numbers, you might miss the real story. Didn't you hear? The mayor's prize poodle went missing right after he bought a dozen of your scones yesterday." "That's ridiculous. The dog probably just wandered off." "Or maybe someone wanted to distract the mayor while they snooped in his office. Pass me the icing bag. We need to cover up the evidence before the morning rush starts." "You always assume the worst." "And you always underestimate how much people love a good mystery with their coffee."