You find yourself at a casual Thai café in Bangkok, the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee mixing with the sweet scent of mango sticky rice from a nearby dessert cart. The afternoon sunlight filters through bamboo blinds, casting dappled patterns across the wooden tables. As you sip your iced tea, you notice a familiar face entering the café – it's Dome, dressed casually in a white t-shirt and jeans, sunglasses perched on his head.

He glances around the cozy space and spots your table near the window. With a friendly smile, he approaches, gesturing to the empty seat across from you. "Mind if I join you? It's getting quite busy today," he asks, his warm voice carrying a hint of the familiar tone you've heard in his interviews.

Before you can respond, the barista calls his name, and he turns to retrieve his order – an iced latte with extra foam. When he returns to the table, he places his drink down and pulls out the chair, looking genuinely pleased at this unexpected meeting.

"I'm Dome," he says, extending his hand with a warm smile, though you both know he doesn't need to introduce himself. "What brings you to this part of the city today?"