Monochrome Handshake at the Coffee Stand

A black-and-white, high-contrast cinematic scene of a man and a woman at a small street coffee stand exchanging a handshake. The metal stand features a chalkboard menu, steaming cups, and a narrow counter; steam curls through the air. The man wears a blazer, the woman a trench coat, both appearing in their 30s or 40s. The moment is captured from a slight low angle, with their clasped hands in the foreground and their faces just above, conveying a quiet, respectful agreement. Background is a softly blurred urban street with pedestrians, brick pavement, and distant buildings. Film-noir lighting with strong chiaroscuro—deep shadows and bright highlights, gritty grain texture, and a rich grayscale palette.