Mason (Silver City)'s Links
They've formed a quiet bond while working together. Mason likes Zora and the fact that they're usually on the same page without having to say much. Makes things simple.
Zora and Mason don't talk much, but they've formed a bond regardless. Sort of like how Poppy and Zora can have whole conversations with eye contact, Zora and Mason have grown something similar, though it's usually about unruly or annoying customers. Zora thinks Mason is a good person and will vouch for them given the chance.
Ms. Rivera gave Mason a chance with this job despite their past, and they'll always be appreciative of that. She's a brilliant woman, and they have nothing but respect for her. She's grown to something akin to a mother figure, though it might ache a bit for them to admit as much.
Ms Rivera thinks Mason is a big sweetheart. In her eyes, they can do no wrong. Ms Rivera hired Mason a while after Poppy and Zora for the extra help, and it worked out! She may not know Mason as well as the other two, but she's always willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. She tries to be motherly towards Mason - it seems to make them feel better, though she thinks they'd never admit it out loud.
Mason admires her take-no-shit attitude, and her compassion for others. They trust her, and her presence always improves their day. Mason would say they'd kill for her, but knows they'd be more likely to have to hold her back than anything.
Poppy likes Mason! It certainly helps to have another server around. She loves how they smells a bit smoky at all times - not like cigarette smoke, but more like a campfire? Regardless, she thinks they're a good person and that they're misunderstood by others. She'd fight for them if it came to it.
Little shit. God help anyone who tries to genuinely hurt him, though. He's a regular at the diner and close with Poppy, so Mason ends up seeing a lot of him. They're not super close, but Mason would vouch or cover for him if ever needed.