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“I said we can talk later, if you don’t have the time, it’ll be in another moment.” Your lips are sealed. If you keep indulging him, he’s going to keep talking as he wants.
“As long as you don’t <span class="mu-i">disappear</span>.” Sieb continues being passive-aggressive. “How long does the food take?”
“A couple of minutes, sir. Be patient and let the cook do his job, please.” Big Ben is the one who responds. He also noticed how uncomfortable the conversation was going even if he was busy with the other tables.
Minutes later, Sieb’s plate is ready.
“Smells exquisite.” Sieb gives it a good sniff in a rather uncomfortable manner. Nobody but you and Crossbill seemed to mind or notice.
“<span class="mu-i">Eugh.</span>” Crossbill looks away from Sieb’s view and acts like she’s about to puke. “Here’s your drink, mister. You’re the only one around happy to drink some juice. Please don’t smell it.”
“Thank you, dear.” Sieb smiles tenderly, which to you looks disturbing. The other customers and him start chatting about mundane stuff related to things they’ve done together. You’d pry, but it’s so dull you feel like it’s not worth your attention for now.
Speaking of drinks, look who’s arrived! It’s Annette and she’s carrying a bunch of bottle containers. She looks absolutely lost for words upon seeing what the little food cart that dreamed too big has accomplished in such a short amount of time. The customers cheer upon realizing what she’s bringing! You thank Annette for coming all the way over here to deliver the goods herself again! Crossbill and Jamin help discharge everything and start serving the customers their favorite drinks, leaving Annette without doing much but talk.
“W-Woah, this is <span class="mu-i">sooo</span> impressive! There are so many people around, it’s like the shopping district during the day but with fewer people walking around, you know? Like it’s cluttered to the brim with good people! We folks in Xumenlo are always open to new people and new ideas, but this is so cool, I don’t know what else to say!” Annette starts gushing about the patronage! “I do, hehe, there’s something I need to talk to you about, it’s gonna be awkward, but like earlier, you said some things I wasn’t agreeing with you on, so I wanted to clear up some misunderstandings and—”
“Don’t worry, Annette, I know. You don’t have to pretend that payment wasn’t an issue. Here. This should cover the cost for everything and the drinks!” You hand her a bunch of money that Chio evaluated to cost the costs and way more!
