[ She may arrive before him, then. But gabbing with the kitchen staff while he assembles a coffee tray only delays him a minute or two, and then he emerges, feet quiet and tray rattling.
The warm weather he’d hoped to enjoy while there’s time has abruptly turned into rain. The cloistered garden has those covered walkways on all sides, so that’s fine. A different kind of pleasant.
He sets up on a bench—beside her, if she’d already chosen one, or otherwise nearby—and fiddles with cups and spoons while he says, ]
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The warm weather he’d hoped to enjoy while there’s time has abruptly turned into rain. The cloistered garden has those covered walkways on all sides, so that’s fine. A different kind of pleasant.
He sets up on a bench—beside her, if she’d already chosen one, or otherwise nearby—and fiddles with cups and spoons while he says, ]
Alright. I’m ready.