[ He finds her easily when he finally gets there, wearing a sheepish smile at his tardiness. She's still in school, still on a schedule, even if he isn't. ]
[ Astrid is at the counter with just a cup of coffee and a glass of water, menu propped up in her lap. She pauses to reach for the sugar, pouring a few spoonfuls into her cup, following it up with the cream. Humming to herself, Astrid stirs the coffee with the teaspoon before lifting the cup to her lips. ]
[ She isn't pressed at all, merely giving him a smile over the top of her menu that tends to be brighter whenever John is around. And besides, transitioning from having special superpowers to being a regular Joe can't be easy, she knows.
Helpfully, she slides the other menu over to him. ]
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[ Of course, he gets there late. He's still learning how to use the transit system, okay. ]
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i'll be at the counter!
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Hey, sorry I'm late. I got a little caught up on the subway.
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[ She isn't pressed at all, merely giving him a smile over the top of her menu that tends to be brighter whenever John is around. And besides, transitioning from having special superpowers to being a regular Joe can't be easy, she knows.
Helpfully, she slides the other menu over to him. ]