[As Anya takes care of the important things, Joshua takes a moment to observe these new surroundings. He’s been in taverns and shops plenty of times, the former usually out of necessity, but although the general concept is the same here, the atmosphere feels different in a way he can’t quite put his finger on. What’s important is that there’s a similar warmth, the hallmark of a place meant for happy gatherings.]
[He’ll have to come back again.]
[When he overhears the end of the conversation between Anya and the employee, he returns his attention to the moment. Selecting a couple of chairs closest to the counter, Joshua pulls one out and motions for Anya to sit. He’ll stand there until she’s ready.]
After you.
[It doesn’t take long for the employee to begin stacking up their flavors. At first, Joshua figures a few cups isn’t too bad.]
[But then it keeps going.]
[And going.]
[That sure is a lot of ice cream being put together…]
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[He’ll have to come back again.]
[When he overhears the end of the conversation between Anya and the employee, he returns his attention to the moment. Selecting a couple of chairs closest to the counter, Joshua pulls one out and motions for Anya to sit. He’ll stand there until she’s ready.]
After you.
[It doesn’t take long for the employee to begin stacking up their flavors. At first, Joshua figures a few cups isn’t too bad.]
[But then it keeps going.]
[And going.]
[That sure is a lot of ice cream being put together…]