It seemed to Renton that Emma and he had a fundamentally different approach to life. Whereas she seemed eager to muscle through every moment as if the passage of time itself was anguishing. It seemed so especially in the way she adrank her coffee down as if she had only a few minutes to enjoy it.
Renton, by contrast, relished in everything. Which is why he had taken the extra moments to arrange himself and the menu just the way he liked. He smiled politely at the waitress, taking care to look her in the eyes and remember the name she gave him.
He asked of the waitress before she left the table, “Beth, may I please have a green tea?” He seemed even to enjoy a show civility and elegance. What a concept. They were in public.
He went back to pouring over the menu. Unblinking, unflinching while Emma verbally assaulted him. “Would you like to get a starter? I know what you’re thinking.” He snapped his fingers. “Fried green tomatoes? The dipping sauce is just -” He kissed his fingers in cheesy, stereotypical impression of an Italian chef. It wasn’t clear whether Renton had even heard her. He did and he found her desperation both amusing and concerning.
She was worried. Very worried. Which only peaked his interest in her. He cocked his head like a curious cat while he surveyed her quietly for a moment. She looked terrible. Tired or worn down emotionally or something. He couldn’t pin his finger on it. He had never really met anyone who seemed more miserable to exist than her.
It’s called self-care, sister. And guzzling coffee doesn’t count as self-care. He wanted to say.
“So.” He closed his menu and folded his hands on top again. A nice signal for the waitress that at least one in their party had made their selection. “How long have you been with the CAF, Emma? Do you enjoy what you do?” The waitress caught his eye and he gave her an apologetic number one with his finger. Just another minute.
Renton, by contrast, relished in everything. Which is why he had taken the extra moments to arrange himself and the menu just the way he liked. He smiled politely at the waitress, taking care to look her in the eyes and remember the name she gave him.
He asked of the waitress before she left the table, “Beth, may I please have a green tea?” He seemed even to enjoy a show civility and elegance. What a concept. They were in public.
He went back to pouring over the menu. Unblinking, unflinching while Emma verbally assaulted him. “Would you like to get a starter? I know what you’re thinking.” He snapped his fingers. “Fried green tomatoes? The dipping sauce is just -” He kissed his fingers in cheesy, stereotypical impression of an Italian chef. It wasn’t clear whether Renton had even heard her. He did and he found her desperation both amusing and concerning.
She was worried. Very worried. Which only peaked his interest in her. He cocked his head like a curious cat while he surveyed her quietly for a moment. She looked terrible. Tired or worn down emotionally or something. He couldn’t pin his finger on it. He had never really met anyone who seemed more miserable to exist than her.
It’s called self-care, sister. And guzzling coffee doesn’t count as self-care. He wanted to say.
“So.” He closed his menu and folded his hands on top again. A nice signal for the waitress that at least one in their party had made their selection. “How long have you been with the CAF, Emma? Do you enjoy what you do?” The waitress caught his eye and he gave her an apologetic number one with his finger. Just another minute.
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