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Post by softscales on Feb 18, 2019 20:57:28 GMT -6
"I thank you for this. I shall let you go, I have to get back to my people. Goodbye now."
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 21, 2019 20:36:32 GMT -6
Hanging up the phone, Zeke returned to his laptop, continuing his research of their destination.
***
Several hours later, Jake and Mink had left the park and went to the restaurant that Jake had talked about. Once they stepped inside, Jake took Mink's hand and led her to a booth in the corner. Once they both were seated, a waiter walked over to the table,bringing the pair a couple of menus.
"Thank you." Jake said, taking one of the menus and opening it up.
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Post by softscales on Feb 21, 2019 21:47:37 GMT -6
Mink takes the other and opens it. There was a lot of good looking food listed inside. A lot of people can be picky when they order, but Mink having lived on a scavenging diet ever since she was born, was glad to try new dishes. There had been a few times that Jake and Zeke took her to a restaurant to eat out. The first time wasn't a good start. Mink ate with her hands, and licked her fingers instead of using a napkin. And when they pointed it out, she got slightly embarrassed and accidentally knocked over her water glass that spilled all over her lap. It was thanks to Zeke that helped avoid them from getting in trouble with the staff that may have lead to more humiliation. Now after a few lessons from the two men, Mink is more well mannered for going out to eat. "I'm not sure what to pick. So many things on this paper looks good."
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 21, 2019 21:58:23 GMT -6
"Well, what do you think you're in the mood for?" Jake asked, peeking up from his menu. "If you want some meat, you could get a steak like I'm gonna, 9r get a burger or some chicken. Unless you want a break from meat. I can tell you the naked potato is really good here. Or the salad."
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Post by softscales on Feb 21, 2019 22:07:02 GMT -6
"They all sound good." Mink looks down and saw her fingers touching one of the pictures in the menu. It looked like a plate with strings and some white stuff on it. There was also cut green herb on top and there was a slice of break too. "Jake what's this one?"
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 21, 2019 22:34:40 GMT -6
Leaning forwarforwards, Jake squinted as he looked at the picture Mink was pointing at.
"Looks like some kind of pasta with cheese sauce." he said. "I've never tried it, bit it looks pretty good. Is that what you want?"
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Post by softscales on Feb 21, 2019 22:41:27 GMT -6
"I think I would, and one more thing if it's alright. I remember one of the other times, you and Zeke introduced me to a frozen milk that you drink. May I?"
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 21, 2019 23:02:50 GMT -6
"Sure." Jake chuckled. "Whatever you want. Ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, just knock yourself out."
Just as Jake said that, the waiter returned with a pencil and note pad in hand.
"Are you two ready to order?" he asked with a polite smile.
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Post by softscales on Feb 21, 2019 23:06:59 GMT -6
"That's right a milkshake, that's what you called it. Yes I would like that please." Mink sees the waiter and nods her head too, giving that she was ready to order. Still learning how to do things at a restaurant, she point to the picture on the menu to say that was what she wanted.
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 22, 2019 19:13:52 GMT -6
Glancing at the picture Mink pointed at, the waiter nodded and wrote it down on his note pad.
"And you, Sir?" he asked, looking at Jake.
"I'll just have a steak." the boy answered. "Well done, please. And she would also like a milkshake."
"Of course." said the waiter. "What flavor?"
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Post by softscales on Feb 22, 2019 21:35:41 GMT -6
"There are different ones?' Mink asked mostly to Jake. "I don't want to make this a problem."
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 23, 2019 21:09:57 GMT -6
The waiter seemed a bit confused as to why Mink would be unaware that there were different types of milkshakes.
"It's no problem." Jake said quickly. "Do you want chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry?"
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Post by softscales on Feb 25, 2019 20:53:04 GMT -6
"You pick, I trust you," Mink said. Still learning able flavors. Not wanting to make it a problem like it had before when they go out she decided to allow Jake take the lead. This was different, for before in the underground she took the lead the whole way. But now she knew she had to let him for the underground was her domain, now she is in his.
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Post by sleepwatcher on Feb 26, 2019 21:36:17 GMT -6
"Alright. How about chocolate?" Jake told the waiter. "I'd like one, too, please."
The waiter nodded and jotted something down on his notepad one last time before taking the menus back and heading toward the kitchen.
"Sorry if you felt put on the spot." Jake told Mink. "I should a known from the start to just pick for you."
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Post by softscales on Feb 26, 2019 21:44:20 GMT -6
Mink shakes her head no. "You and I are both learning. And no I didn't feel 'on the spot."
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