[she pauses to put in her own order of a club sandwich, and since he's getting dessert she adds a slice of pie to that, too--no cheddar for her, though]
[but noticing the way he's looking at her, she's sure he's expecting more of an explanation than she's given. she hesitates, turning toward the counter like she's watching for their orders to appear so she doesn't have to face him while she speaks. but then, a bit tentatively, she ventures:] I know it's not the same time of year here or anything, but...just knowing how long I've been here, today would have been an event back home.
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[she pauses to put in her own order of a club sandwich, and since he's getting dessert she adds a slice of pie to that, too--no cheddar for her, though]
[but noticing the way he's looking at her, she's sure he's expecting more of an explanation than she's given. she hesitates, turning toward the counter like she's watching for their orders to appear so she doesn't have to face him while she speaks. but then, a bit tentatively, she ventures:] I know it's not the same time of year here or anything, but...just knowing how long I've been here, today would have been an event back home.