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âWhat are the scientific studies on how long one can survive on free coffee alone? Do we know those statistics? Is no one funding this? Seems like a waste.â He leaned back in his chair with a smirk and watched her fill up the mug. There was something about her that screamed delicate, like a fawn. Her smile was kind and while his instincts told him he could probably take advantage of that kindness, that wasnât what he was about. Even in dire straits, he didnât think heâd have it in him. Instead, he waved a hand. âI mean, Iâm not going to say no if you insist, because I really am circling the drain here, but I might have been a tad bit misleading with the whole broke bitch comment. I have some money. But I also just moved here and Iâm living in a way-overpriced shitty motel in Hemlock Docks at the moment and I donât have a job yet so itâs gonna get dicey soon. But I can afford a burger.â He sat forward, propping up his chin. âSpeaking of. Iâm pretty sure youâre the second vegetarianâ vegan?â Iâve run into in the span of, like, two days. Is that a Crescent Harbor thing or? Am I going to get jumped if I order meat? Thatâs not the way I want to go out, you know.â
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She hummed in feigned thought at the question. âWell the survival rule is 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. But, Iâm not sure what the exact study is on coffee yet. You may have to be our guinea pig,â she joked. She let out a gentle laugh, before she pulled the pot back once the mug was full. She nodded as he clarified, listening as he explained his situation. âOh? Whereâd you move from?â she asked, suddenly realizing it was probably none of her business, her own nerves suddenly taking over for a moment. âBut, yâknow, save your money for the overpriced motel,â she said, shaking her head. âOr maybe youâll need another burger later. You never know,â she said. âHere? Probably not. I canât make any promises for anyone but myself, though. Iâm just vegetarian, but the vegans I canât make any promises on. Not a requirement around here, youâve just been lucky enough to find the vegetarians that hang around, I guess.â She set the coffee pot down on the empty corner of the table, and pulled out her pad of paper from her apron pocket. âSo? A burger, then?â she asked, giving him another look over. âIt comes with lettuce and tomato on the side, but do you want anything else on it? Ketchup, mustard? Some guy ordered peanut butter on his burger before. So, you know, I guess whatever goes.âÂ














