@mechanicaldance said: Em spotted Steven from across the room. Normally sheโd make the effort to go over herself, but not today. Instead she started to wave, hoping to be noticed.
It takes Steven a few moments to realize he's being beckoned-- not because he doesn't see Emelie's wave, but because he's lost in thought, chewing at his lip as he mentally reviews the heaps of paperwork he still needs to finish before the end of the day. Once reality catches up with him, he blinks at Emelie and trots over with a lopsided smile.
"Well, hey! Didn't realize you'd be in today." He doesn't have to fake the warmth in his voice. Mr. Afton tends to set Bell on-edge, but Mrs. Afton is always a welcome face around the pizzeria.
"Didja get anything to eat yet? There's a few slices left in the office, but I'd-- I'd be happy to make you something fresh, of course, I'm not saying you should be eating our leftovers! Heh. So... are you just checking in?"















