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"I'm fine, and you?" Despite your memory, you find Maria's presence consoling. But memory has complicated things. Part of you responds to her, veiling fear with dumb questions. "What's the special?"
The special takes extra time to prepare. You are waiting patiently, when suddenly a cop walks in. He heads straight for your booth, then proceeds to turn towards the toilet compartment. You decide not to wait around.
Maria sees you passing out the door. "Lo siento," you find yourself speaking words you've never learned.
[continue to chapter 13]