he walks into the café he always uses on his lunch break. Almost the same people are there every day. Except today. A new waitress
"Hi, I'll take the menu of the day"
his eyes stand still when she brings him his food. He hadn't even noticed her until now
he smiles
"are you new here?"
he didn't know what to say, slightly nervous
"sorry, I didn't mean to ask you so directly"
"how about a coffee as an apology? my treat, and you can say no"
he points to the free chair in front of him