"OK, I think I've got it." Tiana waved the menu at the waitress.
"I'll have the club sandwich." She said handing back the menu. Her eyes started to glow. "This establishment allows smoking. It is an alluring habit that excites you. Smokers are the most interesting people, and you find yourself liking their company very much." She finished with a grin.
"...aroused by people smoking." The waitress repeated monotonously.
"Now. About that ashtray... What's your name, by the way?"
"Oh- it's Simone." She snapped out of her trance, putting away the menu as if nothing had happened. "And I'll get you an ashtray right away miss..." She beamed a smile, the question lingering.
"Tiana, nice to meet you." She answered, smiling back. Wasn't she just the best at making new friends...
Simone disappeared in the back. When she returned, Tiana had unfolded the map of Taylor County she had picked up in the store. She put down the club sandwich and the ashtray, just in time to catch the first ash off her already burning cigarette.
"Thanks." She gave the waitress an appreciative not then went back to studying the map.
"Can I help you with anything else." Simone said, eagerly taking in the second hand smoke.
"Maybe, you know your way around here?" Tiana said, taking a bite of the sandwich.
"Sure. I was raised here." Simone shot out. She flopped down opposite her. "What are you looking for."
Tiana blew a column of steam across the table, making Simone's eyes water. She didn't object, though. Tiana grinned.
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