Diner Talk: Picking Up the Lingo
Eleven-o-clock on a Thursday night in October, and Satoshi Hiwatari came trudging into the diner. He sat down and let out a large sigh, happy to be off of his feet.
I'm too damn young for this, He thought to himself.
"Rough day, tough guy?" He looked over to see the young waitress yet again, giving him a sympathetic look. Satoshi nodded and straightened in his seat. She let out a 'hmph'. "I know those days. They suck, don't they?"
He couldn't help but smile a bit and nod. "Yes... they do."
"Something bad happen or was it just busy?" Interesting... she was actually concerned for him.
"Busy would be an understatement."
"Ouch. Can I get you anything? Need your Java?"
He sighed, relieved. "Java would be nice." Satoshi then paused. "No, no. Never mind. Just some boiled leaves and a piece of Georgia pie with a hat on it. Thanks." Risa wouldn't stop staring at him, and he rolled his eyes. "Well, I've been coming here long enough..."
She beamed. "Just sort of 'picked it up', huh?"
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Boiled Leaves: Tea
Georgia Pie: Peach pie
Put a Hat on It: add ice cream