He winces, and lowers his tone accordingly. "Lo siento--I thought being casual would draw less attention than speaking obviously quietly." Part of him wants to point out that the kid hadn't had any problem drawing the arms out in public minutes earlier, but that wouldn't be fair, smart, or grateful of him. Chuck had drawn them in an emergency. This wasn't one.
The restaurant is loud around them. They're at the counter, and the last couple ahead of thing moves aside to wait for their order. Cesar steps forward.
"Yes, may I have the..." He gives them his usual order. When he's done he turns and indicates for Chuck to give his, and his expression still has a hint of apology to it.
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The restaurant is loud around them. They're at the counter, and the last couple ahead of thing moves aside to wait for their order. Cesar steps forward.
"Yes, may I have the..." He gives them his usual order. When he's done he turns and indicates for Chuck to give his, and his expression still has a hint of apology to it.