"You're not the only one who has a few tricks up their sleeve," Sammi told Grana. She looked around the cafe, there didn't appear to be much else in way of prospects to head out onto the Grand Line. People just filing in and out, as quickly as possible. I hope Captain Tew gets here soon, I'm starting to get a weird vibe from this place. I dunno. She heard a bit of a grumble from her stomach. Maybe I'm just hungry.
The waiter made another round, cautiously coming up to the table. "And, uh, a-how is the wine treating you folks? It's good, right?"
Sammi slurped a sip and nodded. "Yes, it's good enough. Now, I think you should bring out a bit of food. Something with fresh seafood in it. And I mean fresh, if you give me anything from a can, you know exactly what will happen."
"Uh, yes, ma'am, right away ma'am!" The waiter hurried out of site, off to the kitchen.
Sammi leaned back in the booth, anxiously awaiting some food. "At least they know how to treat a customer here."
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The waiter burst into the kitchen and grabbed the nearest tray that smelled of fish.
"Hey, Darrin, what do you think you're doing?" The chef shouted. "That goes out to table seven!"
"Do you want me to still be able to serve food?" Darrin asked. "If so, then I need this right now! Did you call the Marines like I asked?"
"Of course not! I'm busy here!" came the retort. "Plus the bloody DDM is asleep again!"
"Fuck! Fine, well whatever, make a new dish for seven already!" Darrin made his way out of the prep area, food in tow.
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The waiter returned to the table, sweat visible on his face. "He-here you go, this is our bluefin tuna and cucumber bruschetta. The customers love it!" He tentatively set the plate down in front of the two at the table.
Sammi examined the tiny toasted portions in front of her. At least there were a few on there. She picked up one and sniffed it a little. "Well it is fresh." Then came the exploratory bite. She chewed it, and seemed pleased with the tastes hitting her mouth. "Very good."
The waiter was visibly relieved. "Thank you, ma'am!" He rushed out of the area, content to just leave with his body still intact.
Sammi popped the rest of the first loaf in her mouth. "This actually is really good, I'm impressed," she noted.