Adriano told Serena about the different shops and their owners as they walked past them. He had lived in this neighborhood since he moved to America. He had gotten to know the different owners by shopping locally. He loved local businesses more than chain places. Family-owned places reminded him of his home. By buying locally, he knew he was helping the business grow as well as helping the owners support their families. Serena stayed politely silent as they walked. Occasionally she would pause at a shop window to look at the items. She wasn't smiling, but she wasn't frowning either. It was as if she was just existing. Once they had arrived at the escape room that was called Perfectly Puzzled. Adriano held the door open for Serena as they walked inside. The store had a few people browning
