Startled, I realized that the waitress was still addressing me. She leaned in close, head tilted with a small smile, and I winced, embarrassed to be caught spacing out. Across from me, Barret was wearing an annoyed expression. At least I think I interpreted that right. It's sometimes hard to tell with him.
"Um, water's fine…" I drifted off again. I wondered if I would actually see that woman again. She seemed interested in me for some reason. Maybe she had some of the answers I was looking for…
The waitress, finally done taking my order, I guessed, talked briefly to Barret before walking away. As soon as she was out of sight, Barret kicked me in the shin. Hard.
"Ow! What was that for!" I exclaimed, rubbing my leg grouchily. It hadn't really hurt, but still!
"Are you blind? If that girl
