(have i seen this guy before?)
(is that the waiter from...)
good afternoon, welcome to La Queue du Vouivre~ how many will be
dining today?
just me. i'd like a booth, if available.
certainly! right this way, sir.
can i get you started on anything?
no.
..??
just a water is fine.
of course! i'll bring that right out.
[thirty minutes later]
would you like to get started on any courses?
no,
i reccomend these dishes, they're delightful!
...
or maybe an appetizer? the mozzarella sticks are-
have i seen you somewhere before?
ah-
you used to work at that restaurant, right? the one by-
oh! yes, yes i thought i recognized you too!
(this is that weirdo that never orders food!)
yeah, so..
go away then. i'm not gonna order anything.
r-right, of course sir..
(asshole.)
[in the kitchen]
vince!
ah- yes, chef?
do you know allen?
allen..?
the guy over there, sitting at a booth by himself!
i saw you two chatting. are you close?
oh no, I wouldn't say that-
he aaaalways comes in, he's a regular! but he never really orders
anything..
you two seemed close, so i was wondering if you could do me a favor
and see what his deal is?
you.. you haven't tried?
oh believe me vince, i have! but he always waves me off, maybe he
thinks it's funny to leave me wondering? but honestly, it just feels a
little.. insulting.
i've even offered to cook something personally for him!..! (lucky bastard..)
when he DOES order food it's always little finger foods, nothing
hearty or filling! he's scrawny like you
what do you mean like me-
so! do me a favor!
can you uh.. see what his deal is?
it really bugs me, and i've tried talking to him but he's guarded. i
don't want to chase him out either, he always tips really generously
despite ordering close to nothing..
since you two already know each other, i figure you'd have an easier
time than i have!
chef, we're really not as close as you think,
nonsense! we'll see about that!
now get back to work!
y-yes chef,
[meanwhile]
(hmm. i've grown fond of the atmosphere of this restaurant.)
(that waiter from earlier..)
(i'd see him around sometimes, when i'd barhop between
restaurants..)
(ahh.. whatever. i need to get back to investigating that.. )
[he takes out a notepad and pen. there's notes he's taken concerning a
recent disappearance.]
hello, sir! is everything doing okay over here? anything i can get
y-
..!
(what is he writing about.. why is manon..?)
sure. refill my water.
ah! of course! would you like to order anything else?
ugh.. you're not gonna leave me alone till i order actual food, will
you?
fine. get me a basket of french fries. unsalted.
coming right up!
(..i need to keep an eye on him.)