Malia really does have the benefit of not letting all the thoughts in her head get in the way of simple facts. Many people could learn from her and it might save them some grief.
Not that it wouldn't keep things from going sideways for her but she was certainly quicker on the draw than many humans Mab had met. And some witches as well which was saying something.
Mab follows her inside, never touching the door, she hasn't been in a shop that doubles as a cafe yet, the other one just served coffee. This is new for her. She stepped past the girl and walked to the counter, waiting a moment to be sure the girl was still with her before ordering a tea for herself and one of the scones to go with it and then turning to the girl, "And whatever my companion would like as well." She said smoothly to the boy behind the counter like someone who was accustomed to people just doing as she asked.
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Not that it wouldn't keep things from going sideways for her but she was certainly quicker on the draw than many humans Mab had met. And some witches as well which was saying something.
Mab follows her inside, never touching the door, she hasn't been in a shop that doubles as a cafe yet, the other one just served coffee. This is new for her. She stepped past the girl and walked to the counter, waiting a moment to be sure the girl was still with her before ordering a tea for herself and one of the scones to go with it and then turning to the girl, "And whatever my companion would like as well." She said smoothly to the boy behind the counter like someone who was accustomed to people just doing as she asked.