Joyce was going to learn to stop being surprised one day, but today was not that day. She blinked rapidly at Nancy's story and sort of nodded in understanding without adding a comment. What could she say to that really?

"Ok, well let's start with some chicken and then get pizza, we can take the pretzels with us if we want while we walk around." Joyce took the liberty to order them two plates from a vendor, large scoops of rice were topped with bite-sized pieces of chicken and thick sweet sauce.

She gathered them and two large cokes on a tray and guided Nancy to an open table. Joyce set out the food and plasticware, popping a straw in each drink and situating them across from each other. "There we go, after this we'll see how much room you have for pizza."