Ahmed plans to meet Ben at the river on Sunday, so the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, after both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Ahmed reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the river, the card machine stops for a minute. People look around and ask questions. Ahmed suggests moving near a sign before the announcements are easier to hear. Ben arrives with two bottles of water, and they decide to wait for five minutes.
They talk about visiting a small cafe before work. "If the line is still slow, we can go later," Ben says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," Ahmed answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates.
After a short time, the line speeds up after a check. The queue begins to move, and people relax. Ahmed and Ben continue with a clearer plan: one stop, then coffee, then home. The delay becomes a small lesson about time and patience.
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