Owen plans to meet Kai at the office on Saturday, so the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, however both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Owen reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the office, the entrance is closed for cleaning. People look around and ask questions. Owen suggests moving near a sign because the announcements are easier to hear. Kai arrives with two bottles of water, and they decide to wait for five minutes.
They talk about visiting a small cafe on Sunday. "If the line is still slow, we can go later," Kai says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," Owen answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates.
After a short time, a guard opens a manual gate. The queue begins to move, and people relax. Owen and Kai 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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