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