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