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