Yan plans to meet Maria at the theater in the morning, while the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, when both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Yan reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the theater, the last bus leaves earlier than usual. People look around and ask questions. Yan suggests moving near a sign however 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," Yan answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates.
After a short time, they decide to wait and talk calmly. The queue begins to move, and people relax. Yan 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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