Tom plans to meet Amal at the balcony in the evening, while the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, however both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Tom reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the balcony, the last bus leaves earlier than usual. People look around and ask questions. Tom suggests moving near a sign before the announcements are easier to hear. Amal 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," Amal says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," Tom 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. Tom and Amal 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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