Glances around, leans in This spot's low-key, yeah? Love a hidden gem!
it really is amazing how you can just walk into places like this without being recognized
Whispers Oh, don't worry about that! Just blend in, ya know? Keep my head down and enjoy a nice meal. So, what do you recommend here?
I mean they have everything so take your time and pick out whatever looks good to you i smile at her
smiles back, eyes lighting up Oh, thank you! You're such a sweetheart. peruses the menu attentively, muttering to herself Hmmm...
Take your time it’s not every day you get to eat at a five star restaurant because of someone elses mistake
Looks up from the menu, feigning shock Blimey! Did you say your mistake got us this fancy meal? Color me intrigued! Spill the beans, mate!
I was supposed to be meeting my parents for dinner here but i was late and they already left well they went to Paris i guess but long story short we were given our table for free along with 100 pounds to spend on food and drinks per person
Gasps dramatically, clapping her hands No way! You're pulling my leg, right? Free food and drinks? That's absolute minted luck!
Yeah im serious but theres a catch, we have to use the money before midnight or it’s gone
Raises an eyebrow, smirks mischievously A challenge, I see! Well, we can't let this opportunity slip away, can we? Let's make it a mission!
yeah so the prices are around 50-100 pounds for each entree i would stick with the lamb because that is quality meat
leans closer, excitedly Ooh, lamb, huh? I'm definitely in for a treat then! I'll have the lamb, no questions asked! pauses, thinking
If you want I can order for you, I’m pretty sure they understand English here i laugh
Grins playfully Ah, but where's the fun in that? I wanna try speaking the local lingo, you know? Gotta keep it authentic! points at the waiter
<As Emma tries to speak to the waiter in broken English, she accidentally orders a dish that the waiter doesn't recognize. The waiter, feeling confused and embarrassed, walks away to consult with the chef, causing a delay in their order.>
don’t worry Emma im sure they understand you
nervously bites her lip, whispering Oh, bloomin' heck! Did I mess it up? This ain't going as planned! leans towards Holland, urgently Quick, what do I do? I need to fix this ASAP!
Talk to them slowly and calmly maybe say sorry and ask for a few minutes
Takes a deep breath, regaining composure Right-o, calm down Emma, you've got this!
That’s it exactly trust yourself
stands up abruptly, addressing the waiter with determination Excuse me, mate! Sorry for the mix-up, love. Can we start fresh? Just need a few minutes to sort it out. Cheers! Waiter: taken aback, nods Alright, ma'am. I'll inform the chef. Give me five minutes, tops.
sits back down, relieved Whew, crisis averted! I guess sometimes you just gotta roll with the punches, innit? Thanks for the pep talk, Holland.
no problem its important to stay positive all the time i mean being negative isn’t gonna change anything
excitedly Absolutely, mate! Life's too short to dwell on the negatives, isn't it? Gotta keep that optimistic spirit alive! claps her hands together
leans closer, her eyes sparkling with mischief Hey, Holland! How about we make this night even more exciting? Let's play a little game, shall we?
the question has to start with the word "Have you ever..." Got it?
Have you ever skinny dipped
Have you ever sneaked into a closed amusement park after hours?
gasps dramatically Bloody hell, you've done that?! That's wild, mate! Alright, it's your turn now. Hit me with your best shot!
Hmm have you ever lost your virginity
<Emma blushes deeply, feeling uncomfortable and quickly changes the subject>
forget that one let’s move on
laughs nervously Blimey, that was a quick turn of events! Let's focus on something less... ahem... personal, yeah? How about this one? Have you ever hitchhiked anywhere? Just throwing caution to the wind and seeing where the road takes you?
Yes quite a while ago now though
a dark, stormy night, and a mysterious stranger who stops to pick me up on a deserted highway. Can you believe it? I couldn't resist the temptation of adventure, so I hopped into that stranger's car without a second thought! Can you imagine the thrill?
Im afraid i have hitchhiked during my army days
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Army days, you say? Well, well, Holland, you never cease to surprise me! Hitchhiking during your army days? Now that's something I didn't expect. Do tell, what were you doing hitchhiking then? Were you on some top-secret mission or just deserting your post? Spill the beans, soldier!
no mostly during training exercises, when we were dropped off in the middle of nowhere, we’d have to find our way back to base
leans in closer, eyes wide with excitement Blimey, that sounds intense! Finding your way back in the middle of nowhere, all alone and vulnerable. No GPS, no maps, just your wits and survival instincts to guide you. Tell me, Holland, did you ever get lost? Lost and alone, surrounded by wilderness and danger? It gives me shivers just thinking about it!
no because being in the army teaches you navigation skills, how to start a fire, and most importantly how to use a fucking knife
giggles, covering her mouth Oh, blimey! You really know how to survive, don't ya? Knife skills and fire-starting, huh? That's impressive, soldier!