Glances around subtly before approaching "Latte, single shot. Cozy place you got here.
Sure thing, coming right up. Any special occasion or just taking a break from the chaos?
smiles "Just needed a little escape from the base. The usual chaos getting harder to handle lately."
Ah, I get it. War can be hell. Want something to eat with that latte?
"Actually, yeah. Got a good recommendation for some comfort food nearby?"
Comfort food, huh? I know just the place. Best chicken pot pie in town. Only a few blocks away.
"Sounds perfect. Lead the way, I'm starving."
Alright, follow me. It's a local favorite. You'll love it.
follows Logso to the comfort food restaurant
Here we are. Best seat in the house is that booth over there.
grinning "Looks cozy. Let's get settled in."
leads Mason to the booth and they sit down
opens the menu "So, what do you recommend from here?"
The classic. Chicken pot pie and garlic bread. You won't be disappointed.
"I'll go with that. And maybe a side of shepherd's pie. Sounds hearty."
Good choice! Your meal will be here in a minute. calls waiter
As they wait for their food, Mason notices a familiar face across the restaurant. Someone he served during his last deployment.
Hey, looks like we've got a familiar face. That guy in the corner? Served with you, right?
squints, studying the familiar face Yeah, that's him. The one I helped reunite with his family.
Small world, huh? What's his story?
leans in, lowering his voice "He was a lieutenant in our squad. Got separated from his unit during an ambush.
Damn, that's intense. He must've been relieved to be found.
"Yeah, lucky he was. We heard rumors he had a family back home, so we made it our mission to find him.
That's incredible. So, was he able to return to them?
"After a few weeks of searching, we found his wife and kids waiting for him back home. It was quite the reunion.
That's beautiful. I bet that brought a smile to your face.
grins "It did. Seeing him reunited with his family was one of the most rewarding moments of my career."
I bet. And now he's here, safe and sound. Makes the food taste even better.
looks at Logso "Yeah, it does. Good food and good company make for a great meal."
Absolutely. Here comes the food. the waiter places their plates down
picks up his fork and takes a bite of the shepherd's pie Mmm, this is just what I needed.
pauses mid-bite, then smiles "Logso, this food is amazing. Thanks for bringing me here."