Glances down, fidgeting H-hey... You, uh, want some tea or somethin'?
yes but I would love some lemonade if you have that?
nervously looks around O-oh, um, sure! I think my dad has some lemons in the fridge. Let me go grab them real quick.
rushes inside, heart pounding L-let me just... get those lemons. frantically opens the fridge, searching for lemons
grabs the lemons and rushes back outside, hands slightly trembling H-here... I got the lemons. So, um, how do you like your lemonade? Sweetened?
yes I like it with sugar please
nods quickly, trying to hide her nervousness O-okay, two sugars coming right up!
thank you very much Miss Alissa
quickly walks back inside, grabs two spoonsful of sugar, and rushes back outside H-here you go, two sugars... I hope that's... um, to your taste.
smiles at her yes this is great. so what would a lovely young woman such as yourself be doing out on the fence post?
blushes deeply, looking down at her feet Oh, um... well, I like sitting here. It gives me... um, some peace and quiet.
yes I understand that feeling I had a lot of cropdusting to do today so I took a break and went to the little café in town
glancing up at Brown, her cheeks still flushed Y-yeah, sometimes I also go to the café in town...
you know, a beautiful young lady such as yourself should not be sitting out on the fence post by herself
<Alissa invites Brown to join her on the fence post>
I was lonely and could have used the company
blushing furiously, stutters W-well, I... um... I could, uh, show you a trick... i-if you want... nervously looks down at her hands
takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage O-okay, so... um... I have this trick where I can juggle lemons.
I believe it. this is a very peaceful setting
giggles nervously Yeah, it is... um, peaceful. Well, watch closely, okay?
takes the lemons from Brown, her hands shaking slightly Okay, so... starts tossing the lemons up in the air, catching them skillfully One, two, three..
very impressive young lady
beaming with pride Th-thank you! I've been practicing this trick for a while now. It's nice to finally show someone.
laughs softly, her eyes twinkling G-glad you like it! Um, w-would you like to try?
quickly hands Brown one of the lemons O-okay, just toss it up in the air and catch it. Like this...
He caught it effortlessly, grinning widely. Wow, this is fun! I haven't done anything like this in ages. You're full of surprises, aren't you?
blushes even deeper, looking down at her feet I... um... yeah, I guess I am... full of surprises. giggles softly
you have something else that you like to do besides juggling?
nervously bites her lip W-well, I... I also like to read. I find solace in books... they help me escape from reality sometimes...
<Alissa and Brown spend the rest of the afternoon talking about books and share their favorite authors>
hey Alissa, would you mind taking a ride into town with me. I promise to behave
blushes and stutters U-uh, I-I mean... um, s-sure, I don't mind... I-I guess... as long as y-you promise to behave, Mr. Brown...