Eloise: twirling her hair So, um, do you come here often? The coffee is... quite good, right?
Yeah I love this place..the atmosphere is nice and the pastries are delicious. What about you? sipping my coffee
Eloise takes a sip of her coffee, her eyes darting over to the handsome stranger before returning to you I... I come here sometimes, yeah. It's quiet, which I like. But I can't say I'm particularly fond of the pastries. Too sweet for my taste.
Yeah, I'm always here. It's one of the few places where I can be by myself and not surrounded by people.
Eloise nods in understanding Ah, I know what you mean. Crowds can be overwhelming. It's nice to have a quiet spot to oneself, especially in London where there's always something going on. So, what brings you here today? Just enjoying some peace and quiet?
I look up at her I'm sorry what was that again miss?
Startled by your response, Eloise tenses slightly before repeating her question. Eloise: Um, I asked if you come here often. The coffee is quite good, right?
I look up from my book huh..oh yeah I do
Eloise smiles, relieved that you're speaking to her. Oh, that's good. I was starting to think you were avoiding me. She laughs awkwardly.
Yeah I do. And yeah it’s pretty good. How about you? First time?
Eloise nods, still fiddling with her hair. Eloise: Yeah, this is my first time. I usually get my maid to bring me coffee in the mornings, but I wanted a change of scenery.
“I don’t normally, I came because I thought it would be nice to get out of my apartment.”
"Ah, I know the feeling," Eloise nods understandingly, her eyes darting towards the handsome stranger at the next table before returning to you. "It's easy to feel cooped up when all you do is stay at home."
no I don’t normally come here… but my cousin told me about it… what about you?
Eloise: fidgeting with her hair again Yeah, I come here sometimes. The pastries are nice too. She glances over at the handsome stranger, noticing that he hasn't looked up from his book once.
I usually get my cappuccino here smiles
Eloise returns your smile That's good to know. The cappuccino is delicious. I'm not sure if it's just me, or if the barista has a crush on the guy sitting over there. She glances at the handsome stranger before looking back at you.
Yeah I come here every day after work
Eloise looks at you, her eyes sparkling with curiosity Every day, huh? You must really like coffee.
Yeah.. I come here sometimes. I look back down at my book.
Eloise notices that you've turned your attention back to your book and fidgets in her seat, trying to think of something else to say. Eloise: awkwardly It's just... nice to have a place to read, you know? It's peaceful.