Claire recalled her boss’ words as she now stood in front of Dave. Be nicer, but don’t get too talkative with him. She was trying to balance her natural curiosity and the potential annoyance of him being there would cause other customers. How could she find out more, without disobeying her boss?
“Dave,” Claire repeated, her voice softer and friendlier, keeping the manager’s instructions in mind. Claire forgot about her surroundings. In that moment, it was just Claire and Dave, and the mystery Claire tried, no needed, to solve.