<span style="font-style: italic">This isn't so bad...</span>she thought to herself, with a wary tone. Sure, Brittany wasn't the most stimulating conversationalist, but it was a step in the right direction. She was able to smile convincingly, reply when there was an opening, and keep up with what she said. For the first time since her parent's death, she didn't check out of a conversation.<br/><br/>Somewhere between her umpteenth smile and nod of her head, she noticed someone approaching. Looking up, her eyes caught sight of his own, frowning the smallest fraction. He looked vaguely familiar, though she couldn't place him. His green eyes and hair were different, but he resembled someone...Gaze sweeping to the window at the front of the store, she tried to see if the person that'd followed her was there. Loosing a sigh, she frowned, turning her attention back to the barista.<br/><br/>"Well it's about time!" Brittany exclaimed with a slight smile. "I've been coming off of my caffeine high for the past fifteen minutes!" Holding her cup out to him, she looked thoughtful. "I'll have a Vanilla Cappuccino with a double shot of espresso." Eyes sweeping over Vivienne as her eyes stayed on Sebastian's brother, she nudged her. "...Viv...Any time now..."<br/><br/>Snapping out of her daze, she laughed, embarrassed, before nodding. "Right, sorry. I'll just have a black coffee."