[Apparently, the cafe got an award for the best consumer service last year; now's the time to prove their worth.
Once Heather catches up, Crow sees little point in trying to resist the punishment -- it was something to be expected, and he guesses he deserves it, though it doesn't stop him from laughing about it. At which point the man at the counter starts feeling seriously uncomfortable about the situation.
Even so, the waiter summons all his courage and starts mumbling something about "refraining from such actions in the local" -- which is funny because it suggests it's okay to strangle people outside -- as well as "scaring the guests" -- which also isn't accurate, since Crow and Heather are technically guests, too.
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Once Heather catches up, Crow sees little point in trying to resist the punishment -- it was something to be expected, and he guesses he deserves it, though it doesn't stop him from laughing about it. At which point the man at the counter starts feeling seriously uncomfortable about the situation.
Even so, the waiter summons all his courage and starts mumbling something about "refraining from such actions in the local" -- which is funny because it suggests it's okay to strangle people outside -- as well as "scaring the guests" -- which also isn't accurate, since Crow and Heather are technically guests, too.
Or will be.
Eventually.]