Diner Food. Perfect for a Road Trip!!!

Diner food seems perfect for the start of a road trip. Besides, you have this bad feeling about sticking to close to home, so you tell Eden, “Go east on Route 1X. In like 2 miles there should be a fairly nice little classic diner. Apparently it's new, but modeled after stuff from the 50’s, so it’ll probably be pretty fun.”

Eden looks it up and finds the directions on her phone, before starting up the RV again and setting off.

The diner isn't that far, but you get Sabrina and Ashley to show you whatever they were watching before. You’re prepared to turn it off and put something of your own on, but it's a video of this really gorgeous YouTuber who makes her own clothes. It's not something you would turn on yourself, but between those two gorgeous girls, who are both huddling into you to get a better look at the screen, you didn't mind. Plus, beyond her dyed pink hair and gorgeous face, the YouTuber’s going really in depth with her explanations of different uses for different stitches and why she used one kind of lace over the other. It was engaging in the same way that something like “How it's made” is engaging.

“Do you follow her pretty closely?” You ask both of them.

Ashley answers, “I just watch them with her, but I think Sabrina is like, a Patreon member and stuff, right?”

“Well, I was for a while, but not anymore. Couldn't afford it, plus she stopped posting as many patterns and did more vlogs and stuff. She’s still really cool though.”

“Do you know where she lives?” You ask, almost surprising yourself with the thought of tracking this person down to claim her.

Sabrina eventually says, “Hmm… I think she mentioned something about living near Florida? Like around Miami. She travels a lot for different conventions and big crafts fairs and stuff though.”

She must be pretty big, you think. But being at conventions means that it might make sense for you to go out of your way to ‘meet her’ at some point. She’s seriously insanely pretty and her voice is just the right side of mesmerizing. Her clothes are all big and frilly dresses, but maybe you could get her to make or modify outfits for the harem? You like the idea of her walking around in a skimpy bunny girl outfit as she offers you refreshments while Eden drives you around the country.

“We’re here!” Eden says, pulling into a big parking lot that the “Ol’ Route 66 Diner” is sitting in. It’s bound to become a kitch little place in the community for a long time. The general non-proximity to the real Route 66 just makes that even more likely.

Everyone gets out of the car quickly and walks to the diner. You ask Eden, “I know the food is going to be pretty cheap here, but do you think you can just pay it with one of your cards? It’ll be easier than owning the place.”

“Sure, it's your money. I have a bit of savings too, if you’d like to go over my old finances.”

“It doesn't really matter, realistically,” You say as you all enter and sit down in one of the booths.

The waitress, a friendly looking woman in a classic 50’s style waitress outfit, comes up to your table and hands out menus. She’s cute for a woman who looks to be as old as your mom, but you don't think you’ll be taking her on your trip. The uniform is pretty enticing, on the other hand.

“My name’s Marcy, I'll be your server today. Can I get you started with some drinks?”

“Can we all just get some sparkling waters?” You ask, looking at the drink part of the menu.

“No problem,” She says, “I'll be right back with those and I'll give you some time to check the menu.”

“Thanks!” Your mom tells her as she starts to walk away.

“I guess since you're my property, I can make you eat whatever I want too…” You say, looking through the entrees.

“Yeah, I don't really like sparkling, now that you mention that.” Sabrina says.

“Doesn't matter.” You decide, figuring her slight discomfort isn't your problem. Besides, you aren't going to go fix it for her. “Find a food order for yourself though. I don't know what you're hungry for.”

You aren't someone who likes being that rude, especially to someone as sweet as Sabrina, but there's also a certain thrill to doing something innocuous and rude to her. You won't make it a habit though, you don't think.

“I’ll get the French toast special.” Eden says.

“Mmmm… Chicken Fried steak.” Mom continues.

Ashley and Sabrina take longer to pick theirs out, but they end up splitting a Denver omelette, while you get a veggie omelette and bacon on the side.

The food arrives quickly, and it smells delicious. Basically everyone at your table hasn't eaten since the night before, aside from a few handfuls of trail mix that Mom had brought from home. Needless to say, you are all very quiet as you eat.

About halfway through the meal though, Eden looks up and notices something. You ask, “What’s over there?” As you can't actually see whatever it is.

“Someone just walked in. She’s very pretty, which is a bonus for you, I guess, but she’s also packing something. She’s wearing shorts and trench coat though, which means it has to be something that can fit in your hand. Maybe a knife, or handgun of some kind.” Eden explains.

Jesus, what kind of person did you pick up? “How can you tell all of that when she’s hiding it?”

“Trust me. I’ve seen enough people try to hide that shit before getting their tattoo done. For some reason they can't read the ‘no weapons allowed’ sign that's right next to the door. Here, I snuck a photo.”

As you were just talking, she had apparently taken a picture of the woman from under the table and now slides her phone over to you so you can see.

“Why are you being so proactive?” You ask, looking at the woman in the photo. She’s got short but thick bleach blonde hair and wearing a designer black pleather trench coat over a dress shirt, red tie and what look like cut up slacks to make shorts, along with tights and some black combat boots. She’s the kind of person who stumbles into a town to solve a mystery involving her best friend in some 90’s action movie. And yes, she’s very pretty. Beyond that, there's definitely some muscle definition hidden behind all of her clothes.

Eden answers, “I thought you’d enjoy watching me case someone like that without you asking.”

You did. The photo definitely takes it up a notch as well.

“How easy do you think I'd be to get a stamp on her?” You ask.

“Uh… hmm… She might be pretty jumpy and you don't wanna be on the other side of her if she is.