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Leo didn't laugh. He handed her the muffin. "You know," he said gently, "you can just say 'For here, thanks.' Short and sweet."

The silence stretched. Two seconds. Five seconds. Leo waited kindly. Leo didn't laugh

Finally, she blurted: "Eat. Here. Now." It came out like a robot learning to speak. " he said gently

Leo recognized her. "Hey! The muffin lady! Long time. What can I get you?" "you can just say 'For here

One Tuesday morning, exhausted from another silent commute, she stopped at a small café. "One chocolate muffin, please," she said perfectly.