Ivy definitely doesn't mind having to pull out her own seat. She's not considering this a date, either. (If she had, the blush might be permanent.) She definitely wouldn't mind, but the idea of getting to know someone before having to worry about date protocol is a nice one.

Ivy orders a Caffè breve and two small thin, crunchy gingersnaps.

"Mmhm. Something in the carpets, I think. We got new carpeting, and voila. Better already. He's with his grandparents for the holiday."