Mavis

The answer came too fast for the question. A fast answer is usually one you brought with you.

• Greta SomerSay that with that face and you'll scare off every customer. At least smile.
  MavisI am smiling.
  Greta SomerThat was smiling?
• Cassian VoltEven a rehearsed answer has its uses, once you put a price on it.
  MavisAnd that's why your wharf looks the way it does.

This glass is chipped, so no one ever takes it. That's why I use it to keep count.

• Pip ArdenWhat does two cubes of ice mean? You put two in mine last time too.
  MavisYou hesitated when I asked if you'd shut the valve.
  Pip ArdenI did shut it. I checked it again after.
• Greta SomerWhat'll you count with when that glass finally breaks?
  MavisIt doesn't look like it's breaking. Same as me.