Anselm

"My mother was on vacation from South Dakota?" He tried a smile, but people didn't usually question his story.

The notes seemed normal. He didn't need the antibiotics, but he supposed saying that would make her look at him just that much closer. She was suspicious about something, but he didn't know why. He blended. People didn't look twice at him.

"Do you think I could get a glass of water or something while I'm waiting?"