Neither of them had ever been before. Neither the place, or the situation, so they'd done all the things they'd thought they should. Ancient monuments, palaces,castles. Museums, galleries, and a special treat at the big theatre, seeing the big names live, mingling with the glittering literati and interval-drinks well to do. They'd been dazzled and deafened by the bright lights and 24/7 never stop lifestyle, and they'd loved every minute. They'd got lost a few times as you do in a strange place, despite the best efforts of Google Maps, but always found their way.
This time they were completely lost when they walked round a corner and there it was. Brightly lit, advertising its wares with a mouth-watering window display, "Eat as much as you like buffet" signage and the powerful scents of spicy delights wafting from the entrance. People were hurrying in, no one was leaving. It was true, they'd spent more than they'd expected so far, they were lost, and hungry, why not ?
Hans had eaten at least three meals, and Greta like she was pregnant with triplets. They'd paid on entry so all that remained was to raise themselves from the cheap vinyl bench seating, check Google Maps and find their way back to the AirBnb. They'd been tempted and they'd enjoyed the experience, no question.
Hans leaned back, belched loudly, excused himself, and thought about visiting the toilets before leaving. He leaned gently forwards over his "eat as much as you like" belly and tried to lift himself upright, pressing down hard on his feet, using every ounce of thigh muscle. Unable to lift himself, a wave of confused panic washed over his face. Greta forced her hands into the vinyl bench seat pushing back and downwards, but it was no use, she couldn't stand either.
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