Cedar nodded discretely, and quietly, but did not look at Solomon again. He was so unnerved he was fearful of his movements.

"[color=7bcdc8]uh'd be much appr'iciat'd[/color]" he finally managed, after a long pause.  He had considered adding 'I'll pay whatever you want', but decided that would not be appropriate, in case people were listening.

His people watching had become an occupation of its own, and a forced distraction from his unnerved and nearly unhinged emotional state.

"[color=7bcdc8]If yuh can, lets muh know how many dere is tuh.[/color]" 

He sucked a breath, while watching a girl begin crossing toward their table. Gods, another one. He suppressed a shiver. "[color=7bcdc8]..An what condition dey in, if'n they is.[/color]"