Thirty-year-old Nora is new to Berlin. Her evenings are quiet, but tonight she does not want to . She to visit a rooftop bar alone.
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The evening air is warm, and lights across the city. Nora orders one drink and a . While she enjoys the , she hears beside her.
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The laughter comes from an . “I’m Mara, thirty-four, and this is Felix, thirty-five,” the woman says. They explain that they are . They both seem .
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Mara asks, “Are you ?” Nora nods and explains that she wants to . Felix her a chair at their table, and Nora with a smile.
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The three , and Nora laughs often. , Mara asks, “May I touch your arm?” Nora looks at her and says yes. Mara touches Nora’s arm Nora says yes. Nora leans closer.
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Nora . , she has water, so she can still . Felix asks about her new life. Mara asks . Nora answers honestly. They listen to her, and she feels .
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Later, Mara says that she and Felix like Nora. She adds, “There’s . You do anything.” Felix writes their on a card and gives it to Nora before she decides.
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A taxi is the building with its door open. Mara of Nora’s hand and asks, “Do you want to ?” Nora looks carefully at the open door. The answer must be .
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Act I complete
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