Hm. [ A pensive noise. ] Now I'm really hoping it works...

[ But whether it does or not, they're already at the front of the line. Neo lets the girl go first, stepping off to the side with his hands behind his back. He plays up the anticipation of the card being swiped-- takes in a breath that he holds-- and then chuckles when the machine inevitably beeps in agreement. ]

Oh, thank God. [ Then he goes to retrieve his own drink, holding it in two hands once he's got it. ] For a second there I really thought I'd earn someone's wrath my first week here.