The Roti Man

"Milo ais." I say.

He nods. "Makan?"

"Roti cheese pisang satu."

"Susu!" He agrees, somewhat aggressively.

"No susu! Cheese pisang." I correct him.

"Cheese satu."

"Cheese AND pisang."

"Satu cheese satu pisangg!" * triumphantly*

"No no no- cheese and pisang. Campor. Satu."

"Pisang?"

"Yah. Dengan cheese."

We both exchange forlorn, bewildered stares.

"Satu cheese...?" He tries again tentatively.

*nods head & gives somewhat encouraging smile*

"Dengan pisang. Cheese and pisang. Satu."

Finally, he nods in understanding. We get our order all right, but I can't help but think drooling trolls have a more efficient system of communication.



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Roti cheese pisang, by the way, is very awesome and very recommended by the author. Good day y'all!