[ the number of times he's gotten someone's number can be counted on one-hand. he isn't used to engaging people in this way, much more focused on learning about their lives and experiences. this, though, is a much welcomed distraction. ...so to speak. ]

... As much as I love breakfast foods [ pancakes? ] if you're interested in something after I get off my shift, that also can be arranged.

[ he really isn't sure why he's throwing that out there, why he isn't just settling on going with the flow of something nice and easy before work. something to set the day off right. ]