Al thought for a moment after they'd sat, and shrugged, "I suppose this is what's fun for me. I wander the Alley during my lunches, get off early in the afternoon most days, and there's just something amazing about seeing it all come together - even with magic, there's so much work involved." he spoke slowly, as if he weren't sure what to say, but then he smiled, "Though I am taking some time this holiday. I'm going to a match Friday, Harpies verses the Canons, and I know nothing about the sport despite my family's obsession, so Abbie Longbottom's going to come along and train me like a child." Laughing, he waved to the waitress.
Indicating Brigid should order whatever she like, he got himself an iced tea and asked her more, "What about you? There's got to be more to the break than preparing for the rest of of life?"