Now that the moment was here, Marcie felt almost starstruck to be in the presence of such a great goddess. Athena! Here! Talking to her! She glanced up at Mitch, who was at a safe eavesdropping range, drying some glasses, and he flashed her a thumbs up.
"Yes, I am. Thank you for coming, this meeting has happened more quickly than I'd hoped," she said, trying not to be too excited. "It is such an honour to meet you. Can I buy you a drink? Would it be alright to sit in a booth?" She would feel more comfortable if they were a little bit more private.