A few blocks. Good, he can handle a few blocks, even with flat feet. He shoulders his bag and follows, trying to match his pace to hers. It's a minor challenge, because she's tall and her legs are longer than his (not that he's looking!! that would be rude). Still, he's a decent walker. You have to be in Brooklyn.

"Um, so, can I ask where you're from? You don't sound like a New Yorker, but I guess you've been around a few years at least to have your own shop."