They went up through the maze of parked and cruising cars to the bright-lit, fly-infested restaurant, their faces pleased and expectant as if they were entering a sacred building that loomed up out of the night to give them what haven and blessing they yearned for.
The specific description of the restaurant makes me feel uncomfortable , especially the “fly-invested” make me confusing that why Connie and their friend would like to go there
the music was always in the background, like music at a church service; it was something to depend upon.
I think the comparison to a church service is interesting because church is usually associated with safety, faith, and guidance, while the music Connie listens to eventually becomes connected to something dangerous.
startled
suddenly surprised or frightened by something unexpected
dazed
unable to think clearly because you are shocked, confused, or tired
tugging
pulling something with force
pretense
a false appearance; pretending that something is true
exasperation
a feeling of great annoyance or frustration
scuffling
to walk by dragging or rubbing your feet along the ground
dope
a stupid person
dissolved
to gradually disappear or become part of something else
wagged
moved something from side to side, especially a tail or finger
slit
to make a long, narrow cut or opening in something
widened
became wider or made something wider
gleaming
shining brightly, especially because something is clean, polished, or reflecting light
semicircles
half of a circle
stool
a simple seat without a back or arms
depend upon.
to rely on someone or something, or to be affected by a particular situation
rigid
very stiff and unable to bend or change
yearned
wanted something very strongly, especially something that is difficult or impossible to have
loomed up
appeared or came into view, especially in a large, unclear, or threatening way
expectant
waiting for something to happen, especially with excitement or hope
maze
a confusing network of paths or passages that is difficult to find your way through
aloft
up in the air or in a high position
grinning
smiling widely, especially because you are happy, amused, or pleased
revolving
urning around a central point or axis
drawling
speaking in a slow, lazy way, with the sounds of the words stretched out
cynical
believing that people are selfish and that their actions are usually motivated by personal interests rather than good intentions
smirking
smiling in a way that shows you feel pleased with yourself, superior, or amused
languid
moving or acting in a slow, relaxed way because you have little energy or interest
scuffed
scratched or damaged on the surface, usually by rubbing or hitting against something
sincere
honest and genuine, without pretending or hiding your true feelings
supper
a meal eaten in the evening, especially a light or informal evening meal
praised
to say that someone or something is good, impressive, or deserving of admiration
but now her looks were gone and that was why she was always after Connie
A mother could tease her daughter because she is envious of her daughter's beauty.
snapshots
quick photographs taken with a camera, usually of a person, place, or moment
gawking
staring at someone or something for a long time, often because you are surprised or curious
scolded
to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong
craning
stretching your neck forward or upward to see something better
Addressed an issue where weapons other than Shotguns could be affected by the Enforcer perk in specific circumstances.
Thrown weapons would benefit due to "Enforcer" [PERK:00322354] checked for Subject.WornHasKeyword = WeaponTypeShotgun instead of Subject.HasKeyword = WeaponTypeShotgun
Addressed an issue where weapons other than Shotguns could be affected by the Enforcer perk in specific circumstances.
Thrown weapons would benefit due to "Enforcer" [PERK:00322354] checked for Subject.WornHasKeyword = WeaponTypeShotgun instead of Subject.HasKeyword = WeaponTypeShotgun