shame that your time is ticking

Glenn opens his mouth but he's too late, as they both pull out guns, aiming right for Ponyboy, who's behind the register now. He sees Ponyboy stiffen, his fingers curling on either side of the booth. "Guess you aren't looking to have a waffle, are you?" (another possible future for the series, the descent involving ponyboy, a school classmate, and a stick up that goes very wrong.)