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It was a much colder evening on Pabu.
Unusual as it was, not unheard of, not according to the locals anyway. The temperatures sometimes plummeting during the changing of seasons, well, season, as there was basically two of those on the Island paradise. Warm and not as warm.
But on this night, the temperature had gotten to a chilly one, leaving most people wanting to stay indoors rather than enjoying the cool night air.
That is all but Crosshair. The former Sniper certainly enjoying the not as heated evening, sitting on the terrace with Batcher lying at his feet. The usual place for the Hound.
Deep in thought, perhaps slightly slumbering, Crosshair sat there unmoving with his eyes closed, simply enjoying the silence having descended on the land, his blanket around him feeling all cozy and relaxed.
“Knock, knock!”
Crosshair was roused from his state seeing Omega there at the doorway.
“Heya, Kid.”
“Am I disturbing you?”
“Nah, you never disturb me, Kid.”
Omega smiled, turning back, she picked up a tray she had setup inside, just in case Crosshair had wanted to be alone. Thankfully, that was not the case.
Gingerly making her way to the terrace seating area, she carried the tray with two steaming mugs on there and a treat for Batcher. The Hound immediately raising her head expectantly.
Omega gave Batcher the treat and then turned to Crosshair.
“Here, try this out.”
Crosshair accepted the offering without qualm. Staring at the steaming mug, not really sure what it was, as it certainly was not caf. His most favourite drink ever. Well, part from a stout whisky but yeah, not caf.
“What is it?”
Crosshair smelled the concoction, the odours sweet and, slightly familiar.
“The locals call it cocoa. It’s made of chocolate.”
“Chocolate eh?”
“Yeah, the powder of sorts, with added sugar. It’s quite good actually.”
Crosshair raised his brow, not really sure if he liked the drink or not, but…
“You’ve tasted it then?”
“I have.”
“Is it any good?”
“It’s very good. Sweet and makes you feel all warm inside.”
“Caf does that too.”
“Well, this is better for the evening. It’s supposed to make you sleep better.”
Yeah, well, Crosshair wasn’t really buying that one, but, as he observed Omega sipping from her mug and seeing the enjoyment flash across her face.
Following her example, Crosshair sipped from his own mug and much to his surprise, he liked it.
“Good huh?”
“It actually is.”
Crosshair took another sip, then patted the seat next to him.
“So, you made this?”
“I did. Lyana taught me to do it though.”
Omega then gingerly took the spot, while Crosshair extended his blanket around the Kid too.
“Comfy?”
“I am, thanks Cross.”
“Don’t mention it.” Crosshair settled back into his seat again. “And thanks for the, um, cocoa… and company.”
“My pleasure, Cross.”
The two continued sitting there, in comfortable silence while sipping their cocoa and observing the island life around them settling into the calming night.