I would rather
share one lifetime with you
share one lifetime with you
"Maybe next time," he pondered, a humorous smile quirking at the serious expression he pretended to wear. In all honesty, he'd let them win every time. His prize was the laughter and joy on their faces.
Staring up at the menu, Zavien let Soh figure out what she wanted - although when her choice came, he would be lying if he said it didn't surprise him. No burger? Just fries and a milkshake? They had chicken tender options and some random sandwiches and few other meal items, but all she wanted were fries and a milkshake?
He raised an eyebrow at her, wondering if perhaps she'd eaten before meeting with him. Still, it didn't matter, and Zavien lifted his shoulders with a light laugh. "I wouldn't dare tell a woman what to eat." Overhearing his words, the woman behind the counter gave them an amused smile. "Smart man," she said, writing out Soh's order before taking Zavien's - a bacon cheeseburger with a side of fries and a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. The woman reported that she'd bring their food out when it was done and offered them another smile.
Waving at a few more people, Zavien guided them outside to the seating, finding a table tucked off to the side. When they sat, it was easy to notice how much energy there was around the place. Other than people laughing and eating in the overcast sunlight, shoppers passed by on the street while kids raced each other up and down. A few birds huddled under the awning, pecking at whatever scraps fell beneath the customers' feet. A cat lounged in the dry corner, generally ignoring everyone while a dog yapped and chased after the kids. It was alive in a way that it rarely was around breakfast or dinner, people enjoying their day, socializing and basking in their community.
Staring up at the menu, Zavien let Soh figure out what she wanted - although when her choice came, he would be lying if he said it didn't surprise him. No burger? Just fries and a milkshake? They had chicken tender options and some random sandwiches and few other meal items, but all she wanted were fries and a milkshake?
He raised an eyebrow at her, wondering if perhaps she'd eaten before meeting with him. Still, it didn't matter, and Zavien lifted his shoulders with a light laugh. "I wouldn't dare tell a woman what to eat." Overhearing his words, the woman behind the counter gave them an amused smile. "Smart man," she said, writing out Soh's order before taking Zavien's - a bacon cheeseburger with a side of fries and a chocolate peanut butter milkshake. The woman reported that she'd bring their food out when it was done and offered them another smile.
Waving at a few more people, Zavien guided them outside to the seating, finding a table tucked off to the side. When they sat, it was easy to notice how much energy there was around the place. Other than people laughing and eating in the overcast sunlight, shoppers passed by on the street while kids raced each other up and down. A few birds huddled under the awning, pecking at whatever scraps fell beneath the customers' feet. A cat lounged in the dry corner, generally ignoring everyone while a dog yapped and chased after the kids. It was alive in a way that it rarely was around breakfast or dinner, people enjoying their day, socializing and basking in their community.
than face all the ages
of this world alone.
of this world alone.
Zavien
