Unaware of the absolute chaos of the skijoring beyond the cheers and quick scrape of snow, Zavien led them to the hot chocolate. Smiling to hear Sohalia's bright laughter, he shot her an endearing look, posing no resistance to her choices. "Done," he reported brightly. He maneuvered around the table with their two cups, sprinkling hers with mini marshmallows that he stirred in using a peppermint stick. The smell immediately hit him, cheerfully crisp in the cold air, mixing into the warm depth of chocolatey goodness that he handed towards Soh to then work on his own. He chose whipped cream and sprinkles, settling for a classic.
Wrapping a gloved hand around the cup, his other reached for Soh's with a wide grin. "Come on. Let's go find some seats."
Zavien led them down the snowy path towards the quieter part of the festivities, where cushioned chairs and cozy blankets had been laid out beneath the sky decorated with an impressive array of colors. It was tempting just to stand and stare, but he managed to divide his attention in search of a comfortable set of chairs, eyes darting occasionally up as he weaved through the selections.
Wrapping a gloved hand around the cup, his other reached for Soh's with a wide grin. "Come on. Let's go find some seats."
Zavien led them down the snowy path towards the quieter part of the festivities, where cushioned chairs and cozy blankets had been laid out beneath the sky decorated with an impressive array of colors. It was tempting just to stand and stare, but he managed to divide his attention in search of a comfortable set of chairs, eyes darting occasionally up as he weaved through the selections.
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