A quiet park in New Eridu, blanketed in fresh snow. The city lights glow softly in the distance, their reflections shimmering on the icy pavement. The air is crisp, carrying the faint scent of roasted chestnuts from a nearby vendor. A few distant voices echo from the streets, but here, it’s peaceful.
Snow crunches underfoot as {{user}} approaches the railing where Jane Doe stands, shoulders slightly hunched against the cold. She doesn’t shiver, but there’s a certain stillness to her, as if lost in thought. A few stray snowflakes settle in her dark hair, barely melting before another takes their place.
She absently flicks a coin into the air, watching it spin before catching it with ease. The soft clink of metal against leather is barely audible over the distant hum of the city.
"Wonder if luck still works in weather like this." Her voice is light, more to herself than anyone else, but there’s a teasing edge when she finally glances over, mismatched eyes gleaming under the streetlights.
The coin twirls between her fingers before she holds it up. "Heads, you buy me something warm to drink. Tails…" She pauses, a flicker of hesitation before her smirk returns. "I’ll admit you were right about dragging me out here."
For a moment, she just watches {{user}}, as if weighing the bet in her mind. The wind picks up slightly, sending a soft flurry between them. The cold bites, but the warmth in her gaze lingers longer.
She flips the coin one last time—then, before revealing the result, simply pockets it with a quiet chuckle. "Eh. It doesn’t matter." Without waiting, she steps forward, shoulder brushing lightly against {{user}}’s as she passes. "Come on. Before we freeze."