Snow and Fluff and Clouds and...

Everything was white and cold and while the white hurt the eyes, Alec-- no, Paradox-- was enjoying the cold. The sun was hiding behind thick clouds, too, which meant there was no reason to hide under the shades today.

Good thing, too, because the city was so lively, and Paradox has never seen it like this before. He wouldn't have wanted to miss it.

He, however, had to keep in mind that he wasn't alone in town today, so he had to keep his attention from straying too much. He was heading towards this nice café in the heart of the city, and he constantly had to make sure his company, Miss Clouds, didn't get lost in the crowd. It almost came to a point that he had to hold her arm somehow, or else she might end up floating away from him.

He normally wouldn't mind but... he wasn't a heartless person without conscience. He had said some time ago that he was willing to be her friend, and that's what they are now, and he wasn't just going to ditch her if her mind starts going somewhere.

"Max," he called as they reached the establishment. He had already let her wrist go a couple of minutes ago. "We're here. You're fine with this place, right?"
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"A... Lake?" Paradox blinked, tilting his head as well at that. Being in Manta Carlos and all, he was sure there were all kinds of creatures here but... he still caught himself bemused.

He followed Max to the vacant table and for a moment, he just sat there opposite of her, watching her be herself. While Paradox was always amused, his expression was blank, and he rested his chin on his hand, which was propped up through his elbow.

"Well, after this, a waitress should come-- ah, speaking of which..." A waitress in the cafe's cute but formal uniform came to greet them and give them the menu. They'd give her their orders and all that, and she disappeared once more, leaving them to themselves.

They were against a glass wall that showed the white city outside, and Paradox turned his head to watch the snow, and the people, and the clouds above as well.

It was his first winter in the island.

"Say," Paradox turned to Max, "How many winters have you spent here already?"
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"Blank?" Paradox returned her stare, not minding, and frankly already used to, slow passes of time like this with Max. He never did help her snap out of her daze, unless something urgent came up, which almost never happened. He knew he should, somehow, but it was fun not to.

And he snickered as she spoke of a friend and smiled. "Mm, that's nice, Miss Clouds," he said, even though that wasn't exactly what he was asking her, before looking over his shoulder as he sensed that their orders have finally arrived. His was hot latte and a slice of chocolate cake and three saucer-sized chocolate chip cookies. This was a cafe, after all, and the sweets were what's best about it.

"Who's this friend? Was it the lake?" he asked as their food was being set down on the table. He was still wasn't sure if Max meant a literal lake that could transform into a mobile body, or if it was a spirit of a lake or whatnot, but he believed it was between those ideas.
@Der Lampman - sorry lame post ;;