#bryan 005

WHERE: Mawk Tales, coastal area

WHEN: October, 2025

"Obviously these are non-alcoholic," Lena said as she stirred one of the drinks on the flight that she had ordered, wanting to try a little bit of everything while she had the chance, "but do you ever feel like they make you a little... mentally tipsy? Maybe they put something in there that just makes you a little extra happy deep down or something -- or I guess it could be the sugar." Bringing the little glass to her lips, she took a sip, darting her tongue out to get the last drop and nodding with satisfaction. "Got a favorite flavor yet?"

WHERE: carnival

WHEN: july, 2026

Despite the fact that he had eaten a large dinner, Josh knew what he needed next: a funnel cake. Something hot, fresh and covered in powdered sugar and regret. But delicious, which was what he wanted to focus on the most. Stepping into the line, he clocked Bryan in front of him and offered the younger man a broad smile, "how do you get yours?" he asked, nodding towards the trailer ahead of them, "plain with powdered sugar, or do you go fancy and get a bunch of toppings?"