#nell 001

WHERE: Hideaway Market, countryside

WHEN: April, 2025

"I never know which flavor I want to try," Elena admitted, tapping her manicured nail against her bottom lip as her eyes moved over the menu fastened to the side of the Snack Shack. Now that spring was in full swing -- most of the snow had even melted away, thank God -- all of her favorite fruit-flavored everythings were coming back in style... and there just weren't enough hours in the day. She had agreed to meet up with Nell for an afternoon of snacking and shopping, but first, she needed a drink. "I think I'm going to get a strawberry lemonade with blue raspberry bubbles. Seems like a good combo to go shopping with."

WHERE: What's the Tea?, downtown

WHEN: April, 2025

Tea wasn't... well, Rafael's cup of tea, but every now and then, he liked to stop by the little tea shop and stock up on some new varieties to have at his house for any guests or visitors. And given that his mother had just stayed with him for a solid week, he found himself running a bit low. That was normally a good time to stop in, see what was new, and buy up some new supply. He was just browsing some of the new flavors that had been put out for the springtime when he recognized a familiar face, feeling a smile touch his lips as he stepped closer to Penelope. "Got any recommendations?"