The New Years Eve Slushy Plot Begins! (OTA, tag Jack Frost)

[kilrenko]

Early in the day, Kilrenko came across two heated tureens in the back area and had an idea. A little shopping later and she started preparing. By lunchtime, she had two large portions of hot, mulled cider prepared. One is non-alcoholic (because she has one underage staffer, and figures he might enjoy the fruits of her labor), and one has rumShe

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[jack_fr0st]

The general excitement in the air for the new year has Jack restless. Since the lights were still on at Kilrenko's shop, he decided to stop by. Maybe see what treats the aroma belonged to. Being in the village was starting to give him sweet tooth.

"Hey! What's going on in here?" he asked as he slipped inside the shop. "I thought you'd be partying at a bar or something with everyone else."

[kilrenko]

Kil looks up and smiles as Jack walks in. She shrugs lightly ... and perhaps (out of habit) a little deceitfully.

"There's only a handful of people here I care enough about to hang out with, and one of them is underage for the bar." She gives a little smile and indicates the tureen marked (but not containing) non-alcoholic cider. "That's why I've got the 'virgin' cider, there."

[jack_fr0st]

"Maybe you need to get out more." Jack inspected the tureens with interest. "Smells good. Why cider specifically? Just a holiday thing?"

[kilrenko]

"Didn't we already have this discussion?" Kilrenko asks with a dry smirk, regarding the number of friends she has.

"It's a holiday thing," she confirms. "I'm not sure why, but hot mulled cider - with alcohol for adults - is a midwinter treat. Would you like some?"