Coffee, Pineapple Juice, and Dangerous Thoughts
After a few minutes in line, their tea with milk was ready and handed to them.
The evening shopping street glowed beneath warm lights hanging from storefronts. Steam curled from food stalls, laughter drifted through the air, and the smell of grilled meat, sugar, spice, and roasted snacks mixed together beneath the cooling breeze.
Julian D'Aurelius casually took his pineapple juice with one hand while Amara Ravenswood accepted her coffee with milk.
Amara looked down at the cup for a moment before smiling softly.
"It's still warm."
Julian glanced sideways at her.
"You sound like you just received some priceless treasure."
She lifted an eyebrow.
"For doctors, good coffee can save lives."
Julian laughed.
"Oh? Then should I be honored? I just witnessed Miracle Doctor Amara revealing one of medicine's greatest secrets."
Amara rolled her eyes.
"You really know how to ruin a serious atmosphere."
