Charlie “Sky” Winchester<br/>Location: GP: GCC, The Library<br/>Tagged : Bryn, Jasmine<br/><br/>She didn’t want to make him feel alienated. That seemed to come easy at times. At first, she thought she had, but then she noticed something. A smile. Most people who were annoyed didn’t smile like that. He was okay, she resolved, and returned his smile. While he scooped, she couldn’t help but laugh at his words. “So let me guess. First one’s free? That kind of set up? I’ve heard those words before. That’s how they hook you. Give you a freebie because they know they’ve got you addicted. Is your sweet treat that good,” she teased. Her smile faltered as he asked how she had ended up here. “Life is about choices. Some we regret, some we’re proud of. We are what we chose to be. Graham Brown said that. My choices are how I ended up here. Everybody’s got a story to tell. I’m sure lots of people spill their tales over chocolate and vanilla.” She laughed, trying to keep the mood light.<br/><br/>He faltered. She found it strange. He seemed so confident, and yet as she spoke of masks….he faltered. ‘Probably nothing,’ she thought, her eyes flinting from the growing mound of sweet goodness to his face. ‘Was it something I said?’ She couldn’t leave it alone in her mind, but she was smart enough not to ask. Then, as easily as his hand had formed this perfect cone, he turned the tables on her. She had to admit his words had caught her off guard. Her hands reached for the treat, giving him a friendly nod. “We all wear masks,” she said. “As for those idle hands of yours’,” I think you’re doing just fine with them. If you’re serious, you can bet your sweet treats,” she winked, “I’ll be back.”<br/><br/>Charlie turned and only then did she take note of the girl behind her. She honestly hadn’t heard her come in, as she was so entranced by the pending deliciousness that was now in her hand. Her eyes glanced down to the help wanted sign.  “Good luck with that,” she told her. “I haven’t had much luck around these parts myself.” She lifted the cone in a ‘cheers’ gesture before grabbing Strings and heading out. She had thought about going to The Green Grotto, but the library was calling her name. Her conversation with Bryn was urging her to becomes lost amid the pages of a good book. She knew she should get out of the building, but how many chances did she truly get to be inside a library. ‘Who knows? Maybe they sell books in there too. This is a nice place after all. I can hope.’ With her thoughts soaring, she made her way towards the library, excited about being around books again.