The way to the Research Center also had a lot of shops and stalls (it was impossible to walk through a few blocks and trees without encountering a few stalls).
Oslo naturally treated them to a few snacks and suddenly all the suffering they had to go through during their travels were forgotten.
Kahonn took a single bite of a snack, remembered how accessible and cheap they were, and nodded at Oslo with deep understanding. "No wonder you're so fond of this place."
The others nodded. At the back, Menzon, who tagged along because he couldn't bear being left alone with the Golds, also nodded, though very mutely, as if admitting his enjoyment was a sin.
As they walked, they ate and ate, 'familiarizing' themselves with some of Alterra's offerings, gaining their own preferences and favorites-so-far.
Kalfene's favourite snack so far was churros, especially with that expensive choco dip. When he tasted it, he bought a bucket.
