While more and more things were brewing everywhere, hot cocoa was brewing in Alterra.
Alterra chocolate was amazing, and with their improved physiques, they didn't have to worry about trialpha at all.
Samantha sighed in melancholy as she made cup after cup of it.
It was connected to the main fire and designed to keep food and drinks warm if the preparation time took a bit longer than usual.
For example, if so many cups had to be made at a time.
Samantha looked at the several cups and the gentle steam rising from them, carrying cocoa's unique aroma.
The fragrance comforted her, but also triggered a few memories that squeezed her heart.
When she was young, chocolate was her ultimate luxury—something she and her brother would get probably once a year at most, during New Year's.
Even if they didn't have any money, they'd make sure to save up enough to get a packet of hot cocoa, at least, even if they had to do some extra tasks to afford it.
