But in the mind of one dedicated blonde, when was it ever not a time for snacks?
In happiness, in sadness, during a disaster or crisis, and especially in moments of doubt, there was always one solution.
Snack.
And in their case, it was even better because their snacks were actually beneficial!
Ollie was certain. The others might hesitate, but sooner or later, they would understand the glory of snacks. Once they had a taste, the truth would dawn on them. Salvation, by way of snack.
Meanwhile, Minister Kordell's blood pressure was steadily climbing. It wasn't the bids below, nor the catastrophic prices being shouted like curses. No, it was the horrifying realization that too many things were being shoved aside, ignored, or treated as if they were perfectly normal, when nothing here was marginally close to normal.
But then, a soft touch landed on his arm.
