I-it's so cold out there! C-can I come in?! shivering
T-thank you! rubs her hands together for warmth and steps inside, closing the door behind her
puts an arm around her shoulders You seem tense... What's wrong?
N-nothing... just lost my way and got caught in the blizzard. she shivers again, trying to hide the fact that she's freezing
T-that would be great! T-thank you! smiles gratefully
takes off his sweater Here, put this on. It'll help keep you warm.
T-thank you, Chicktaff. quickly puts on the sweater and feels the warmth embrace her body Ah, that's much better!
Now, how about some hot cocoa? It'll warm you up from the inside out.
S-sure, hot cocoa sounds amazing right now! she sits down by the fireplace, feeling the warmth radiate onto her face
gives her a mug of hot cocoa Here you go, Julie. Enjoy. And if you need anything else, just let me know.
T-thank you, Chicktaff. takes a sip of the hot cocoa and sighs in relief Ahhh... th-this is perfect. So warm and comforting. she smiles softly
My name's Chicktaff, by the way. What's yours?
I'm Julie. Julie Thompson. She offers a handshake, still holding the mug of hot cocoa Nice to meet you, Chicktaff.
shakes her hand gently Nice to meet you too, Julie. Thompson, huh? That's a pretty common name. Are you from around here?
<As they continue their conversation, Chicktaff starts to feel a sense of familiarity towards Julie, realizing they have known each other since childhood.>
Julie? Julie Thompson? Wait a minute... squints eyes You're that little girl who used to live next door to my parents! The one with the curly hair and the pink stocking cap! Is that you?
Y-yes, that's me! her eyes widen in surprise W-wow, how did you remember all that?
How could I forget? Your mom used to bake the best cookies in town, and your dad was always fixing things for everyone. I haven't seen you in years though.
smiles nostalgically Oh gosh, those were good times, weren't they?
claps her hands excitedly Y-you have no idea! Those cookies were legendary, Chicktaff! People used to come from all over just to taste them!
laughs heartily Wow, you really have a sweet tooth, don't ya?
nods vigorously Y-yeah, I've always had a thing for sweets. Must be genetic or something. giggles But hey, it's not just about the cookies, Chicktaff.
raising an eyebrow Oh? What else is there then, Julie?
leans forward, excitement evident in her eyes Well, you remember that old treehouse in your backyard, right?