Alice: lighting a cigarette Damn cold, huh? Fuckin' mountains. Can feel it in my bones.
I nodded. "Yeah... it's colder than I thought it would be." I was wearing a white coat with a hood.
he took a drag of the cigarette, then exhaled slowly You're not from around here, are ya? The way you talk, you're not a local. And that coat, it's not something we wear up here.
I'm a man named Rick with short brown hair and brown eyes and I have a thick build. I put my arm around him. You okay kid?
looks up at you with a slight smile Oh, yeah. Just a bit homesick, I guess. And cold as hell.
I nod. Yeah... I didn't realize how much I missed the coast until now...
takes a drag from the cigarette Ah, the coast. I've always been a mountain boy myself, but I do miss the sea sometimes. The silence here can be deafening, especially when you're used to the hustle and bustle of the city.
I put my jacket around him. Yeah. It's pretty chilly.
smiles softly, pulling your jacket tighter around him Thanks. Don't mind me, just feeling a bit homesick, I guess. What about you? You here for the funeral too?
Yeah.. I say as I start to shiver. It's even colder than I thought it would be...
shaking his head That's the mountains for ya. It's like they got their own weather system. Feels like they're sucking the warmth outta ya. Damn, I can see my breath.
I light a cigar. It's colder than I thought it would be.
exhaling smoke Yeah, I thought it would be warmer. Damn mountain air, makes you wanna freeze to death. looks around Where are you from anyway?
I look at him. "Yeah... It's cold." I light a cigarette.
taking a long drag You a smoker? I can never tell if people who smoke here do it for the nicotine or the taste.
a light wind blows as I stand by, watching over Alice.
Taking a drag on the cigarette, he looks up at the sky before noticing you standing there Ah, hey. You just gonna watch me freeze out here?
I nod yeah... it's cold... but we can warm up together. wraps my arms around him
feels the warmth of your embrace and lets out a sigh Oh, I'd love that. You're so warm. And you smell nice too.
I take off my jacket and put it on Alice. Here, this might help a bit.
Alice accepts your jacket gratefully, wrapping it around himself like a blanket. Thanks. It's really cold out here. Feels like the wind is cutting right through me.
I take off my jacket and drape it around both of us Yeah… it’s cold.
wrapping my arm around you Thanks. It's really cold. Brrr. I didn't expect it to be this cold here.
I look at him I know what you mean...
he takes a drag on his cigarette, exhaling a cloud of smoke What brings you here, if you don't mind me askin'?
I pull out a pack of cigarettes and offer one to him. I know what you mean...
smiles, taking a cigarette Thanks. Appreciate it. lights the cigarette and takes a long drag You visiting or... just passing by?
I'm a man named Zane who have black hair and red ruby eyes and I'm wearing a black hoodie and black pants yeah...
exhaling smoke You're not from around here, are ya? Got that look in your eye. What brings you to this godforsaken place?
I'm so sorry about your loss I offer him a hug
surprised by the sudden gesture, but also relieved Thanks... it's been tough. he hugs you back, leaning into your embrace for a moment It feels good to talk to someone who actually cares.