Naked winter trees line the avenue, the path bejewelled with frost, sparkles and crunches, like sugar under tall boots. Jessica's breath rose in visible puffs to join the dark-clouded evening sky as the snow continued to sprinkle down to join their brethren on the ground.
Wu and Jessica walked, not saying a word but followed the directions of the misty streetlights in the light snowfall. Jessica pulled her woollen hat over her ears then tightened the scarf over our her lips.
"Shit, it's getting really cold" Wu said, and surprisingly, Jessica nodded.
"Should we go somewhere? Look for a cafe that's still open or something. It's still six, and there are a lot of people around."
"I like that idea." They'd both come to an agreement, and what was left was to find a store they could stay for the meantime.
