Shade seemed to be having good luck today. He had barely stepped out of the carriage at the square before the Clock Tower when he spotted Miss Larson walking toward him, carrying a paper bag.
Her white hair was far too conspicuous, so she wore a hood whenever she went out. That was normal enough in such heavy snow.
The warming badge on his chest indicated the young girl's location, and Shade hurried over. Miss Larson spotted him from afar as well, and as soon as they met, she immediately shook her head.
"Don't ask me. Miss won't let me tell you where she went."
"With snow this heavy, how could she let you come shopping alone? You're only temporarily well. I thought you would stay in Snow Mountain Hall to recuperate."
Before the white-haired girl could speak, Shade pointed to one side.
"Let's not stand around talking in the snow. Let's sit in the tea house next door."
"Alright. Miss won't let me tell you where she went."
This was the city center of City of Time Wheels. Though it was a remote city, the tea house was still elegantly furnished.
Carved round wooden tables were paired with white high-backed chairs, their surfaces covered in white lace tablecloths. The walls and ceiling were decorated with floral wallpaper above dark wooden paneling, and a magnificent chandelier naturally hung at the center of the ceiling.
The porcelain tea set, silver teaspoons, sugar tongs, and milk jug were all quite refined. On a snowy day, being able to sit idly in a warm room, drink tea, and breathe in sweet aromas was a rare happiness for most people.
Of course, Shade was not sitting idle.
Besides the black tea set on the table, there were Seven-Colored Macarons and frosted biscuits in a