By the time Heath pushed open the Food Truck's door and stepped outside, the streets were already full of people. He could not help smiling. It seemed everyone had come to watch the total lunar eclipse. After all, a total lunar eclipse seemed like quite an impressive astronomical phenomenon. Of course, the main reason was that this particular eclipse only came around once every few decades. If they missed it this time, they might truly miss it for the rest of their lives.
People were always like that. They did not particularly treasure ordinary, everyday things, but once something was labeled a limited-time exclusive, they valued it more. Of course, that trick only worked in certain circumstances. If all sorts of limited editions and limited-time offers kept coming out, people would eventually grow tired of them, and then those labels would cease to mean anything. But those circumstances did not really affect a total lunar eclipse.
A total lunar eclipse was not an astronomical phenomenon people could control, and that was precisely why this one had drawn so many people.
"Heath!" It was Cynthia's voice. Heath turned to look and saw her standing beside a vending machine, holding two cans of drinks. He paused for a moment, then walked over with Ralts in his arms and greeted Cynthia with a smile.
"Good evening, Cynthia." Holding Ralts, Heath waved warmly to Cynthia, but her gaze was immediately drawn to the Ralts in his arms. She leaned closer curiously and looked at Ralts, while Ralts timidly shrank further into Heath's arms at the sight of Cynthia before her.
Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, Heath rubbed Ralts's head. Ralts was a little too timid, but fortunately, she had not been upset enough to recall those sad memories from before. If she