Small custom shops and stalls always seem to open up this time of year, and Destiny City has no shortage this year. Several seasonal themed shops have already received raving reviews, and among them is a small cafe. Outside it looks like a cute vintage cafe, but inside, the shop has been decorated so convincingly that you feel like you've just stepped into a snowy northern forest. They have an array of delicious, cold drinks, and the trip would be worthwhile for that alone--except, shortly after the first sip, anyone who has ingested the drink will find that they sneeze a flurry of tiny snowflakes. The more drinks consumed, the longer you will find you are sneezing little snowflakes. It feels like there is a tickle up your nose for an hour or longer, depending on player choice; drinking more can also lead to longer effects. There are no negative impacts--just the need to sneeze often, and a little burst of cold snowflakes along with each one. Surprisingly, the shop still doesn't have any bad reviews.
Zuri couldn't believe Christmas was already right around the corner. She couldn't wait to give her father the best Christmas present ever - a boxing ring. She knew it would be the perfect surprise. So she started saving up every penny she could. The only thing that she needed to do now was venture out and purchase the ring. She had been working with a dealer for a few months now and he finally procured the ring. Just the thought of getting her dad a ring made her smile. Zuri had been planning this surprise for months and she was so excited to finally be able to give it to her father. She knew how much he loved boxing and she had been working hard to make sure that she had enough money to make the purchase. She was confident that it would be the perfect gift for him and she was looking forward to the reaction he would get when he opened it.
As she walked down the sidewalk she noticed a lot of new custom shops had opened up. It was like a tiny mall had just sprouted out of nowhere. She was surprised to see so many new places to shop for gifts. She decided to go in and see what they had to offer.
She looked at her phone and realized she was early for her appointment. So she decided to take a look around and see what was available. Just as she thought about that, she noticed a building that looked like a winter northern forest wonderland. She made her way inside and felt like she was in a magical world. She was greeted by a friendly lady who informed her that the building was a new custom shop. The lady seemed nice enough, so she listened to what she had to say before she ventured further into the shop. At first glance she really had no idea what this place was for, but the smells were to die for. Not only that but the decor around her was so beautiful. And she wasn't one to normally notice that sort of thing. After all she was used to being sweaty and dirty in a gym. She normally wasn't dressed to appreciate art, but here she couldn't help it. It was like it literally hit you in the face the moment it entered.
She was amazed at the creativity and craftsmanship that went into making all of the items. She was excited to take a look around and see what was available. She was impressed by the level of detail and sophistication of the designs, as well as the care and attention that went into each piece. She couldn't help but be in awe of the intricate details that went into each piece, and how they were all made to evoke a feeling of joy and awe. She was so inspired that she was interested in buying a few items for herself. The scenery just made you feel like if you didn't buy something you were causing injustice. After all you were given the gift of all this beauty. Now the only thing left to do was look at the menu and figure out what on earth she could buy here. Money wasn't an issue for her. After her last kickboxing match she had won plenty. So she figured she would splurge a little bit here.
As she looked around she noticed they had an array of delicious cold drinks and she couldn't decide which one to try. She decided to get a cold coffee that was called the golden carmel forest. Not only that but she also ordered a pastry that looked like a little cabin in the woods. The second they called her name she rushed, and was greeted by a sweet aroma that filled the room. First she decided to demolish her pastry, and it was literally the best pastry she had ever had. It took her taste buds to a whole new level. She had never tasted anything so good before, and after that she grabbed her drink. She couldn't wait to see where it would take her.
She took a small sip and was overwhelmed by the flavor. It was the perfect combination of sweetness and creaminess that she couldn't resist. She finished it off quickly and left with a satisfied smile on her face. She was glad she decided to check out the new custom shop. That was until she sneezed and with that came a sneeze with a flurry of real tiny snowflakes. Since she drank it all so fast, she just kept sneezing snowflakes non-stop. She was shocked to discover that the drink was laced with real snowflakes, and she had unknowingly inhaled them when she tried to savor the flavor of the drink. It was an unexpected surprise that left her with a lasting memory of the delicious drink. She was so intrigued by the novelty of the idea of snowflakes in her drink that she didn't suspect anything. She assumed it was simply a unique marketing gimmick, but it turned out to be a real surprise that left her with a lasting memory.
She quickly exited the building and headed towards the store to buy her dad's ring. As she walked to her appointment she just continued to sneeze snowflakes. She stopped for a moment and looked around, amazed by the winter wonderland that was in front of her. She took a deep breath and continued on her way, determined to finish her mission. No matter if she looked crazy with a snowflake-like sneeze. She was going to buy that ring for her father. After everything he had done for her he deserved it, and he deserved to have something he had wanted forever. She was resolute and determined to complete the task. She was determined to make her father happy and to show him how much she appreciated him. She took a deep breath and continued on her way.
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