Continued from [X] | @emblazcned
| Monochrome | In retrospect, Silas couldn’t be sure what he expected when he let the query slip past his mouth, too distracted by the jovial mood he found himself in on his way there. It thankfully hung around, warding off the frustration that otherwise darkened his features into a usual scowl.
Lips pursed, something of a hum rising in his own throat, Silas’ focus briefly darted toward the other’s eyes, short of lingering at the edge of what he believed was undoubtedly a scar before he finally looked away. A hand lifted to scratched at a spot on his left elbow, drifting to his forearm, an absent gesture while he considered the options again. This time, Silas broke into a fleeting smile listening to the suggestions. Accurate to a T. The guy knew and saw more than he realized, he thought.
A considering hum and he trailed a few steps closer to get a better look of the glass jars of loose leaf blends on display, reading their little placards denoting which blend was which and immediately narrowed down a handful of what attracted him. Their aroma heady and saturated, but not overwhelming, invited one to take their time through the various blends. A glance further into the shop revealed a few customers already settled in, engrossed in whatever busy task occupied their hand and for but a brief moment, Silas imagined how much time wanted to spend here himself, a tranquil cove tucked away from the overwhelming city life.
“Both of those sound v-very good,” he said, a smile drifting into his voice, almost sheepish. “I drink m-mostly herbal teas and sweeten them w-with honey, but... m-maybe something sweet by i-itself?”
Nose wrinkling with a pronounced sniff, one that expanded his chest on a held inhale, he carefully exhaled while pointing at a jar storing the reddish leaves, scattered with what appeared to be white-tinted blossoms. “How about th-that one? Have y-you tried it before?”
