per arah’s message, josie had been doing her best to make haste from dorm to high street ( a feat that required more skill than was probably necessary ), unhindered by the busy december afternoon. she was never one to turn down a bit of shopping, especially not with so many outstanding holiday gifts to still be purchased. an over - exaggeration, perhaps, with over half her shopping done, but still, the fact remained. heeled boots click pointedly on the cobblestone streets, stride purposeful as winter chill stings her cheeks. normally, amber prodigy would have opted to drive over the twenty minute walk, but finding anywhere to park in the height of the holiday season was not a hurdle she enjoyed attempting. it’s not long before her steps slow, the appearance of arah’s distinguished form a stark contrast to her currently wind - blustered one, before she stops with a warm smile. ❝ you should’ve picked a store instead of waiting out here in the cold ! what do you think, then ? it’s no marathon time, but i think i did alright. ❞