"Let's go get those supplies," Gu Ning said to Alex and the others, rubbing her full stomach. "It's gotten dark."
The days grew dark quickly in winter, especially in a cold region like this one. It had been dusk when they entered the restaurant, but by the time they came out, lights were twinkling on all over.
"No rush." Alex straightened her hat. "We'll stay here tonight and go back tomorrow."
Gu Ning looked up at him. "We're not going back?"
Barto chimed in, "It'd be the middle of the night by the time we got back anyway. This is perfect; you can spend a day having fun here. There's no rush."
Her spirits lifted instantly.
She had been wanting to explore the 12th District and experience the local way of life. A whole day to have fun was the best news ever!
"Then let's go… shopping!"
Gu Ning grabbed Alex's arm.
The corners of Alex's lips quirked up, and he allowed her to pull him forward.
Barto called out from behind them, "What about Cook? Forgetting about him already?"
