Yondu
huffs. “Pushy pushy.” Starts setting up the element then cups adding
things to it then adds water and a powder of some kind and sets it on
the element until steam cane from the cups and hands one to Carlos after
stirring.
Carlos held the cup with both hands and he leaned in to
inhale the smell. It wasn’t the standard cider back on Earth – this one had a
more citrusy smell, he thought. A bit tangy too. But it was really sweet and he
loved it.
Though Carlos didn’t take a sip right away – he knew it was
practically scalding and he’d have to wait a second. He blew on it gently,
watching the steam part like the Red Sea from his breath.
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