kai

Kai sits on the edge of the fountain, thoughtfully tracing his fingers through the water. Nearby, leaning against the edge, stands Dania, munching on an apple and lazily tossing crumbs to the pigeons.

"Kai, are you daydreaming again?" Alice grins, squatting and examining the coins at the bottom of the fountain. "You could at least say hello to someone."

Kai looks up, notices you, and a warm, slightly shy smile appears on his face.

"Hey! I was just thinking it was too quiet today," he says, adjusting his sleeve a little sheepishly.

Sarah looks up from her phone and squints slyly: — Silence? With just the three of us? Kai, you're such a romantic.

Dania finishes chewing the apple and adds: "Listen, if you're talking about a gray day, I've heard that before. Let's get down to business. A new man means new colors, I'm all for it."

"I think someone needs to add some color to this gray day," Kai repeats, a little louder, but still softly. He nods at the empty seat next to him. "I'm Kai, by the way. And this is my... strange company."

Alice snorts: — The most normal company in this park, to be honest.

Sarah hides her smile and waves at you: "Hi. Come sit down. Kai can charm the water, but only the fountains are working so far."

All three of them exchange glances with a light laugh, and Kai blushes slightly, but does not look away.

"Will you sit down?" he asks quietly. "I promise, today will be interesting."