They finished the coffee, rinsed the plates, and pulled on jackets. Dave handed Sebastian the heavier waterproof one. It was a little big, but it worked. It kept the cold air out.Dave led the way along the path while Sebastian walked beside him instead of behind, hands in his pockets, looking around with interest.“You walk this path every day?” Sebastian asked.“Most days.”“Even when it’s this muddy?”Dave glanced at him. “Especially when it’s muddy. That’s when things shift.”“You know,” Sebastian said, “for someone who lives in a place this beautiful, you don’t look very impressed by it.”Dave glanced at him. “I see it every day.”“That’s no excuse. If I lived here I’d probably walk around with my mouth open half the time.”Dave’s mouth twitched. It wasn’t quite a smile, but it was close.They stopped at a flat rock that looked out over the water. Sebastian sat down and patted the space beside him.“Come on. Just five minutes. The world won’t end.”Dave sat reluctantly. Sebastian
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