[Spacetober] Day 5 : Family

Chuga chuga, chuga chuga, chuga chuga.

The sound can be heard as a train passes by the station, followed by announcements that echo throughout the building, making sure no passenger misses their train, nor loses their belongings. 

It was 5 AM when Cinta arrived in front of the train station. She came accompanied by her best friend, Mandy, who assisted with carrying some of her luggage. The sky was pitch black and the cool, late twilight breeze can still be felt slipping through their fur and into their skin. On the contrary to the rather quiet scenery outside, the station is as lively as ever, stuffed by many people who came with their bags full of travel necessities. Some came alone, others came with company. Considering the date is a step away from holiday, many folks decided to spend their time outside of town. And like Cinta, some seek to return to their hometown to pay their family a visit. 

"My train isn't until 6 AM, how about we take a quick break and eat somewhere first?" Cinta offered Mandy. Her horned friend nods in agreement. The two ended up going to a chain of McMarble's in the station. Cinta ordered a breakfast wrap while Mandy went for the special fire chicken she had been seeing advertised on billboards they passed on the way to the station. After finally getting through the queue, they took their order and picked a seat. "This better be spicy," Mandy rubs her two paws as soon as she sits down. "McMarble's spicy menu usually disappoints me". "It looks plenty spicy if you ask me," Cinta glanced at Mandy's order, trying to hold back her horrified expression from just the deep red colouring on the chicken she ordered. "It is the max spice level you ordered". "I'll be the judge of that", Mandy said before taking a big bite from the fire chicken. She chewed for a bit, taking in the flavour of the chicken, and then said "Woah! This isn't that bad, actually! Nothing can beat the chicken my Mom makes though". 

"Oh, does your family like spicy food too?" Cinta asked her out of curiosity. "Yeah, Definitely!" Mandy responded. "Well, not much for my Pops, but Me, Mom and my sister are absolute spice enthusiasts!". "I see… Is it difficult for your Dad to eat whenever everyone else is eating spicy food?" Cinta asked once again as she chewing on her second bite. "Mom would make his meal less spicier, just adjusting to his taste really".

"Say Cinta, what are your plans for the holiday there?" Mandy decided to change the topic. "Well, I want to spend some time with my family, mostly. It'd be for at least 4 days. I really miss talking to them over some tea and treats." She responded. "I'd usually help my mom with making the treats. They're usually muffins, cake and fries" Cinta Continued. Mandy responded back "Oh that's neat! Is your brother gonna be there too?". Cinta replied, "Ah, my brother is dealing with a college project right now. Must be a busy time for him but I really hope he has time to visit". "How about your family, Mandy? Got any plans?" Cinta decided to ask her back. "Well, not really…", Mandy thought a bit before continuing "Oh! but there's this neat amusement park in a nearby town. Might try to ask them to go there for fun".

It has almost been 30 minutes spent in the restaurant, only 30 more minutes until Cinta's train arrives. Realising this, they both picked up their paces. Stepping out of the restaurant, both of them said their goodbyes to each other with a hug. Mandy watches as Cinta takes her luggages and walks away, giving a final wave before ascending onto the second floor.