Submission (#6798) Approved

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Chapter 2: Preparing for the holiday
The park was coming to life. Tents had already been set up in the square, decorated with wreaths of yellow and red leaves, and the scent of fresh apples and cinnamon wafted through the air. Coffee darted between the tables, checking the decorations and occasionally adding something of her own.

- Mimir, we have to make the biggest pumpkin this year, remember? - she looked at him, deftly tying a garland of twigs around one of the tents.

- Yes, you've already said that three times,- Mimir smiled softly as he helped her with the garland.

He was glad to be part of the hustle and bustle. Despite his love for peace and quiet, it was moments like preparing for the festival with Coffee that filled him with a special sense of joy. The traditions they created together each year had a special meaning to him.

- Imagine how great it's going to be tonight when all those lights are on,- Coffee said, pausing for a moment to look around the square. - It'll be our best party ever! We'll come up with the most fun games for everyone!

Mimir looked at the decorated square and imagined how the light of the lanterns would reflect on her face, full of happiness. A holiday was ahead, and with it - warmth, laughter and moments they would remember for a long time to come.

- And I'm ready for that,- he replied with a slight smile.