Who was it who said opposites attracted? Of course, that usually applied to people who ended up together as a romantic pair, and to each their own, but, well. However, it could apply to people who might end up as friends, and Kelly believed in all sorts of things like that. Right at the moment though, she was just thinking about that grate that might be below the snow she was digging through. Random thoughts could come later.

Smiling at the woman as she came down to help, the next few minutes were spent rooting and digging, before a gloved hand came up with first a rock, and then a set of keys. A second of inspection showed that they were in fact Kelly’s, and her smile reflected that. “Oh, you’re a lifesaver.” Taking the keys, she told herself not to notice the other woman’s hands, instead focusing on the introduction. “I’m Kelly. Thank you so much for this. It would have been so much hassle to get them replaced.” Especially now, with the shortage. Rising to her feet, she offered Sera a hand to shake, both in introduction and thanks alike. “I was just about to head for a bite to eat, if I can find anywhere that’s open. Can I give you a lift somewhere? It’s the least I can do.”