[ Luckily for Shiro, Hana would probably act like a teenager even once she's well into her early twenties. For now, at least, she has the excuse of being nineteen. Still, her demeanor belies all of the burdens that have been placed upon her. But--well, not having to think about those burdens has been pleasant, even if only for today. And having Shiro for company helps; he didn't recognize her at first, but even after he did, he didn't change how he treated her. Hana likes that. And it's probably why her hand remains on his arm even after they've gotten to the counter. ]

Even better--we'll share! Their specialty's this huge bowl. There's no way I can finish it all by myself before it melts.

[ She gives him another one of her winks and a thumbs up with her free hand before she turns to the person at the register, ordering the patbingsu in her native tongue and despite her earlier excitement at getting treated to free ice cream, she tries to pay for it herself. He is, after all, a space pilot. Hana feels like this is her way of welcoming him back to Earth. ]