Feast of Frosted Stars!

Feast of Frosted Stars

Word Count: 410

The banquet under frosty stars was quite the sight to behold in the late hours of the evening. Set up had taken all day but with the help of many many paws they had come together to create something truly breathtaking by their combined effort. Bao had been one such helper, roused from a nap and drawn by the promise of food when all was said and done! Was there any better motivator? Bao didn’t think so.

However, seeing the spread before them as they joined in on the banquet now could be a close second. The long table was laid out right smack dab in the middle of the plaza and adorned in all sorts of decorations. From shiny glittery trinkets, to hanging garlands and tassles that wrapped around the table’s edge. Of course, it wouldn’t truly be the feast of frosted stars if the table wasn’t also adorned with tiny flickering lights weaved throughout the centerpiece; like a very reflection of the cold night sky above. A perfect mirror.

But aside from the glittering decorum, there was there was something else that caught Bao’s eye… the large array of all types of food that each attendee had brought! In the cool air the warmth of the dishes seemed to draw everyone in alongside the near heavenly smell. It was all a part of the community spirit to bring a dish and pitch in to the extravagant feast. Of course, Bao followed this tradition too even after helping with set up! They had left back to their home to spend the time preparing! What better food was there to bring to a winter feast than hot chocolate? The fancy kind too with heavy cream and fine chocolate that’d been melted together to perfection. It was easy to make, and even easier to warm anyone up who might be cold in the winter air.

The bao trudges over to an end of the long table and lifts up their thermos filled full of enough cocoa for dozens to enjoy! They also leave a bag of marshmallows as is required to enjoy in your cup as well. Round and soft, just like Bao!

With their own offering left for others, there was nothing more to do than enjoy the feast. Bao was drooling already with the thoughts of how much they’d stuff theirself with, and without any more hesitation; they grabbed a plate and began piling it as high as possible!