Amy impatiently tapped her foot, watching as Lina stood in front of one of the soda machines.
"Hhmmm..." said Lina, frowning slightly as she scanned the selection of sodas. None of them were brands she'd heard of, but the art on each can didn't look like generic knockoffs either
Must be some foreign imports or independent brands, she thought to herself. Ignoring the sillier names, she instead looked for a soda that's name gave a hint as to what its flavor was.
Her wandering finger paused above one that read 'Gothic Grape'. Nodding to herself, she pressed the button.
The machine rumbled, dull thuds sounding inside. The sounds traveled downward until a purple soda can *thunked* down into the receptacle.
Lina reached down and pulled the cold can of soda out, turning it in her hands to inspect its label. The light purple and black can featured a cartoon goth girl holding up a bunch of dark purple grapes, a sultry smile on her lips.
Lina popped the can's tab, the hiss of released gas sounded before a strong fruity smell hit her nostrils. She lifted the can to her lips and took a tentative sip.
It was the freshest tasting soda she had ever had. Far from sickly sweet corn syrup and artificial flavors, the Gothic Grape tasted as though the essence of grapes had been distilled and perfectly carbonated. Far from being watery, it felt rich and full on her tongue. She had barely swallowed it before she found herself taking a second, third, and fourth gulp in quick succession.
She only reluctantly pulled the half-empty can away from her mouth to grab some air, her tongue licking the remaining sweet nectar from her purple-stained lips as she did so.
"MMMMmmmmmm" she let the sound out slowly, letting her satisfaction rumble outward. She held the drink out toward her friend, "You have got to try this Amy! It's delicious!" Her voice was a little duskier and softer than her usual vocal range.
Amy eyed the can of soda in her friend's hand, noting how Lina's expression and pose with the drink seemed to mimic the cartoon Goth's with the grapes.