Spark again felt herself blushing as Sound kissed her on the cheek. She didn't mind and actually quite liked it but at the same time she wasn't entirely sure what to do or say in return. Instead she scuffed the floor with a hoof shyly looking down. 

The moment was finally broken as two bags of caps were thrown their way. Spark only just managed to catch them in her magic before they could hit the floor. She balanced one on Sounds head with a smile and held onto the other unsure. She had a quick glance round to ensure it wasn't meant for somepony else before slipping it into her bags.

It didn't seem like the caravan was going to leave immediately so Spark led Sound to the docks near the statues base. Only a few structures were built down here and they were mostly pre-war, not scrap built. A few rust covered boats were tied to the aged wooden posts along the docks edge. 

Spark led Sound past a few crumbling buildings to a better maintained cafe on the water front. Most of the windows had been replaced by boards though it seemed a few had survived the years of weathering. The door was made from cobbled together boards and creaked in protest as Spark pushed it open. The inside was warm, heated by a little fireplace on one wall. The space was well lit by the light from the surviving windows as well as the fire and a string of fairly lights strung around the ceiling. Much of the floor space consisted of rickety wooden tables and chairs with a counter set along one side. A couple of ponies were seated at the tables talking quietly. One, a large blue stallion wearing a grubby apron trotted over to greet them. He walked with a limp on his right foreleg but crossed the room quickly a smile on his face.

"Spark! I thought you'd left! Didn't think I would be seeing you for a long time yet!" He then glanced at Sound "and who's this? A coltfriend?"

Spark had just lowered her hood and was now regretting it as she couldn't hide the light red that formed on her face.

"Um... Hi" Spark replied with a sheepish smile "This is Sound Chance, he's going to be travelling on the caravan with me. Sound, this is Big Cook, he runs the cafe." She gestured at the big stallion. 

"Ah, good to meet you Sound" the stallion said grabbing Sounds hoof and shaking it firmly. "It's good to know Spark will have some company on her trip" he gave Sound a wink "She's a fantastic little mare, saved my leg y'know" he raised the leg he'd been limping on to show off a large scar running along it. "Anyway, table by the fire or by a window?"

Spark looked at Sound with a questioning look allowing him to make the decision.