∞ 72: Observing the white season [written/action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[written]

I don't suppose anyone has measured just how deep the snow is now? There haven't been long enough breaks in the weather to allow the snow to melt significantly.

It had been an early worry this season that some residents may be snowed in with the very cold weather we've had. Hopefully everyone is being careful about keeping an eye out for New Feathers and returning abductees.

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[Albert has been spending less time in the house lately, for a variety of reasons -- exploring the new community building next to the house, taking care of his horse with the snowing continuing to pile up, and other things exposing him to the elements.

Today, Albert is in the bar, tucked in one of the booths with his journal and some wine. Perhaps he's hoping to get another Kanakan bottle from the bartender. Or he just needs the din of noise to help him think. Or perhaps he's waiting for something to happen.

Later, he'll arrive back at his house in the dark, in the early evening.]

Comments

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[wise_maiden]

They'll likely make modifications as needed.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Of course. [Lapsing back into silence now.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Silence, silence. Raine looks toward the kettle.] ... Should I start boiling some water for tea?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[...He probably should have something. He had been drinking a lot of wine today.] If you wish. I could use a glass of water right now.

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[wise_maiden]

Oh, just plain water then? All right. [And she moves over to retrieve a cup. ... It's a wonder the pipes haven't frozen in this weather]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert waits patiently for his water, and will take it quietly whenever Raine returns with it.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Raine will slowly hand the glass to him, a bit frustrated with the silence, but not having much to add herself. She seems a little distracted, though.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert is comfortable with the silence and not noticing of Raine's distracted behavior; he really wants to sorta zone out right now after his discussions earlier in the day.]

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[wise_maiden]

[He can get away with zoning out for now. She checks on the stew, and sits right back down in the silence with him. ... At least it's not an awkward silence.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He takes a sip of his glass of water, shutting his eyes after a moment.]

What kind of stew is it?

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[wise_maiden]

Hm? It's beef stew. [At least, the scent of it should be starting to permeate the kitchen by now.] Genis started it early.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He nods slowly as he starts smelling the warming stew.] I see. Perhaps I should have come back a little sooner.