Winter Wonderland [Event]

[voidtreckermods]

”Good Morning passengers. Today is day Twenty Four of the month of Catfish. You may wish to look out of the window.”

As passengers wake in their beds they will indeed notice something different about the light. If they look out of the window, instead of the ever changing void they will see white slopes of mountains, flakes of snow alling down around them and frost covered trees zipping past the windows. If they glance at the ICP on the table they will see a message.

Investigating the dressing cart they will find the drawers and cupboards unlocked once again. However, instead of the fantasy-esque clothing of world #25768 they will find thick winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves. There are heavy fur lined boots and even some ice skates.

Entering the garden carriage they will see that the glass dome of the roof has opened, leaving the carriage exposed to a bright blue sky. Any nonsense of the past few weeks has vanished, leaving the carriage pristine. Not that that is easy to notice as it is covered in a thick layer of snow. The paths are clearer, a light dusting of snow but easy to talk through. Around the paths the drifts are high, perfect for snowman building or a snowball fight.

The streams and the pond in the centre are solid ice. Anyone brave enough to try to find the ice holds their weight for ice skating.

And the ICP message was correct. There is hot chocolate in the stores.

Comments

[marriedanidiot]

One foot after another, and Nerdanel slowly increases speed, gaining confidence as the muscle memory starts to come back.

[pleple]

Put one foot in front of the other

and soon you'll be walking 'cross the floor

If only Ple Two had ever seen any Christmas movies. At least she's a fast study. "I'm getting the hang of it... a little..."

[marriedanidiot]

Alas for missed opportunities!

"I think so too! Do you think you are ready to try on your own?"

[pleple]

"I ought to be." A little kick, a little more speed, and she let go of Nerdanel's hand to drift away a little.

[marriedanidiot]

Nerdanel drifts a bit away, to let Ple Two get the feel of moving on her own.

"There you go!"

[pleple]

She's not just drifting either, slowly, smoothly kicking her feet to keep her speed and balance up.

It's only a little more difficult to turn, even if it's just a wide, slow arc. Her lips quiver; she's fighting a smile to concentrate better.

[marriedanidiot]

Nerdanel claps softly, delighted.

"Oh, but you are getting good!"

[pleple]

Finally, coming to a gentle stop, it's hard to not smile a little - she's accomplished something, and being recognized for it. That's good.

Ple Two takes a careful bow, and looks up, and then the moment strikes her...

Would someone who didn't know them just assume that they were family? Her expression tightens a little; but she has to bury that thought. She's only just met this woman. "Thank you... it's kind of fun... now that I know how to do it..."

[marriedanidiot]

Ple Two is welcome to ask Mom Elf to Mom her~

"What is it?" Nerdanel tips her head curiously, spotting that flicker.

[pleple]

Maybe someday.

Even if she might want it... even if she needs it... "Mm? Nothing." She says that quite quickly, better than burdening Nerdanel with her strange, errant thoughts.

[marriedanidiot]

"I know we've only just met, but my dear, if you are worried about something, please don't feel as if you can't tell me." Nerdanel assures her. "I am always ready with a listening ear."

[pleple]

Ple Two just stands there, arms at her sides, glancing off to the side; her feelings are all jumbled up. She never had a childhood; but she's still a child, no matter what she's capable of, no matter... what she's done.

She's killed. At the tender age of she-guesses-eleven-is-good-enough. "I'll keep that in mind. For... some other time. Please."

[marriedanidiot]

Nerdanel rests a gentle hand on her shoulder, briefly.

"Alright." She says gently. "Shall we get back to skating then?"

[pleple]

That, too, is comforting. Too comforting, but she doesn't... shake it off for the moment it's there. "I'd like to get a little more confident at it, yes."

[marriedanidiot]

"Well, no time like the present." Nerdanel smiles at her. "Shall we try going faster?"

[pleple]

"Let's pick it up just a bit." A nice, straightforward task to focus on, much easier than feelings. Ugh, feelings.

[marriedanidiot]

"Alright." She smiles back and pushes off, aiming to pick up speed slowly (harder than it sounds, on ice)

[pleple]

And they only have so much room to work with as well, but it's getting a little easier, bit by bit. "Not that I expect... to get to do this often."

[marriedanidiot]

"Unless this persists, which I doubt it will." Nerdanel agrees. "However I suppose it is always possible we might stop on a world with ice!"