❄ it's quiet and the snow's beautiful tonight → a winter open meme
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snowfall;
stage i; none, streets are already blanketed in white. stage ii; very light and intermittent. stage iii; light - moderate. lasts longer periods. stage iv; continuous, heavy snowfall. stage v; the hardest of cores - blizzards, snowstorms, you name it.
scenarios;
① fuck the police, this is the best time for a walk. hope you've got a nice thick coat on.
② stranded in the buttcrack of nowheresville? weren't you watching the time? now you've gone and missed that last bus out of there. or maybe you're lost, somehow. what do?
③ literally chilling, in this weather, is quite easy to do. sitting around relaxing in it is a wee more difficult, but sometimes much more enjoyable, especially if shelter can be found. the snow is beautiful to watch, after all.
④ the weather's not going to stop you. your snow fort's packed full of ammo and ready to go. those aren't snow angels over there; they mark where the poor souls you've downed have fallen. be careful with that snowman's head!!
⑤ you're about fifty miles from civilization but there's a roof over your head, so never mind the chilly draught, right? right. you mightn't be the only one lucky enough to stumble upon this little shelter, though. remember to share the blanket.
⑥ everyone stuck outside should be jelly. you've got a fireplace and hot cocoa and damn if it isn't awesome. a heater's not quite so romantic, but it'd do. there'd better be a backup generator in case the power trips.
[She was still rolling her ball around and around when he suggested his alternative. So she glanced up and over to his pile. Then back to hers. Taichi hadn't been wrong; the snowball was getting bitter. It was also smoother and rounded than Takeru's increasing clump, but...]
[She picked it up--it took both hands to do so now--and tossed it onto his pile.]
I think so.
I'll go get more snow from over there.
[There was a section of the balcony where the wind blew a drift up against the wall of the apartment. Higher than the rest. It would be easier to scoop without having to bend down so low.]
[And from there, Takeru quickly made sure the rest of that snow made it onto the snowman! As he tried to get as much snow as he could onto the snowman, he had to admit. His hands were already starting to get cold. While he tried to move his fingers a little bit more, they looked like they were getting a bit more difficult to move.
So much for trying to make sure Hikari was safe when he probably didn't get the right gloves for snow!]
And there, I think that should be good enough!
[He said as the body of the snowman got to the right height.] All we need now is to add the second part of the body!
[Hmm. He had a point. With all the snow they'd already piled onto the body, they would have to lift the snowman's head practically as high as their own! Maybe higher.]
[Unless...]
Wait! I have an idea.
I'll be right back.
[With that, she brushed off the snow still clinging to her own gloves--giving absolutely no sign one way or the other as to how cold her hands might be--and headed for the door. Pausing just long enough to take off her boots, stepping her stocked feet inside so as to not track snow. The door was only left slightly adjar to keep the warmth of the room trapped inside as she could be heard running across the room. To the kitchen.]
[She returned less than a minute later with a small step stool in hand.]
[In the meantime, here the younger boy was trying to find the quickest way to warm up his hands and fast! Quick, while Hikari's inside getting something, he quickly placed his hands under his armpits! Quickest way to warm things up ever!
Of course, he only has about a couple of seconds before she was going to come back out!
Although, by the time that she came back out? She'll find him trying his best to warm up! Even if he does look a little silly right now!]
T-That's great, I think that's a great idea! We'll use this and we'll make the best snowman ever!
[And just like that, he quickly went over to her before wincing at how cold he was feeling]
[A little silly...and more than a little obvious.]
[Hikari's expression faltered before she even had a chance to get her boots back on. She lowered the stool in her hands ever so slightly, head tilting and suddenly seeming worried.]
Why didn't you tell me you were cold, Takeru-kun?
We can go back inside for a little bit. [A pause, followed by:] ...actually, I was getting a little cold too. I just didn't want to take you away from your snowman so soon, after how badly you wanted to make one before.
[At least he can say that he was trying, that was more important thing!
But the moment that he saw Hikari's expression, that's when he started to look worried. While he wasn't making any attempt to hide it, he really did think that she wouldn't notice!]
W-Well, I'm not. I'm only a little bit cold! And you seemed really happy to go outside that I didn't want to take that away!
[Although, now that he got a good look at the giant ball of snow] But do you think we can finish it quickly? It'll done before you know it! Pretty please, I don't want stop making a snowman and stop half way through!
[She hesitated at first. A certain are you sure? expression on her face.]
[Then, she smiled and gave him an enthusiastic nod.]
Of course!
If that's what you want, then we'll have to do our best. [She stepped back into her boots and shut the door behind her, walking through the snow to place the stepstool beside the pile of snow they'd already accumulated.] Here. At least now, we'll be able to reach easier.
[Yes, he's certain! He really really wanted to build a snowman okay? Can you blame him for that? As he gave a quick nod, he just quickly smiled at her]
Be careful though, the snow can be slippery! Make sure you don't fall okay?
[He said before trying his best to gather as much snow as he possibly could around the pile of snow. Although, he had to do it quick or else he was going to get sick! Eventually, when he managed to get enough?]
Hm...do you think you can get it all up on top? It’s sure a lot of snow though.
[Of course she couldn't blame him! Save for the slight sting in the tips of her fingers, she was having lots of fun too!]
I'll be careful. I promise.
[She proceeded to do the same, grabbing small bits of snow in her hands and slowly adding it to Takeru's pile. Only, this time, they also had to make sure to pack it in extra tight so they could roll it up and place it on top as the head.]
Maybe we can do it together. The stool's not very big, but neither are we.
[As Takeu continued to add more snow, the more he had to think of something. Just how were they going to get all that snow on top of the other?]
Yeah, that sounds like it would be a good idea! And if we fall, I think that's okay too! We got all the extra snow so it'll be nice and fluffy when we land!
[Or at least he hopes so anyway. But by the time when it looked like it was enough, he simply looked back at the other girl]
And there! I think that should be good! On the count of 3, let's try and lift it up together! One...two...three...!
[Hikari poured as much strength as she could. Her arm muscles shook, but...they did it! They managed to lift the huge. tightly-packed ball of snow in their arms!]
Alright, I'm going to step on the stool---[A small grunt as she shifted her weight ever so slightly]--first. Ready?
[Using all of his strength, his arm shook as well as he tried to get it all on top! With a loud cheer, he couldn't help but laugh when they finally lifted it off!]
I'm ready whenever you are! Just be sure to take all steps though!
[With that, he walked ever so slowly closer to the stool as he tried to make sure Hikari was ready as well]
But I can’t wait to see Taichi-san’s and your mom’s when they finally see our snowman! I bet we can even call him Yukidarumon!
[Despite her excitement, her brows were furrowed together in concentration as she took another cautious step back. feeling for the stool with her foot. When her heel bumped into it, she slowly lifted it until it was resting atop the stood. Then, while slowly lifting the giant ball of snow with her, she lifted the other foot until she was kneeling on the stool to keep level with Takeru's arms.]
Okay, I think I'm steady. Can you make it up here too?
[Although, the problem was that he couldn't really quite see the stool with the giant snow blocking his view. But as he continued to take small steps, he waited until his foot hit the stool. With a mumble or two, he looked back at Hikari and then back at the pile of snow before him]
I'm stepping up right now, you better hold on though! [And just like that, he slowly took a step forward up to the stool while he was trying to maintain his balance. Slowly but surely? He manages to completely get on it!]
And there! I'm on! That wasn't so bad, I thought it would be a lot harder!
[Her legs wobbled a little beneath her from the exertion, but she was determined to see this all the way through!]
Let's give poor Yukidarumon his head now. Ready?
[She braced herself, planting both feet firmly on the stool in preparation for having to shirt her weight to toss the giant ball of snow in their arms on the even more giant pile of snow.]
[Takeru wanted to make sure that the pile of snow was directly on top! While he tried to make sure that he took most of the weight, he was starting to wonder if their snowman was going to look as great as he thought it would!]
And there! All we need now is the ears and some arms!
[As he looked at the ground, he suddenly had a thought!] Oh, I know! Do you have some sticks around? I think it would look really cool if we used that as his arms!
[She glanced around the balcony area. Which was noticeably devoid of any plant life.]
Ah! [But then a thought came to her!] We could use a pair of cooking chopsticks! And Oniichan has extra scarves. I'm sure he won't mind if we borrow one.
[With that, Hikari carefully hopped down from the stool. For a second, it almost looked like she would slip and fall upon hitting the ground, but she caught herself. And headed back towards the sliding door.]
Come on, Takeru-kun. The chopsticks are in the kitchen. You can get them, and I'll go to oniichan and ask him for a scarf and anything else we can use.
[In that moment, Takeru was just about ready to spring into action! If anything should happen to his friend, he wouldn't know what to do! Luckily, as she caught herself, he only gave a sigh of relief.
Out here, he needed to keep an eye on her at all cost! He was suppose to protect her right?]
Yeah, let's go on! I think it's starting to get really cold anyway! [But just as he was about to go down the stool, he had to stumble a little before making it down on the ground.]
Maybe we can see who can get the stuff first! I bet I'll win!
At least we know Yukidarumon won't melt while we're--
[She paused, however, when Takeru suggested a race.]
[...oh. It hadn't dawned on her to think of it like that, especially if they were both cold and looking to go back inside for a little while. Maybe all the excitement of everything, the thrill of succeeding with their main task, had helped to warm him up some.]
You mean, like a race? [She had to stop and think about it for a second. It was closer to the kitchen, where the chopsticks were, but Takeru also wasn't quite so familiar with their apartment and might need some time to look. Meanwhile, Hikari knew exactly where Taichi's closet and winter clothes were, but not where he hung the scarves. And she still had to take enough time to explain why she needed the scarf and ask for permission to borrow it....] Okay!
[See that smirk on his face? He was totally wearing it right now. That and he just wanted to make things even more exciting! Sure, it seemed like a good way for the both of them to warm up but why do that when they could have fun with a race? Although, he had to be careful.
He didn't really know where all the stuff was in the kitchen but maybe if he just asked their mom, then that would be a good way to win right? But at the same time, would that be cheating? She knew where Taichi hid those scarves right?
Riiiggghhttt?]
Yup and whoever wins? They get to put on the scarves first and make the design on Yukidarumon's face! Does that seem good to you?
[Was this going to go as well as he hoped? One way to find out!]
[And with that, off Takeru went! After quickly taking off his shoes (and trying to dust off whatever snow's on him), he ventured into the kitchen! Hmmm...their mom seemed really busy right now so asking her seemed like it was out of the question.
But if he were a pair of large chopsticks, where he would he be. Oh where oh where could those things be...?]
Ooohhh, where could they be? Hey, Hikari, how are you doing over there?
[His only immediate response was the rapid opening and slamming shut of a certain bedroom door.]
[Immediately followed by a series of muffled exchanges. Some laughter--which of the Yagami siblings was difficult to discern at that time--and more talking. Then, something that sounded like the opening of a drawer or door or something that was followed by the rustling of various heavy objects.]
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[She picked it up--it took both hands to do so now--and tossed it onto his pile.]
I think so.
I'll go get more snow from over there.
[There was a section of the balcony where the wind blew a drift up against the wall of the apartment. Higher than the rest. It would be easier to scoop without having to bend down so low.]
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So much for trying to make sure Hikari was safe when he probably didn't get the right gloves for snow!]
And there, I think that should be good enough!
[He said as the body of the snowman got to the right height.] All we need now is to add the second part of the body!
Although...now are we going to get it up there...
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[Unless...]
Wait! I have an idea.
I'll be right back.
[With that, she brushed off the snow still clinging to her own gloves--giving absolutely no sign one way or the other as to how cold her hands might be--and headed for the door. Pausing just long enough to take off her boots, stepping her stocked feet inside so as to not track snow. The door was only left slightly adjar to keep the warmth of the room trapped inside as she could be heard running across the room. To the kitchen.]
[She returned less than a minute later with a small step stool in hand.]
We can use this!
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Of course, he only has about a couple of seconds before she was going to come back out!
Although, by the time that she came back out? She'll find him trying his best to warm up! Even if he does look a little silly right now!]
T-That's great, I think that's a great idea! We'll use this and we'll make the best snowman ever!
[And just like that, he quickly went over to her before wincing at how cold he was feeling]
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[Hikari's expression faltered before she even had a chance to get her boots back on. She lowered the stool in her hands ever so slightly, head tilting and suddenly seeming worried.]
Why didn't you tell me you were cold, Takeru-kun?
We can go back inside for a little bit. [A pause, followed by:] ...actually, I was getting a little cold too. I just didn't want to take you away from your snowman so soon, after how badly you wanted to make one before.
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But the moment that he saw Hikari's expression, that's when he started to look worried. While he wasn't making any attempt to hide it, he really did think that she wouldn't notice!]
W-Well, I'm not. I'm only a little bit cold! And you seemed really happy to go outside that I didn't want to take that away!
[Although, now that he got a good look at the giant ball of snow] But do you think we can finish it quickly? It'll done before you know it! Pretty please, I don't want stop making a snowman and stop half way through!
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[Then, she smiled and gave him an enthusiastic nod.]
Of course!
If that's what you want, then we'll have to do our best. [She stepped back into her boots and shut the door behind her, walking through the snow to place the stepstool beside the pile of snow they'd already accumulated.] Here. At least now, we'll be able to reach easier.
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Be careful though, the snow can be slippery! Make sure you don't fall okay?
[He said before trying his best to gather as much snow as he possibly could around the pile of snow. Although, he had to do it quick or else he was going to get sick! Eventually, when he managed to get enough?]
Hm...do you think you can get it all up on top? It’s sure a lot of snow though.
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I'll be careful. I promise.
[She proceeded to do the same, grabbing small bits of snow in her hands and slowly adding it to Takeru's pile. Only, this time, they also had to make sure to pack it in extra tight so they could roll it up and place it on top as the head.]
Maybe we can do it together. The stool's not very big, but neither are we.
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Yeah, that sounds like it would be a good idea! And if we fall, I think that's okay too! We got all the extra snow so it'll be nice and fluffy when we land!
[Or at least he hopes so anyway. But by the time when it looked like it was enough, he simply looked back at the other girl]
And there! I think that should be good! On the count of 3, let's try and lift it up together! One...two...three...!
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[Hikari poured as much strength as she could. Her arm muscles shook, but...they did it! They managed to lift the huge. tightly-packed ball of snow in their arms!]
Alright, I'm going to step on the stool---[A small grunt as she shifted her weight ever so slightly]--first. Ready?
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I'm ready whenever you are! Just be sure to take all steps though!
[With that, he walked ever so slowly closer to the stool as he tried to make sure Hikari was ready as well]
But I can’t wait to see Taichi-san’s and your mom’s when they finally see our snowman! I bet we can even call him Yukidarumon!
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[Despite her excitement, her brows were furrowed together in concentration as she took another cautious step back. feeling for the stool with her foot. When her heel bumped into it, she slowly lifted it until it was resting atop the stood. Then, while slowly lifting the giant ball of snow with her, she lifted the other foot until she was kneeling on the stool to keep level with Takeru's arms.]
Okay, I think I'm steady. Can you make it up here too?
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[Although, the problem was that he couldn't really quite see the stool with the giant snow blocking his view. But as he continued to take small steps, he waited until his foot hit the stool. With a mumble or two, he looked back at Hikari and then back at the pile of snow before him]
I'm stepping up right now, you better hold on though! [And just like that, he slowly took a step forward up to the stool while he was trying to maintain his balance. Slowly but surely? He manages to completely get on it!]
And there! I'm on! That wasn't so bad, I thought it would be a lot harder!
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Let's give poor Yukidarumon his head now. Ready?
[She braced herself, planting both feet firmly on the stool in preparation for having to shirt her weight to toss the giant ball of snow in their arms on the even more giant pile of snow.]
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And there! All we need now is the ears and some arms!
[As he looked at the ground, he suddenly had a thought!] Oh, I know! Do you have some sticks around? I think it would look really cool if we used that as his arms!
Or maybe we add a scarf to him too?
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[She glanced around the balcony area. Which was noticeably devoid of any plant life.]
Ah! [But then a thought came to her!] We could use a pair of cooking chopsticks! And Oniichan has extra scarves. I'm sure he won't mind if we borrow one.
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[But then again, would her mom want it back after using it on a snowman?]
I really hope so! I think Yukidarumon would be lonely without his scarf on!
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[With that, Hikari carefully hopped down from the stool. For a second, it almost looked like she would slip and fall upon hitting the ground, but she caught herself. And headed back towards the sliding door.]
Come on, Takeru-kun. The chopsticks are in the kitchen. You can get them, and I'll go to oniichan and ask him for a scarf and anything else we can use.
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Out here, he needed to keep an eye on her at all cost! He was suppose to protect her right?]
Yeah, let's go on! I think it's starting to get really cold anyway! [But just as he was about to go down the stool, he had to stumble a little before making it down on the ground.]
Maybe we can see who can get the stuff first! I bet I'll win!
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[She paused, however, when Takeru suggested a race.]
[...oh. It hadn't dawned on her to think of it like that, especially if they were both cold and looking to go back inside for a little while. Maybe all the excitement of everything, the thrill of succeeding with their main task, had helped to warm him up some.]
You mean, like a race? [She had to stop and think about it for a second. It was closer to the kitchen, where the chopsticks were, but Takeru also wasn't quite so familiar with their apartment and might need some time to look. Meanwhile, Hikari knew exactly where Taichi's closet and winter clothes were, but not where he hung the scarves. And she still had to take enough time to explain why she needed the scarf and ask for permission to borrow it....] Okay!
[A smile. It seemed even enough to be fair.]
Whoever makes it back to the door first wins?
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He didn't really know where all the stuff was in the kitchen but maybe if he just asked their mom, then that would be a good way to win right? But at the same time, would that be cheating? She knew where Taichi hid those scarves right?
Riiiggghhttt?]
Yup and whoever wins? They get to put on the scarves first and make the design on Yukidarumon's face! Does that seem good to you?
[Was this going to go as well as he hoped? One way to find out!]
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[Not that she would have protested much if it hadn't; after all, what's a friendly little competition between...well...friends.]
On the count of three? One...two...
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[And with that, off Takeru went! After quickly taking off his shoes (and trying to dust off whatever snow's on him), he ventured into the kitchen! Hmmm...their mom seemed really busy right now so asking her seemed like it was out of the question.
But if he were a pair of large chopsticks, where he would he be. Oh where oh where could those things be...?]
Ooohhh, where could they be? Hey, Hikari, how are you doing over there?
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[Immediately followed by a series of muffled exchanges. Some laughter--which of the Yagami siblings was difficult to discern at that time--and more talking. Then, something that sounded like the opening of a drawer or door or something that was followed by the rustling of various heavy objects.]
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