Winter wonderland

[shardofwinter]

The Nexus has been covered in snow, from the highest rooftop to the lowest gutter. Some of it even persists on the gaudy Nexus sign. Winter has officially landed in the multiverse, and where there's Winter, there's a Winter spirit.

Reynard appears to be making an attempt at being anywhere and everywhere. He's skipping along the rooftops and skating along the path despite a lack of ice. The lakes and ponds in the parklands are frozen over, the windows of houses and shops are frosted, and it's really quite funny watching people try to get through the thicker parts of the snow.

Anyone looking particularly glum will have a snowball flung their way, with some passer-by looking like the culprit. Although someone is already on causing a snowball fight which is an encouraging sign. Occasionally he'll take to making a safe path an ice rink. Only when someone is already on it, of course. He may or may not be putting up the mistletoe too, with a preference for corners and hanging above benches. Certain places carry sound like the mountaintops, with even the quietest word being shared with everyone around. That's not even getting started on all the ice patterns he's spread about the place.

Reynard stops to fold his arms and admire his own work, commenting to whoever happens to be nearby. "Beautiful, don't you think?"


((Feel free to have Winter mishaps and misunderstandings galore here, thread hopping allowed and snow based mishaps encouraged. As noted here, Reynard will be causing trouble for the three months he's a Winter spirit. There is a list of Curses and Blessings here! For those who already looked: Double check as I added a couple.))

Comments

[smartass_captain]

"One, maaaybe two of those would. The third would irritate the hell out of me." Jim sits up and slowly gets to his feet. The snow drift is about waist height now that he's standing at the bottom of it.

There's snow in Jim's hair and on his eyelashes. Jim shakes his head a bit, but only manages to dust his face even more with the flakes. Oh well.

"Trying to get rid of me already?"

Honestly didn't spot the title of Jim's post until I was about to post comment XD

[shardofwinter]

"I'm trying to get you to stop being a Scrooge. All you'd need to do is call 'bah-humbug!' every so often and it would be impossible to tell the difference. Tell me you don't really hate gathering those close to you, having a good hearty meal, sharing wine, singing badly and exchanging gifts. Or spending time with friends to tell stories and decorate your homes with baubles and lights to brighten up the dark days."

[smartass_captain]

"I can, and I do." This time, Jim shakes the snow off with his hands, getting himself more or less clear.

"Nothing good has ever happened this time of the year." Jim claps his hands together now, getting the snow off of them, too. "If it were just the season, I'd be quite happy." Someone just isn't changing their mind.

[shardofwinter]

"Hm. Stubborn, aren't you? You aren't going to listen to me, either, I'll wager. Even with me being who I am. Maybe someone else can persuade you. Someone closer to you."

[smartass_captain]

"You're so hard to please, when you're like this, you know that? I'm outside, I'm playing in the snow. What more do you want?"

Good thing anyone that could technically be called close to Jim Kirk is either here in the Nexus already or half a goddamn galaxy away. Seriously the last thing Jim Kirk needs is a family get together.

Wonder why that came to mind, suddenly?

[shardofwinter]

"A sign that you're at all connected with Winter would be nice. You're neither here nor there on the spectrum." Reynard sighs. "I shouldn't be surprised. This is what staying in space for too long does to a person. You need a reminder of festive spirit."

But he likes Jim, so he won't outright curse him to sympathise with the Season... He will, however, give him a Winter gift. Waving his hand at the captain as he talks and using a little magic to encourage some part of Jim's past to reappear. Family, or maybe long lost friends.