1st Snowfall

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Who: Everyone
Where: Everywhere
Summary: The first snowfall of the year!
Warning: Only if you hate snow and fun

After the (mostly) harmless chaos of Halloween, the city lies dormant for a few days in the aftermath. Otherworldly quests, demonic pranks, and of course, the continued threat of the 13th Hour has no doubt worn down both citizens and Visitors alike. It's time for a bit of R&R and good old fashioned fun. Early the morning of November 4th, the first snowflakes begin to drift gently to the ground as the weather eases gently into the winter months...

By the time the city awakens, a light dusting of snow already lies upon the streets. Responsible citizens emerge to shovel the walkways, but it's soon evident that their efforts are of little use. The snowstorm, though not fierce, continues unabated throughout the day and by early afternoon, a good foot of snow covers Hinoto-Ri. Most have given up on accomplishing anything useful, preferring to wait out the storm, and the majority of shops and businesses unceremoniously remain closed.

The weather clears enough by 2PM to become the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a day off. Laughing children emerge to hold snowball fights in the middle of the streets, snowmen and sleds appear all over Capricorn, and the general atmosphere is congenial, relaxed, and soothing. Feel free to participate in the games or simply to sit with your friends by a cozy fire, playing board games or reading books or drinking a mug of cocoa. If you're particularly altruistic, you may even get a jump start on shoveling off the streets. The first snowfall is always a magical time of year. You almost can't help the feeling that it's... too peaceful.

Comments

[dontrunawayfromliving]

Sarah knows her reaction to the snowstorm is a little unusual, but after all that time undergoing medical exams she doesn't think she can take being cooped up much longer. So as soon as she realizes the insistent snow has basically shut down the city, she heads outside, still wearing her casual outfit of a tanktop and pants.

There's a certain kind of nostalgia in seeing all the empty shops around - maybe not a particularly cheerful kind, but there all the same.

[primordial]

"...H-how are you not freezing??"

Says a timid voice to her right- if she turns, she'll see Sam, dressed in a scarf and a thick jacket, looking incredulous.

"Aren't you cold?"

[dontrunawayfromliving]

"Not especially. It's actually quite refreshing."

Sarah stretches luxuriously to prove her point, the motion causing her tanktop to hitch up slightly, revealing a smoothly muscled expanse of midriff.

[electricyousei]

Morning: There's something about the snow Ruri likes and with the wind not being terrible she heads out from her ship in the morning and walks down to the Virgo district to watch the shops open. After she realizes that isn't happening she sits down and watches the trucks go by with a can of hot tea from a vending machine.

Afternoon: After a few hours she'll get up and start walking the streets, stopping to get a can of hot chocolate every half an hour or so, just watching how the people deal with the snow.

afternoon

[unbroken_chain]

Normally, Kotoha would deal with the cold by having Solar Logos follow her around, but she put that plan off when she saw the kids playing in the snow. Instead, she's swapped out her culottes and tights combo for a pair of heavy cargo pants and a matching jacket.

"Ruri! Hey!"

[electricyousei]

Ruri stops and looks back, "Hrm? Oh, hi Kotoha."

She smiles slightly and waves.

[demifemme]

Fuck yeah. There's little as satisfying as running in the crisp air of the first snowfall, even if her usual Jack fanclub is too busy celebrating the first snow to follow her this time. Although today, she's wearing a sport shirt to run. Is she obeying the Mayor, or just adapting to the weather?

[dontrunawayfromliving]

It's not long before Owl pulls into place beside Shura, nodding in greeting as she smoothly matches Shura's pace.

"Shura."

She's wearing the same heavy pants and tanktop she wore in her first broadcast, but she appears to be paying the cold no mind.

[demifemme]

"Owl." She nodded back. "Great day innit?"

[greyerrant]

Someone at least is grateful for the peace, a warrior-knight out of time and space, letting the world grow quiet around him for a moment as he watches the children playing, and people shopping, his grey armor flecked with white, recalling an older time, and in some ways a happier one for him.

[electricyousei]

Stopping behind him and taking a sip from her can of tea before looking up Ruri shakes her head.

"You're going to end up a snow man yourself if you don't move occasionally."

[greyerrant]

"The heat from the armor's exhaust systems should melt the snow before it becomes too much of a problem, I'd imagine."

He turns slowly to look at Ruri.

"How have you been?"

[dontrunawayfromliving]

My, but he's a large one. Sarah stares up at the massive armored figure, clearly wondering what the deal is. Beyond flicking away the snow as it piles up on her bare shoulders, she doesn't seem particularly bothered by the cold.

[greyerrant]

The warrior stares back, quiet, and seemingly carved from granite and ceramite. He doesn't know quite how to respond to someone looking at him, beyond looking back, the internal systems of his helm putting crosshairs over her almost automatically.

[bondsofsuffering]

Hizumi can be found wandering the streets of Hinoto-Ri, although not at any of his usual haunts. There's an air of melancholy about him, which is somewhat odd - normally, all of this snow would be the exact type of thing to get the teen excited. But instead, he seems to be enjoying it in a much quieter way, often pausing to take in the atmosphere, his eyes searching out the details in the buildings around him.

However, if he spots another Visitor, there's no helping it. With a faint smile, he'll give a small nod in greeting.

[hachitaro]

What if that Visitor is trying to be sneaky?

Which is exactly what Taro is being, as he has the illusion of a snowman up - before he drops it in favor of his normal illusion as Hizumi goes by and attempts to tacklehug him.

[bondsofsuffering]

At least his reflexes help him from being bowled over entirely. He has the sense to brace against the ground just enough to keep himself upright.

"Whoa-- Taro?"

[eyewillprotect]

Aoi certainly doesn't hate snow or fun. In fact, she'll be right outside of her house, bundled up warmly and doing her best to make a snowman.

Unfortunately... As much effort as she's putting into it, she just can't seem to get the snow to clump up right.

"What am I doing wrong...?"

[tyrantball]

Who knows? Certainly not Desco!

"Hi Aoi! Desco came to check up on you!"

[eyewillprotect]

"Ah... Desco. How are you?"

She'll go ahead and stop with the failed snowman attempt as she turns her full attention to Desco instead. It's only polite, after all.

[halberdaxe]

And here's Noda, not exactly dressed any differently other than probably some gloves for his hands to carry his halberd easier in the cold weather.

"What are you doing?" No, he doesn't see that you're trying to make a snowman.

[robinsegg]

Sig never experienced snow before. Primp Town was generally a little warmer throughout the entire year, not getting cold enough for it to snow. So when he first came out of his apartment room to see the streets covered in them, he completely froze in front of his door to stare at the white scenery.

Did he somehow warp to another world again?

"Oh no..."

[plunderbunny]

"You'd best throw on a coat if you're going out unless you want to freeze to death." Came a helpful voice. Elaine had a coat on, but she was still hugging herself and shivering. Living in the tropics your entire life will do that to you.

[halberdaxe]

A little snow or two wasn't going to keep Noda from his routine training with his halberd. If one were to go to the Capricorn district's central park, you would see one (1) moron twirling around his weapon, clearly looking insufficiently dressed for the weather.

At least his clothes are placed on a nearby bench....... He's going to regret it later, though.

[hello_mgann]

[Being from a desert planet, M'gann hasn't seen much snow, and she intends to make the most of this opportunity. She's currently walking around town in her winter clothes reading a checklist of snow activities she wants to try. unfortunately she's not really looking where she's going.]