Fifth Flake [dictated]

[defyingfrigidity]

[... Oh no. Ohhhhh no. No no no.

This isn't the first time Elsa's woken up to a chill in the air when the weather should be warmer. In her room at least, her powers still... reacted... when she had a nightmare. But the accidental outbursts have never been bad. A few flurries here or there or ice creeping along the walls.

But now, looking out the window.... everywhere is covered in snow. As far as the eye can see. And of course Elsa, poor, constantly-blaming-herself Elsa, immediately jumps to the first conclusion her mind imagines.

Oh god, what did I DO?

But she can't remember doing this! Her dreams weren't even THAT bad last night...! But... she didn't mean to do anything the last time she froze a land during summer... so maybe...

No. She. She needs to ask about this first. Maybe someone knows what happened. So, to the journals she goes.]

The weather... is this.... normal for this land, this time of year?

[She's trying to simply sound curious and casual, but... yeah that's not working. Her voice is shaking ever so slightly with nerves, but she's hoping people will just think it's because of the cold...]

Comments

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[samson]

The what?

[Give him a second... to find a window...

There is a pause here.]

Uhhhh no, that's... new.

dictated;

[defyingfrigidity]

[Ohhhhh dear. That was not the answer she was hoping for.]

Okay... [Calm breaths, Elsa.] Has the castle ever been known for changing the weather?

[She's been here for MONTHS now and god, that still sounds like such an absurd question to ask.]

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[samson]

[He has to think about that. He's been here a really long time.]

Uhhh kind of. Sometimes it makes the weather get all weird, like... this one time leaves wouldn't stop falling, even after all the trees didn't have any leaves left to, uh, fall.

Nothing like this, though.

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[indirectcause]

You mean the snow? No, that's...not normal for this time of year, but you know the castle, it likes to pull weird bullshit.

[A pause, then worried.]

Are you okay?

[defyingfrigidity]

Are you sure it's the castle? I know things like this happen without warning, but... certainly there must be some clue to show us that it's up to something.

[Boy, she was really hoping that this would help calm her fears. Currently, it's doing the exact opposite.]

I... yes. I'm fine. [This is probably a very unconvincing lie.]

[indirectcause]

Well, there are Christmas decorations everywhere, and I know that only happens in December. So I'm guessing it's the castle, unless someone decided to run around putting them all up overnight.

[Wow, he does not believe that at all, but he won't pry.] Okay. But if you wanna talk, you know that thing goes both ways.

[apocashrriipp]

[Paige is way ahead, pulling on a woolly hat and mittens.]

Normal? Ain't a lot around here that fits that description. Now if you were to substitute that word for awesome?

Definitely.

Less panic, more sledding!

[defyingfrigidity]

I suppose "normal for the castle's standards" would have been a better way to phrase my question.

[....] Is such a harsh change in the weather truly not something you think we should be worried about?

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[inafadingcrown]

'Normal' is not a term easily defined here. It is not usual, certainly, but I do not think you need be alarmed. [Because, yes, she can hear that.] The castle has done much worse.

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[defyingfrigidity]

[... Damn. And here she thought she was getting better at reigning in her emotions.]

You're absolutely sure this is the castle's doing?

[rapscalliongirl]

No idea but I don't see snow that often so it's fun!

[defyingfrigidity]

Really? [OKAY, LET'S... let's focus on something else... she needs to calm down somehow, and if this is her fault, maybe that will help a bit...]

Do you come from a land with a much warmer climate?

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[raisingdad]

[Considering it was about 80 degrees yesterday and now there's 5 feet of snow on the ground, Alexis figures no, not normal.]

I haven't been here that long, but we do seem to follow in the normal progression of seasons... when the castle isn't setting wild animals on us or turning us into mermaids.

[Basically, she assumes it's the castle being a troll as usual.]

[defyingfrigidity]

[... Wait, what? Something that girl said was enough to snap Elsa out of her panic for the moment.]

... Turning us into mermaids? When did that happen? [Did she miss something...?]

[Dictated]

[rose_of_battle]

There's really nothing normal about this place at all, at anytime. And that includes the weather.

The castle is probably bored or something.

[defyingfrigidity]

Yes, yes, I realized it was a mistake to use such a word to describe this land.

Still... it seems strange that this is all it has done. It makes me wonder if something much worse is coming soon.

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[deadlybanker]

At home if this had happened so late in the season it would be unusual. Here? I would think it was just one more odd occurrence in a string of them.

Is... there something about the snow that is upsetting you signora?

[defyingfrigidity]

I suppose it's... not the snow itself, no. I've grown to quite like it. [After hating it for over thirteen years because of her connection to it.] It just brought up some memories of home, that's all.

[pompous_today]

It is not, but any time something unusual like this happens, I tend to assume it is the castle's doing. I would not worry about it.

[defyingfrigidity]

Right...

[She sounds... somewhat reassured. Talking to other people has certainly helped, but hearing those words from someone she considers a friend helps a bit more.]

I suppose the reason I'm getting so worked up over this is because it brings up some... unpleasant memories.

[schrodingersghost]

I didn't do it!

At least I don't think I did it?

[defyingfrigidity]

[... Wait.

What.

Is someone seriously echoing her exact thoughts?]

You.... can do things like this?

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[sugarwaffo]

The weather? [There is a pause as Sugar goes flying over to the nearest window to look.]

It's snow!! Snowfall! This is wonderful!!

[Sorry Elsa, Sugar's answer might have to wait until her excitement has died down a bit.]

[defyingfrigidity]

[That's fine. At this point, Elsa's managed to calm down, thanks to the words of others, so she actually manages to let out a small laugh at the obvious joy in the fairy's voice.]

Well, it's good to hear that someone is excited about all this.

[i_rule_me]

Don' worry yuirself, Elsa. Pretty sure this was the castle's doin'.

[Yes, he can sense the worry in you mind, and where it's come from. No, he's not going to explain why.]

That said, is snow in June normal for anywhere? Heh.