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[funnygirl]

[Belle is quite pleased when she wakes up and sees the bright white-ness of snow falling outside her window. Despite the cold she's always loved this time of year when the snow comes and covers everything and the lakes ice up. There's a simple beauty to it that she's always favored. Plus snow is very fun to play with.

So she wasts no time in getting out of bed and dressing in her warmest of clothes before hurrying outside to enjoy the weather. Anyone passing by House 17 will most likely catch Belle during one of the following activities: building a snowman, making snow angels, or engaging people in a good old fashioned snow ball fight. Anyone who is up for a little fun in the snow is more then welcome to join her.

Later in the afternoon she'll pull out her journal and dictate a quick message for the village.]

Hello Luceti. I'm sure everyone has noticed that the snow has started falling by now. It has made me wonder what sort of seasonal activities others enjoy the most. Personally I quite enjoy playing in the snow, making snowballs or snow-people. So my question is, what sort of activities to you enjoy the most this time of year?

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[geniustheveil]

[Partly to live down her current embarrassment, and partly because it's gorgeous, Ami is taking a walk through the village, too, wrapped up warmly for the weather. She pauses when she sees Belle.]

Good afternoon! [Her eyes take in the evidence of angels and snowmen.] You seem to really enjoy winter. [Ami could absolutely be persuaded to join in.]

[funnygirl]

[Belle looks up from where she's crouched down and forming the bottom base of another, smaller, snowman. She smiles brightly.]

Oh yes! It's quite beautiful and very entertaining. [She pats the big snowball into shape.] Would you like to help?

[all7seas]

Jacksledding.

[Yes, it's a thing.]

[funnygirl]

I don't believe I've ever heard of that. How is it done?

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[savedtheworld]

All of those plus my number one favorite, penguin sledding!

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[funnygirl]

Penguin...sledding? What is that?

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[eightlazylegs]

Hiding in heated apartment. Do not understand snow-obsession. Is cold.

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[funnygirl]

Yes, that's true. But it's also very beautiful, the way it falls over everything. And there's so many activities you can do with it.

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[tailasoldastime]

Huh? Belle-? [But by the time he's turned his head from the window she is already out the door opposite. That's strange... she always says good morning to him whenever she comes down at this time. He doesn't understand, what was the hurry?

Then after a couple of minutes pondering this, he hears sounds coming from outside... like, packing snow? She's still here then. Maybe she needs help with something?

He slowly walks over to the door and starts to open it up, making a loud crunching noise from the snow gathered underneath.]

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[funnygirl]

[Knowing that Beast would most likely follow her once she rushed outside, she wasted no time in clumping together a modest sized snowball.

The moment Beast sticks his head outside he'll have that snowball flying straight for his face.]

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[windandrain]

I enjoy skiing, and snowball fights can be quite fun. Or staying inside, with hot chocolate and a book.

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[funnygirl]

Skiing? What is that like?

Oh but I so enjoy snowball fights. And curling up with a good book is always a nice way to spend some time.

[spohkh]

[Spock... not doing much more than staying in his room with the journal at hand decides to answer this post.

His current blind state allows for little else, and he is not yet ready to venture outside.]

Greetings, I am Spock. May I inquire as to what a 'snowman' entails?

[funnygirl]

Hello Spock, my name is Belle.

A snowman is simply three big snowballs of varying sides stacked up to form a body-like shape. And traditionally you would use sticks for arms and buttons for eyes and mouth and a carrot for the nose. Some even adorn their snowmen with top hats and a scarf.

[stilldontgotit]

Staying warm, for one.

[He laughs. It's not that he hates winter, but he's an islander. Sooner or later, the novelty of winter wars off.]

But snowball fights aren't too bad, especially if you've got the patience to build a solid fort.

[funnygirl]

That is important for most. But sometimes a nice, cool breeze is good too.

I've never built a fort before. [Her idea of a snowball fight is running around out in the open and trying not to get hit.]

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[starfishlovesyou]

Decorating! Fuuko thinks that putting up decorations is one of the best parts of the season. Playing in the snow is fun, but making everything look festive is very fun too!

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[funnygirl]

Oh yes! Decorating can be quite enjoyable. Particularly when it comes to decorating the Christmas tree. That's always been my favorite part.

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[contaeoro]

Where I come from it doesn't always snow as much as this in the winter, but it does get chilly so my friends and I enjoy warm drinks. There's always a special event for New Year's, so sometimes a few of us would go to that too.

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[funnygirl]

Chilly weather does has a way of making a person crave something warm. What drink is your favorite?

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[aspertia]

Hm... I guess that depends on the kind of day! If there's lots of good snow outside, I love making snow forts and stuff like that... but ice skating is fun, too.

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[funnygirl]

Ice skating is quite enjoyable. It has been awhile since I was last able to enjoy it for myself.

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[inburningshadows]

I usually preferred indoor activities during the winter, it was, rare I really enjoyed snow until now. I might have to try to make a 'snow-people'.

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[funnygirl]

That's a wonderful idea! They are quite easy to make, and fun too!

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[fierybluebird]

Skiing, snow pirates, hot springs, and reading by the fire with mug of a hot liquid, way up high in the mountains.

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[funnygirl]

I wasn't familiar with hot springs until recently. It was a very enjoyable experience. But...snow pirates?

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[sketchingideals]

It's good to talk to you again, Belle!

[Jeb looks much more chipper this time around.]

To answer your question... well, I like playing in the snow, too. I think it's much more fun when you're doing it with other people, though. I also like eating and drinking warm things while with friends, too! And I don't think I could ever go wrong with trying to capture winter through art...

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[funnygirl]

Oh hello Jeb!

I have to agree with you there; playing in the snow is always more fun with a lot of people. And I didn't know you were an artist!

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[folklorist]

I do like to make snow mythica around the village this time of the year. [ And he's already made quite a few today as is. ]

Ice skating, and sledding are always rather fun too.

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[funnygirl]

Snow...mythica? What is that?

I don't have much experience with sledding, but ice skating is quite enjoyable.

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[of_sablier]

[Belle isn't the only one out enjoying the snow today-- Jack is doing the same thing, taking a walk through the village to enjoy the sights and occasionally reaching up to swat a branch and send a light dusting of snow showering down onto his head.

He'd be a perfect target for a snowball right about now...]

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[funnygirl]

[Belle is finishing up her latest snowman when she catches sight of a familiar face. Jack doesn't seem to have noticed her yet so she leans over and grabs up a handful of snow that she then pats into a snowball.

Then she aims for his shoulder and throws.]