Quest 309

[primrosella]

Oh, dear, that's right, it is about that time again, isn't it? Of course, it's summer again, and it wouldn't be summertime in the City if we didn't have a blizzard sooner or later--just the same as how we always have those few days of hot weather right around Christmastime, too. Goodness, isn't it a good thing we're having it today, though, and not the other day when everyone was having their water fights? That certainly wouldn't be pleasant, running around throwing water all over each other when it's getting near freezing out.

Still, I've never seen one of these summer blizzards last for more than a few days, so if anyone is worrying about unpacking all their winter things for the long run, I'd say it's best to wait a bit and see if it clears up. It usually does, once we've had our chance to have our midsummer snowball fights and ice skating and all the other lovely things we do.

...Come to think of it, I suppose we ought to add another hot drink or two to the menu at the Blue Light, hadn't we? Perhaps we can come up with one, as a special for the time being.

In the meantime, though, I think I'd better go check on Ellington and the horses before the snow gets too terrible out. I think they've all been around long enough to be accustomed to these sudden snowfalls, too, but if there is a blizzard brewing, it's going to make getting around rather inconvenient and it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Goodness, how did it get to be the end of July already? Why, just next week it'll be...

Well. With any luck, the snow and ice will have cleared up before then. It'd really be a shame if I couldn't spend my City anniversary in--er, by the fountain, the way I always do.

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All kinds of backdated to yesterday!

[candothat]

I am already outside. [There's a blizzard. He's Russian. It works.] I can check on the horses, if you like.

I welcome this backdating!

[primrosella]

Oh, dear, Pavel, do keep warm and be careful! I think it's going to get worse before it gets better.

[Says the girl who is cheerfully rushing out into the oncoming storm herself...]

Could you? I'd appreciate that very much--then I could go straight on to see Ellington and not have to double back first. There ought to be some warm blankets and things in a wooden chest on the near side of the doors, and there's more than enough feed to last them if you make sure it's in their reach.

Thank you much. ^^

[candothat]

Ai, you sound very much like Sophie, and both of you sound like my mother.

[A put-upon sigh. He recovers quickly.]

Blankets and feed--good. I will do that immediately.

...Who is Ellington?

[primrosella]

Is that a friend of yours, Sophie? She certainly sounds sensible, if so! You really ought to listen to her. And thank you so much, that'll save me so much time, and I know the horses will be in good hands with you.

[Deal with it, Chekov.]

Ellington! He's the lake monster, the one who lives in the lake in Xanadu.

[candothat]

Yes. She lives with Howl, Peter, and I and ensures that we do not wander outside without jackets. I do listen to her, usually; Sophie is very sensible. And also, I will take good care of Siroc and Valor.

[Fine.]

There are lake monsters? [Coolest thing ever!] Or is he alone?

[primrosella]

Oh, no, I'm fairly certain there's more than one! He's just the only one I'm personally acquainted with, since he belonged to a friend of mine first. I do think there are others, though, who are bigger than he is, which is partly why I try to make it a point to check up on him every so often, just to be certain they're not treating him poorly.

[Because she would totally go deliver a stern talking-to to a fully-grown lake monster if it were being a bully to Ellington. Sure would.]