first snowball ❅ video (open to both courts; post feast)

[winterwork]

[There's a boy with white hair, quite obviously rather young however, staring with eyes blue and wide, a curiosity coursing through him as he peeks through closely. There's a moment where he seems quite anxious, as if he's unable to speak, but as he pulls back, it passes fast, a notable smile blooming suddenly on his face. The video shakes from his apparent bouncing, peering into the locket with nervous excitement.]

Hello! The name's Jack Frost, and if you can hear me, if you can see me—I really hope you can see me—please say something, anything, really.

[Fifteen years and he's only ever spoken to another spirit or two. Oh, how he longs for conversation! To be able to hear responses to questions, laughter towards his jokes, anything to let him know that he's heard, that he's seen.

He lifts a hand, hesitating for a beat before a small wave of frost lifts from his finger tips and he blows it forward. A hearty laugh soon follows, quite pleased with the act.]

I don't know much about what's going on out there, but I've got a huge stash of ammo for the best snowball fight you'll experience in ages. Heck, we can even go ice skating or sledding! We'll slide down hills or even mountains of snow. Anything goes.

[His smile grows ever wider with talk of his plans, a slight excited laugh escaping him as he continues to gaze with delight.] Look, wherever you are, it doesn't matter—I can get you one of the best snow days of your life. You'll have a blast. I promise.

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[smithwork]

[ Why is it always Hiccup bursting bubbles? This isn't his favourite pasttime, okay, contrary to popular belief. ]

Jack, there's a massive war going on. Did no one mention that to you? [ That's probably not the right question. ] Didn't you take anything in at the feast? Like, I don't know, getting kidnapped by imps?

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[winterwork]

[Here comes the king of negativity. Jack's still wondering if Hiccup will ever just let loose for once.]

War or not, that's even more a reason for people to lighten up a bit—including you. Would you stop freaking out for a second and try to have a little fun?

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[mixcds]

It's a little early for snowball fights, Jack.

[But soon... SOON... ]

You might have better luck trying to scare people.

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[winterwork]

Never too soon for a little snow. At least it's never been much of a problem for me. [Still, he's smiling wider just from hearing someone say his name.]

Hmm, scaring people, though? I guess there can be some entertainment in that too.

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[eagerforlife]

[ There's a thoughtful hum. She's never really been in a climate where snow was a thing, so she's not really sure what a snowball fight entails. But he seems really excited about it, so. ]

I've never been in a snowball fight before, but if you say it'll be fun, then I wouldn't mind joining in.

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[winterwork]

[Finally, someone with a sense of excitement in them.]

Never been in a snowball fight before? You really have no idea what you've been missing out on.

[playmakings]

It never really snows in New Mexico-- It sort of does but that power is amazing, and how did you do that? [ She sort of waves her hand, as if mimicking his movements to get frost. ]

[winterwork]

[It's actually amusing to see someone try it on their own; a sense of pride rising just from someone being impressed with it.]

Ah, well, I'm kind of a spirit. Winter spirit, they've called me, so I'm kind of a special case. [He brings up his hand to demonstrate again.]

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[parallels]

Well.

That's one way to take the edge off the war. Can't deny there's always been a need for that historically.

[Her tone is a mixture of amused and chastising. Though she keeps it mild.]

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[winterwork]

There's always a need for it. Would people really rather be screaming and slashing at each other over laughing and tossing around a good snowball?

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[mildly]

Such excitement over such things. You remind me of someone from the North.

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[winterwork]

From the North? How north are we talking about here because I don't want to be compared to yetis.

[Who live literally at the North Pole with Santa Claus, so that's taking it the extreme.]

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[choreographics]

[...'Jack Frost'?

Ryan's quiet for a second as he just sort of watches what Jack's doing, and on the one hand he's mesmerized because he's wondering with his new powers if he can ever create frost. Frost is just cold water, right? On the other hand Jack's talking, like, kind of more than most people and he's talking about snow and Ryan's kind of laughing under his breath.]

You said anything, right? Which do you like better, the snow or the ice?

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[winterwork]

[Jack's spent years asking people questions that never got answers, so he's almost a little bewildered to hear himself being asked something.]

Well, you almost can't really have one without the other. Although I do take a lot of pride in the craft of snowball making.

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[gandere]

[ Jack Frost? Isn't that a spirit in control of the weather? Something like Father Frost, Rin thinks, but doesn't voice out loud. Instead, she gives him a polite smile almost as if she's trained in using magical artifacts as a form of communication. ]

A snow day? A little late for a storm, wouldn't you think?

[ ... someone hasn't been clued in to the fact it's no longer spring. ]

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[winterwork]

Never too late—or too early—for a little snow as long as it's cold enough.

[He returns a smile, though his comes with a laugh.] Don't worry, I'll be saving the actual blizzards for a little later in the year.

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[notyetlegend]

[Staring. Just...staring.]

...You have really white hair.

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[winterwork]

[He stares back with a raise of his eyebrow.]

And yours is really red. And the sky is really blue. Looks like the leaves are still pretty green too.

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[silmarils]

[ maedhros has been collecting what information he can since his arrival, which has begun to mean exploring this.. network. for the most part, it's been what he's expected, given his own arrival-- confusion, anger, reluctant interest. but this, well.

there's a lot in this one he wants to ask about, but one thing sticks out in particular. ]

Are you unaccustomed to being seen, Jack Frost? [ the tone is dry, though curious, with the faintly melodic accent most of the elves have. ]

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[winterwork]

[It's a bit unusual to only hear a voice without getting an image, though the mystery of it is a bit intriguing.]

Let's just say my world's been a little quiet for some years. Who's asking?

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[bythewaves]

[ Maedhros is talking and Maglor comes drifting over to see who it is that intrigues his brother so. The locket post gets a curious eye and Maglor debates for a while before flipping on his locket to answer ]

You are seen, and you are heard, Jack Frost. Is it such a strange thing for you? I am sorry, if so, for none ought to be alone [ Except us whispers the Ambarussa who deserves it more than us? ]

[ He looks mostly human, pale, with dark hair and grey eyes, but there is a Light in his eyes that is old and bright, for all that he has the face of one much younger. His voice, like his brother's is deep and musical - moreso, in fact, it is as if Music underpins his every word ]

You have spoken to my brother, and I have heard him speak my name - Well met - I am Maglor.

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[winterwork]

Oh, you're Maedhros' brother? [If that's the case, the vision is ... definitely not what he expected, looking nothing like the elves he's spotted in his world. He's almost unsure if he's relieved or disappointed. Those little guys were kind of adorable.]

Ah, well, it's been a long time of doing things on my own, but it seems like that isn't much of a problem anymore, so it's pretty alright now.

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[somethingprecious]

Ah- Mhm. Hello.

[Is that snow? Maybe he's an elements bender like Korra, but... Hm.]

Is that magic?

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[winterwork]

Hello! [So many different kinds of people here. Are those ears pointy?]

I guess it's magic, yeah. Not a magic trick though, I promise.

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[digophelia]

[ Wait, hold up. ]

Well, of course I can see you! How is it that you have no recollection of this place, Mr. Frost? This isn't the first time I've heard of you, either.

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[winterwork]

Wait, you've heard of me before?

[Curious. He's heard some people talk about him being in some folklore, so perhaps there's more stories of him somewhere.]

And it's my first time here, so of course I don't know anything about it.

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[baseborne]

[Oh... so there's the guy Jon straight up accused of being a White Walker last time they met. In Jon's defense, he is a brightly blue eyed corpse that yet moves.

But even social awkwardness can't make him pass up talk of far more decent weather than all this bloody sun and heat.] ... You can make it snow? [Because there aren't any summer snows here, can you believe that nonsense? It's just not right.]

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[winterwork]

[Of course, this is a freshly new Jack with no recollection of such events, giving a chance to a much better first impression.]

'Course! Long as the weather's cold enough, I can toss a flurry just about anywhere.

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[ziggyzoggy]

"Somethin', anythin' really."

[...Trust you to be a literalist, you big blue weird.]

But I got no interest in a snow fight.

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[winterwork]

Oh, really? And what exactly would you be interested in?

[That's certainly an interesting sight. Another spirit?]