Imbolc at Silverwolf was a quiet yet lovely affair. Marigold conscripted everyone, from Danica down to Briar, to help with the spring cleaning. Even Aiden and Calanthe were told to tidy up their offices or risk HER doing it for them, and even if she got a disdainful sniff from the latter, at least a token effort was made.
Briar laughed uproariously as she sicc'd Glass on the dust bunnies that fled from the cleaning, even though the hound puppy just snuffled and sneezed on them when she caught up. The slightly soggy chimera were able to flee to the safety of Bluebell's domain.
Gwen was asked to take down curtains so that they could be washed, and Linnea and Danica both took turns beating out the heavy woven rugs that warm the floors. It's work, but with friends, it can be fun as well!
Julius helps to clean the fireplaces, and then laughs when he is told he has smudges of soot on his nose.
Willy is asked to tidy up her new workspace, and Marigold is pleasantly mannered enough that even any snapback from the nocker is taken with easy grace.
Later, when the Firebrand arrives, it's to the cheers of all, and the Baron bids her a warm welcome, and serves her a mug of hot mulled cider or wine himself.
The tired silvery flames of the bale sparkle and pop and FLARE with the fresh balefire, and the promise of Spring...
"So when do we get to eat the Groundhog?" Briar asks....
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