#brightwindsbarony

"I know many Jack Frosts... including the one you dream of, dear Irene. I shall mention to him you said hello" She nods

"Science must not be delayed, Science is neverending..."

Some of the nevers gasp!

"Figure of speech.." the pooka assures them.. "Quest.... and.. Cocoa?"

"Maybe you can do science at the freehold?"

"Ryder likes science."

"Extra cocoa, and with marshmallows."

"Ryder? Oh.. mmm yes, he's awake again? Need to talk to that boy" A nod "Very well... you know, tthis reminds me of my early experiments with survival on Pluto's cold surface... poor guy got demoted, and boom, there goes the budget for that research. So small minded" A licking of his lips "Lead on to these mars mellows. I'm ham? Did I mention that? " Yes he follows

An d Eritia closes her eyes and rejoins the snow

Nessa offers Hamm a hand. "I'm Nessa Phillips. "

Irene waves to the snow fairy. "Do you want to see my snowflake?" To Ham.

Hamm shakes her hand "Pleasure, nessa.. Nessa.. ever been to Scotland?" A smile "And yes, dear, Irene... Show me your snowstar"

The trio make their way through the snow, apparently space suits are well insulated.

She shows off her treasure to the pooka.

"Oh that's lovely... and it has touches of my favorite color"

"Mine too!"

"Yes, Monkey-Roon!" He nods

"Or is it Burgand-zee?" the Chimp pooka considers

"It's purple."

"Is THAT what it is? My, how wonderful. I've never heard that word before.. Purple.. purple. I think it could catch on"

Giggles.

Nessa laughs, walking a bit in front of Hamm, letting her hooves pack down the snow a bit so that he can more easily bound along in his snowsu- astronaut suit.

"I might as well take a day or two at the hold.. clouds are the enemy of astronomers..." He shakes his gloved fist at the fluffy icy cloud "You win this time, naturally occurring phenomena, but I'll be back"

"Lady Sparrow bought a big microscope."

"It's at the top of the cliff, so you can see the whole sky."

"She.. oh that angel... I knew I was a good influence on people... but I had no idea she was thinking of adopting me! Mom and dad could use the break"

A soft sigh. "She does look like an angel, when she flies..."

"Oh, I can see it. I learned about angels at church."

"Grandma takes me sometimes, Mom is usually too tired."

Hamm nods "I know how it goes... I too have been covered in flies in church, and my mother seems VERY Tired when I show up"

"But she said maybe next month I can have Grete and Ashlee over."

"And we'll have pizza and play minecraft and watch cartoons." Dreaming aloud.

"That DOES sound like fun."

"Yeah, I've never had a sleepover."

"Well, times are uncertain, but it's good we're all aware of our dreams. " As they approach the hold they see Pepper in fur trappings waving

A wave back to Pepper! And she says over her shoulder, "Thank you for guiding me, Irene. You're a good rider." And she means it! The sweet piskey didn't even kick her in the ribs or pull her mane by accident!