#dreaming

And gives the other over "I think yours has more character, lass. Hope you like the one you're stuck with " A wink

"I'll suffer through." A crooked grin.

"Well, you've beat the challenge. Therefore, you get the cup, and each of you get an early Yule gift" She hands over two boxes. In Bright colors "Me HOlidays imbolc, but.. well, Odin isn't around to play Santa so."

"Thank you" Gwen says surprised

"Oh, thank YOU. I'll be turning this story into a proper epic for my own poetical side, so thank you both" Brighid says

"(&&)_(, Yule is close..."

Only a tiny amount of panic!

"I KNOW" Gwen says "I still need to..."

Brighid chuckles "off with ye both arleady. Bask in yoru8 victory a bit afore you stress over a holiday" And a whisk sound and...

and Brighid holds up her new crafted prize "I think I'll keep my eyes on this thistle. Naught else, she's entertaining"

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