A wonderful piece by kitsudai
Laurence owned by me
And the graceful snep is owned by snowrora
In the peak of the winter months, with the touch of frost spread all around. Delicate ice crystals forming on glass and freezing the lakes solid. A blanket of white snow remained on the ground gracing those with ample opportunity for fun.
Aurora, a few days after her visit from their mutual kitsune friend. While opening her cafe "By The Ounce", a rather large pidgeon carrying a letter, roosted inside an old plant box, just outside the window of the warm glass of the cafe. The letter it was carrying dangling just outside the edge of the box. Finding refuge specifically under the cover of the roof from the freshly fallen snow. Hearing the commotion just outside while starting the mornig brew, she heard its signature coo and curiously she tiptoed to the door unlocking it to poke her head outside. Looking around she heard its coo and turned sharply to see the large puffball in the box along with its message. She stepped cautiously towards it, with its eyes closed, even being lifted it did not flinch as she picked up the box and bird bringing it insided. She placed it upon the nearest table as the pidgeon shivered and sprung to life in the warmth happy to be inside. Aurora giggled as it turned to her with a thankful coo before extending its legs allowing her to remove its message. She examined the delicately wrapped letter sealed with a tie of string and completed with a seal of wax across its peak. Her name artfully written in ink on the front. She cut the string with her claw to open to reveal a small handwritten letter that read:
"Dear Lady Aurora,
Upon Lucia's visits to my estate, she had talked quite highly of you. Having told me stories of your time together in her original lands and complimenting you at every turn.
It would be my pleasure if you were to join me for an afternoon at your next convience.
Simply, reply with this letter and it will find its way back to me. I will have arrangements for your travel made for your convience.
Laurence"
"Oh that vixen" Aurora shook her head with a smile. Aurora thought for a minute, recalling a few details Lucia shared with her before about Laurence. She thumped her tail in thought as her feathery friend waddled towards her with another coo, looking at her cutely almost trying to convince her. She let out a purr, before thinking of her next days off, potentially putting them together for a long weekend. She grabbed the closest pen, writing down for the weekend and tieing back the letter shut and back to the pidgeon."You can stay until the snow has finished, I don't mind the company." Aurora returned to her morning routine, the pidgeon stayed serenated in the heat until the cafe opened at which the snow had finished and she released it.
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At the crack of dawn, on that weekend morning, the clacking of hooves could be heard outside her home. She peaked outside to see a royally decorated carriage with well groomed horses leading its way. The time had come, Aurora grabbed her bags and made her way down up front, making sure to check that everything was locked and turned off. Finally, she was to her front door, she opened it being met with the prince himself. "Good morning lady Aurora. I hope you are doing well" He extended his hand to hers for a respectful press to his cheek. "Here, let me help with your bags" He delicately lifted them into the spacious innterior of the carriage and placed them under her seat. He quickly then offered his hand. Aurora took in the sight of the dark blues and purple decorated with gold. She took his hand as she stepped inside and he closed the door behind them. The carriage took off with its pre set destination. The inside was tall to account for Laurence's antlers and the potential clearance for any bumps. There was a pause, dilled with the rhythm of hooves and hard ground. He broke the silence after a quick glanced over the Snow Leopard in front of him. "I must say, your winter dress is quite nice. I love the red and accents of white, it quite suits you." He smiled trying to make a good impression. Aurora nodded, "Thank you, it is quite warm despite its look. If I may, where are we going Laurence?"
"Ah, yes! We are going closer to my kingdom just outside the city. There is a frozen lake that is perfectly frozen this time of year. With a lady of your grace I am sure to learn a thing or two on the ice." Aurora smiled, "You're in luck, I had a feeling we might do some outdoor activities and brought my skates with me."
"Splendid, it won't be too long now." His eyes widened a little in excitement. At this point, he revealed a bag underneath his own seat. He was prepared for this ice skating adventure.
Upon arriving, Laurence led the way as he opened the door, each having retrieved their ice skates in hand. They make a small trek to the lake as Laurence walks onto the board walk, the wood creaking as he sits on the edge with Aurora in tow. He eagerly puts on his skates and glances over to see Aurora fitting her skates next to him.
"Well, lady Aurora, care for the honors?" He gestured to the untouched frozen surface just below.
"What you scared?" She teased and winked sticking her tongue out for a blep before gracefully landing on the ice. She quite easily glided along the surface making a figure eight before returning to the deer stunned by the performance.
"Come on, the ice is fine." She smiled, encouraging him. Laurenche shook his head to focus, he tried to follow Aurora's form as he then dismounted the ledge, he landed but was shaky as he slowly kept his momentum forward. Arms outstretched he kept his balanced as he pondered his next move. Aurora giggled seeing the spectacle before giving him a hand. "Awh, you remind of a baby fawn taking its first steps." She teased him with another blep, and he chuckled in return. "I can say with confidence this is my first time walking" He sighed, being tiwed by the more skilled snow leopard to what would turn into an afternoon of skating lessons and plenty of slips and falls in good fun.
Much love snowrora!
Hope you enjoyed reading my friend ♡
Laurence owned by me
And the graceful snep is owned by snowrora
In the peak of the winter months, with the touch of frost spread all around. Delicate ice crystals forming on glass and freezing the lakes solid. A blanket of white snow remained on the ground gracing those with ample opportunity for fun.
Aurora, a few days after her visit from their mutual kitsune friend. While opening her cafe "By The Ounce", a rather large pidgeon carrying a letter, roosted inside an old plant box, just outside the window of the warm glass of the cafe. The letter it was carrying dangling just outside the edge of the box. Finding refuge specifically under the cover of the roof from the freshly fallen snow. Hearing the commotion just outside while starting the mornig brew, she heard its signature coo and curiously she tiptoed to the door unlocking it to poke her head outside. Looking around she heard its coo and turned sharply to see the large puffball in the box along with its message. She stepped cautiously towards it, with its eyes closed, even being lifted it did not flinch as she picked up the box and bird bringing it insided. She placed it upon the nearest table as the pidgeon shivered and sprung to life in the warmth happy to be inside. Aurora giggled as it turned to her with a thankful coo before extending its legs allowing her to remove its message. She examined the delicately wrapped letter sealed with a tie of string and completed with a seal of wax across its peak. Her name artfully written in ink on the front. She cut the string with her claw to open to reveal a small handwritten letter that read:
"Dear Lady Aurora,
Upon Lucia's visits to my estate, she had talked quite highly of you. Having told me stories of your time together in her original lands and complimenting you at every turn.
It would be my pleasure if you were to join me for an afternoon at your next convience.
Simply, reply with this letter and it will find its way back to me. I will have arrangements for your travel made for your convience.
Laurence"
"Oh that vixen" Aurora shook her head with a smile. Aurora thought for a minute, recalling a few details Lucia shared with her before about Laurence. She thumped her tail in thought as her feathery friend waddled towards her with another coo, looking at her cutely almost trying to convince her. She let out a purr, before thinking of her next days off, potentially putting them together for a long weekend. She grabbed the closest pen, writing down for the weekend and tieing back the letter shut and back to the pidgeon."You can stay until the snow has finished, I don't mind the company." Aurora returned to her morning routine, the pidgeon stayed serenated in the heat until the cafe opened at which the snow had finished and she released it.
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At the crack of dawn, on that weekend morning, the clacking of hooves could be heard outside her home. She peaked outside to see a royally decorated carriage with well groomed horses leading its way. The time had come, Aurora grabbed her bags and made her way down up front, making sure to check that everything was locked and turned off. Finally, she was to her front door, she opened it being met with the prince himself. "Good morning lady Aurora. I hope you are doing well" He extended his hand to hers for a respectful press to his cheek. "Here, let me help with your bags" He delicately lifted them into the spacious innterior of the carriage and placed them under her seat. He quickly then offered his hand. Aurora took in the sight of the dark blues and purple decorated with gold. She took his hand as she stepped inside and he closed the door behind them. The carriage took off with its pre set destination. The inside was tall to account for Laurence's antlers and the potential clearance for any bumps. There was a pause, dilled with the rhythm of hooves and hard ground. He broke the silence after a quick glanced over the Snow Leopard in front of him. "I must say, your winter dress is quite nice. I love the red and accents of white, it quite suits you." He smiled trying to make a good impression. Aurora nodded, "Thank you, it is quite warm despite its look. If I may, where are we going Laurence?"
"Ah, yes! We are going closer to my kingdom just outside the city. There is a frozen lake that is perfectly frozen this time of year. With a lady of your grace I am sure to learn a thing or two on the ice." Aurora smiled, "You're in luck, I had a feeling we might do some outdoor activities and brought my skates with me."
"Splendid, it won't be too long now." His eyes widened a little in excitement. At this point, he revealed a bag underneath his own seat. He was prepared for this ice skating adventure.
Upon arriving, Laurence led the way as he opened the door, each having retrieved their ice skates in hand. They make a small trek to the lake as Laurence walks onto the board walk, the wood creaking as he sits on the edge with Aurora in tow. He eagerly puts on his skates and glances over to see Aurora fitting her skates next to him.
"Well, lady Aurora, care for the honors?" He gestured to the untouched frozen surface just below.
"What you scared?" She teased and winked sticking her tongue out for a blep before gracefully landing on the ice. She quite easily glided along the surface making a figure eight before returning to the deer stunned by the performance.
"Come on, the ice is fine." She smiled, encouraging him. Laurenche shook his head to focus, he tried to follow Aurora's form as he then dismounted the ledge, he landed but was shaky as he slowly kept his momentum forward. Arms outstretched he kept his balanced as he pondered his next move. Aurora giggled seeing the spectacle before giving him a hand. "Awh, you remind of a baby fawn taking its first steps." She teased him with another blep, and he chuckled in return. "I can say with confidence this is my first time walking" He sighed, being tiwed by the more skilled snow leopard to what would turn into an afternoon of skating lessons and plenty of slips and falls in good fun.
Much love snowrora!
Hope you enjoyed reading my friend ♡
Category Artwork (Digital) / All
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