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[Here is a fully bundled Aerith, blue scarf wrapped loosely around her face as she smiles.]

Speed run! Don't try this at home. I'm a professional.

...Not really. But I've been practicing, and I think I'm getting better!

[This is about all the introduction given before the journal gets set down to show wide open sky, but once Aerith throws herself in its direction and sets things into a blur of motion, it quickly becomes apparent what she's doing: enjoying her toboggan present from Christmas. She seems to be quite childishly pleased with herself on the faster runs, and pouts when one bumpy ride ends only halfway down. Finally:]

All right, now for the obstacle course! [Tucking the journal under-arm, Aerith drags the toboggan ba-a-a-ck up. This time she turns it to a different position a few feet away and a very different angle. She starts out more slowly, letting gravity lead the way, and steers the tobaggan around trees and rocks, her expression turning focused as the wind whips back her hair. And then--] Oh, no, no! Move, rabbit, run! Hey--ah--!!!! [After wildly veering, once she hits a fallen tree, Aerith and journal are airborne. Too bad they have to come back down, but at least it's in a snowdrift, right?]

...Mmmf.

[...FEEL FREE TO ACTION IT UP / BE SLEDDING WITH HER? She's on the lower part of the mountain slope, closest to the village. Or just shake your head at her from afar, whatever.]

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[She shakes her head, dislodging some snow in her hair.] No, one of the spirits. She teaches healing magic.

[For all intents and purposes, she's pretty new. Be gentle, Aerith.]

Could I learn it, too? I was a doctor back home, so...

[Aerith's started clueing into that, giving a smile.]

Sure, anyone can learn! Nala is a very kind spirit. You just need to pay attention to her to learn what she has to offer.

I see. Could you help me?

Well, I'm going to be sledding for a while... if I didn't wreck the toboggan. [she glances over at it, but at least it SEEMS fine.] Maybe later today? Unless you just need to ask questions, I could answer those now.

[She shakes her head.]

No, I meant later. Actually, right now I'd sort of like to come out there, with you.

Do you like sledding too? I haven't gone sledding much [ever] until this winter, but it's so much fun!

I enjoy a lot of winter sports.

Hmmm... then, how about this deal! I help you with Nala, and you tell me about some of these sports.

I'll accept your deal. Perhaps you'd like to visit after sledding. You'll want to warm up and I can make tea.

So are you coming here or am I going there...?

Whichever is easier for you.

It should be what's easier for you. I have to come back to the village anyway! So... I'll meet up with you. Which building are you staying in?

The house Aino Minako lives at. I can give you directions.

Sure. Will you be there later in the day? It'll be a few hours before I get back.

I'll be there. I'm not really used to going out a lot.

All right, I'll come there then! I'm Aerith, by the way.

[And. She. Does. Though by now it's probably late afternoon, she'll follow directions given and knock on the door. Toboggan now stored away.] Hello~?

I'm Mizuno Ami.

[Aerith's secret santa, in fact.

And when Aerith arrives, Ami calls out to her.]

Please come in.

Edited 2011-01-17 10:24 (UTC)

[Door unlocked? Aerith checks it--yep, time to let herself right in.] How are you, Ami?

[Ami greets her guest with a polite if slightly reserved smile.]

I'm fine. Did you have fun sledding?

[Aerith's own smile is friendly, but quieter than usual after hearing some bad news.] Mm, I did. The mountains have some nice slopes, as long as you don't start too high.