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( ACTION ) - BLIZZARD @ GENESSIA CITY

[Belle is at work when the first fluffs of snow begin to fall. She knows about the storm, they've all had fair warning, and she's prepared per Yang's helpful video a few days prior but she doesn't see the blizzards start when she's at work.

She finishes tidying up at the shop and then slips into a world blanketed by ice and snow. It's an easy path home. One that she's traveled countless times since her arrival. The way takes her through Everglade and into Genessia proper.

Her boots compact the snow with each step, her gloved fingers curling around her cloak to hold it close to her thin frame. Belle is sure that she can make it home safely, even as the blizzard begins to intensify around her. She easily cuts a path to the archway and then finds herself lost in a picture of pure white.] You can do it. [She tells herself in a soft firm voice.] Just make it home.

[The wind picks up, pulling at Belle's thick cloak and sending her stumbling forward. A soft cry tears from her throat as the clasp on her cloak snaps, forcefully pulling the protective layering away and into the air above her. The cold bites unpleasantly at Belle's skin, seeping through her dress.

Belle reaches for her phone but the smooth high-tech device slips through her fingers, disappearing into the snow below. Belle gasps and stumbles forward as she tries and fails to catch the device.

The wind stings her cheeks and pulls at her hair as she frantically begins to digs. It doesn't take her long to find the device but her gloves are soaked and her fingers have begun to stiffen and freeze. Belle doesn't try to use her phone. She doesn't think she has the dexterity and she doesn't want to drop it again.

She forces herself to her feet, her arms pulled tightly to her chest and stumbles blindly through the storm for somewhere warm to call for help.]

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[sidon, who was on his way to take his own shelter, heard the desperate gasps and cries of someone nearby. he didn't know who was in trouble, but someone certainly was. he couldn't just ignore this, he couldn't just let someone freeze to death. this place had been so kind to him, the people so fascinating and amazing. to turn his back would be cowardly. what kind of Prince would he be then?

no, he had to help people during this. the cold didn't much bother a zora. it slowed him down, made him feel sleepy, but other than that he was fine.

he rushed to the sound of the voice, his massive form coming around a corner to see.... belle. she was without a cloak, and she was clearly freezing and stumbling through the snow.]

By the goddesses- Belle! I am coming! [for once his loud voice had come in handy.

the zoras dashed over to her, his large towering frame leaning over her to shield hee from the stinging wind.]

We must get you inside, hurry! Show me the way to your home!

[She'd force herself to her feet, only to be met by a towering, black robed figure.

Snow and ice clung to the white bone of an exposed, wolf like skull, the eyes not more but glowing embers inside otherwise empty sockets. Spiraling horns jutted out on either side of the creature's head, rows of sharp, pearly teeth exposed in an eternal, macabre grin...

And he was carrying a basket of bread. Which, frankly, didn't fit in well with the rest of his appearance, but he didn't leave the house trying to scare people. He barely moved though, staring down at her for a moment before... speaking]

Why aren't you inside?

[Jack had headed out into the storm without really thinking about it. When you spent 150 years as a human shield, self preservation wasn't high on the list. His coat was wrapped tightly around his body as he surged foward trying to find people to help.

It was Belle's cloak that caught his eye first and he called out as loud as he could.]

Hello do you need help?

[Belle hears the familiar booming voice and looks up at the ten foot tall fish-man who she had come to know. Sidon. Her lips mouth his name but her voice is carried away by the wind. Her head bows and the storm rips her hair loose from the ribbon tying it back.]

Si-don. [Her voice shakes when she finally replies to him.

Belle prefers to be sensible when it comes to touch but she's cold and she finds herself instantly clinging to her larger friend, using his frame to shield herself from the wind.]

I don't know. [She inhales.] I lost sight of the road signs.

[Light brown eyes look up at him.]

I live in Stone Ridge apartments. They should-n't be far.

[Belle gasps as the mask of death greets her out in the snow. There is something very frightening about meeting a man in black robes with a dog like skull. She inhales and holds her breath when he finally speaks.

She remembers, though very slowly, that the people in Genessia can take many shapes and she doesn't want to judge them simply by their appearances. She tries to clam down though she can't stop her heart from hammering rampantly in her chest.]

I-I was w-alking h-home.

[Her voice shutters and falters as she tried to force them out.]

The s-storm got w-worse before I-I made it. I- lost my c-cloak.

[He knew fear when he saw it.

Elias just stooped, just ever so slightly, and extended one black gloved hand towards her.]

Here.

I'll help you back to town.

[Belle hears a voice whip by her but it turns and moves with the wind and she can't tell where it's coming from. She stands up a little straighter and ignores the chatter of her teeth as she peers into the white setting around her.]

Hello?!

Yes, P-please. [Her voice shivers and stutters as she calls into the wind.]

W-where are y-ou?

[It's scary. She's stuck in a storm and greeting by a skeleton but Belle follows her heart and her heart tells her that it's alright. Even if it is a little scary, that's okay.

She reaches out towards him and takes his hand.]

T-thank Y-ou.

[She swallows and then continues.]

S-tone Ridge. T-that's W-were I live.

Alright.

[She'd be pulled up, a bit uncarefully, Elias wasn't exactly well known for tact and finesse.

And then up again.

That's right, we're being carried, right next to the bread basket. Because she did after all, say she lost her cloak, and heaven knows it's cold out here.

Elias, on the other hand, is decidedly not cold. There's definitely a full body under there, and it's just as warm as any other living thing might be.]

Didn't you know there was a storm coming?

Belle.

[he repeats her name, more urgency in his voice. he lowers himself in order to cover her, not wanting her to be any more frozen than she already is.]

It isn't, please, come with me. [he has an arm around her, pulling her and guiding her now back to her apartment.]

[A soft protest echoed from Belle's lips as Elias pulled her from the snow. She isn't used to being so close to someone, be them a skeleton or any other person. She feels a little uncomfortable but she can't deny that it's warmer than sitting the snow.]

I did.

I had thought I could make it home.

[She frowns.]

Where I was working, I couldn't see outside. I stayed too late.

[Belle's skin is cold to the touch as she slips next to Sidon. She isn't used to touching others or being close to them but it's preferable compared to the alternative.]

T-thank you.

[Her arms circle her torso, her fingers clinging at her sides as she rested her shoulder lightly against him. Her feet move easily with his guided touch, stepping over larger banks of snow.]

[he tries his best to remain beside her, to use his own body heat to warm her as they walked.]

How did you end up in this terrible situation, Belle? [he called out to her over the winds, trying his hardest to just walk straight.]

I-I [She clamps down on her chattering teeth for a moment before attempting to speak for a second time.] I was working in the back room. It has no windows and I hadn't realized that the storm had already started.

[Belle leans against him.]

I knew it was coming... I shouldn't have been so foolish.

It's quite alright.

[he reassures her, taking her with him to her apartment.] We are nearly there, do not worry. Can you keep holding on?

Yes. I can.

[She curls against his side more firmly, using all of her strength to remain close to him and the heat that he provided. Her body begins to tremble as they walk, her boots nearly tripping over themselves as she staggers forward.]

T-thank you.

[Ice forms on her eyelashes as she stares into the blizzard winds.]

[sidon shakes his head, knowing that this really will not do.]

Belle, may I carry you? That will make this all go by so much quicker!

[Belle pauses, feeling her uncertainty mix with the practicality of his question. It doesn't take her long to come to an answer and with a slow sluggish nod she replies.]

Yes, please.

If it is-sn't to much t-trouble.

[She clenches her teeth together, trying to force them to stop chattering.]

[it isn't any trouble at all, since he is the one that suggested it. without another word sidon scooped up belle into his strong arms, hoisting her and holding her very close to his body.]

Is this better? [he said between the harsh winds, now pushing through it to hurry to her apartment already.]

[Belle nods her head as the trembling in her limbs begin to ebb. Her jaw clenches together and for a few long seconds she doesn't trust herself to speak.] Yes, this is better...

[She closes her eyes as the cold chill seeps into her bones. Belle suddenly feels very tired.]

Thank you Sidon.

[and they walked and they walked. it was getting harder for him to keep going, even with his size the blizzard was absolutely terrible.

eventually however they were able to reach her apartment. he looked down at her in his arms.]

I need you to open your door up.

[Belle nods softly as her fingers dig through the folds of her skirts for the small pocket that contains her key. She tries to move quickly but it takes near five minutes to pull the small piece of metal from her pocket.]

Here.

[Her fingers tremble as she attempts to unlock her door.]

[unlocked, at last! sidon pushes into her home, closing the door behind him. with her still in his arms he looks around at her apartment.]

We need blankets! [he moves into her home, and he sets her down in the nearest chair (or couch depending on what furniture she owns).]

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