F:R:O:S:T ~Bite~ (CRIMSONNN)

[deepwallow]

The land of Mal'ike was a land of pure winter. There was no real warm season there, just a season when the freezing wind was calmer. Ice and snow coated everything for many, many miles. But the people there were strong, hardy, and knew how to appreciate small things since life was treacherous. They all worshipped the God of Ice and Chill: Frezor. To outsiders, he may be seen as harsh, strict, and unforgiving; to his people he was tolerant and teaching, and knew to raise followers that were strong.

Another thing that Frezor did was often go in disguise amongst his followers to see how they did. He would often visit all of the tribe locations. The one he headed for now was called Umufika. It was close to the edge and the annual Dancing Flame celebration was going on. The sun goddess's followers came to try and convert some of his followers, but they rarely got many. Still, the celebration was fun and up-lifting. That and JonJon bugged him to go.

"COme on Rezorin!" The little boy yelped as they neared the town. Frezor/Rezorin laughed. "Fine fine! I'm going as fast as I can!" He said, both bundled up heavily in furs as they neared the town. JonJon was a human that Frezor had rescued when he was lost in the Ice as a child. He was the only one to really see Frezor in disguise and know him.

[CrimsonMoon]

As usual, some exotic fruits had been brought from the warmer regions to 'convince' the Ice-Landers of their wealth and prosperity under the Sun Goddess, Sakuya. In the center of the festival, the priestesses often danced rituals in Her honor.. They were always beautiful.. And of course, the Oracle was always there but.. Only problem? No one knew who she was.. All they knew was she the Goddess' descendant...

A young priestess wearing the traditional Sari of the Goddess looked over an Ice-Landic stall with interest, her amber eyes glowing with admiration at the meats. Her tawny hair was streaked with some blonde, like flames in a deep fire though her skin was cream pale like that of Ice-Landers..

(In case you can't imagine a Sari..
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[deepwallow]

JonJon ran jn and looked around with awe, his 6 year old mind filled with wonder as he saw all the strange nee people from lands afar. "Rezorin!! This is so Awesome!!!" He said with glee as he dashed about, looking at everything. "JonJon! Wait for me!" Rezorin said, but he smiled warmly and fondly, an extremely rare thing to see from an Ice-lander. Their emotions were usually hidden as were many other things were about them. They kept many things secret except to those they come to accept and trust.

[CrimsonMoon]

The girl glances back to see the little boy streak by and smiles... she couldnt wait to see the kids at the Temple backc home... She straightens as another priestess calls," AEVA!!" A girl already tugging her toward the center of the festival, Quickly, we need you to starts the Ritual!!"

Aeva's eyes widen a bit when she remembers," o-oh yeah! I forgot..."

" HOW TO START IT?!"

" nonononoono... I'm not THAT bad.." She squeaks, shrinking back from the other girl a bit

[deepwallow]

JonJon was so busy looking around that he ran straight into the two of them and flopped down onto his rump. "JonJon!" Rezorin said as he hurried over and helped the boy up. "My sorrow." He apologized the Ice-lander's way to the two girls, his warm smile gone but he said his apology politely. Now he seemed withdraw and wary, as most were

[CrimsonMoon]

The other priestess rlls her eyes and mumbles 'it's ok' but Aeva crouches besides the boy, putting a soft and gentle hand on his head," Are you alright, love?" She asks with a small smile. her companion snorts with disdain but says nothing

[deepwallow]

JonJon looks up at her, his soft brown eyes filled with wonder, but he nods enthusiastically. "Mmmhmm! I'm ok!" He confirms with a big goofy grin. "My big Brother Rezorin helped me up!" He said cheerfully, earning a slight smile from Rezorin. Oh, the innocence of a child...

[CrimsonMoon]

Aeva smiles and gets back to her feet," well i'm gl-"

"Aeva!" The Priestess snaps and starts dragging her away, Aeva glances back and mouths 'sorry' as they are suddenly swallowed up by the crowd

[deepwallow]

JonJon blinked. "Brother! Let's see where they're going!!" He said, chasing after them before Rezorin could even open his mouth. Sighing but smiling, Rezorin followed JonJon through the crowd, going to see what this Aeva was up to

[CrimsonMoon]

In the center of the festival, a huge area had been set aside for the dancing rituals.. already hundreds of followers of Sakuya were twisting in groups around a wooden statue of the Goddess that they would burn but not turn to ash, as they did every year. The girl's had been swallowed by the red, orange, amber and yellow clad dancers.. but even so, it was beautiful to watch, exciting and enugh to put een the hard-hearted Ice-landers in awe..

aeva was dancing near the base of the statue, murmuring a soft enchantment having been passed through her bloodline, she was grinning despite the importance of this ritual... it was so fun!

[deepwallow]

JonJon watched in awe, and Rezorin/Frezor was always entertained, watching the strange girl JonJon had run into. They were certainly a lighthearted people, and the festival was always fun to watch. Thinking, he smiled very, very faintly as the winds picked up a bit, making the fire swoosh to greater heights for a few seconds. He was not the god of the wind, but the freezing winds were his to command here.

[CrimsonMoon]

Goosebumps races up her neck at the chill but she finishes the prayer. the dancing slowing as the fire statue died down to a soft glow.... this represented Sunset... Aeva watches the statue with a soft smile, not minding the small sparks that rested on her skin and burned a bit.. that was always the best part, the little dots of warmth in such a cold pllace..

[deepwallow]

JonJon danced with delight as Rezorin chuckled deeply. "Come JonJon." He said softly. "There's much more to see." He said, pulling the boy back as they rest stared at the statue in wonder, them the only ones moving away

[CrimsonMoon]

The girl spots them leaving, she frowns faintly but recieves a discrete smack from the priestess who had dragged her there.... not the best festival this year...

[deepwallow]

A while had passed and the two remained. JonJon was busy playing one of the games, trying to throw a little ball into a small cup from a distance. Rezorin watched him with a fond smile as the celebration continued

[CrimsonMoon]

Aeva was finally allowed to break away and disappear into the crowd, despite the cold she was panting slightly and the sweat running down her spine felt like it froze... Her amber eyes flicker around the Ice-Landers.. It was hard not to feel a bit intimitated...

[deepwallow]

"Yay!!" Came a cry of joy. JonJon did a little jig at his success af getting one of the balls in a cup. "Did you see that Rezorin? I did it!!" He proclaimed triumphantly . Rezorin laughed and pat the boy's head, pushing his hat down over his eyes and grinning. "I did JonJon. Well done!" He praised

[CrimsonMoon]

She squeezes out of the crowd and makes her way toward the stalls... very conscious of the stares... she WAS wearing a bright orange and red Sari after all.. but it didn't make her feel any better

[deepwallow]

In his dance, JonJon spotted Aeva again and waved to her. "Hey again!" He said cheerfully, running up to her with a big smile, Rezorin close behind him. Rezorin bowed slightly in greeting to her, regarding her with the lightest blue of eyes almost like sliver

[CrimsonMoon]

Aeva starts but smiles," Hello again!" She chirps and bends over to be level with the child," I never actually got you name, love!"

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