Snow Sculptures (Open)

[Ricio Miller]

Ricio had originally planned to hang out around the lake for most of the day, but the snow and cold weather there weren't many people out and about there. And although he could deal with being lonely over the winter, he felt like doing some people watching.

Still even in town there weren't that many out just enjoying the day. It sadden him to think of how ugly and boring everyone else's lives must be. The same dreary routines day in and day out. Never getting out to breathe in some fresh air and enjoy the beauty around them. No wonder so many people suffered from depression this time of year.

So he decided to do something to improve the days of the passer-bys. And since the sidewalks were covered with icy and slush and his guitar was back at Chuck's house, he decided to do something with the snow in the small lawn beside the library.

He considered making some Calvin and Hobbes type snowmen, but decided against it. Too much violence.

So instead he made an elaborate igloo. Something closer to a castle. With a small prince-ly snowman standing by the door. He wished he had some coloring or that the snow would hold well enough to make a dragon, but this would have to do.

Sitting back to enjoy his creation and have a smoke, he looked around to see if anyone else was enjoying his handy-work.

[Aubry Reed]

Aubry walked down the sidewalk to the library. She looked down at her feet and grumbled to herself. Her bright red rain boots clashed with her whole outfit, but Aubry hated having wet feet. She also hated the bottom of her pants getting wet and then pressing against her, so she had tucked her jeans down into her boots which made her whole outfit look even sillier. She looked somewhat reminiscent of a five year old playing dress up. *Outfit here*

She was headed to the library to see if she could find a book to read. Aubry felt like curling up at home with a warm cup of cocoa. She would be alone of course, as usual.

She looked up to make sure no one was in her path. When she did, she saw the most amazing thing; it was a snow castle and a snow man outside of the library. She couldn't help but smile. Aubry had never been great at making snow men. She never really had anyone to play in the snow with when she was a child, so she kind of skipped learning to make a good snow man.

Upon closer examination, Aubry saw a man sitting by the sculptures smoking. She couldn't help but ask, "You the one that made these?"

[Ricio Miller]

Ricio was on his third cigarette by when Aubry walked by. He noticed her because the splash of color her boots gave to the winter backdrop. Not that he thought it was odd to see her outfit combination. After all, Ricio often had on odd combinations. Matching wasn't really his thing. Comfort always won over that.

Still, his artist's eye wished he had some watercolors with him.

He was thinking about how it would look when she walked up to him and didn't realize she had spoken to him for a moment. When it finally clicked, he smiled and turned to admire his own handiwork. "Like 'em?" he asked. By his proud smile, it was clear he was the creator. That and his shirt sleeves were still a little snow covered from the work.

"You're boots are beautiful," he said. "I wish I had some color to add to the world as well."