#winterfes 2025

[penitentbeggar]

Heat embraced him like a warm hug as he sunk into the spring's depths. He lowered until the water reached his chin, just below his lip line, and huffed a relieved sigh. Fondly, he thought about his friend, knowing that he would particularly enjoy this experience. Although, he also knew his friend well enough that he would deny partaking in a silly event.

Zhang San pouted and rolled his head back on the rocky barrier to look up at the sky. He let his mind wander towards his friend... taking a dip... sinking into the waters... nak--

A figure blocked his view and Zhang San blinked, immediately spotting the grotesque features. He tensed up and bit his tongue.

"Y-yes?"

@selfembodiment

[penitentbeggar]

He never intended to end up in Spirale's jolliest corner. The myriad decorated trees enclosed around him. Families, friends, and couples dazzled each tree with inside jokes, fond memories, and laughter. Zhang San, being ever the odd man out, stood adjacent to his naked tree and the pandora's box of decorations.

He had claimed this tree unintentionally (he wandered up to get a closer look), but now it is his, he feels like a fool for being slightly curious. His ears burned red as he crouched by the box, pretending to rifle through its contents. He did not want to be the lonely guy who made his tree haphazardly.

If I just stay here long enough, everyone will leave, and then I can leave!

His ever genius decision to wait things out began the long mission.

@amoirsetpacis