Phoenix Maplewood Dance with the Winter Spirits

Laika suppressed a smile as his enthusiasm seemed to light up the air around them, his energy fizzing and popping. She studied him as he bounced about like a young pup. She couldn't figure out what he was so excited about. 

As he picked up his pace, she huffed and sped up her strides, meeting his pace , but hanging a few beats behind so he could lead the way. She had no idea where he was headed and was left very confused about what this was all about. 

Her surroundings became more and more noticeable as the galloped on. She realized the forest was covered in a thin sheet of ice. Even the trees leaves were held stiff by the frozen water.

Finally, he slowed to a stop and Laika followed suit, following his gaze towards a large tree that stood in front of them. Like all the others, it was covered from base to top with ice, and the faint starlight cause it to shine just a bit. She sat down and starred at the tree, expecting to see something happen. She turned to Esaro with an expectant and confused look.