Broken Antler Fen goldshow

Once Hymnal reached the water, she realized she had no clue how to collect it and bring it back. She looked around and studied the things she could reach. Sticks would be no help and neither would any of the rocks that were strewn around. She walked to the edge of the water and peered down into it. She knew from experience that it was too cold to get in—that was not something she wanted to repeat. But along the edge of the river, ice had started to form. She licked some that was close to her and her eyes widened. This would be perfect. 

Carefully, she pushed down on the ice with her paw and when it was loose enough she picked it up between her teeth and turned to sprint back to Teya and Reyes.

When she arrived, the ice block had gotten smaller as it melted in her mouth. It was now the size of a small rock, but she decided it would still work. She dropped in front of Teya and trotted over to her dad. Papa! she said, her tail wagging in circles behind her. I knew you could help. Then she took a seat and looked at Teya. That is water if you lick it, she explained as if no one there had ever seen ice before.