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"Ham's ready!" Annalise trilled from the kitchen entrance, holding up the tray containing the glistening honeyed ham.

She paused, glancing down to see Smudge staring at her.

"Oh, Smudge- um...uh-" She stammered. Smudge grunted, pawing at her leg before turning around in circles, over and over.

"Oh. That's. That's your food begging dance- Smudge- are you sure?"

More spinning and grunting.

"I...I guess pigs really do eat anything..."

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Milking whip - by Pekka Turunen (1958), Finnish

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"Sorry I'm late!~" The massive kami tried to duck her head through the doorway. "I was gonna make somethin' fa it, but I still don't have a stove yet-" she might not be able to have her home done by new years after all.

"Hope ya don't mind me comin' in empty handed-"

"Oh Chi, welcome! Come on in!" Annalise trills, wrapping the Kami in a big hug.

"It's alright that you didn't bring anything; I'm just happy you're here!!!"

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"Psst. Want to go on a little sleigh ride in the woods? I've got all the harnesses ready to hitch the horses up!"

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“Annalise Kamiya-Dubois whose bones are you eating in the woods?”

"Nuh onesh," She says, with her mouth full. Her cheeks were bulging like a chipmunk's.

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Never ask:

A woman her age,

A man his salary,

Or Annalise Kamiya-Dubois whose bones she's eating in the woods right now

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Cozy Cottage Holiday Starters!

Did you bring any food?”

“Something smells delicious in the kitchen!”

“It's so warm in here.”

“It's freezing outside!”

“I can't feel my fingers right now.”

“Grab a blanket and cuddle up on the couch with me!”

“Want to sit by the fireplace?”

“Do you think we can watch non-Christmas movies?”

“I'm gonna grab a book to read. Annalise has a whole shelf full of them!”

“The Christmas tree is so cute!”

“Look at the farm animal ornaments!”

“I'm getting sleepy just sitting here.”

“This is so good; you have to try this.”

“Come on, let's go outside.”

“It's like a winter fairy tale out here.”

“The snow’s coming down pretty steady…”

“Is that mistletoe?”

“So… We have to kiss now, right?”

“I can't eat these cookies! They're too cute!”

“If I gave Smudge a cookie that's shaped like him, is it considered cannibalism?”

“Damn. She didn't bring out the Dragon's Blood Wine this time.”

“There's eggnog! Spiked eggnog!”

“I wonder if there's more alcohol in the cellar around back.”

“You want some cocoa with your marshmallows?”

“Homemade hot cocoa tastes so much better than store brand.”

“We might have to stay the night. I think we're snowed in.”

Action Prompts (Send Reverse to switch roles)

[WARMTH] Sending Muse sits next to Receiving Muse by the fireplace.

[MISTLETOE] Sending and Receiving Muse meet under the mistletoe, accidentally or intentionally.

[ANGEL] Sending Muse makes snow angels with Receiving Muse.

[FEAST] Sending Muse invites Receiving Muse to the kitchen to fix their plates.

[COCOA] Sending Muse shares their mug of cocoa with Receiving Muse.

[SNORE] Sending Muse falls asleep next to Receiving Muse.

[MOO] Sending Muse takes Receiving Muse to the barn to see the animals.

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Annalise giggles loudly as he twirls her about, the skirt of her sweater dress fluttering around her from the movement while she kisses him back.

"Well, come on in. I've got food and drinks in the kitchen and plenty of space to sit down and relax," She coos, nuzzling his nose with hers.

"Make sure to take off your boots first, okay? I've got house slippers for everyone. Come on; I've got sugar cookies fresh out of the oven!"

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"Well, get your rootin' tootin' behind in here before you turn into a Butch-sicle!" Annalise giggles, grabbing his gloved hand to gently tug him into the warm cottage — and into her even warmer embrace.

"Glad you could make it~"

With a laugh and smile, the cowboy moves inside with a small eager skip as she takes that hand of his and as she embraces him, his arms move to wrap around her as well. He squeezes her affectionately, lifting her off of the ground a little as he does so and giving her form a little twirl before laying a smooch on those lips.

“Mmm~! I was jus’ ‘bout t’ freeze b’fore those arms warmed me up, Sweet Peach!” he chuckles. “I wouldn’t miss it fer th’ world, sweetness.” Another playful kiss to her cheek before he lets her feet touch the floor once more, his hold loosening considerably.

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What Does Your Heart Look Like?

broken, missing pieces that once were there

Your heart has been torn before, chipped and maybe even shattered. Some pieces will never be recovered, and you are shaped by the loss. But it can still be shaped into something tangible, something good, even with its flaws and imperfections. You don’t have to do all the work of rebuilding by yourself. Allow other hands to leave their fingerprints on the new heart you create from the remnants.

Yoinked from @foxedthecards

Tagging: YOU

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Grazing cattle By: Robert Holmes From: Natural History Magazine 1985

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Gonna be going out to eat with friends but feel free to continue the cozy cottage party mingling!!!

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At least her little collection of mugs was being put to good use.

Mugs shaped like chickens, pigs, and cows were filled with warm cocoa; antique glasses with frosted floral designs around the rims had spiked eggnog poured into each; and hot apple cranberry cider rested in cups painted with pastoral scenes, cinnamon sticks poking out from the brew.

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"Hm? Oh, yes, I am. Ironic since I'm a dragon, isn't it? What with all the fire breathing and all." She chuckled, picking up a ball of yarn from a nearby knitting basket and rolling it about in her hands.

"It makes me...sluggish. Flying in freezing temperatures is dangerous for me, too. I try to stay as warm as I possibly can."

[WARMTH] Sending Muse sits next to Receiving Muse by the fireplace.- The Heart

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"Need me to scoot over a bit?" Annalise asks, patting the empty space next to her on the quilt. The fireplace roars with a pleasantly warm blaze, illuminating Anna's face as she relaxes.

"The snow is coming down heavier. I'll make sure to add some more logs to the fire, if we need it warmer in here."

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🎁 + reverse, Nel felt practical and gifted her a cast iron cooking set! Sure to last a long time

Cozy Cottage Holiday Gifts

"Ohhh, this is wonderful! I've needed something like this for a while, now! Thank you, Nel!" Annalise beamed in delight. Look at that quality! The craftsmanship! She would treasure this!

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"Oh- don't worry, Jonas! I can always stop by your place afterward to share cookies with you!" Annalise smiled to reassure him while she rolled out the gingerbread dough.

Her eyes brightened considerably at the suggestion of making a Yule log. "Oh, I never even thought of that! Silly me...we should totally make one! Good thinking, Jonas!"

" Anna! " There's a knocking on her door, bit early in the morning isn't it? A second later, Jonas's face peeks through the frosty window. " Annaaaaaa I've come to help with cooking!! You in there? "

She's in the middle of carrying a bowl of dough to the kitchen counter when she hears the knock on her door; setting the bowl down, she hurries over to the front door, tickled at the sight of Jonas waiting outside.

"Jonas! You're here early," Annalise laughs softly as she opens the door. "Then again, I'm up early myself, so.... come on in! You must be freezing. Just be sure to take your shoes off at the door, ok? I've got house slippers."

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🎁!

Cozy Cottage Holiday Gifts

"Ta-da! Just for you!" Annalise chirps, gifting him a pair of homemade warm winter gloves made from buckskin. The interior is lined with soft, downy feathers.

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🎁 + reverse Artair doesn't intend to stay long. He's breezing through, passing out a few small gifts and making a brief appearance. Annalise is given one first. It is a set of stones, carved in the shapes of animals. Her animals, the ones she keeps on the farm. They're cold to the touch and weighted in the hand, crudely cut from a variety of minerals that are reminiscent of the animals' colors. Smudge is the largest, a pale pink quartz with smoky splotches and painted black dots with a white highlight for eyes.

"It's not much." Artair shrugs. "But ah.... you know. I thought it'd be nice to have them all with you in a way, as long as possible. I know they're important to you. And it kind of matches your decor, haha."

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"Oh, Artair...." Annalise gasps softly, her fingers carefully picking up each carved stone, tracing against each curve and notch, feeling the coolness of them against her warm skin.

"Not much? Artair, these are priceless. I'm going to treasure these forever." She smiles warmly before enveloping him in a tight hug. "Thank you so, so much. Now, come here. I've got something for you in the kitchen."

Once they reach the kitchen, Annalise procures a to-go container filled with a warm soup.

"It's oshiruko. It's really good to eat on a chilly night like this. I...I wanted to make it especially for you, since you were the one who helped me with making food that my father loved, when I didn't have the resources to way back when."