hadriel | duel 12. ( video )

「Here is this kid, apparently walking around the city outskirts as he broadcasts like dem cool vloggers do. The background behind him is impressive: the sky and the patches of snow and little purple grass here and there, the mountains very far behind him making it look like some kind of winter wonderland—it all goes perfectly together with the very small clouds that take shape from Atem's breathing. But, there is something off about this picture... Let's make a review:

☆ Gravity defying hair, check
☆ Insolent smirk, check
☆ Tank top, check...?
☆ No visible jacket...? Huh, check...

That's it... You can bet he is dressed just as ever ~~no puzzle~~ without looking cold at all, either he's being an idiot, or something else is going on.」

Hey, everyone, Atem here. I was wondering if anyone here could make a pet door. In exchange I could imbue your clothes against the cold.

「Ah...」

Actually, if anyone would want that just ask. Let me know on both counts, thanks!

「And he's out.」

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[Abigail's bundled up well. She chuckles at what he's wearing.]

You seem to like this new place. Did you get a new pet?

How does the clothes thing work?

It's not that bad. Yet, I guess? It's good we had some warning.

And, no, not quite, she's more like a new roommate.

I enchant them and you wear them. How are you holding up?

[Abigail grins.]

Okay, now I'm wondering if you got a pet and you're so close to them that they're more like family than a pet. Which would be sweet. Or if you actually have a new roommate and you want to make them crawl through a pet door. Which would be kind of creepy.

I'd like that. Do the clothes keep your whole body warm or only what they cover. Like are your arms and face cold right now? Or are they warm too?

I'm okay. We had cold winters in Minnesota, so I had an idea of what to stock up on.

I see you're putting your lessons to good use.

What kind of pet did you get?

[Curious. It's still not something that Carolina has done.

But, as to the last part...]

You're able to do that- with magic, or?

You've gotten a pet?

[Ba dum dum...]

Talking dog. I wouldn't consider her a pet though, I offered her to stay so something to make her feel welcome might help.

「Not that the Dog might care much about too much comfort either, but anything to make it easier on her works.」

My nose is a bit cold, and my hands, but that's about it.

「He enchanted his pants too, but he will not say that, huh.」

I just went to California once, how cold can Minnesota get?

I can make you a pet door. No problem!

Heh, well I have a really good mentor, have I ever told you about him?

I'd say more like a new roommate.

Yeah, magic. Glyphcrafting it is called. Carlisle has been teaching me for a while now, but a long time ago, the sorcerers of my time used had a similar technique, so it's been really easy to learn it. How are you holding up?

「Oh you...」

Yeah, haven't you met Rey?

「Maybe she has, you know, that tiny fiery salamander he keeps in a fireproof cage of sorts, that's his pet.」

「Oh, that's nice.」

If you're sure... You've done a lot for me lately.

That likes to use a pet door.

[Not judging, considering the people she has lived with back home.]

A handy skill to have currently.

[Followed by a shrug of her shoulders. She had chosen ice, in hopes of getting answers about the Null.]

I'd been stock-piling items before the announcement, so should be fine for a little while anyway.

Well, she's pet sized. Might be easier than reaching for the knob every time.

「He says with a little shrug. In truth, maybe the Dog really doesn't need it, but hey why not make things easier for her?」

Wouldn't have expected anything less from you.

A pity Rey cannot open doors like some others.

[Just grow her paws a little, make a suction, and off she goes...]

I don't think she has the same adventuring spirit as you. 「Wink.」

Besides, we don't want her getting cold out there. 「Or melting all the ice and probably starting a fire or two... nope.」

Hey... are you handling the cold fine?

「He worries about those cute paws of hers getting too cold in the snow!」

I could lend you my socks if you want. 「Clean ones...」

A talking dog? That's one I didn't think of. She sounds cool.

So enchant some mittens and a nose warmer or a ski mask. Then you can come over and enchant some of my stuff. Oh, maybe I should find some dog clothes for Winston that you can enchant.

[She giggles at the comparison.]

A lot colder than California. It'd get well below freezing and the wind chill made it feel even colder.

She really is.

Ah... I probably will, 「It's not that easy tho! Besides, he's vain, he doesn't like layers. It's probably one of the main reasons he set his stubborn ass to make this possible. Maybe a scarf... scarfs are cool.」 Yes, of course, I can help you search if you want.

America is really big when you compare it to Japan... though winters could get rough too, Hokkaido and Sapporo get the worst part, 「Or that's what he always heard people saying. 」but we never went there during the winters. I guess this is nothing to you then?

I should meet her sometime.

At least get regular mitts or gloves for your hands. You don't want frostbite. Or even frostnip. [She gives him a smile.] I'd like that. And I know Winston will appreciate it.

It's not nothing. Especially if it gets too cold or we can't find food or keep water from freezing. I'm not looking forward to shoveling out walkways either.

I'm sure you'll see her sooner or later, she likes being scratched behind her ears.

I like being to hold things properly though... I'll see what I can do. Meanwhile, I could etch his collar with the enchantment and keep him mostly warm.

Heh, at least we don't need to worry about cars. 「Trying to be positive here! It's not really working!」 Did you save enough food?

[So either someone really short, or an actual pet.]

I meant be able to help, with the door situation, if you don't find someone else.

[And she gives a small quirk of her lips. She likes to be prepared. Doesn't mean that she always is.]

[The cold doesn't bother her, at all, although the Dog isn't going to let that cat out of the bag.]

I've never worn socks.

「You keep that cat in the bag, it's surely warmer in there too.」

Really? I didn't use to, until. Well, now. But I used to live in a desert, so we didn't need them. Now I find them kind of... nice.

「Simple pleasures. At this rate, he's just gonna let her hop on the end of his bed...」

Really? Can you build stuff?

You have not.

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