KARANTHIR:

Zyfan, what in the world are you doing up there?

ZYFAN:

Greetings Karanthir. The most amazing thing

is happening. Snowflakes are falling from the sky.

It is such a wonderful sight to see.

KARANTHIR:

Wonderful? I find it downright depressing.

ZYFAN:

I find it breathtaking. This is the first snow I have 

ever seen. Would you like to come watch with me?

ZYFAN:

... It looks as if we are viewing the world through a

white veil. It is amazing, is it not?

KARANTHIR:

Of course it’s cold. Cold and wet. If you're so curious,

why not go outside and see for yourself? It won't take long

for you to discover what a nuisance it truly is.

ZYFAN:

I wish I could, but Syrrah forbids it.

KARANTHIR:

Who is she to deny you this? You're a prince! You can do whatever 

you like. Didn’t you come here to experience life? Stick with me, 

and I'll provide you with all the experience you’ll ever want.

ZYFAN:

But, she said I must wait for the proper attire. Vanni will 

bring it home this evening. All I need do is wait one day. 

The snow will still be here tomorrow, will it not?

KARANTHIR:

Unfortnately we're going to be stuck with this mess for a quite while. Zyfan, why do you do everything you're told to? I had no

idea a prince would be so obedient.

ZYFAN:

You must understand that I am a warrior, and a warrior 

follows orders. I trust Syrrah has my best interests at heart. 

She is my sister and my Priestess. I see no reason to question her.

KARANTHIR:

So you're good at following orders eh? Tell me,

who else can give you orders?

ZYFAN:

I do not know what you mean.

KARANTHIR:

For instance, do you obey your elders?

ZYFAN:

You mean my parents or my Uncle, the One?

KARANTHIR:

Just elders in general, like me for instance? After all 

I'm older than you. I would love to broaden your 

horizons, if you're interested - that is.

ZYFAN:

I do not think so. You see - how can I say this? 

I have been told, by many who reside here, that 

your intentions are … not always pure.

KARANTHIR:

Those cowards! The nerve of them talking about me behind my back. 

I bet I know just who they are too. My intentions not pure - really!

Enjoy watching your snow Zyfan, I've had quite enough.

Karanthir storms off. 

Later, in Mez and Zyfan's room ...

KARANTHIR:

May I come in?

ZYFAN:

Karanthir, I am so happy to see you. I hope I did not hurt your

feelings earlier. I should not have told you what the others

said. That was wrong of me and I apologize.

KARANTHIR:

Zyfan, dear boy, don't give it a second thought.

I just stopped by to give you this.

ZYFAN:

You have brought me ... snow?

KARANTHIR:

Just a tiny sample. I didn't want you to 

wait until tomorrow to experience it.

ZYFAN:

Oh thank you. May I touch it?

KARANTHIR:

It's yours to do with as you please, but you best hurry

for it will soon be nothing more than a jar of water.

ZYFAN:

But, how is that possible?

KARANTHIR:

It’ll melt.

ZYFAN:

Fascinating.

KARANTHIR:

You’re fascinated by the strangest things. I can’t

believe you’ve never seen snow before. Didn’t you attend

Magick School with Racolo? Isn't that up north?

ZYFAN:

Yes, but it is very much an underground city. I was not permitted 

to leave the campus.  I never went outside ... Oh it is so cold and wet.

ZYFAN:

… I really do appreciate this Karanthir, and I shall treasure it forever.

KARANTHIR:

Think nothing of it.

ZYFAN:

That I will not do. This is so very kind of you. Perhaps I have 

prematurely judged you? I promise not to make that mistake again.