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Fluffbruary Day 9: Accept | Icy | Ornament
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You could see Howdy shuffling about inside, a sweater under his usual apron and a pad of paper in one pair of arms as the other pair polished the countertop. He seemed to be going over his opening list, or finishing up on it at least-- the sign on the door was flipped to "Open" anyhow. And the display in the left bay window seemed slightly rearranged, the bundles and bags and other sorts posed within the alcove clean and enticing.Thoughts occupied with picking over the jokes you'd had on backlog for moments such as this, you failed to notice that the steps, though clear of snow, were glossy with untouched ice.
Failed to notice, that is, until you were made painfully aware of their state.
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Or, Howdy's front steps could use a little salt...Series
- Part 9 of Fluffbruary 2025 (Welcome Home-centric)