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` The morning air in the North pole was something that simply couldn't be described In usual descriptions. . . `
` The way the sun glinted against the blank white snow was almost blinding, but honestly ? `
` Shellington would gladly go blind if it meant he could stay in this moment forever `
` However the sound of snow beneath careful feet made him abandon the idea `
“ Ay Captain, you’re up early for a visit. “
` The feeling of something warmer came up beside him and he became even more aware of the fact his fur was not built for this cold AND that his jacket didn't cover his face `
“ Mmh, couldn't sleep. “
` His voice, deep and calm, steady and familiar. It reminded Shellington of the Arctic itself. . . `
“ Really ? I’m sorry Captain, hopefully you’ll get better rest today. . . “
` He felt. . . Awkward, for some reason `
` A swift blow of the wind made some of the lighter snow ontop of the others layers go wide into the sky, not too thick to block the sunlight but not too thin to melt in the air `
` It was gorgeous. . . `
“ I told you that you can call me Barnacles now Shellington- “
` Shellington jumped almost 5’0 feet into the air as Barnacles spoke once more `
“ O-OH YES YES- “
` A blush bloomed across his face as he felt how embarrassing that moment was `
“ yes uh Cap- BARNACLES ! Sorry I meant Barnacles ! “
` He wished he could simply evaporate in that moment `
` A hearty laugh was almost enough to make him jump again `
“ Ah, you’ve always had a funny way with words Shellington ! “
` Barnacles turned his body slightly towards Shellingtons, Placing a hand on Shellingtons shoulder `
` The shoulder Barnacles hand was on slightly sunk with the weight of him, That feeling also made Shellington's knees shake `
“ A-ah I try hehe !- “
` His eyes quickly shot up to look at Barnacles once more, he froze slightly upon seeing the loving and well meaning in Barnacles eyes `
` Both of them opened their mouths to speak but both couldn't find the right words to say `
` The snow crunched loudly beneath Shellington's fast moving feet and Barnacles boots sliding ontop of the snow `
` Now standing side by side, both silent and tense, it became extremely apparent that neither of them knew how to act around each other `
“ I- “ “ You- “ “ oh uh I’m sorry !- “ “ N-No no it's alright I interrupted you- “ “ NO ! I mean no I-I interrupted you ! I-i think ?. . . “
` Shellington held his face in his hands as the interaction went down again and just tried to make himself invisible `
“ Are. . . Are you cold Shellington ? “
` His tone was worried now though still has affection sprinkled in, showing how he was worried `
“ J-Just a bit ! But not all of us can be built for the Artic !- “
` There was a rustle and an ‘ omf ‘ sound as Barnacles gently dropped his own jacket onto Shellington `
` His jacket was wayyyy bigger than Shellingtons but still, the warmth was nice `
“ Oh uh thank you Barnacles ! This feels quite nice ! “
“ Of course, as you said, not all of us are built for the Artic, except me ! “
` Barnacles smiled widely, Shellington smiled back similarly in response `
` Soon they both turned back towards the sun, the snow was still blinding but beautiful `
` And the cold was still cold. . . But Shellington had a bigger jacket now `
` And it was still a bit awkward but it was less now `
“ Mmh . . . You wanna go eat ? “ “ Oh yes that would be wonderful- “