oh, the weather outside is frightful

she was very excited to host this event.

everyone was probably quite nervous with the eruption. it would be a good distraction and also a good idea to meet others that were having the same issues as yourself. at least, that's what Willoughby believed. even if romance did not blossom, the people who were interested could maybe find a friend or two. she rather hoped there would be no trouble though. tensions could be high. rivalries already made that she was not aware of.

for now, she focused entirely on quick grooming before her own partner arrived. Bee had made sure to look decent. typically she did not care what she looked like, but if she was to be hostess she had to set an example. she only had the name of her partner, plucked from a randomized choosing of those who 'signed up' for the event. Dagfinn. of course, they should know her name as well. though sometimes it could slip through the cracks. she didn't know what the other looked like. nor their gender.

so it was half-blind date and half-speed date. how exciting. continuing to wash by the water's edge, Willoughby kept one ear alert for sounds and movements. her pelt was looking glossy by now, and it seemed to shine and stand out from the snow-covered ground.