I dare ya

The large reindeer walks along the edge of the lake, foot kicking at the snow.  There was a sheen of ice on top of all the snow, a very thin easy to break layer but it was there.  Even in the coldest regions, late spring to summer could have an effect.  The warmest parts of the day caused the top level of snow to melt and then in the evenings the moisture refroze.  “It’s beautiful over here,” Kyren mentioned to his friend, glancing back to Oscar.

Kyren gave a smug grin at Oscar, “I dare ya to get out in the lake, see how far you can make it?” Oscar was in such an annoyed mood with snow and ice which positively amused the reindeer.  “Give it a try.  If you can make it out twenty steps and come back we can go somewhere else, how’s that sound?” Kyren didn’t want to leave just yet but it would be worth watching the attempt.  Kyren also wasn’t even sure if Oscar would take up the challenge.


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