Dust away the winter

It was a beautiful spring day, with the sound of birds in the courtyard below, and the warmth of a late morning sun warming the stones beneath her feet. It was a good day to air out her Mistress and Masters room. Then, perhaps she could spend the afternoon in her garden. A few weeds had appeared amongst the growing things as Spring thawed the cold ground.

She made her way back up the stairs to the floor she shared with Briar, and into their large room. She opened the windows as wide as they could go, and began to sweep the chimney. Best to start with the messiest job in the room. In no time at all her glossy glowing coat, and gleaming new fire opal horns were as dark as the night.

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