The Snowball King of South Dakota.

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Snake had been on the sly for this and stashed stacks of pre-made snowballs around the yard long before anyone else in the house was awake. Sure others could find them and that only made it all the more fun. Snake came back inside and got a drink while he waited for the rest of his family and any visitors that may have accepted his invitation.

He hadn’t been in a snowball fight since the first morning his squadron spent at the Helsinki base. That was almost twelve years and it seemed like even longer to Plissken. This one was much the same. It started with a challenge of his claims of Snowball King. Snake frowned at the drink. He hadn’t even thrown a snowball since he lost his eye.

Pushing the thoughts away he set the things for cocoa, tea and coffee out on the dining room table. He wasn’t sure how many people would come. It might just be him, his family and the nameless challenger he planned on blasting as soon as she set foot on the property. It didn’t matter to Snake. He was out to have fun with the kids, especially his little girl.

Finishing up in the kitchen he went to the living room to start the fire. The huge living room fireplace was one of the things that made him fall in love with this house. Once it was going he sat back on the couch waiting for his family to come down. He could hear all the feet upstairs and giggles. It was a sound that relaxed his usual tensed demeanor. He glanced out toward the drive. No cars yet. Content, Snake laid back on the couch to soak up the warmth from the fire and the alcohol.


OOC: This can be meta, bendy time or any other form of time frame. If it is taking place before or after something your muse and Snake is/will be involved in please make me aware so the muse reacts accordingly. Have fun! I promise Snake will not start shooting so go get him, now’s your chance. For Snake this is taking place just after the New Year so it is a bit back dated. You can assume all conversations that have been started took place before this event just to make it easier. Oh and despite the title this is taking place at Snake's ranch house outside of New York City.

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The puppies came running across the yard barking and Sage took her shot. Hoping Snake would be distracted by them, she raised up slightly and fired at him.

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Snake heard the puppies and glanced their way. They were running straight for him. He thought maybe she was around the tree. He turned to check. The snowball caught him in the shoulder and he turned throwing both snowballs at her.

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Sage jumped up laughing, her hands in the air as soon as her snowball connected. All this got her was two snowballs square in the chest and a mouthful of snow as they blew apart.

Sputtering out the snow she grinned at Snake. "I got you first!" She crowed giggling.

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Two for one. Snake laughed. You're still down by one.

He was joking of course and walked toward ehr with empty hands though he was watching for more snow to come flying in his direction.

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"But I drew first blood." Sage giggled and brushed the snow off her coat, reaching out to hug him. "My tongue is freezing from the snow in my mouth, you owe me some hot chocolate, Snake."

occ-Snake will notice Sage looks less haunted now and more like a normal teenager. She's still too thin, but she smiles a lot more readily.

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Snake laughed and hugged her. She was still waifish but her expression seemed a bit more happy.

You're looking better, girl. Snake grinned and kissed her cheek. It was reflex now with the children around.

Alright, one hot chocolate. Is that with or without star-shaped marshmallows?

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"Tons of marshmallows." Sage grinned, relaxing into the hug and feeling very safe. "I feel better. I have a therapist now and my friend Abby is trying to help me find my father. Oh and I passed the tenth grade exit exam! Pretty soon I'll be ready to start college prep!"

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You've been busy. Snake grinned. You have any idea what you want to go to college for?

Snake loosened the hug so they could walk inside.

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Sage walked beside him, an arm loosely around his waist. She didn't let just anybody touch her and she still hated to ride the subway, but she knew Snake would keep her completely safe.

"I have no idea yet. I guess I need to figure out what I can afford to take first, which at this point is almost nothing." She grinned. "I can't afford to pay attention, but I'm looking into scholorships and grants."

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Well if you can't get it that way don't hesitate to ask.

Snake really meant those words. He robbed banks for a living what did a few thousand dollars mean, nothing really. Snake opened the door and let the puppies in.

Hope you're ready to meet the family. Snake rolled his eye still hearing the noise upstairs. Whenever they decide to come down.

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"Thanks, Snake, I will if I get in a bind, but I really want to try on my own first." Sage smiled. "So how much family are we talking?"

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I understand that. Snake grinned closing the door. My wife, her son, my daughter and my little girl's friend who is staying with us, oh and the puppies, the horses if you want and the snakes.

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Sage shuddered a little. "People puppies and snakes are cool, but I don't know about horses. They're just so big."

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We got a pony too if you want something a bit smaller. SNake chuckled quietly. They aren't so bad as long as you don't end up with a demon like my horse.

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"Even ponies are a little too big for me, but I can try." She grinned. "My therapist says I need to face my fears, I guess that means little ones as well as big ones."

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You're afraid of horses?

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"They make me...nervous, they're just too big."

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Snake nodded. Maybe you should go out and see them before you go?

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Sage nodded. "I think they're beautiful, it's just up close they make me a little scared. Maybe I got stepped on when I was little and don't remember."

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Then we'll go out and see them. Just watch out for Lucifer. He bites everyone.

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"It's not teeth I'm worried about." Sage grinned a bit. "But shouldn't we wait until after the snowball war is over. If someone followed us down wouldn't it scare the horses?"

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The horses are war trained so they won't spook. WE could lock the stable doors from the inside too just in case.