The Snowball King of South Dakota.

[call_me_snake]

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.

Comments

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Be more cautious with a snow woman, she can thaw from your heat.
Xena chuckled, trying to shake out a snow from his hair

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake laughed with a big flirty smirk. Is there something wrong with her getting warm and wet?

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

No... though she prefers more cozy place for thawing. Near a fireplace, for example. With a glass of hot cocoa or mulled wine...

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

I think that could be arranged. Snake smiled. There is a fire in our fireplace and wine inside. Perhaps I could interest my snow-woman in warming up with me inside?

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a plan.
she smirks at him, trying to got up

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake smiled helping her up out of the snow. He brushed himself off and took her hand so they could walk to the house. What shall it be princess, Cocoa or Wine?

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

She pretended, that deeply reflected above his question.
Huh... hmm...Actually, I would prefer both variants...
Xena told at last, but has not had time to finish her phrase because here the snowball ran directly into Snake's forehead
She blinked and has seen Solan who was made a new snowball
I have caught you!
The boy declared proudly

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake made a snowball and as soon as Solan bent down to get more snow Snake hit him in the head with it.

Ha! I've got you too!

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Solan screamed, trying to be covered from a snowball, then looked at Snake with curiosity and easy envy
Why are you always faster me?
he tried to shake out a snow from hair

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake smiled and walked over helping him brush the snow out of his hair.

Practice. Got years of training in fast draw and snowball fight.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

continues to shake off a snow
I am able to throw stones and rather not bad, in my opinion, but there where I lived, there never were snows.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Then you've been missing out on the fun. Now's your chance to get in some practice.

Snake motioned subtly toward Xena trying to get Solan to hit her too.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Xena noticed Snake's gesture and waved hands
Practice is good... but only not on me! Here is an excellent target!
She nodded on Snake, trying to hide behind him.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake gave Xena a disappointed look and then dumped the other snowball he had down the back of her coat.

I'm a very bad target, sweetheart.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Oh, really?
she chuckled, making new snowball slowly

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake chuckled and whispered. You know it because I got a bigger swrd than you do.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Even if it so...

She chuckled and thrown the snowball in him
I can move faster you all the same!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake shook the snow off and smiled. I especially like it when you move fast.

Snake stole a kiss from her before running off toward the house.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

She gasped, overtaken unawares with his kiss, then pushed the son forward, having run for Snake.
Go-go! He should not escape us!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake hit the icy porch too fast and started to slide laughing the whole time.

You'll never catch me.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Solan caught him up and jumped on his back
I have caught you already ! Mom, I hold him!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake got his balance and smiled. You got me huh?

Snake reached around and grabbed Solan trying to pull him off of his back.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

Xena run up to them and asked, chuckling
Need help, little one?
Solan wrapped arms around Snake's shoulders and laughed loudly
No, mom, I'll cope with him myself!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_call_me_snake_/]

Snake turned on Xena laughing and picked her up, tossing her over his shoulder. Seems I've got you two.

Snake walked slowly toward the door trying to keep his balance with both of them struggling.

[xena-warrior.livejournal.com]

He thinks, that strong one wins...
Xena chuckled, stirring legs in air.
But we know, who wins. The one who is able to tickle the enemy to death!
She made battle cry and began to tickle Snake. Solan joined her soon.