02.January.26

Hope hoped she would fail to hit the sitzmark and any concurrent outing of lights, so she electrified the slopes with confidence—eradicating any lingering doubt, irradiating every cheer-for-her shout. ; )

31.December.25

Whilst she visited them oft, they felt a particular yea to see her on Hogmanay—for each duck knew she had been the bearer of chucks of luck for many months passed, but, now, they were sure she would continue to return for both revival and repast. ; )