Thread: What happens in the cabin... (Sync & mypgems)

Not act stupid or rash.... Becca mused for a moment and then shook her head while grinning. We have a problem then bro. If I tried to do that my eyes would spin in different directions, steam would come out of my ears, and a tilt tilt sign would pop out of the head. Im fairly sure that wouldnt be good! She gave a laugh and squeezed Lukes hand in return. It was nice feeling to know she had someone to be with during all of this. Even better, that it was her brother. As she listened to Luke talk about the food situation she nodded. Drink is something we dont have to worry about with all the snow out there. We could put a clean bucket of snow next to the fire and have plenty of water. Food... Becca gave a slight shrug as she went to make a peanut butter sandwich. We can certainly cut back a bit and there is always dads emergency rations in the closet. The pemmican, hardtack, powdered milk, and chocolate he made. I think he did that when he was on that arctic explorers kick. I remember moms reaction to his suggestion about taking a cruise to the Antarctic or a trip to northern Alaska. Becca grinned at the memory. I thought it would be interesting but moms I refuse to freeze my ass off sitting in an igloo while you play Nanook of the North was perfect! I did have to go look that one up though. She remembered her, mum, and dad laughing themselves silly but she couldnt remember if Luke did. Becca realized it was because she just didnt pay attention that he existed. How can someone apologize for that? She would, somehow. After the quick lunch they both settled back on their couches and into their books. There was something different about it though... Becca couldnt put her finger on it but then realized the usual tension wasnt there. They werent actively ignoring the other but, at least in her case, not wanting to bother the other. Whatever it was, she liked it. For the moment, she was sketching out a person but hadnt filled in the features or even gender yet. It was one she had been work on for a while and was mostly an exercise for her mind. Luke wouldnt understand it but maybe someday she could show him? Maybe... Suddenly the lights flickered a few times and went off. Both siblings looked up and then at each other. It was mid-afternoon but Becca noticed that was dark then it should have been. And the sound of the wind... It was less of a howl and now changing into a low roar. Power line mustve finally gone down. Surprised it lasted... The fan and lights coming back on interrupted what she had been about to say. And we have a generator. Yay! she chuckled and got up to look out the window. What Becca saw made her eyes go wide. Earlier there had been short gaps in the snow where you could see but now it was solid white. Oh my gods.... she whispered and carefully touched her finger to the glass before pulling it back. The cold on the other side just pulled the heat right from it while also feeling the vibration from the wind. Then they heard a clunk sound from up on the roof with the CB erupting into static. That was the antenna going... Everything was okay. They had food and warmth. People knew where they were and the storm couldnt last forever. Becca told herself that over and over as she tried to believe it. . No way mom and dad are coming up.... Were trapped here Luke.... she whispered.and turned to hug her brother tight. It might have been the first time she had ever hugged him but she needed it now.