"Well, I can manage the winter here I believe, with enough time and preparation. I do not need a palace of ice to do that. But, perhaps I will attempt it come the next winter. It would certainly be impressive, wouldn't it?" And really, part of her did crave that display of power, though she tried not to play to that side of her too often. "And soon enough, I will be able to relax, to manage smaller things and focus on practice for a few months."
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