Impersonator

Outside the council hall, the area was so deserted that if Athena hadn't been present for today's court case, she would have thought no meeting had been held.

Yet, it was quite understandable; the excitement was over, and everyone had rushed home as the day began to fade.

"Is it snowing now? Seriously?" Antonio asked, just at the same moment that Athena saw the cold white flakes land right in front of her.

A childish happy smile stretched across her lips as she looked up and beheld the falling snow. Not only had an unfortunate event been thwarted today, but it felt as if nature was favoring her. She thought this as she put out her hand to catch some of the flakes.

"Goodwill?" Antonio muttered, his eyes fixed on Athena's smile with fondness and love.

"I will take it as so." Athena responded, chuckling softly at the freedom she felt; a chuckle which was followed by a deep laughter at the case well won in the elders' council today.