As the two of us entered the forest, I caught up to Ruby, walking side-by-side with her while admiring the scenery of nature around us.
The leaves, previously a lush and vibrant green, were now dry... with some trees actually devoid of any leaves.
Winter was starting...
Looking up at the sky, which now had multiple grey clouds, indicating a change in weather, I sighed, manifesting a corrupted sweatshirt.
Turning to Ruby, I said.
"It might know while we eat all the way out here, you know?"
Raising her hand to the sky, Ruby hesitated before replying.
"I've never.... actually seen snow before."
"..?"
Was winter and snowing a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence in this world, or was Ruby just different?
Not wanting to drag the mood down by questioning as to why, I simply replied.
"Well, today might be your lucky day!"
Pausing for a moment, Ruby smiled before slowing down and waiting for me to pass by her.