You Got Me, I Got You

Childe: I can't believe you're cheating on me  

Lumine: What are you talking about? 

Childe: I heard yesterday you were fighting Sacramouche and Signora. How could you do this to me? I thought I was your rival! I thought I was your favorite harbinger to fight!

Lumine: 

gotta be somewhere at 8? start your car at 7:45, crank the defrost and heat up

don’t have winter boots? that’s fine! layer up some socks for warmth and try to walk on any dirt/grass to avoid ice. if you can’t avoid ice patches, keep your weight balanced on your foot (press down carefully and with your whole foot)

layers. start with a tank top, then a shirt, then a sweater, then a jacket, then another jacket!! hoods are your friend, keep your ears warm. jeans are terrible for holding warmth so wear leggings under jeans

open your cabinets under your sinks so your pipes don’t freeze

close your blinds as best you can/put saran wrap over your windows and the seals to cover any leaks and keep in the heat

when driving, reduce your speed by at least 5 mph, maybe 10 if it’s especially icy

if you find yourself spinning out, let go of the wheel and let off the breaks. don’t try to course correct!! you can pump the breaks a bit but try to let the car come to a stop naturally

bring your pets inside! also check your car wheels before leaving in the morning as stray cats can and will sleep there for warmth/shelter

slip dangers: visible ice of course, but also places where snow has been compressed by other walkers or car tires, “wet” pavement (may be black ice). take very small steps, keep your center of gravity over your feet.

road salt / rock salt / grit: your area may or may not have this. most of it is literally sodium chloride salt, sometimes it’s chemically treated or mixed with sand or gravel for traction. salt lowers the freezing point of water, and rocks provide extra traction. a lot of plow trucks spread it behind them as they plow, but people can also get it at hardware and auto supply stores for your private sidewalk/driveway/etc.

most forms of road salt stop working if the temperature gets down below 20F or so. it will still provide some traction, but will not melt ice.

some forms of road salt can burn animals’ paws, or make them sick if they ingest it. walk your dog carefully and clean their paws thoroughly when you get home.

animal fibers > plant and most synthetic fibers. if you own any clothes with wool content, wear them. that too-hot scratchy wool blanket you never use? put it over another blanket to stay toasty warm.

if your clothes get wet with water or snow, get inside and change as soon as possible.

“Many of my movies have strong female leads- brave, self-sufficient girls that don’t think twice about fighting for what they believe with all their heart. They’ll need a friend, or a supporter, but never a savior. Any woman is just as capable of being a hero as any man.”