It wasn't windy. The cloud cover might be enough on its own to provide ample shade without the faint shadow of the trees. And it was still a little chilly anyway, right? But not too chilly to -- ...

... Terra had completely made his way into her peripheral vision by the time she actually realized that he was standing there -- thoughtful humming and all. After a very literal, not-so-understated double-take, Aqua shied away from her friend with a nervous laugh.

" ... ... The pine cones, obviously."