FrostLoom & Mephisto
You know, Mephisto, ever thought about the best way to outwit a blizzard with just a few tools? I’ve got a trick or two.
Ah, a blizzard to outwit—what a delicious puzzle. Grab a paper cup, a candle, and a wool sock. Light the candle, slide the sock over the cup to keep the flame from the wind, then use the cup as a makeshift shield to catch snow before it can hit your face. Two simple tools, one clever trick, and the cold gets a taste of theatrics.
Nice, Mephisto, but remember a candle in a blizzard can be a fire hazard if the wind catches it. I’d double‑check your shelter first, make sure your heat source is safe, then use the cup as a windbreak and a snow scoop. The trick is to keep the flame steady and the body dry—no fancy theatrics, just practicality.
You’re right about the fire hazard—safety first, otherwise the blizzard could become a grand pyrotechnic display. So, shield the flame with a snug sock, keep the cup close to your body like a personal windbreak, and scoop the snow with the same cup—twist it just enough so the wind can't snatch the flame. Practical and a bit theatrical, just enough to keep you dry and not ignite a catastrophe.
Sounds good. Just keep the sock tight and the cup near the flame so the wind can’t reach it. If the wind picks it up, you’ll lose the heat and get cold fast. Keep the cup steady, scoop snow in small bursts, and stay dry. Stay calm, and you’ll survive the blizzard.
A fine plan, but remember the devil loves a little chaos—what if the sock slips, or the cup tilts, and the wind turns your flame into a snow‑blowing spectacle? Keep it tight, keep the cup steady, and perhaps toss a pinch of salt into the flame for a smoky trick. Stay dry, stay calm, but never forget: even a blizzard loves a good laugh.